Collège Saint-Bernard

What Collège Saint-Bernard does

Collège Saint-Bernard is a non-profit private educational institution headquartered in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, founded in 1962 by the Frères de la Charité and under lay management since 1997. It serves approximately 1,200 students across preschool (age 5), primary (grades 1–6), and secondary (grades 1–5) levels, with a 160-person staff and 73-employee core administrative base. The school is accredited for subsidies by the Quebec Ministry of Education, which covers nearly half of tuition costs for families.

The institution offers an enriched French-language curriculum influenced by international education foundations, featuring daily English instruction (1 hour/day in primary plus intensive half-year in 6th grade, ~40% above Quebec Ministry requirements in secondary), 50 collaborative classrooms, and approximately 20 concentration programs in sports, arts, sciences, languages, and culture. Distinctive programs include the Sénateurs competitive athletics (30+ teams in the RSEQ network), the Voie d'avenir program for students with learning difficulties (18:1 student-to-adult ratio), separate boys' and girls' boarding residences serving ~80 students, and an international students program integrating ~30 students annually into regular classes. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees supplemented by Quebec government subsidies, with ancillary revenue from boarding (~$15/day), cafeteria (operated by Aramark), uniform collection (Flip Design supplier), and after-school daycare. The Fondation du Collège Saint-Bernard, a separate non-profit, distributes approximately $100,000 annually in accessibility scholarships to ~80 families, funded by Diamond-level corporate sponsors (Canimex, Soprema, Soucy, Le Groupe Terrien) and Platinum sponsor Banque Nationale.

Name

Collège Saint-Bernard

Legal name

Collège Saint-Bernard

Website

https://csb.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Non-profit private French-language school in Drummondville, Quebec, serving ~1,200 preschool through secondary students with enriched curriculum, boarding, international student program, and Quebec government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• French-language schooling
• Boarding school services
• International student programs
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Drummondville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The college is a non-profit corporation managed by laypeople since 1997, accredited for subsidies by the Quebec Ministry of Education. Tuition fees are paid by families, with government subsidies reducing costs by nearly half. A volunteer board of directors annually votes on a budget that generates small surpluses typically reinvested in structural projects or building upgrades.
2. Residence/Boarding Fees: Optional boarding services for secondary students with approximately +/- $15/day for meals and accommodation, with tax credits ranging from 26% to 75% based on family income

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Collège Saint-Bernard operates a non-profit private French-language school delivering preschool, primary, and secondary education with an enriched curriculum, ~20 concentration tracks, and a 95% ministerial exam pass rate. Beyond academics, it sells ancillary services including on-campus boarding residences, the competitive Sénateurs athletics program, an international student immersion program for ages 12-17, the Voie d'Avenir special-education track, after-school daycare, cafeteria meals, and a school uniform collection.

Product overview

Collège Saint-Bernard is a non-profit private educational institution offering a unified educational program spanning three levels: Préscolaire (preschool), Primaire (primary, grades 1-6), and Secondaire (secondary, grades 1-5). The institution follows an enriched curriculum influenced by international education foundations, featuring approximately 20 concentration options in sports, arts, sciences, languages, and culture. Key programs include the Sénateurs competitive athletics (6 sports), school residences for boarding students, the Voie d'avenir special education program for students with learning difficulties, and an international students program. Additional services include after-school childcare, cafeteria, and a school uniform collection. The institution operates a Foundation for financial accessibility support. The school's approach emphasizes pedagogical innovation, collaborative learning environments with 50 innovative classrooms, daily English instruction, and technology integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Sénateurs: Athletic program with 30+ competitive sports teams including basketball, flag-football, football, hockey, soccer, and volleyball.
• Voie d'Avenir (PVA)

Products and services

• Préscolaire (Preschool program) Preschool program for 5-year-olds offering enriched French-language education with English instruction and collaborative learning environments, leading into the primary and secondary pathway.
• Primaire (Primary school program) Primary school program (grades 1-6) with enriched curriculum, 1 hour of English daily, intensive English in grade 6, collaborative classes, and diverse concentration options including sports, arts, sciences, and languages, leading toward the Quebec DES diploma pathway.
• Secondaire (Secondary school program) Secondary school program (grades 1-5) with approximately 20 concentration options in sports, arts, sciences, languages, and culture; includes enriched and regular pathways, profile choices (Sciences or Administration), and integration with the Voie d'avenir special-education program.
• Sénateurs competitive sports teams Competitive interscholastic sports program featuring badminton, basketball, flag-football, football, futsal, hockey, soccer, and volleyball across 30+ teams representing the school through the RSEQ network, with ~500 student-athletes participating under an inclusive philosophy that coordinates coaches with academic staff.
• Résidences scolaires (School boarding residences) On-campus boarding facilities for secondary students with separate residences for boys and girls, supervised study sessions, evening activities, and weekend family hosting options for international students; ~$15/day for pension with 3 meals, eligible for 26%-75% tax credits based on family income, serving ~80 residents.
• Programme Voie d'avenir (PVA) Alternative secondary program for students with significant learning difficulties, featuring small class sizes (~18 students per adult), a dedicated teaching team, personalized teaching methods, and focus on building self-esteem through daily successes; integrated within the secondary pathway.
• Service de garde (After-school care) After-school program offering structured activities from 16h to 17h for primary students, including sports blocks, arts and multimedia blocks, directed study sessions, and dance classes, with optional early arrival from 7:00-7:30am and extended daycare until 6pm.
• Programme élèves internationaux (International Students Program) Program welcoming ~30 international students annually (ages 12-17) from around the world, integrating them directly into regular classes (no separate welcome classes), with host-family placement on weekends and supervised residence housing during the week.
• Cafétéria (Cafeteria food service) On-site food service operated in partnership with Aramark, providing balanced and varied daily meals with multiple choices (comfort food, vegetarian options, discovery dishes), sourced with local Quebec products through the Aliments du Québec initiative.
• Collection vestimentaire (School uniform collection) School uniform collection developed with supplier Flip Design, promoting equality and belonging through interchangeable wardrobe pieces; initial wardrobe $350-400 for first year, ~$100 for subsequent years.
• Fondation CSB (CSB Foundation) Separate non-profit foundation providing ~$100,000 annually in accessibility scholarships supporting ~80 families per year, plus additional funding for infrastructure revitalization and pedagogical innovation; 100% of donations are allocated to programs (no administrative fees).
• Pluriportail parent/student portal Online portal powered by Plurilogic Inc. that supports parent-student-school communication, pre-admission processing, and academic tracking; supports the school's online pre-admission workflow (~15 minutes to initiate file review).

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% success rate on ministerial exams
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered operational, minor and core.

• AramarkoperationalOthersAramark manages the food service at Collège Saint-Bernard, providing healthy, balanced, and varied meals daily. The service has transitioned to include more local Quebec products through the 'Aliments du Québec' initiative, supporting the school's focus on local and balanced nutrition.
• Aliments du QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural certification program supporting the school's initiative to source local Quebec products in its cafeteria, working with Aramark to position Quebec products in the food service supply chain.
• Flip DesignoperationalOthersOfficial supplier of the school's uniform/clothing collection. The collection contributes to developing a sense of belonging while maintaining a harmonious climate among students regardless of socio-economic background.
• Fondation du Collège Saint-BernardcoreOthersSeparate non-profit organization managed by a distinct board of directors that does not charge administrative fees. 100% of donations are allocated to various programs including accessibility scholarships, infrastructure revitalization, pedagogical innovation, and academic success support.
• CanimexminorOthersDiamond-level partner (150,000+ CAD) of the Fondation du Collège Saint-Bernard, contributing to the school's accessibility and development programs.
• SopremaminorOthersDiamond-level partner (150,000+ CAD) of the Fondation du Collège Saint-Bernard, supporting accessibility and infrastructure programs.
• SoucyminorOthersDiamond-level partner (150,000+ CAD) of the Fondation du Collège Saint-Bernard.
• Le Groupe TerrienminorOthersDiamond-level partner (150,000+ CAD) of the Fondation du Collège Saint-Bernard.
• Banque NationaleminorOthersPlatinum-level partner (75,000-150,000 CAD) of the Fondation du Collège Saint-Bernard.
• RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec)minorOthersProvincial student sports network within which the school's 'Sénateurs' competitive teams participate in interscolary sports competitions.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stanstead College: Private co-educational boarding school in Stanstead, Quebec, with a bilingual (French/English) curriculum and similar international student integration. Comparable to CSB on residential offerings, Quebec location, and bilingual enrichment strategy.
• Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie: Private girls' school in Montreal offering enriched secondary education with concentrations and athletics. Comparable to CSB in Quebec private school positioning, with a similar francophone, project-based pedagogical approach.
• Collège Notre-Dame: Private French-language school in Montreal serving primary and secondary students, with a comparable mix of academics, athletics, and extracurricular concentrations. Highly overlapping target market and tuition tier with CSB.
• Externat Saint-Jean-Eudes: Private francophone K-11 school in Quebec City offering enriched academics, sports programs, and a similar pedagogical structure. Comparable to CSB in scale, mission, and Quebec private school positioning.
• Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf: Long-established private French-language secondary school in Montreal offering enriched curriculum, concentration programs, and competitive athletics. Highly comparable to CSB as a francophone private school with a strong academic reputation and extra-curricular portfolio.
• Bishop's College School: Private co-educational boarding school in Sherbrooke, Quebec, with international student recruitment and a strong athletics program. Comparable to CSB on the residential, international-student, and bilingual enrichment dimensions.
• Collège de Montréal: Private francophone secondary and pre-university institution in Montreal with a long heritage and comparable academic/boarding profile. Closely aligned with CSB in mission, language of instruction, and Quebec private school market.
• Collège Saint-Louis: Private secondary school in Quebec City area offering enriched academics and athletics. Comparable to CSB as a francophone private institution with a similar student profile and extracurricular program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Lower Canada College: Established English-language private school in Montreal offering pre-K through grade 12 with athletics, arts, and a foundation-supported financial aid program. Comparable to CSB on the private school, foundation-supported, and concentration-program dimensions, though instruction is English rather than French.

Regional players

• Académie Centennial: Private school in Montreal serving primary and secondary students with a comparable scale and extracurricular orientation. Geographically distinct from CSB but comparable in Quebec private school positioning and curricular enrichment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lecollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/college_saint_bernard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/coll-ge-saint-bernard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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