Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke

What Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke does

The Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke (CSSRS) is a Quebec public school service center (government state entity) governed by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec under the Education Act. It was restructured in February 2020 from the former Commission scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke pursuant to Quebec's governance modernization legislation. CSSRS holds the exclusive territorial mandate to deliver public education across the Sherbrooke/Estrie region in Quebec, Canada.

CSSRS operates 47 educational establishments organized into 38 primary schools, 4 secondary schools (Mitchell-Montcalm, Montée, Triolet, and Phare international), one alternative pathway school (École Le Goéland, for learners aged 16–21), one vocational training center (Centre 24-Juin), one adult education center (Centre Saint-Michel), and two specialized schools (Le Monarque and Touret) for EHDAA students. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the organization projects 29,260 students across preschool (2,002), primary (11,719), secondary (7,994), adult education (1,418), vocational training (3,127), and enterprise services (3,000). It is staffed by 4,456 employees, of whom 2,470 are teachers, supplemented by 210 school buses transporting 12,953 students daily over 15,274 km. Supporting services include before- and after-school daycare, EHDAA individualized intervention plans, summer courses, and the Fondation pour les élèves charitable arm (over $9M invested since 2007).

The technology stack is built on Microsoft 365 for staff productivity, Mozaïk-Portail Parents for parent/student enrollment and communication, Moodle (FGA-FP) for distance learning in adult and vocational education, Scolago for substitute teacher scheduling, SharePoint (Intranet Cortex) for internal collaboration, and WorkLand for recruitment. Revenue is sourced principally from Quebec Ministry of Education funding and the property-based school tax (taxe scolaire), supplemented by ancillary fees for daycare ($1.75/day lunch supervision; $54.50/year daycare), tiered transportation ($0–$1,000 depending on category), and enterprise training revenue from Service aux entreprises Estrie. CSSRS holds no private shareholders and is accountable to the provincial Ministry rather than to equity investors.

Name

Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke

Legal name

Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke

Website

https://cssrs.gouv.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CSSRS is a Quebec public school service center delivering preschool, primary, secondary, vocational, adult, and specialized education to 29,260 students across 47 establishments in the Sherbrooke/Estrie region, funded primarily by the Quebec Ministry of Education and school taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Special Needs After-School Care & Homework Support (HSAAAHAI), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Special education support
• School transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Ministry of Education): Primary funding from the Quebec Ministry of Education for educational services, staff salaries, and infrastructure.
2. School Tax (Taxe scolaire): Property tax revenue collected from property owners within the CSSRS territory for educational services.
3. Daycare Services Fees: Fees charged for childcare services (service de garde) - $1.75 per day for 2025-2026 for lunch supervision; daycare fees based on reservation.
4. Transportation Fees: Fees for school transportation for certain categories: $150 for primary vocation schools, $300 for choice of school requests, $50 processing fee plus $1000 for private school students.
5. Professional Services (Enterprise Training): Revenue from Service aux entreprises Estrie providing vocational and corporate training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CSSRS is a public school service center providing comprehensive educational services from preschool through adult education in the Sherbrooke region of Quebec. The organization operates 47 establishments including primary schools, secondary schools, vocational training (Centre 24-Juin), adult education (Centre Saint-Michel), alternative pathway school (Le Goéland), and specialized schools for students with disabilities, supported by daycare services, school transportation, and enterprise training programs.

Product overview

Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke (CSSRS) is a Quebec public school service center providing comprehensive educational services across multiple delivery channels. The organization operates a network of 47 establishments including 38 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 1 alternative pathway school (Le Goéland for students 16-21), 1 professional training center (Centre 24-Juin), 1 adult education center (Centre Saint-Michel), and 2 specialized schools. Supporting the core educational offerings are digital services such as Mozaïk-Portail Parents for parent-student engagement, Moodle for adult and vocational distance learning, and supplementary services including school transportation (serving 12,953 daily students via 210 vehicles), daycare services, summer courses, and specialized EHDAA support services for students with disabilities or learning difficulties. The CSSRS serves approximately 29,260 students (young and adult) with a staff of 4,456 employees, including 2,470 teaching personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fondation pour les élèves du CSSRS: Charitable foundation dedicated to supporting student perseverance and educational success by funding programs and projects for the 47 CSSRS schools and over 27,000 students.
• École Le Goéland
• Centre Saint-Michel
• Centre 24-Juin
• Service aux entreprises Estrie (SAE)

Products and services

• Écoles primaires (Primary Schools) Network of 38 primary schools offering preschool (maternelle 4 and 5 years) and elementary education (primaire) for children typically aged 4-12, serving approximately 13,721 students across the Sherbrooke region.
• Écoles secondaires (Secondary Schools) 4 secondary schools (Mitchell-Montcalm, Montée, Triolet, and Phare international school) offering secondary education for students typically aged 12-17, serving approximately 7,994 students with specialized programs including international and arts-focused curricula.
• École Le Goéland (Alternative Pathway School) Alternative secondary school for students aged 16-21 who are no longer subject to compulsory school attendance, offering programs to obtain a DES diploma or prerequisites for vocational training (DEP) or CEGEP.
• Centre 24-Juin (Vocational Training Center) Professional training center offering vocational education programs leading to Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) certifications and professional development, serving approximately 3,127 students.
• Centre Saint-Michel (Adult Education Center) Adult education center offering secondary school diploma programs, pre-secondary courses, literacy programs, Francisation, vocational integration (ISP), social integration, and distance learning with daytime, evening, and online options.
• Écoles spécialisées (Specialized Schools) 2 specialized schools (Le Monarque and Touret) providing education services for students with special needs and disabilities, offering individualized intervention plans, adapted curriculum, and specialized classrooms.
• Transport scolaire (School Transportation) Daily school bus transportation service for eligible students using 210 vehicles covering 15,274 kilometers daily to transport 12,953 students across the Sherbrooke region.
• Service de garde (Daycare Services) Before and after-school daycare services for primary school students, offered at schools that provide the service, with annual subscription of $54.50 and lunch supervision at $1.75 per day.
• Services EHDAA (Services for Students with Disabilities) Comprehensive support services for students with disabilities or learning difficulties (Élèves Handicapés ou en Difficulté d'Adaptation ou d'Apprentissage), including specialized classes, intervention plans, and complementary services coordinated with CIUSSS Estrie-CHUS.
• Mozaïk-Portail Parents Online parent and student portal for school registration, class schedules, grades, daycare service registration, and communication with schools.
• Cours d'été (Summer Courses) Summer courses available for students to catch up, repeat, or advance in their studies during the summer months.
• Service aux entreprises Estrie Business services offered to companies in the Estrie region for employee training, workforce development, and customized professional development programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29,260 students served annually across all educational levels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting partner, core partner and minor.

• Desjardinssupporting partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner and donor of the Foundation for Students of CSSRS, contributing to student perseverance and success initiatives.
• Ville de Sherbrookesupporting partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal partner and donor of the Foundation for Students, supporting educational initiatives in the Sherbrooke community.
• IMMEXsupporting partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and donor of the Foundation for Students, contributing to student perseverance initiatives.
• CIUSSS Estrie-CHUScore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner represented on the EHDAA (Students with Disabilities) Advisory Committee, providing integrated health and social services coordination for students with special needs. Collaborates on intervention plans and service delivery.
• Écoles-Entreprises au travailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace learning and student placement partnership connecting students with employment opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Vancouver School Board: British Columbia's largest school district serving Vancouver with K-12, adult education, and continuing education programs. Comparable portfolio breadth and publicly-funded district mandate, though under BC's provincial framework.
• Peel District School Board: Large Ontario K-12 school board serving the Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon). Comparable scale (~150,000 students) with comprehensive special education, adult education, and transportation services analogous to CSSRS's portfolio.
• Calgary Board of Education: Alberta's largest school authority serving ~120,000 K-12 students with comprehensive special education, alternative programs, and adult upgrading. Shares the public school authority mandate and end-to-end educational pathway structure with CSSRS.

Direct peers

• English Montreal School Board (EMSB): Quebec school board serving English-language K-12, adult education, and vocational programs across the Montreal territory. Closely comparable mandate, funding structure, and student-service portfolio to CSSRS, operating under the same Quebec Education Act framework.
• Lester B. Pearson School Board: Quebec English-language school board covering the West Island of Montreal with primary, secondary, adult education, and vocational training. Operates the same Quebec CSS governance structure with comparable student services and EHDAA program offerings.
• Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board: Quebec English school board operating across Laval, Lanaudière, and Laurentians with K-12, adult education, and vocational programs. Shares CSSRS's regional service-center model and Ministry of Education funding architecture.
• Centre de services scolaire des Hautes-Rivières: Quebec French-language school service center serving the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu area. Operates under identical CSS governance structure with K-12, vocational, adult education, and EHDAA services — a regional-scale comparable to CSSRS.
• Commission scolaire de la Capitale: Quebec school service center serving the Quebec City region with K-12, vocational training, and adult education. Comparable scale, mandate, and Quebec Ministry of Education funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM): Largest French-language school service center in Quebec serving the Island of Montreal. Operates the same CSS mandate with preschool through adult education and vocational training at significantly larger scale than CSSRS.
• Toronto District School Board (TDSB): Canada's largest school board serving ~240,000 K-12 students across Toronto. Operates equivalent preschool-through-adult continuum with transportation, EHDAA-equivalent special education, and vocational pathways — albeit in Ontario's funding framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CSSsherbrooke
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CSsherbrook
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSSsherbrooke
• Instagraminstagram.com/csssherbrooke

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Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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