CENTRE D'INTEGRATION SCOLAIRE

Name

CENTRE D'INTEGRATION SCOLAIRE

Legal name

Centre d'Intégration Scolaire Inc.

Website

https://centreintegrationscolaire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Inclusive / Co-Taught Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Specialized school services
• Behavioral adaptation education
• Special needs schooling
• Animal-assisted education
• Outdoor education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The school charges annual admission fees of $250 per year, which are minimal compared to typical private schools, as it is a private school of public interest receiving government support
2. Government Funding via School Service Centres: The school serves students referred by the nine school service centres of the greater Montreal metropolitan region under service agreements
3. Foundation Donations: The CISI Foundation (Fondation du Centre d'Intégration Scolaire de Montréal Inc.) provides financial support to help accomplish the school's mission

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centre d'Intégration Scolaire Inc. (CISI) is a specialized private francophone school in Montreal that serves 75-110 students from kindergarten through third year of secondary school who present adaptation and behavioral difficulties. It delivers the Quebec Ministry of Education-recognized school training program in reduced class sizes (8-12 primary, 12-14 secondary) using its proprietary "Kangaroo approach" methodology, supplemented by zootherapy, outdoor education, student/parent support workshops, job market accompaniment, and free metropolitan transportation.

Product overview

Centre d'Intégration Scolaire Inc. (CISI) is a specialized private school serving 75-110 students from kindergarten through 3rd year of secondary school who face adaptation and behavioral difficulties. The school operates as a single unified educational offering combining the Quebec Ministry-recognized school training program with specialized support services including zootherapy, outdoor education, student and parent support workshops, job market accompaniment, and free metropolitan transportation. Classes are kept small (8-12 students for primary, 12-14 for secondary) and taught by specialized adaptation school teachers supported by social workers, special education educators, and a multidisciplinary team, all within a warm and secure living environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quebec School Training Program Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec recognized educational program delivered in a warm and secure living environment, taught by specialized adaptation school teachers for students from kindergarten to third year of secondary school.
• Job Market Accompaniment Program Work readiness program helping students prepare for employment and integration into the job market.
• Zootherapy Services Animal-assisted therapy program featuring a guinea pig, two rats, two rabbits, a cat, and a dog, supported by dedicated volunteers to promote student well-being.
• Student Support Workshops Specialized workshops addressing bullying, cyberbullying, sexuality, self-esteem, anger management, and substance abuse, offered to students and parents.
• Outdoor Education Program Outdoor teaching approach utilizing the school's proximity to Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive and the St. Lawrence River for academic, sports, and recreational activities.
• Transportation Service Free transportation service offered to students from the metropolitan region to enable daily access to the school.
• Parent Support Services Support and guidance services provided to parents of enrolled students, including advice and counseling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop better communication skills and conflict resolution through dialogue
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CanadaHelpsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadaHelps is a donation platform that enables donors to support the CISI Foundation. The foundation is listed on the CanadaHelps website for charitable donations.
• Nine School Service Centres (Centres de Services Scolaires)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNine school service centres from the greater Montreal metropolitan region refer students to CISI under service agreements. The school serves as a specialized placement for students whose needs exceed what traditional schools can provide.
• Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UQAM's Invivo research program, mentioned in the context of an outdoor climbing program developed for anxious teenagers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSDM): Public school board serving Montreal with specialized education programs for students with behavioral and adaptation difficulties. Comparable through its mandate to serve the same student population, though as a public institution offering a broader curriculum rather than a focused private specialized school.
• New Frontiers School Board: English school board south of Montreal offering specialized education and alternative learning programs. Comparable to CISI as a regional Quebec education provider serving students with specialized needs.
• Lester B. Pearson School Board: English Montreal-area school board operating specialized programs and alternative education pathways for students with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges. Comparable to CISI as a Montreal-area institution serving students outside the mainstream school pathway.
• Les Centres de la jeunesse et de la famille Batshaw: Quebec institution providing youth protection, rehabilitation, and specialized educational services for vulnerable and behaviorally challenged youth. Comparable to CISI in serving students with severe behavioral difficulties in a Quebec context, though as a public youth protection entity.

Direct peers

• Boscoville: Quebec-based specialized centre providing educational and rehabilitative services for youth with severe behavioral and emotional difficulties. Directly comparable to CISI as a Quebec provider of specialized behavioral education, though operating in a residential rather than day-school model.

Emerging players

• YMCA Quebec - Alternative Education Programs: Quebec YMCA network offering alternative education, youth intervention, and social integration programs for at-risk youth. Comparable to CISI in its outreach to disengaged students and its supplementary educational services, though operating as a community organization rather than a specialized school.
• Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Montréal: Community-based organization providing integrated social, educational, and therapeutic support for vulnerable children and youth in Montreal. Comparable to CISI in its multidisciplinary approach to supporting at-risk youth, though not operating as a formal school.

Regional players

• Cégep du Vieux Montréal - Services adaptés: Quebec post-secondary institution offering adapted services for students with learning differences, disabilities, and behavioral support needs. Comparable to CISI as a Quebec institution providing specialized support at the transition stage, though at the post-secondary rather than K-12 level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgtQdc8YgzZR6T5I3KNwJwA
• Facebookfacebook.com/centre.integration.scolaire?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/centre.dintegration.scolaire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-d'integration-scolaire

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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