Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ)

Name

Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ)

Legal name

Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec

Website

https://education.gouv.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec, Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The Ministry of Education operates as a government department funded through public budgets. Services are provided free of charge to eligible students and families, funded by government taxation and allocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ) administers the provincial public education system from preschool through university, delivering free education services to students, families, and educational institutions across Quebec. It defines and enforces the Quebec curriculum (Programme de formation de l'école québécoise), administers standardized ministerial assessments, manages student records through the DSEL platform, and funds financial aid, digital education, French-language learning, and sustainable development programs.

Product overview

The Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ) operates primarily through its central web portal at Quebec.ca/education, which provides a unified access point to a broad portfolio of educational services, programs, and resources. The digital product portfolio includes the Dossier scolaire de l'élève en ligne (DSEL) for online student academic records, the Campus numérique du Québec for distance education in higher education, the Cadre de référence de la compétence numérique for digital competency development, and the Soutien aux projets d'innovation numérique initiative supporting digital innovation in pedagogy. Financial support programs include the Programme de soutien aux partenaires (SAP), the Programme d'action communautaire en éducation, and the PAFC AS program for school bus driver retention. The Ministry also operates sustainable development initiatives through its Plan d'action de développement durable 2023-2028 and promotes French language learning through dedicated services. The PSOI program provides international internship opportunities in partnership with global organizations. These services collectively serve students, educational institutions, parents, and educational professionals across Quebec's preschool, primary, secondary, vocational, and higher education sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dossier scolaire de l'élève en ligne (DSEL) Online student record system that consolidates academic information managed by the Ministry of Education, providing access to student results and school records for students and families.
• Campus numérique du Québec Digital campus acting as a showcase for distance learning in higher education, composed of the inter-order expertise pole in distance education and the Digital Educational Resources Pavilion.
• Cadre de référence de la compétence numérique Reference framework designed to promote the development of digital competency within the educational community and Quebec society.
• Intelligence artificielle en éducation Resources and governance framework for the use of artificial intelligence in the education network and higher education.
• Aide financière aux études Financial assistance programs for full-time and part-time students to help pay for studies, including the Bourses Perspective Québec scholarship program.
• Apprendre le français French language learning services offering French courses (francisation) and financial aid for eligible participants, including immigrants.
• Programme de formation de l'école québécoise (PFEQ) The official Quebec school curriculum program covering preschool, primary, and secondary education levels, defining learning standards across the province.
• Épreuves ministérielles (ministerial examinations) Standardized ministerial assessments administered across Quebec to evaluate student learning in core subjects at the secondary level.
• Programme d'aide financière pour la rétention des conducteurs d'autobus scolaire (PAFCAS) Financial aid program to counter labour shortages in the school transportation sector by attracting and retaining school bus drivers.
• Programme de soutien aux partenaires (SAP) Grant program supporting partner organizations through project funding and educational mission financing.
• Plan d'action de développement durable 2023-2028 (PADD) du MEQ Sustainable development action plan implementing environmental education and sustainability measures throughout the Quebec school network.
• Programme de stages en organisations internationales (PSOI) Internship program for graduate students, PhD candidates, and young professionals to gain work experience in recognized international organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Ministry provides free education services to all eligible students across Quebec

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CollectocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollecto administers the Programme d'aide financière pour la rétention des conducteurs d'autobus scolaire (PAFCAS), managing financial aid payments to eligible school bus drivers through the secure FIDELIBUS portal.
• Table d'accompagnement-conseil du réseau scolaire en matière de développement durable (TASCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory table providing counsel on sustainable development matters for the school network. TASCO participates in consultations and promotion of sustainable development education initiatives.
• Réseau de répondants et répondantes en développement durable du réseau scolaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of sustainable development representatives within the school network supporting implementation of sustainable development initiatives.
• Comité interministériel en EDD (Éducation au développement durable)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-ministerial committee on sustainable development education coordinating cross-government efforts on environmental education.
• School Service Centers (Centres de services scolaires)coreOthersLocal education governance entities that manage schools, hire staff, and deliver educational services in their regions. The MEQ provides funding and policy guidance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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