Centre de services scolaire des Chênes

What Centre de services scolaire des Chênes does

Centre de services scolaire des Chênes (CSS des Chênes) is a public school service center operating under the Quebec Ministry of Education with an exclusive territorial mandate across the MRC Drummond region. It delivers the full continuum of publicly funded education from preschool (maternelle 4 and 5 years) through Secondary 5, supplemented by adult general education (FGA Drummond), vocational training (CFP Paul-Rousseau), business training services (Le_SAE Centre-du-Québec), and career guidance (SARCA). The organization operates a distributed network of 41+ primary schools, secondary schools, and specialized training centers serving the municipalities of Drummondville, Wickham, Saint-Guillaume, Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, L'Avenir, Durham-Sud, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, and others. Specialized programs include the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme at École du Sentier, the Acad\u00e9mie Maestro music program at École de la Marconi, Multi-sports programs, the PEPS physical education and health initiative, and an alternative entrepreneurial school model at École des Horizons.

The entity's digital infrastructure centers on the Mozaïk Portail and Mozaïk Portail Parents platforms for parent registration, student records, grades, and service de garde (childcare) management, supplemented by a SharePoint intranet for staff, dedicated portals for notaries and transport carriers, and the FGA/FGA Drummond digital channels for adult learners. No public-facing API or developer platform is offered. The organization is governed by a board of directors and led by Director General Maude Trépanier, who was officially appointed by the Quebec Conseil des ministres on June 17, 2026, following an interim mandate since July 2025.

The business model is government-funded and non-commercial in nature. Primary revenue derives from Quebec Ministry of Education allocations tied to student enrollment and operational mandates, with no tuition charged to Quebec residents. Ancillary revenue streams include subsidized vocational training (CAD $5/hour through the CSMC program), school transportation fees for non-eligible students (CAD 100 for the first child, 50 for the second, free for the third and beyond), and fees for service de garde daycare. Supporting services include before/after school childcare, school transportation, summer courses, distance learning, and home education registration. The organization is not investor-backed, has no funding rounds, and operates under standard public-sector governance structures introduced by Quebec's Bill 40 (2020).

Name

Centre de services scolaire des Chênes

Legal name

Centre de services scolaire des Chênes

Website

https://cssdeschenes.gouv.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Centre de services scolaire des Chênes is a Quebec public school service center delivering preschool, primary, secondary, vocational, and adult education across the MRC Drummond region through 41+ schools and specialized training centers, funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH)

Keywords

• Public school education
• Primary education services
• Secondary education programs
• Vocational training services
• Adult general education

Headquarters

HQ city

Drummondville, Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government funding: Public school service center funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education. No direct tuition fees for Quebec residents. Revenue comes from provincial government allocations based on student enrollment and operational needs.
2. Vocational training services: Le_SAE (Service aux entreprises) provides vocational training and professional development services to businesses, potentially with fees for certain programs like training at $5/hour through CSMC program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre de services scolaire des Chênes is a public school board that delivers free primary and secondary education (preschool through Secondary 5) across the Drummond MRC region of Quebec through 41+ schools. It also provides vocational training (CFP Paul-Rousseau), adult general education and francisation (FGA Drummond), career counselling (SARCA), enterprise training (Le_SAE Centre-du-Québec), school transportation, and before/after-school childcare, funded primarily by Quebec Ministry of Education allocations.

Product overview

Centre de services scolaire des Chênes operates as a public educational institution providing a comprehensive range of educational services across the Drummond MRC region of Quebec. The organization functions as a unified platform delivering core educational programs including primary education (maternelle 4 ans through grade 6), secondary education (Secondary 1-5), professional training (CFP Paul-Rousseau), and adult education (FGA Drummond). Supporting services include school transportation, before/after school childcare, summer courses, distance learning, and home education options. Specialized programs include IB Primary Years Programme (École du Sentier), Académie Maestro music program, Multi-sports program, PEPS physical education program, and an alternative school model (École des Horizons). Digital access is provided through Mozaïk Portail and Mozaïk Portail Parents platforms. Student support services include SARCA counseling, francisation for immigrants, and recognition of prior learning (RAC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École primaire (Primary School Education) Comprehensive primary education services from kindergarten (maternelle 4-5 years) through grade 6, including regular programs and specialized classes such as adaptation scolaire and francisation, delivered across 41+ primary schools in the Drummond MRC territory.
• École secondaire (Secondary School Education) Secondary education from Secondary 1 to Secondary 5, preparing students for diplomas and further education across the territory.
• Maternelle 4 ans (Full-Day Kindergarten for 4-year-olds) Full-time early childhood education program for 4-year-olds, offered at designated schools across the territory, with mandatory parent participation in 10 family meetings.
• Programme Passe-partout Early childhood integration program for 4-year-olds consisting of 24 two-hour sessions with 8 mandatory parent-child activities, held at designated schools to facilitate school readiness.
• CFP Paul-Rousseau (Centre de formation professionnelle) Professional training centre offering vocational programs (DEP) and skills-development courses for adults seeking workforce qualification or career advancement.
• FGA Drummond (Formation générale aux adultes) Adult general education services including secondary diploma completion, francisation (French language learning), social participation programs, and recognition of acquired competencies (RAC).
• SARCA Drummond (Services d'accueil, de référence, de conseil et d'accompagnement) Free intake, referral, counselling, and accompaniment services for adults seeking to clarify their educational project and explore training options (eligibility: age 16 by June 30).
• Transport scolaire (School Transportation) School bus services for eligible students based on distance thresholds (400m preschool, 800m for 5-year-olds, 1.6km primary, 2km secondary), with available-capacity seats offered to non-eligible students at $100/$50/free sibling pricing.
• Service de garde (Before/After School Childcare) Before and after school childcare services for preschool and primary students, providing supervision, recreational activities, and homework support outside regular class hours, with daily/weekly fees and registration integrated into the Mozaïk-Parent account.
• Cours d'été (Summer Courses) Summer school programs offering credit recovery and acceleration opportunities for secondary students during the summer months.
• Enseignement à la maison (Home Education) Home-based education option for families choosing to educate their children outside the traditional school setting, with appropriate registration and compliance requirements.
• Formation à distance (Distance Learning) Online and remote education delivery for adult learners, allowing students to pursue general education, francisation, or professional training through digital platforms.
• Programme Primaire de l'IB (IB Primary Years Programme) — École du Sentier International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme offered at École du Sentier, providing an inquiry-based international curriculum for students from kindergarten to grade 6.
• Académie Maestro — École de la Marconi Specialized music program at École de la Marconi featuring the Académie Maestro, offering intensive music education and training for primary students.
• Programme Multi-sports — École Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague Multi-sports specialized program at École Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, providing intensive physical education and sports training alongside the regular academic curriculum.
• PEPS (Programme d'éducation physique et à la santé) — École Bruyère/Saint-Charles Physical education and health specialized program at the École Bruyère/Saint-Charles combined campus, integrating enhanced physical activity with academic studies.
• École alternative des Horizons Alternative school model at École des Horizons, based on an entrepreneurial community-conscious approach (ECEC) with school-family-community partnership, promoting student autonomy and responsibility.
• Francisation French language integration services for immigrant students and allophones, offering instruction across 8 levels from beginner to intermediate to facilitate Quebec integration and access to further education.
• Reconnaissance des acquis (RAC) Recognition of prior learning and competencies acquired through work, volunteering, or life experience, allowing adults to obtain official credentials faster through assessment and equivalency processes.
• Mozaïk Portail / Mozaïk Portail Parents Online parent and student portal for accessing grades (bulletins), course records, registration, childcare service requests, and school communications; available at portailparents.ca and mozaikportail.ca.
• Le_SAE Centre-du-Québec (Service aux entreprises) Vocational training and professional development service operating within the CSS des Chênes territory with multiple service points (Drummondville, Bécancour, Nicolet, Victoriaville), offering programs such as CSMC-subsidized training at $5/hour for regional businesses and workers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of experience in education leadership from Director General

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 minor and core.

• Cégep de Drummondville - École des GrandsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership since 2023 with Cégep de Drummondville for the École des Grands program at École Saint-Pie X
• Le_SAE Centre-du-QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational training service operating within the CSS des Chênes territory, providing workforce development and professional training services. Multiple service points across the Centre-du-Québec region including Drummondville, Bécancour, Nicolet, and Victoriaville.
• Centre de pédiatrie sociale Les petits bonheursminorOthersSocial pediatrics center providing support services to students and families at École Saint-Joseph
• Club des petits déjeunersminorOthersBreakfast club program supporting students at École Saint-Joseph with morning meals
• Fondation de la Tablée populaireminorOthersFood foundation providing meal support for students in need at various schools
• Intro DrummondvilleminorOthersCommunity organization supporting integration at École Saint-Joseph
• AgrÉcolesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural education program 'L'agroalimentaire s'invite à l'école' implemented at École Duvernay, the only school in CSS des Chênes offering this comprehensive agricultural awareness program
• Club KiwanisminorOthersService club providing support to students at École Saint-Étienne
• Programme Nature-Études / GARAFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education program partnered with École Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil for environmental initiatives
• Centre communautaire récréatif Saint-Jean-BaptisteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity recreation center partnership with integrated schools Sainte-Marie and Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, sharing facilities and programs

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• English Montreal School Board: Much larger Quebec public school board operating English-language K-12 across the Island of Montreal; shares the same governmental mandate and public funding architecture, but at significantly greater scale and with different linguistic programs.

Regional players

• Collège de Drummondville (Cégep de Drummondville): Public post-secondary institution sharing the Drummondville territory and an established partner on the École des Grands program since 2023, illustrating the post-secondary pathway into which CSS des Chênes feeds its secondary graduates.

Direct peers

• Centre de services scolaire des Hautes-Rivières: Public school service center covering Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and surrounding MRCs, with a similar mix of elementary, secondary, vocational, and adult education centers under the same Quebec governance regime.
• Centre de services scolaire de Sherbrooke: Estrie-region Quebec public school service center providing the same comprehensive K-12 and adult learning portfolio, including CFP, FGA, and SARCA-style adult learner services under one territorial mandate.
• Centre de services scolaire de la Riveraine: Adjacent public school service center serving Nicolet-Yamaska MRC under the same Quebec Ministry of Education framework, with overlapping mandates for K-12, adult education, and vocational training across neighboring Centre-du-Québec municipalities.
• Centre de services scolaire de la Beauce-Etchemin: Chaudière-Appalaches public school service center with comparable rural-urban school mix, vocational training centers, and adult education services funded under the same Quebec framework.
• Centre de services scolaire de Saint-Hyacinthe: Quebec public school service center serving the Maskoutain MRC region with parallel primary/secondary, vocational (CFP), and adult education (FGA) delivery model and shared digital platforms.
• Centre de services scolaire du Val-des-Cerfs: Quebec public school service center in the Granby/Bromont region operating the same preschool-through-adult-education service bundle, with comparable scale of primary schools and provincial funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries34 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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