Sciences en Folie Québec

What Sciences en Folie Québec does

Sciences en Folie de Québec is a private company that operates as the exclusive franchisee of Groupe Mad Science Inc. for the greater Quebec City region, headquartered at 554 Avenue Royale, Beauport, Quebec. The company delivers hands-on STEM education programs to children aged 18 months through 12+ years, with a primary focus on ages 3 to 12. Its core offering is turnkey (clés en main) scientific animation: trained animators travel to client sites (schools, daycares, summer camps, recreation facilities) with professional-grade laboratory equipment to conduct interactive experiments, demonstrations, and manipulations aligned with the Quebec Ministry of Education's PFEQ curriculum across more than 60 workshop themes spanning robotics, physics, chemistry, electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and engineering (Brixology).

The product portfolio is organized around five lines: in-class workshops (Ateliers en classe, 45 to 120 minutes), after-school/parascholarly programs, daycare services (services de garde) for pedagogical days and school breaks, special events and science shows, and early childhood programs (Petite enfance, 18 months to 5 years). Summer science camps (Camps scientifiques) extend the offering into the seasonal day camp market. Workshops are delivered on-site by scientific animators using a hands-on, active pedagogy methodology.

The company makes money by charging per-workshop, per-camper, and per-event fees on a quote-based pricing model; specific price points are not publicly disclosed. A key demand lever is admissibility under the Répertoire Culture à l'école (Volet scientifique), which can fund up to 100% of workshop costs for qualifying schools. Customers are acquired primarily through direct outreach to schools and educators, the company website (quote request forms and online registration), organic social media (Facebook, Twitter), and seasonal email campaigns tied to the Quebec school calendar.

Name

Sciences en Folie Québec

Legal name

Sciences en Folie de Québec

Website

https://quebec.madscience.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sciences en Folie Québec is the exclusive Mad Science® franchise for greater Quebec City, delivering turnkey, hands-on STEM workshops and science camps on-site to schools, daycares, CPEs, and recreation organizations serving children aged 18 months to 12 years, with pricing subsidized up to 100% via the Culture à l'école government program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's STEM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB), Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Children's STEM education
• In-class science workshops
• Summer science camps
• After-school science programs
• Early childhood science animation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beauport

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. In-Class and After-School Science Workshops: The company generates revenue by delivering science workshops to schools, daycares, and after-school programs. Programs are booked per session/session type, with durations ranging from 45 to 120 minutes. Revenue is driven by per-workshop fees billed to schools or subsidized through the Culture à l'école government program.
2. Science Day Camps and Summer Programming: Science-themed camp programs offered during summer breaks and pedagogical days, generating revenue through registration fees per camper.
3. Special Events and Private Functions: Spectacular science shows and educational entertainment events booked for schools, organizations, and private groups, charged per event/performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sciences en Folie Québec delivers turnkey, hands-on science education programs and workshops to children aged 18 months to 12+ years across the greater Quebec City region. Operating as a franchise of Mad Science, the company provides in-class workshops, after-school programs, daycare services, spectacular science shows, early childhood science activities, and summer science camps. Programs are delivered on-site at schools, daycares (CPE/garderies), and camps by trained scientific animators using professional-grade laboratory equipment, covering 60+ themes aligned with Quebec's PFEQ curriculum.

Product overview

Sciences en Folie Québec is a science education company offering turnkey programs for children ages 3 to 12, structured around hands-on experimentation and active pedagogy. The core portfolio consists of in-class workshops (Ateliers en classe) covering over 60 themes including robotics and engineering (Brixologie), supplemented by parascholarly programs, daycare services, special events, and summer camps. Early childhood programs serve children from 18 months to 5 years. All offerings align with the Quebec Ministry of Education curriculum and are eligible for the Culture à l'École funding program. Programs are delivered by qualified animators using professional-grade equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programmes parascolaires (After-School Science Programs) After-school science programs for children aged 3–12 covering topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, and biology. Designed to stimulate imagination and develop scientific passion through hands-on experimentation. Targeted at parents seeking extracurricular STEM enrichment for their children.
• Ateliers en classe (In-Class Science Workshops) Turnkey, hands-on scientific workshops delivered on-site at schools, covering materials, living things, Earth and Space, and Technology topics. Available from preschool through 6th grade in sessions of 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Eligible for up to 100% funding through the Culture à l'école (Volet scientifique) program.
• Services de garde (Daycare Science Programs) Scientific entertainment and hands-on experimentation sessions for children during pedagogical days (SDG) and school breaks. Delivered at daycare services in the greater Quebec City area. Designed for school-affiliated and private daycare operators needing structured programming during school closures.
• Événements spéciaux (Special Scientific Events and Shows) Spectacular scientific shows and educational entertainment events featuring dramatic demonstrations in physics, chemistry, and biology. Booked for schools, organizations, and private groups on a per-event basis.
• Petite enfance (Early Childhood Science Program) Age-appropriate science discovery programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years. Features dynamic, colorful, hands-on activities led by passionate instructors. Designed for CPEs and private daycares serving early childhood populations.
• Camps scientifiques d'été (Summer Science Camps) Summer science camp programs offering captiving hands-on manipulations, visual shows, and rocket launches. Designed as turnkey experiences for summer day camps and parent-organized camp registrations, including booking for camp operators across the greater Quebec City region.
• Spectacles scientifiques (Scientific Shows for Schools) School-targeted spectacular performance product where physics, chemistry, and biology are blended with fascinating stories and dramatic demonstrations. Invites exploration and understanding of the surrounding world through live science shows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% funding available for qualifying schools through the Culture à l'école (Volet scientifique) government program

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe Mad Science Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSciences en Folie de Québec is a franchise operating under Groupe Mad Science Inc., using the Mad Science® brand, methodology, curriculum, and associated trademarks under license. ©2026 Groupe Mad Science Inc. holds all rights to the Mad Science® brand and design.
• Répertoire Culture à l'école (Volet scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciences en Folie's in-class workshops are officially listed as admissible activities under the Culture à l'école scientific subsidy program, enabling schools to fund workshops at up to 100% of cost through the Quebec government's repertoire of approved cultural and scientific organizations.
• Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (Quebec Ministry of Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciences en Folie's workshop curriculum aligns with PFEQ (Programme de formation de l'école québécoise) themes including Univers matériel, Univers vivant, Terre et Espace, and Technology, ensuring educational alignment for all grade levels from preschool to secondary.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Let's Talk Science: Canadian STEM education organization offering in-school programs, science clubs, and youth outreach. Comparable as a national STEM enrichment provider targeting schools and youth, though operating more as a charity than a fee-for-service franchise.
• Bricks 4 Kidz: International franchise delivering hands-on engineering and LEGO-based STEM programs to schools, daycares, and camps. Closely comparable franchise business model, age range, B2B school delivery motion, and camp programming to Sciences en Folie.
• Scientists in School: Canadian charitable organization delivering hands-on STEM workshops in classrooms across Canada. Directly comparable as a school-focused STEM enrichment provider serving similar age groups and institutional buyers, with similar workshop delivery and curriculum-aligned programming.
• Steve Spangler Science: U.S.-based hands-on science education company known for experiment-driven STEM programming, science kits, and educator workshops. Comparable product category, target age group, and experiential science approach, though more kit/product-weighted than on-site services.
• Mad Science Group: The franchisor and parent brand (Groupe Mad Science Inc.) under which Sciences en Folie Québec operates. Mad Science is the global children's science enrichment franchise with the same curriculum model, hands-on experimentation methodology, and on-site delivery approach, making it the most directly comparable reference point.

Emerging players

• MakerKids: Canadian STEM and maker education provider offering after-school programs, camps, and workshops for children. Comparable age range and STEM enrichment offering, though more focused on maker/tech rather than pure scientific experimentation.
• Geering Up (UBC): University of British Columbia-based STEM outreach program offering workshops and camps for youth. Comparable STEM youth enrichment programming, though operating as a university outreach initiative rather than a fee-for-service commercial franchise.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan Early Learning Company: Established U.S. supplier of educational materials, classroom supplies, and supplemental STEM resources for schools and early childhood centers. Comparable institutional buyer base (schools/daycares) and STEM supplemental positioning, though product-distribution rather than service-delivery model.
• Imagine Learning: Large U.S.-based education company providing supplemental learning products across K-12. Comparable as an established K-12 supplemental education provider, though broader in scope (digital rather than hands-on physical programming).

Regional players

• Club Scientifique: Canadian French-language science enrichment provider with similar hands-on science workshops for children. Comparable product offering and bilingual Canadian school market context, though operating in different provincial markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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