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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.

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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., doing business as McGraw Hill Canada, is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill and operates as an educational publishing and digital learning company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company provides textbooks, digital learning platforms, and professional training resources tailored to the Canadian higher education market, with a product portfolio spanning the First Canadian Edition textbook line, the McGraw Hill Connect learning management system, the ALEKS adaptive learning platform, and the MH eBook digital reader. Supporting resources include custom courseware, the Academic Integrity Success Kit, and instructor and student implementation services.

The company serves three primary customer segments: Canadian higher education institutions (universities and colleges) as the primary anchor market, students purchasing course materials directly, and working professionals seeking training and development resources. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting institutional accounts, inside sales for order processing and support, and product-led growth through self-serve digital platforms. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring subscription access for ALEKS, Connect, and professional access subscriptions billed annually; one-time textbook and digital edition sales through the e-commerce storefront; and custom courseware services developed for specific institutional needs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. (DBA McGraw Hill Canada) is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill, providing textbooks, digital learning platforms (Connect, ALEKS, MH eBook), and professional training resources to Canadian universities, students, and working professionals.

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North America
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
educational publishing, digital learning platforms, higher education textbooks, adaptive learning software, learning management systems
Industry3 codes
1Higher Education Textbook Publishing
CodeMPAJABABPrimaryYes
2Business, Economics, Accounting & Management
CodeEDAGABACPrimaryNo
3Interdisciplinary/General Education & Study Skills
CodeEDAGABANPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Educational Services61
  • Educational Support Services61171
SIC code2 codes
  • Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing2731
  • Book Printing2732
Product category
Educational Publishing & Digital Learning
GTM motion3 records

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1Subscription Access
TypeSubscription Recurring
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Recurring subscription revenue from platform access including ALEKS, Connect, and professional access subscriptions. Billed on annual or multi-year terms for institutions and individual users.

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2Textbook Sales
TypeOne Time License
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One-time textbook sales through direct e-commerce storefront for physical and digital editions. Traditional higher education revenue model.

mheducation.ca
3Custom Courseware
TypeProfessional Services
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Custom courseware solutions developed for specific institutional needs, providing tailored educational content

mheducation.ca
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Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
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1Quote-based institutional and individual pricing
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No specific pricing tiers listed publicly. Institutional pricing via account managers, individual student pricing through direct purchase.

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AI-powered adaptive learning platform for mathematics and STEM education

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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., operating as McGraw Hill Canada, is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill that publishes and distributes higher education textbooks and provides digital learning solutions for Canadian institutions, students, and professionals. Its portfolio includes print textbooks, eBooks (MH eBook), the Connect learning management system, and the ALEKS adaptive learning platform used across higher education disciplines.

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Product overview1 text field

McGraw Hill Canada operates as an educational publishing and digital learning company offering a multi-platform product portfolio. The core offerings include physical and digital textbooks (First Canadian Edition line), three integrated digital platforms (Connect for course management, ALEKS for adaptive learning, and MH eBook for digital access), along with supplementary resources like the Academic Integrity Success Kit. The company serves higher education institutions, students, and professionals through digital learning solutions, custom courseware, and workplace training resources.

Product and service4 records
1Connect
CategoryLearning Management System
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Learning management system that delivers course content, assessments, and analytics for higher education instructors and students.

2ALEKS
CategoryAdaptive Learning Software
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Adaptive learning platform that personalizes math, science, and business coursework through assessment-driven individualized learning paths for higher education students.

3MH eBook
CategoryDigital Textbook Delivery
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Digital textbook platform providing online access to McGraw Hill's higher education textbook catalog for Canadian students and institutions.

4Higher Education Textbooks
CategoryEducational Publishing
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Print textbooks published for Canadian higher education courses across multiple disciplines, sold to institutions and individual students.

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct competitor in Canadian higher education textbook publishing and digital learning platforms (MyLab, Mastering). Closely comparable in product category, target customers (universities and students), and delivery model (textbook + LMS).

TypeDirect peer
Description

Higher education and academic publisher serving Canadian institutions. Comparable in textbook and scholarly content for university market with similar sales channels.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Canadian educational publisher offering higher education textbooks and digital solutions. Direct competitor for Canadian higher ed market share with similar textbook + courseware positioning.

TypeOthers
Description

Digital textbook delivery platform used by publishers including McGraw Hill; adjacent infrastructure provider in the eBook distribution ecosystem rather than direct publisher competitor.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major global academic and educational publisher with broader portfolio including journals and research tools; competes in higher ed textbook and digital learning categories at scale.

TypeDirect peer
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Higher education textbook publisher specializing in social sciences, business, and humanities. Direct competitor for Canadian university textbook market with similar institutional sales model.

TypeEmerging player
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Canadian-founded interactive learning platform targeting higher education with digital courseware and interactive textbooks. Emerging competitor in digital learning platform category overlapping with Connect and ALEKS.

TypeDirect peer
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Scholarly and higher education textbook publisher with Canadian office serving universities and students. Direct peer in academic publishing with comparable institutional sales motion.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global higher education textbook publisher with Canadian operations and WileyPLUS digital learning platform. Direct competitor in STEM, business, and social science textbook categories.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Higher education publisher operating MindTap digital learning platform in Canada. Competes head-to-head in textbook content and LMS-style digital courseware for post-secondary institutions.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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

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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.

Educational Publishing & Digital Learningmcgrawhill.ca

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. (DBA McGraw Hill Canada) is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill, providing textbooks, digital learning platforms (Connect, ALEKS, MH eBook), and professional training resources to Canadian universities, students, and working professionals.

What McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. does

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., doing business as McGraw Hill Canada, is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill and operates as an educational publishing and digital learning company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company provides textbooks, digital learning platforms, and professional training resources tailored to the Canadian higher education market, with a product portfolio spanning the First Canadian Edition textbook line, the McGraw Hill Connect learning management system, the ALEKS adaptive learning platform, and the MH eBook digital reader. Supporting resources include custom courseware, the Academic Integrity Success Kit, and instructor and student implementation services.

The company serves three primary customer segments: Canadian higher education institutions (universities and colleges) as the primary anchor market, students purchasing course materials directly, and working professionals seeking training and development resources. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting institutional accounts, inside sales for order processing and support, and product-led growth through self-serve digital platforms. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring subscription access for ALEKS, Connect, and professional access subscriptions billed annually; one-time textbook and digital edition sales through the e-commerce storefront; and custom courseware services developed for specific institutional needs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. firmographics

Firmographics
Name
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.
Legal name
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.
Website
https://mcgrawhill.ca
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. (DBA McGraw Hill Canada) is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill, providing textbooks, digital learning platforms (Connect, ALEKS, MH eBook), and professional training resources to Canadian universities, students, and working professionals.
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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. industry classification

Industry
Product category
Educational Publishing & Digital Learning
NAICS
Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171)
SIC
Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Book Printing (2732)
akta.pro primary industry
Higher Education Textbook Publishing (MPAJABAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Business, Economics, Accounting & Management (EDAGABAC), Interdisciplinary/General Education & Study Skills (EDAGABAN)

Keywords

  • Educational publishing
  • Digital learning platforms
  • Higher education textbooks
  • Adaptive learning software
  • Learning management systems

Where McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Toronto
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

  1. Subscription Access: Recurring subscription revenue from platform access including ALEKS, Connect, and professional access subscriptions. Billed on annual or multi-year terms for institutions and individual users.
  2. Textbook Sales: One-time textbook sales through direct e-commerce storefront for physical and digital editions. Traditional higher education revenue model.
  3. Custom Courseware: Custom courseware solutions developed for specific institutional needs, providing tailored educational content

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherAnnualQuote-based institutional and individual pricing

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., operating as McGraw Hill Canada, is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill that publishes and distributes higher education textbooks and provides digital learning solutions for Canadian institutions, students, and professionals. Its portfolio includes print textbooks, eBooks (MH eBook), the Connect learning management system, and the ALEKS adaptive learning platform used across higher education disciplines.

Product overview

McGraw Hill Canada operates as an educational publishing and digital learning company offering a multi-platform product portfolio. The core offerings include physical and digital textbooks (First Canadian Edition line), three integrated digital platforms (Connect for course management, ALEKS for adaptive learning, and MH eBook for digital access), along with supplementary resources like the Academic Integrity Success Kit. The company serves higher education institutions, students, and professionals through digital learning solutions, custom courseware, and workplace training resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • ALEKS: AI-powered adaptive learning platform for mathematics and STEM education
  • McGraw Hill Connect
  • MH eBook

Products and services

  • Connect Learning management system that delivers course content, assessments, and analytics for higher education instructors and students.
  • ALEKS Adaptive learning platform that personalizes math, science, and business coursework through assessment-driven individualized learning paths for higher education students.
  • MH eBook Digital textbook platform providing online access to McGraw Hill's higher education textbook catalog for Canadian students and institutions.
  • Higher Education Textbooks Print textbooks published for Canadian higher education courses across multiple disciplines, sold to institutions and individual students.

Companies that use McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Pearson Canada: Direct competitor in Canadian higher education textbook publishing and digital learning platforms (MyLab, Mastering). Closely comparable in product category, target customers (universities and students), and delivery model (textbook + LMS).
  • Cambridge University Press: Higher education and academic publisher serving Canadian institutions. Comparable in textbook and scholarly content for university market with similar sales channels.
  • Nelson Education: Major Canadian educational publisher offering higher education textbooks and digital solutions. Direct competitor for Canadian higher ed market share with similar textbook + courseware positioning.
  • SAGE Publications Canada: Higher education textbook publisher specializing in social sciences, business, and humanities. Direct competitor for Canadian university textbook market with similar institutional sales model.
  • Oxford University Press Canada: Scholarly and higher education textbook publisher with Canadian office serving universities and students. Direct peer in academic publishing with comparable institutional sales motion.
  • Wiley Higher Education: Global higher education textbook publisher with Canadian operations and WileyPLUS digital learning platform. Direct competitor in STEM, business, and social science textbook categories.
  • Cengage Canada: Higher education publisher operating MindTap digital learning platform in Canada. Competes head-to-head in textbook content and LMS-style digital courseware for post-secondary institutions.

Others

  • VitalSource Technologies: Digital textbook delivery platform used by publishers including McGraw Hill; adjacent infrastructure provider in the eBook distribution ecosystem rather than direct publisher competitor.

Broad incumbents

  • Elsevier: Major global academic and educational publisher with broader portfolio including journals and research tools; competes in higher ed textbook and digital learning categories at scale.

Emerging players

  • Top Hat: Canadian-founded interactive learning platform targeting higher education with digital courseware and interactive textbooks. Emerging competitor in digital learning platform category overlapping with Connect and ALEKS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. social profiles

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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. financial estimates

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McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. leadership team

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Investors

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

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.

What does McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. do?

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., operating as McGraw Hill Canada, is the Canadian subsidiary of McGraw Hill that publishes and distributes higher education textbooks and provides digital learning solutions for Canadian institutions, students, and professionals. Its portfolio includes print textbooks, eBooks (MH eBook), the Connect learning management system, and the ALEKS adaptive learning platform used across higher education disciplines.

When was McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. founded?

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. based?

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, in the North America region.

How does McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Subscription Access are the primary driver. The others are textbook Sales and custom Courseware.

Who are McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Pearson Canada, Cambridge University Press, Nelson Education, SAGE Publications Canada, Oxford University Press Canada, Wiley Higher Education and Cengage Canada. VitalSource Technologies is listed as an others. Elsevier is listed as a broad incumbent. Top Hat is listed as an emerging player.

Does McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. have an API?

No public API is recorded for McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd..

What industry is McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. in?

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.'s product category is Educational Publishing & Digital Learning. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJABAB, Higher Education Textbook Publishing, with a secondary code of EDAGABAC, Business, Economics, Accounting & Management. Its NAICS code is 61 and its SIC code is 2731.

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