Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys - CSSMB

What Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys - CSSMB does

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (CSSMB) is a public school services center established in 2020 under Quebec's Education Act, succeeding the former Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys following Quebec's education system reform. It serves the western part of Île de Montréal, delivering preschool, primary, secondary, adult, and vocational education to over 69,000 students with a reported 86.6% graduation and qualification rate. The organization operates an extensive physical network including numerous K-12 schools and six vocational training centers (Kirkland, Saint-Laurent, Verdun, Lachine, LaSalle) and supports specialized programs such as double/triple diploma tracks, adult literacy, French language training, and recognition of acquired competencies (RAC).

The technology footprint is conventional and administrative: web-based platforms include the Portail Mozaïk parent portal for student information and grades, the eleveunjour.csmb.qc.ca enrollment platform for vocational training, and distance learning offerings for adult learners. No APIs, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary AI models are disclosed. The organization's technology strategy centers on operational digitization rather than algorithmic differentiation.

CSSMB's revenue model is dominated by government funding from the Quebec Ministry of Education, allocated based on student enrollment. The organization also administers school taxes for Île de Montréal through the Comité de gestion de la taxe scolaire, and generates supplementary revenue through enterprise training services (Services aux entreprises, Formation continue) and continuing education for adult learners. Educational services are free at the K-12 level; vocational programs are low-cost with government student aid available. FY2025 audited revenue totaled CAD $949.3M against expenses of $958.0M, producing a deficit of ($8.7M) and an accumulated surplus of $6.6M, reversing the prior year's modest surplus. CSSMB is governed by a publicly elected board of directors and reports to the Quebec Ministry of Education; it has no private shareholders and is not subject to acquisition or privatization.

Name

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys - CSSMB

Legal name

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Website

https://cssmb.gouv.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CSSMB is a Quebec public school services center delivering preschool, primary, secondary, adult, and vocational education to over 69,000 students across western Île de Montréal, funded primarily by the Quebec Ministry of Education and operating six vocational training centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Official GED/HiSET Testing Centers & Proctoring Services (EDAAABAF), Transition-to-College/Independence Skills Tutoring for Learning Differences (EDANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Public school education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• School transportation
• Student placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Laurent

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Public Education): As a public school board, CSSMB operates primarily through government funding from the Quebec Ministry of Education. Funding is based on student enrollment and allocated for educational services, operations, and capital investments.
2. School Tax Revenue: The school board manages school taxes for the Île de Montréal through the Comité de gestion de la taxe scolaire
3. Enterprise Training Services: Vocational and continuing education services for businesses and adult learners, including placement services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CSSMB is a public school services center delivering preschool, primary, secondary, adult education, and vocational training programs to over 69,000 students across western Île de Montréal. The organization operates six vocational training centers, providing recognized diplomas (DEP, ASP, AEP), and offers supporting services such as SARCA counseling, Recognition of Acquired Competencies, job placement, school transportation, and daycare.

Product overview

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (CSSMB) is a Quebec school board providing comprehensive educational services across preschool, primary, secondary, adult education, and vocational training. The organization operates multiple facilities including elementary schools, secondary schools, specialized schools, and six vocational training centers. Key products include general education programs (Préscolaire et primaire, Secondaire), adult education services (Formation générale des adultes), and vocational training (Formation professionnelle) spanning 6-18 month programs. Supporting services include SARCA (career counseling), RAC (competency recognition), job placement assistance, school transportation, and daycare services. The school board also offers business services and continuing education for enterprises, plus distance learning options. CSSMB serves over 69,000 students with a graduation rate of 86.6%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Préscolaire et primaire (Preschool and Primary Education)

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023CSSMB participates in government purchasing consortiums through CAG, including IT equipment and natural gas procurement totaling millions of dollars.
• Fédération des comités de parents du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSSMB's parent committee is a member of the Fédération des comités de parents du Québec, which supports and assists member parent committees.
• Comité consultatif des services aux EHDAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory committee providing input on educational services for students with disabilities or learning difficulties and on related financial resource allocation.
• Entreprises partners (training and placement)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal businesses partner with CSSMB for employee training, continuing education, and vocational student placement.
• Université de MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university donated land to CSSMB, contributing to a significant surplus in FY 2023.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cégep Marie-Victorin: Montreal-area public cégep (post-secondary) that receives CSSMB graduates via DEP-DEC bridges and competes for adult learners; relevant comparability through Quebec's regulated education ecosystem and pathways from vocational to higher education.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise-focused workforce training, compliance, and professional development provider; comparable to CSSMB's Services aux entreprises / Formation continue offerings on the corporate training side.
• Pearson: Global education and workforce-skills company with vocational, certification, and enterprise training offerings; useful as a benchmark for how large-scale, diversified workforce-training and assessment operations can be run at much greater scale than CSSMB's provincial footprint.

Direct peers

• Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île: Quebec CSS serving the eastern part of Île de Montréal with K-12, adult, and vocational training programs; comparable governance, funding structure, and operating footprint across the same island.
• English Montreal School Board (EMSB): English-language school service center covering adjacent Montreal territory (including West Island areas) with primary, secondary, adult, and vocational programming — directly comparable mandate and public-funding model in the same metropolitan labor market.
• Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM): The other major Montreal school service center, also offering preschool through vocational/adult education and student placement services under Quebec's Education Act; CSSMB already refers staff and engages in placement coordination with CSSDM, making it the closest operating peer.

Regional players

• Commission scolaire des Affluents: Quebec CSS north of Montreal (Lanaudière region) operating K-12, adult, and vocational programs; same public-funding model and Education Act governance, but serves a different region.
• Centre de services scolaire des Grandes-Seigneuries: CSS serving the south shore of Montreal (Longueuil area) with similar preschool-to-vocational programming under Quebec's Education Act; comparable mission but operates in a distinct commuting area from CSSMB.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csmbourgeoys
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CSMBvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/cssmbourgeoys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cssmb
• Instagraminstagram.com/cssmbourgeoys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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