Les écoles musulmanes de Montréal - Muslim Schools of Montreal

What Les écoles musulmanes de Montréal - Muslim Schools of Montreal does

École de La Synergie, originally founded in 1985 as Écoles Musulmanes de Montréal, is a private non-profit Muslim French-language educational institution and the first Muslim school in Quebec. Operating under the corporate entity Mosquée de Montréal with registered charitable status (OSBL #107615825RR0001), the school delivers trilingual instruction (French, English, Arabic) across preschool (ages 4-5), elementary (grades 1-6), and secondary 1-5, culminating in the Diplôme d'études secondaires awarded by the Quebec Minister of Education. The institution is currently a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, is a member of the Fédération des établissements d'enseignement privé (FÉEP), and celebrates 40 years of continuous operation in 2025.

The school operates two physical campuses in Montreal: a primary and preschool campus at 7445 avenue Chester, and a high school campus at 2255 boulevard Cavendish. Its technology stack is non-proprietary and modest, relying on a parent/student portal (dash.esynergie.ca) for grade access and communication, Google Classroom for high school assignments, and standard downloadable PDF enrollment forms. Marketing is community-driven via active social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter), weekly Wednesday open houses, in-person school visits, and word-of-mouth referrals; there is no paid digital advertising or third-party enrollment intermediary.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees (annual amounts not publicly disclosed), supplemented by a $50 non-refundable entrance exam fee, a $200 per-student registration fee paid via Interac e-transfer, MEQ government subsidies for preschool and elementary levels, and tax-deductible charitable donations supporting facility improvements and tuition scholarships. The target customer segment is francophone Muslim families in the Greater Montreal area seeking integrated faith-based and Quebec-academic education. The named management team comprises nine individuals including Managing Director Hedi Khabir, Assistant Principals Ghislane Fahmi and Ara Khan, and Educational Director Driss Essaki; the organization is governed by a Board of Directors with parent representation through a School Committee and Parent Committee.

Name

Les écoles musulmanes de Montréal - Muslim Schools of Montreal

Legal name

Mosquée de Montréal

Website

https://esynergie.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

École de La Synergie, founded in 1985 in Montreal as the first Muslim school in Quebec, is a private non-profit French-language institution serving francophone Muslim families from preschool through secondary 5 with trilingual instruction in French, English, and Arabic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAL

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Trilingual Muslim schooling
• Islamic faith-based education
• Quebec MEQ accredited programs
• International Baccalaureate candidate school

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal, Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by enrolled students. Families pay a non-refundable entrance exam fee of $50 and a $200 registration fee upon admission confirmation via Interac e-transfer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

École de La Synergie (Muslim Schools of Montreal) is a private MEQ-accredited school providing trilingual French/English/Arabic education from preschool (ages 4–5) through Secondary 5, integrating the Quebec curriculum with Islamic studies and Quranic Arabic. It supplements academics with morning/noon/evening childcare, free high school lunch, ministry exam preparation, and a parent/student portal (dash.esynergie.ca) integrated with Google Classroom. Revenue comes from tuition, a $50 entrance exam fee, a $200 registration fee, and tax-receipted charitable donations.

Product overview

École de La Synergie (formerly Muslim Schools of Montreal) is a private Muslim French-language educational institution offering a unified trilingual education program across three levels: preschool (ages 4-5), elementary school (grades 1-6), and high school (secondary 1-5). The institution provides an enriched curriculum of 30 hours per week with instruction in French (native language), English (second language), and Arabic (third language), integrating Islamic values with Quebec civic values. As a candidate IB World School, it offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Supporting services include morning/noon/evening childcare, free lunch service for high school students, and a parent/student portal for grade access. The school has been serving the Quebec Muslim community since 1985.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (Préscolaire) Preschool curriculum for 4-year-old and 5-year-old kindergarten, focusing on sensory-motor development, personality expression, harmonious interaction, French language communication, world understanding, and activity completion. Targeted at francophone Muslim families seeking early faith-based education in Montreal.
• Elementary School Program (Primaire) Elementary education from 1st to 6th grade offering trilingual instruction in French (native), English (second language), and Arabic (third language), following the Quebec school training program in languages, mathematics, science, technology, social studies, arts, and personal development. Targeted at francophone Muslim families in Montreal.
• High School Program (Secondaire) Secondary education (Secondary 1–5) leading to the Diplôme d'études secondaires (D.E.S.), offering the Quebec training program across five learning areas including languages, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, arts, and personal and professional development. Targeted at francophone Muslim families preparing students for CEGEP and university.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme Candidate school offering the IB Middle Years Programme to develop intellectual curiosity, knowledge, and sensitivity necessary for contributing to a better and more peaceful world. Targeted at secondary students at École de La Synergie.
• Childcare Services (Service de garde matin, midi et soir) Supervised morning, noon, and evening childcare services for preschool and elementary students, including free morning childcare and free lunch service for high school students. Targeted at enrolled families requiring before/after-school coverage.
• School Donation Program Charitable donation program enabling tax-deductible contributions to support school construction, student service improvements, and tuition scholarships for families facing financial difficulties. Targeted at community donors and supporting organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive the Diplôme d'études secondaires (D.E.S.) awarded by the Quebec Minister of Education, enabling progression to CEGEP and university.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération des établissements d'enseignement privé (FÉEP)coreOthersÉcole de La Synergie is a member of the Fédération des établissements d'enseignement privé (FÉEP), the association that brings together nearly all private French-language educational institutions in Quebec. Membership enables quality benchmarking, enriches connections with the best francophone private institutions, and provides access to peer resources and best practices.
• Organix MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrganix Media is the web design and SEO agency credited with the school's website design (esynergie.ca).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lower Canada College: Premier English-language private K-12 school in Montreal with a long operating history. Comparable along premium private-school positioning, full K-12 pipeline, and tuition-funded operating model serving Montreal families.
• Trafalgar School for Girls: Private girls' school in Montreal delivering elementary through secondary education. Comparable along small-class independent K-12 model, MEQ regulatory framework, and tuition-based operation in the same Montreal catchment.
• Kells Academy: Private K-12 school in Montreal operating across multiple campuses with a similar small-class, values-driven model. Comparable along tuition-funded private K-12 delivery in the same Montreal market.
• Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie: Catholic private girls' school in Montreal offering preschool through secondary instruction. Comparable along faith-grounded private K-12 model in Quebec, MEQ-accredited curriculum, and family-paid tuition structure.
• Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf: Long-established private French-language pre-university institution in Montreal. Comparable along Quebec private francophone K-12/secondary orientation, MEQ regulation, and tuition-funded operating model serving Montreal families.
• Collège Français: Long-established private French-language K-12 institution in Montreal serving a similar geographic catchment. Comparable along service (private K-12 instruction), Quebec MEQ regulatory environment, and direct-to-family enrolment model.
• ISNA Islamic School: Network of Islamic schools in the Greater Toronto Area offering K-12 instruction integrating Ontario curriculum with Islamic education. Comparable along faith-based private K-12 model, Arabic-language instruction, and Canadian Muslim-family-targeted tuition-funded operations.
• The Study School: Independent private girls' school in Montreal covering preschool through secondary with values-based pedagogy. Comparable along preschool-to-secondary continuum, values-driven culture, and Montreal-based private K-12 tuition model.
• Abraar Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in Ottawa combining Alberta curriculum with Islamic studies. Comparable along Islamic private K-12 mission, values-integrated curriculum, and tuition-funded faith-based education delivery in Canada.
• Royal West Academy: Private K-12 school in Montreal's West Island serving a defined catchment with selective admission. Comparable along Montreal-based private K-12 delivery, MEQ-accredited curriculum, and structured admissions/enrolment process.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/emm_msm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnLkIFJ2CXc9M6h8wcETfWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SYNERGY1985
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoledelasynergie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lesemms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Les écoles musulmanes de Montréal - Muslim Schools of Montreal