Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

What Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is a publicly funded Catholic school board established under Ontario's Education Act in 1969, operating 152 Catholic schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary) serving approximately 81,000 students across Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville in the Greater Toronto Area. It is governed by an elected Board of Trustees under the regulatory oversight of the Ontario Ministry of Education and is one of the largest school boards in Ontario. The board delivers the Ontario K-12 curriculum integrated with Catholic religious education and operates specialized regional programs including International Baccalaureate (IB) at St. James Catholic Global Learning Centre, Advanced Placement (AP), French Immersion, Extended French, regional Arts, Sports, STEM, and Bakery programs.

DPCDSB's core product surface spans elementary and secondary education, adult and continuing education (credit diploma, ESL/FSL/LINC, citizenship preparation, night school), an International Student Program with homestay coordination via Muskoka Languages International, and Special Education Services. The board runs Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centres (NRAC) at St. Isaac Jogues (Brampton) and St. Veronica (Mississauga) schools for newcomer and immigrant families. Technology infrastructure is built on conventional third-party platforms: Brightspace by D2L for asynchronous Grade 9-12 eLearning (delivered through dpcdsb.elearningontario.ca, with 2 online credits required for Ontario graduation), PowerSchool for online registration, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Office 365, myBlueprint for education planning, Sirsidynix for library management, and Mathify for online math tutoring.

The board's revenue model is primarily government-funded through provincial education grants administered by the Ontario Ministry of Education under the Grants for Student Needs framework (source notes no specific revenue figure is disclosed). Ancillary revenue is generated through international student tuition (CAD $14,800 secondary full year, CAD $13,800 elementary full year, plus application and insurance fees), community facility rentals of school buildings and fields after hours, and per-request transcript and diploma letter fees (CAD $20 first transcript copy, CAD $5 additional, CAD $25 diploma letter). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families register through PowerSchool online with elementary admissions open to Catholic children/children of Catholic parents, while secondary admissions operate under provincial Open Access.

Name

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Legal name

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Website

https://dpcdsb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a publicly funded Ontario Catholic school board operating 152 schools (126 elementary, 26 secondary) serving approximately 81,000 students across Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville. It delivers the Ontario K-12 curriculum integrated with Catholic education and offers specialized IB, French Immersion, ESL, and adult continuing education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Publicly funded schools
• Adult continuing education
• International student program
• French immersion education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Publicly funded Catholic school board receiving provincial government funding for K-12 education services
2. International Student Tuition: Tuition fees from international students: Full Year Secondary $14,800 CAD, Full Year Elementary $13,800 CAD; Half Year Secondary $7,400 CAD, Half Year Elementary $6,900 CAD; plus application fees ($500 CAD), insurance fees ($500 CAD full year, $300 CAD half year)
3. Community Use of Schools Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from community groups using school facilities outside school hours, including fields, gymnasiums, and classrooms for sports, education programs, and corporate activities
4. Transcript and Diploma Services: Fees for transcript requests ($20 CDN first copy, $5 CDN additional copies) and diploma letters ($25 CDN)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board delivers publicly funded Catholic K-12 education across 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary) in the Region of Peel and Dufferin County, serving approximately 81,000 students. The board also operates adult and continuing education programs, a fee-based International Student Program, French Immersion and Extended French language programs, an International Baccalaureate programme at St. James Catholic Global Learning Centre, and an eLearning platform built on Brightspace by D2L for asynchronous Grade 9-12 credit courses.

Product overview

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board operates 152 Catholic schools (126 elementary, 26 secondary) serving Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville. The education portfolio includes core K-12 schooling with Religious Education, specialized French Immersion (3,800 hours by Grade 8) and Extended French programs (1,900 hours by Grade 8), and regional IB programming at St. James Catholic Global Learning Centre. Digital services include eLearning via Brightspace by D2L (mandatory 2 online credits for graduation), the Student Portal (accessing Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, myBlueprint), and Parent Hub. Adult & Continuing Education offers credit diploma, ESL/LINC, citizenship, and night school programs at two learning centres. The International Student Program serves elementary and secondary students with homestay coordination. Summer Learning, Co-operative Education, Special Education Services, and International & Indigenous Languages round out the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DPCDSB Elementary Schools 126 Catholic elementary schools (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8) serving Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville. Schools offer Religious Education, French programs, and specialized support services.
• DPCDSB Secondary Schools 26 Catholic secondary schools (Grades 9-12) offering Ontario Secondary School Diploma with specialized programs including International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, STEM, Arts, and Sports programs.
• eLearning Platform Asynchronous online credit courses (Grades 9-12) delivered via Brightspace by D2L. Meets Ministry of Education curriculum with Catholic content. Required 2 online credits for Ontario graduation.
• Adult & Continuing Education Credit and non-credit programs for adults 21+ including Secondary Diploma, ESL, citizenship preparation, and co-operative education. Operates at St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Learning Centre.
• International Student Program Full-time academic programs for international students (elementary and secondary) with ESL support, homestay coordination, and university pathway guidance. Located in Greater Toronto Area with 150+ nationalities represented.
• French Immersion Program Immersion program beginning in Grade 1 with 90% French instruction, providing minimum 3,800 hours of French instruction by Grade 8 and 10 credits in secondary grades. Prepares students for DELF certification.
• Extended French Program Regional French program from Grade 5 to Grade 12 with 50% instruction in French. Provides minimum 1,900 hours of French instruction by Grade 8 and 7 credits in secondary grades.
• Adult ESL/FSL/LINC/Citizenship Non-credit language classes for immigrants including ESL, FSL, LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada), and Citizenship Preparation courses at multiple locations.
• Night School Evening credit courses for adults 16+ under Ontario Secondary School curriculum. Offered in Mississauga, Brampton, and online synchronous formats.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day play-based learning combining certified teachers and Designated Early Childhood Educators. Includes Extended Day Program through child care agencies (Family Day Care, PLASP, YMCA).
• St. James Catholic Global Learning Centre (IB Programme) Regional International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering Primary Years Programme (K-Grade 5) and Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-8) with inquiry-based Ontario Curriculum.
• Summer Learning Elementary and secondary summer programs including credit recovery, enrichment courses, and transition programs for Grade 8 students entering Grade 9.
• Co-operative Education Work-integrated learning combining classroom instruction with workplace experience. Available for secondary students and adult learners.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive support for students with differing abilities including autism, medical needs, speech/vision/hearing support, and specialized services. Entry Planning Form required for higher needs students.
• International & Indigenous Languages Language preservation programs for students K-Grade 8 and adults. Includes heritage languages and Indigenous languages with credit and non-credit options.
• Community Use of Schools Facility Rentals Rental of school facilities (fields, gymnasiums, classrooms) to community groups outside school hours for sports, education programs, and corporate activities.
• Transcript and Diploma Services Fees for transcript requests ($20 CDN first copy, $5 CDN additional copies) and diploma letters ($25 CDN) for documents prior to 2023-2024 school year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong provincial and international test scores
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium formed by agreement between DPCDSB and Peel District School Board for providing common administration of transportation services for students in the Region of Peel. Operates bus services, provides updated bus delay information, and maintains transportation policies and eligibility information through businfo.stopr.ca.
• Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services (STWDSTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium established by DPCDSB and Upper Grand District School Board under Ministry of Education mandate to provide transportation services for students within Dufferin County.
• Muskoka Languages InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomestay provider for international students, helping students find safe, caring 'home away from home' environments. Works with school board to ensure host families support and care for students as their own children. Contact: Kristi Ash, National Homestay Manager.
• StudyInsuredcoreOthersSole provider of health insurance for DPCDSB international students. All international students must maintain active health insurance coverage throughout their study period.
• Family Day Care ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed child care agency operating at DPCDSB schools providing before/after school child care and extended day programs for 4-5 year olds.
• PLASP Child Care ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed child care agency operating at DPCDSB schools providing before/after school child care and extended day programs for 4-5 year olds.
• YMCA of Greater TorontominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed child care agency operating at DPCDSB schools providing before/after school child care and extended day programs for 4-5 year olds.
• Ontario Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government body providing policy direction, curriculum standards, funding, and supervision of DPCDSB schools including PPM 128 (Provincial Code of Conduct), PPM 144 (Bullying Prevention), PPM 166 (Anti-Human Trafficking), and PPM 167 (Mandatory Online Learning).
• Region of Peel Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health authority providing immunization record management and health resources for DPCDSB students and families.
• Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health authority for Dufferin County providing immunization record management for DPCDSB students in that region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peel District School Board: The public counterpart operating in the same Region of Peel geography as DPCDSB; co-formed transportation consortium (STOPR) with DPCDSB and serves a comparable student population size under the public school system.
• Toronto Catholic District School Board: The largest Catholic school board in Canada and the closest peer to DPCDSB, operating ~200 schools serving ~85,000 students in the Greater Toronto Area under the same publicly funded Catholic model with comparable K-12 program offerings (IB, AP, French Immersion).
• Halton Catholic District School Board: Neighboring Ontario Catholic district school board serving Halton Region (Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown) with comparable K-12 Catholic education programming, governance structure, and funding model.
• York Catholic District School Board: Adjacent GTA Catholic school board serving York Region with similar publicly funded Catholic model, comparable K-12 program mix, and similar provincial oversight structure under Ontario's Education Act.
• Upper Grand District School Board: Partner in the Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services (STWDSTS) consortium; serves Dufferin County alongside DPCDSB, providing directly comparable publicly funded K-12 education services in overlapping geography.

Regional players

• Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board: Ontario Catholic district school board serving Hamilton-Wentworth region; shares the same publicly funded Catholic K-12 operating model but operates in a different geographic market than DPCDSB.
• Durham Catholic District School Board: Ontario Catholic school board serving Durham Region east of Toronto; comparable publicly funded Catholic K-12 model with similar governance and program offerings, but in a different geographic catchment.
• Ottawa Catholic School Board: Eastern Ontario Catholic school board serving Ottawa; same publicly funded Catholic K-12 model under Ontario's Education Act with comparable programs but operates in Ottawa rather than the Greater Toronto Area.

Others

• Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir: French-language Catholic school board serving the Greater Toronto Area including portions of the Peel Region; comparable publicly funded Catholic education framework but differentiated by French-language mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto District School Board: Canada's largest school board (~600 schools, ~240,000 students) operating publicly funded secular K-12 education in Toronto; overlapping mandate and service territory but distinct governance and program offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DPCDSBVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/DPCDSBSchools
• Xx.com/DPCDSBSchools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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