Bureau de l'éducation internationale du CECCE

What Bureau de l'éducation internationale du CECCE does

The Bureau de l'éducation internationale du CECCE is the international education office of the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE), the largest French-language Catholic school board in Canada outside Quebec. The Bureau recruits international students aged 4-17 and their families from more than 70 countries into French-language Catholic education, delivered across 46 elementary schools, 14 secondary schools, and a virtual academy in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one operational arm of the parent CECCE, which serves over 30,000 students with approximately 3,000 education professionals and reports the best provincial test scores in Ontario, a 95% graduation rate, and 94% parent satisfaction.

The Bureau's product portfolio comprises five core modalities: Expérience canadienne (short-term cultural immersion), Expérience scolaire (long-term OSSD study), Expérience virtuelle via the Académie d'apprentissage virtuel (AAV), Expérience hybride (year one online then year four in-person), and Expérience personnalisée (customized group stays, teaching practicums, and education management internships). The underlying platform is the AAV, a virtual school offering Ontario curriculum courses synchronously, asynchronously, or in hybrid mode, allowing students to begin studies remotely and transition to in-person enrollment. Adjacent offerings include Sport-études gymnastics (in partnership with Club de gymnastique Les Sittelles since 2017), enrichment programs (OptiMax, Jean'richis, Franco-Défi, FOdécouvrir, Centre FX, Draco, Émergence, Sava), Montessori-based personalized teaching, DRC dual-credit courses with Collège La Cité and Collège Boréal, FOCUS career clusters, and Ministry-recognized Majeure Haute Spécialisation (MHS). Support services include StudyInsured mandatory health coverage (~$850 CAD/year) and Réseau Homestay Canada placement with legal guardianship.

The Bureau operates as a sales-led, channel-partnered, and direct-to-consumer hybrid. Revenue is generated through international tuition ($10,000-$15,500 CAD/year depending on modality), a $280 CAD non-refundable application fee, mandatory StudyInsured insurance ($425-$850 CAD), and homestay services managed by Réseau Homestay Canada. Recruitment combines 70+ international institutional partnerships and a global network of representatives, multi-language interest forms (French, English, Spanish), social media (Facebook, Instagram), and memberships in CAPS-I, OASDI, and Imagine Education in Canada. As a department of a government-funded board operating under Ontario's Education Act, the Bureau's commercial model is bounded by provincial regulation but is reinforced by full authority to issue the OSSD.

Name

Bureau de l'éducation internationale du CECCE

Legal name

Bureau de l'éducation internationale du CECCE (Conseil des écoles catholique du Centre-Est)

Website

https://international.ecolecatholique.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The international education office of the CECCE, Canada's largest French-language Catholic school board outside Quebec. It recruits students ages 4-17 from 70+ countries into French-language K-12 programs in Ottawa, delivered in-person, online, or hybrid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Overseas Pathway & Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• International education services
• French-language schooling
• Virtual learning academy
• Student homestay services
• Ontario secondary diploma

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. International student tuition fees (in-person): Tuition fees charged to international students enrolled in in-person programs (Canadian Experience or School Experience programs). Fees cover one semester (5 months) or one full year (10 months). Tuition includes textbooks, school supplies, and transport where provided.
2. Virtual school tuition fees: Tuition fees for online programs through the Académie d'apprentissage virtuel (AAV) and Éducation permanente (ÉP). AAV charges per semester or annual subscription; ÉP charges per individual course.
3. Mandatory medical insurance: Mandatory health insurance for international students: $425 CAD/semester or $850 CAD/year. Provided through StudyInsured.
4. Homestay accommodation fees: Additional fees for international students living with Homestay families managed by Réseau Homestay Canada Inc. (RHC). Includes a private bedroom, three meals per day, 7 days per week.
5. Application processing fee: Non-refundable file study fee of $280 CAD charged upon submission of the admission application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Bureau de l'éducation internationale is the international education office of the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE), Ontario's largest French-language Catholic school board outside Quebec. It recruits and enrolls international students into five program formats — in-person cultural immersion (Expérience canadienne), full-time secondary studies leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Expérience scolaire), online distance learning (Expérience virtuelle via AAV and Éducation permanente), a hybrid online-to-in-person pathway (Expérience hybride), and customized short-term stays (Expérience personnalisée) — supported by homestay placement and mandatory health insurance.

Product overview

Bureau de l'éducation internationale du CECCE operates as an international student recruitment and support program for the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, a French-language Catholic school board in Ottawa, Ontario. The organization offers a portfolio of five core international education programs: (1) Expérience canadienne for short-term cultural immersion, (2) Expérience scolaire for full-time secondary diploma students, (3) Expérience virtuelle via the Académie d'apprentissage virtuel (AAV) and Éducation permanente online schools, (4) Expérience hybride combining online and in-person learning with a $1,000 CAD tuition discount, and (5) Expérience personnalisée for customized short-term stays and group programs. The portfolio also includes specialized academic add-ons such as enrichment programs (OptiMax, Franco-Défi, FOdécouvrir, Centre FX, and others), Montessori-based personalized teaching, dual-credit college courses (DRC), Sport-études gymnastics, FOCUS career programs, and Majeure Haute Spécialisation. Support services include mandatory health insurance through StudyInsured and homestay accommodation management via Réseau Homestay Canada. New for 2026: a dedicated summer camp in Ottawa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Académie d'apprentissage virtuel (AAV): Virtual learning academy offering distance learning courses with highly qualified teachers in a supportive environment for international students.
• Éducation permanente
• Enrichment Programs

Products and services

• Expérience canadienne Short-term cultural immersion program allowing international students to experience Canadian culture and the French-language school system, living as Canadians while improving their French language skills. Targeted at international students seeking a temporary Canadian educational experience.
• Expérience scolaire Long-term program for international students seeking to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (DESO) through full-time enrollment in CECCE schools. Targeted at international students planning to complete their secondary education in Canada.
• Acad\u00e9mie d'apprentissage virtuel (AAV) Online distance learning academy offering Ontario curriculum courses (synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid) with qualified CECCE teachers. Students can begin their school year online and transition to in-person study in Canada, or complete entire programs online.
• \u00c9ducation permanente (Online Courses) Asynchronous online courses for grades 9-12 intended for credit recovery, advancement, or completion of university or college prerequisites. Continuous enrollment from September to June with language, international, and remedial courses available.
• Exp\u00e9rience hybride Combined online and in-person learning pathway where students begin their first year online via AAV (starting grade 9) and complete their final year in person at a CECCE school. Includes a $1,000 CAD tuition discount on the final in-person year.
• Exp\u00e9rience personnalis\u00e9e Customized programs tailored to specific needs of students and partners, including short-term stays (2, 3, or 4 months), teaching practicums, education management internships, and cultural trips for student groups (2-3 weeks) including summer or winter camps.
• Camp d'\u00e9t\u00e9 \u00e0 Ottawa (Summer/Winter Camps) Summer and winter camps in Ottawa offering French language courses and cultural activities, with optional accommodation in university or college residences. Announced for 2026 with details forthcoming.
• Service d'h\u00e9bergement (Homestay Service) International student accommodation services including placement with Canadian host families managed by R\u00e9seau Homestay Canada Inc. (RHC), or hosting with family members who meet guardianship requirements. Includes legal guardianship arrangements and notarial agreements.
• Assurance m\u00e9dicale (StudyInsured Health Insurance) Mandatory health insurance for international students provided through StudyInsured, covering medical, hospital, and dental expenses at over 30,000 healthcare providers across Canada. Fees: $425 CAD per semester or $850 CAD per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% graduation rate among CECCE students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Réseau Homestay Canada Inc. (RHC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRHC is the primary homestay partner for international students at CECCE. RHC manages and vets homestay families in Ottawa, provides a private bedroom with three meals per day, and acts as the legal guardian for international students. Students can indicate preferences for language and religion. A member of the RHC team signs the notarized guardianship declaration.
• Over 70 international institutional partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than 70 international partnerships have been established worldwide to provide students, teachers, and school leaders with a rich and inclusive educational experience. Partners include public and private institutions, NGOs, education agencies, and other organizations across over 70 countries.
• Collège La CitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-credit courses (Cours à double reconnaissance de crédits, DRC) are offered in partnership with Collège La Cité. These college-level courses also earn students secondary school credits. Classes are typically held Tuesday evenings at the college. Some DRC courses are also offered online by Collège Boréal.
• Collège BoréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSome dual-credit courses (DRC) are offered online in partnership with Collège Boréal, in addition to courses offered in person at Collège La Cité.
• StudyInsuredcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudyInsured provides mandatory health insurance for international students at CECCE. Students pay $425 CAD per semester or $850 CAD per year. The policy is accepted by over 30,000 healthcare providers across Canada and providers bill the insurance company directly.
• Atlético OttawaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced in June 2025 between CECCE and Atlético Ottawa professional soccer team, supporting youth soccer talent development in partnership with École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité.
• Club de gymnastique Les SittellescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Sittelles is the only francophone gymnastics club in the Ottawa region. It has partnered with CECCE since 2017 to offer the Sport-études gymnastics program. Students from La Source elementary and Garneau secondary are transported by shuttle to the club. The club has received multiple awards (gymnastics club of the year 2024, coach of the year 2023, 2024).
• CAPS-I (Canadian Association of Public Schools - International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCECCE is a member of CAPS-I, a national association of Canadian public and Catholic school boards offering international education programs.
• Imagine Education in CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization promoting education opportunities in Canada to international students.
• OASDI (Ontario Association of School Principals for International Students)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting international student programs in Ontario schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ottawa-Carleton District School Board International Languages Program: The anglophone public school board serving the same Ottawa geography as CECCE. Directly competes for international families preferring English-language instruction, but operates the same recruitment infrastructure (international reps, homestay, support services) in the same catchment.
• Conseil scolaire Viamonde: Ontario's other major French-language public school board, also serving francophone communities outside Quebec and recruiting international students. Closely comparable model: same French-first curriculum, OSSD credential, and CAPS-I affiliation.
• Conseil scolaire catholique Providence: Ontario's other French-language Catholic school board, structurally and competitively almost identical to CECCE — same faith-based governance, French curriculum, OSSD credential, and international student recruitment.
• Edmonton Public Schools International Student Program: Western Canada's largest public school board international program, recruiting globally with similar tuition bands, homestay services, and program structures. A direct competitor for international students seeking Canadian secondary credentials.
• Toronto District School Board International Student Program: Operates one of Canada's largest public school international student programs, recruiting globally into Toronto K-12 schools. Same business model (public school board, international tuition fees, homestay partnerships, OSSD credential) competing for the same pool of international families seeking Canadian secondary education.
• Vancouver School Board International Education Program: Another major Canadian public school board with a large international student program, also offering in-person, online, and hybrid pathways leading to a Canadian secondary diploma. Competes head-to-head with the CECCE for global international student recruitment through the same CAPS-I channel.
• Peel District School Board International Students: Large Ontario public school board running a parallel international student program with in-person and online options, tuition in the same $14K-$16K CAD band, and global recruitment through international representatives. Closely comparable operational model and target demographic.

Regional players

• Lycée Français de Toronto: Private French international school in Toronto offering French curriculum to internationally mobile families. Targets the same francophone/bilingual-seeking demographic as CECCE but via a private, fee-based model rather than Ontario's public Catholic system.

Others

• ApplyBoard: Canada-based platform that connects international students with educational institutions, including Canadian K-12 boards and post-secondary institutions. Acts as a referral channel and indirect competitor to CECCE's own international representative network.

Broad incumbents

• Navitas (SAF Pathway programs): Global education provider operating university pathway and foundation programs for international students, including in Canada. While focused on post-secondary, it competes for the same international family demand for English/French-medium Canadian education credentials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/international.ecolecatholique
• Instagraminstagram.com/cecce_international
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C3%A9ducation-internationale-cecce

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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