Steinbach Christian School

What Steinbach Christian School does

Steinbach Christian School (SCS) is an independent, Evangelical-Anabaptist K-12 school operating in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada. It is a registered charity (#122300825 RR 0001) accredited by the Province of Manitoba Department of Education and the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities. The school delivers the Manitoba Curriculum augmented with a Bible component and runs sub-brands including SCS Flames athletics (Zone 13, AAA classification), KNOW TRUTH apparel, an award-winning Chamber Choir, and Musical Theatre. Leadership is provided by Principal & CEO Thor Barkman, supported by three Vice Principals (Early, Middle, Senior Years), a specialized music faculty, and a Board of Directors with representatives from four affiliated church bodies.

The school serves three primary customer segments: full-time K-12 families seeking faith-integrated education in southeastern Manitoba, international students enrolling at any grade level, and homeschool families purchasing partial programming (Grade 1-4 classes at $250/month and Choir/PE specialty courses). Annual tuition ranges from CAD $2,810 (Kindergarten) to $6,000 (Grades 9-12), with a per-family cap of $16,600 and an automatic Family Rate Subsidy for amounts exceeding it. Additional revenue streams include tax-receipted donations (approximately 40% of tuition), facility rentals (gym, chapel, meeting rooms, soccer field), merchandise sales (Flames Shop, KNOW TRUTH), and partial programming fees. The school receives only 50% of the provincial funding that public schools receive, with the balance funded through tuition and fundraising.

The technology stack is conventional K-12 edtech: Schoology (LMS), Microsoft 365 (student accounts, OneDrive), Clever.com as a centralized portal, Britannica School, and a Booksys-based library system. GTM is direct-to-consumer via campus tours, application-based enrollment ($100 Manitoba / $150 international application fee), testimonials, and a strong referral network through affiliated Mennonite and evangelical churches. Recent operational expansion includes the 2024 acquisition of the Steinbach Bible College building to double cohort sizes and the 2025 launch of a Niverville-to-Steinbach bus shuttle.

Name

Steinbach Christian School

Legal name

Steinbach Christian School Inc.

Website

https://steinbachchristian.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steinbach Christian School is an accredited, faith-based K-12 school in Steinbach, Manitoba delivering the Manitoba Curriculum with a Bible component to local families, international students, and homeschool families through tuition, donations, and ancillary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• Private faith-based schooling
• Independent school tuition
• Manitoba curriculum education
• Homeschool partial programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinbach

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged per student per year. Rates vary by grade level from $2,810 (Kindergarten) to $6,000 (Grades 9-12). Maximum family tuition capped at $16,600 with Family Rate Subsidy for amounts exceeding this.
2. Donations and Charitable Giving: SCS receives donations as a registered charity (#122300825 RR 0001). Approximately 40% of tuition paid is receipted as a charitable donation. One-time and monthly recurring donation options available.
3. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting school facilities including gym ($85/hr), chapel/theatre ($85-125/hr), meeting rooms ($20-35/hr), and soccer field ($20/hr). Additional charges for equipment rental.
4. Merchandise Sales: Revenue from Flames Shop selling school merchandise including apparel and accessories with SCS branding.
5. Partial Programming: Homeschool partial programs including Grade 1-4 programming at $250/month, Choir & PE courses at $60-100/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Steinbach Christian School is an independent K-12 Christian school in Steinbach, Manitoba that delivers faith-integrated education following the Manitoba Curriculum with an added Bible component. It serves local Manitoba families and international students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, and offers enrichment in athletics, music, visual and performing arts, and specialty pathways. Supplemental paid offerings include homeschool partial programming, facility rentals, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Steinbach Christian School operates as a unified K-12 education platform providing academic programs from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The core offering is the K-12 Education Program following Manitoba Curriculum enhanced with Bible instruction. Supporting this core, the school offers specialized Pathways programs (Visual & Performing Arts, Business Development, Medical & Engineering, English & Humanities) designed to prepare students for post-secondary pursuits. Enrichment programs include Music (Band, Choir, Chamber Choir, Worship Band, Musical Theatre), Visual Arts & Media, and Athletics (competitive teams in multiple sports). The school also provides Homeschool Partial Programs for families seeking supplementary education options. Ancillary offerings include KNOW TRUTH merchandise brand, Flames Shop school merchandise, and Facility Rentals for community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chamber Choir: Award-winning choir program for Grade 9-12 students who audition successfully.
• Worship Band
• Know Truth
• SCS Flames
• Musical Theatre

Products and services

• K-12 Education Program

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RotessaOthersSCS uses Rotessa as its tuition management contractor for processing payments for tuition and education fees. Provides monthly payment plan options for families at no additional cost.
• Clever.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationClever.com serves as the secure digital platform centralizing student access to all online learning resources including Schoology, OneDrive, Britannica School, and library systems.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCS uses Microsoft 365 for school accounts and student email. Students log in with @sc.school Microsoft accounts to access digital learning resources through the Clever.com portal.
• Steinbach EMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteinbach EMC partners with SCS to provide classrooms for Grade 1-4 partial programming and rehearsal/gymnasium space for specialty classes (choir, PE).
• Christian Mennonite ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch group that appoints representatives to the SCS Board of Directors.
• Evangelical Mennonite ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch group that appoints representatives to the SCS Board of Directors.
• Southland ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch that appoints representatives to the SCS Board of Directors.
• Emmanuel Evangelical Free ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch that appoints representatives to the SCS Board of Directors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Westgate Mennonite Collegiate: Grades 7-12 Mennonite school in Winnipeg. Comparable to SCS in K-12 Christian education model, Mennonite affiliation, and Manitoba federation membership.
• Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (MBCI): Grades 6-12 Mennonite-affiliated school in Winnipeg serving the Mennonite Brethren community. Closest peer to SCS based on Mennonite denominational alignment, Manitoba geography, and Christian K-12 focus.
• River East Mennonite Brethren School: K-8 Mennonite Brethren school in Winnipeg with similar faith-based curriculum model. Comparable as a Manitoba independent Christian elementary school, though smaller and lower grade-level scope than SCS.
• Linden Christian School: Independent interdenominational Christian K-12 school in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Directly comparable to SCS as a Manitoba-based faith-based K-12 alternative serving families seeking Christian education outside the public system.
• St. Paul's High School: Catholic independent boys' high school in Winnipeg. Comparable as a Manitoba-based independent K-12 faith-based school with strong athletics and academic reputation, though Catholic rather than evangelical.
• Springs Christian Academy: Independent Christian K-12 school in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Comparable faith-based K-12 model with athletics programs and academic pathways, operating in the same Manitoba independent-school market.

Others

• Steinbach Bible College: Former Bible college whose building was acquired by SCS in 2024 to double cohort capacity. Closely related institution now physically integrated into SCS operations.
• Columbia Bible College: Mennonite Brethren post-secondary institution in Abbotsford, BC. Related via shared Mennonite denominational identity and the Canadian Mennonite education ecosystem, though it serves a different educational stage.

Regional players

• Prairie View School: Independent Christian K-12 school in Saskatchewan with evangelical orientation. Comparable faith-based K-12 model and adjacent prairie geography, but operates in a different province.
• Mennonite Educational Institute (MEI): Independent K-12 Mennonite school in Abbotsford, BC. Comparable denominational and faith-based K-12 model, but operates in a different Canadian region with no overlap in catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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