CLIC Montréal - École de langue

What CLIC Montréal - École de langue does

VivaLang (formerly CLIC Montréal - École de langue) is a privately-held Montreal-based language school founded in 2016 by Mikael Bouchereau, who acquired the original CLIC Montréal entity in 2019 and rebranded it to VivaLang in 2026. The company delivers French as a Second Language, business French, English, and Spanish instruction through three primary delivery formats: one-on-one private courses, small-group courses of three to six learners meeting twice weekly over a seven-week cycle, and customized corporate contracts. All instruction is anchored in the proprietary IPA Method (Integrate, Practice, Apply), a pedagogical framework that structures 60% of course time around oral communication practice in simulated professional scenarios (meetings, calls, negotiations, presentations), supported by trainer-coaches required to teach in their mother tongue and to hold a bachelor's degree with at least two years of adult-teaching experience.

The business generates revenue across four streams: private courses starting at $930 for 15-hour packages (escalating to 30- and 45-hour bundles), small-group courses at $615 per participant across a 28-hour program, quote-based multi-year corporate training contracts, and intensive exam preparation for TEF, TEFAQ, IELTS, DELF, TOEFL, and TOEIC certifications. Go-to-market is bifurcated: a sales-led direct enterprise motion targeting corporate clients with free 30-minute Calendly consultations, complemented by a direct-to-consumer self-serve funnel via Cognito Forms for individual learners with online level assessments. The technology stack is largely off-the-shelf SaaS — Monday.com CRM, Centrix.one CRM, QuickBooks billing, the Ellii learning platform for English curricula, and Tally for recruitment forms — with an internally branded AI advisor ("Conseiller IA") layered on top for learner support and an in-development client portal.

Headcount is reported at eight employees with a network of 40+ contracted trainers. Since 2016, the company has trained 10,000+ learners, growing from 50 students and 7 trainers at acquisition in 2019. Operations are concentrated in Montreal with active geographic reach into Quebec's Rive-Sud and Montérégie regions, and corporate contracts extending across Canada. Quebec's Bill 96 linguistic compliance regime provides a structural demand tailwind for the francisation business. The firm is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity, or external funding rounds.

Name

CLIC Montréal - École de langue

Legal name

VivaLang

Website

https://clicmontreal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VivaLang is a privately-held Montreal language school delivering French, English, and Spanish training to corporate clients and adult learners in Quebec via its proprietary IPA method, supported by 40+ trainers and an AI learning advisor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Training Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language & Cross-Cultural Training (BPACANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration, Citizenship & Integration Language Exam Prep (EDANACAG), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD), One-on-One ESL Tutoring & Coaching (EDAAACAL), Online-to-Offline Hybrid Language Immersion Programs (EDAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Language training services
• Corporate language courses
• French as second language
• Exam preparation courses
• Adult language education

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Language Courses: Individual language training sessions sold in packages of 15, 30, or 45 hours. Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes with flexible scheduling. Online training adapted to individual schedules and learning goals.
2. Group Language Courses: Group courses in French or English, online or in person, 7 weeks duration with 28 hours total training. 3 to 6 learners per group, scheduled Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
3. Corporate Language Training: B2B language training contracts for businesses. Customized programs designed around specific business needs, sectors, and objectives. Covers French as Second Language, French, English, and Spanish courses.
4. Exam Preparation: Intensive, personalized preparation for TEF, TEFAQ, IELTS, DELF, TOEFL, and TOEIC exams. Step-by-step support with regular assessments and practice simulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VivaLang (formerly CLIC Montréal) is a Montreal-based private language school that delivers customized French, English, and Spanish language training to corporate clients and adult individual learners using its proprietary IPA (Integrate, Practice, Apply) teaching method. Services span private one-on-one sessions, small group classes (3-6 learners), corporate training programs tailored by industry, and personalized preparation for standardized language exams (TEF, TEFAQ, IELTS, DELF, TOEFL, TOEIC), delivered in-person at its Montreal center, on-site at client locations, or online.

Product overview

VivaLang (formerly CLIC Montreal) is a language school in Montreal offering a comprehensive portfolio of language training services. The core offering is the Viva Experience, which uses the IPA (Integrate, Practice, Apply) teaching method. The company provides French as a Second Language, French for Business, English, and Spanish courses for both corporate clients and individuals. Additional offerings include exam preparation for TEF, TEFAQ, IELTS, DELF, TOEFL, and TOEIC. Programs are delivered through private one-on-one instruction or small group sessions (3-6 learners) for individuals, and customized corporate training for businesses. All courses integrate AI and digital tools with a human-centered coaching approach, and an AI Agent feature provides learner support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VivaLang Experience (Expérience Viva) The company's overarching pedagogical approach and brand experience encompassing its IPA teaching method (Integrate, Practice, Apply), personalized learning pathways, modern tools, and human-centered coaching methodology. Sold as a guided learning experience to both corporate and individual clients.
• French as a Second Language Courses (Cours de francisation) French language courses designed for adults whose mother tongue is not French, covering oral and written communication to facilitate professional and daily integration in Quebec, compliant with Bill 96. Sold to both individual newcomers and corporate clients.
• French Courses for Businesses (Cours de français pour entreprises) Business French training tailored to employee roles, responsibilities, and industry sectors, focusing on sentence structure, professional vocabulary, and oral fluency for professional contexts. Sold to corporate clients on a quote basis.
• English Courses for Businesses (Cours d'anglais pour entreprises) Corporate English language training enabling employees to communicate with ease, precision, and impact at work through practical, immediately applicable learning in real professional situations. Sold to corporate clients.
• Spanish Courses for Businesses (Cours d'espagnol pour entreprises) Business Spanish training providing practical skills for meetings, calls, and negotiations from day one, with content adapted to specific sectors and strategic priorities. Sold to corporate clients.
• Exam Preparation (Préparation aux examens) Intensive, personalized preparation courses for TEF, TEFAQ, IELTS, DELF, TOEFL, and TOEIC exams, with step-by-step support, regular assessments, and realistic exam simulations. Sold to individuals preparing for immigration or certification.
• Private Language Courses for Individuals (Cours privés) One-on-one language instruction with flexible 60- or 90-minute sessions, available in packages of 15, 30, or 45 hours, starting at $930, personalized at the learner's own pace. Sold to individual adult learners.
• Group Language Courses for Individuals (Cours de groupe) Small group language instruction (3-6 learners) meeting twice weekly for 7 weeks (28 hours total), priced at $615 per participant with collaborative, real-world practice focus. Sold to individual adult learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of course time dedicated to oral communication practice
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Monday.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer relationship management system used for contact management and communication tracking with client companies and individual customers.
• Centrix.onecoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer relationship management platform used for managing client relationships; data hosted in Canada.
• Tally (tally.so)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline form collection platform used for teacher recruitment and application submissions; data hosted in the European Union under GDPR.
• QuickBooks (Intuit Canada)coreTechnology or IntegrationBilling and invoice management platform for processing payments and managing financial obligations; data hosted in Canada.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure access and password management for internal operations; data may be hosted outside Quebec, particularly in the United States.
• ElliicoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized learning platform used for English courses with tracking tools for courses and assignments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global leader in language education, study abroad, and corporate language training with very broad portfolio including EF Corporate Language Training. Overlaps with VivaLang's adult, corporate, and exam-prep offerings but operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• ILSC Education Group: Operates multiple language school brands across Canada (including ILSC Montreal) offering English and French courses for individuals and corporate clients. Highly comparable in product mix, Montreal presence, and corporate training focus, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global corporate language training provider with a strong B2B focus and proprietary immersive teaching methodology. Closely comparable to VivaLang's corporate-training motion, IPA-style pedagogy, and premium positioning, though at much larger global scale.
• Wall Street English: International English-language training provider focused on adult learners and corporate clients with proprietary methodology and blended online/in-person delivery. Comparable in adult-learner focus, methodology-driven differentiation, and corporate training motion.
• LSI (Language Studies International): International language school group offering adult language courses and corporate training across multiple languages. Comparable in adult-learner focus, multi-language portfolio, and corporate program customization.
• Alliance Française de Montréal: Montreal-based French language school offering group and private French courses to adults, immigrants, and businesses. Directly comparable on French-language adult education, Bill 96-adjacent clientele, and Montreal geography, with a strong global brand.
• inlingua International: Worldwide network of language schools specializing in corporate language training across multiple languages. Directly comparable B2B focus, multi-language offering, and customized corporate program design, though distributed through a franchise model.

Emerging players

• Preply: Online marketplace for 1-on-1 language tutoring with vetted tutors across many languages. Competes most directly with VivaLang's private individual courses on price and convenience, though without the proprietary IPA methodology or Bill 96 positioning.
• italki: Global online platform connecting language learners with community and professional teachers for 1-on-1 lessons. Comparable as a substitute for VivaLang's private individual courses, particularly for adult learners seeking flexible online tutoring.

Regional players

• YMCA Language School (Montreal): Community-based French and English language training in Greater Montreal, including integration-focused courses for newcomers. Comparable in Montreal geography, adult learner focus, and immigration integration segment, though typically positioned at lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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