Riverside School Board

Name

Riverside School Board

Legal name

Riverside School Board

Website

https://rsb.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Elected School Boards & Governance Councils (EDADABAE)

Keywords

• Public education services
• K-12 English instruction
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Special education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Hubert

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Taxation: Property tax revenue collected from residents within the school board's territory for school funding purposes
2. Daycare Services: Before and after school daycare services charged at $9.50 per day for regular users and $16.20 for pedagogical days
3. Government Funding: Provincial government funding from the Quebec Ministry of Education for English-language educational services
4. Adult Education and Vocational Training: Fees for vocational training programs, RAC (Recognition of Acquired Competencies) services, and business training through ForMont
5. International Student Program: Tuition and fees from international students studying at Riverside schools through the RISE program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Riverside School Board is a public English-language school board that administers K-12 education from 4-year-old kindergarten through Secondary 5 across more than 30 elementary, secondary, and special education schools in the Montérégie region of Quebec. It also operates adult education and vocational training through five ACCESS campuses, an international student program (RISE), Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) services, and Community Learning Centres. The board is funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education and supported by school taxation on local property owners.

Product overview

Riverside School Board is a public English-language school board in Quebec serving the Montérégie region. The organization operates as a multi-school educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. Core offerings include K-12 education across approximately 25 elementary, secondary, and special education schools, along with adult education and vocational training through the ACCESS centers. The organization provides specialized services including international student programs (RISE), recognition of acquired competencies (RAC) for adult learners, community learning centers, and business training through ForMont. Digital infrastructure includes the Mozaïk parent portal platform for school-community communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RISE (Riverside International Student Education): Team dedicated to promoting RSB programs and schools internationally for youth and adult sectors, supporting international students with documentation and host family placement.
• ForMont Business Services
• Mozaïk Parents
• ACCESS Centre
• Community Learning Centres (CLC)

Products and services

• ACCESS Adult Education and Vocational Training Centre (Centre d'éducation aux adultes et de la formation professionnelle ACCESS) Adult education and vocational training center offering programs including professional certification, high school diploma completion, prerequisites, and language training across five campuses on the South Shore of Montreal.
• RISE (Riverside International Student Education) International student program supporting youth and adult sector students with document processing, host family placement, and on-site accommodation throughout their study stay in Quebec.
• RAC (Recognition of Acquired Competencies) Process for assessing and officially recognizing competencies acquired through life and work experience in vocational training, leading to official diplomas and certificates.
• ForMont Business Trainings Corporate training services offering French as a Second Language programs and customized business training for organizations, available in-person, online, or hybrid formats using the Rosetta Stone platform.
• ACCESS Drone Flight School Drone pilot training school offering recreational and professional certification courses including pilot training, ROC-A flight examination, and various training packages.
• Community Learning Centres (CLC) Four community learning centers (Montérégie Centre, Richelieu Valley, St. Johns-William Latter, and Seaway) supporting student success and contributing to the vitality of English-speaking communities in Québec.
• Mozaïk Parent Portal (with Clic école Mobile Application) Parent and student portal providing access to academic records, transportation information, report cards, attendance tracking, and school communication. Accessible via web and mobile app (Clic école).
• K-12 English Public Education (Elementary and Secondary Schools) Comprehensive K-12 English-language public education from 4-year-old kindergarten through Secondary 5, delivered across more than 30 elementary, secondary, and special education schools in the Montérégie region of Quebec.
• Daycare Services (Service de garde) Before and after school daycare services for students, with daily rates for both regular and pedagogical day service.
• School Cafeteria Services School cafeteria meals operated by Chartwells Dining Services, priced at $6.45 per meal at primary schools, with secondary cafeteria also available.
• Special Education Services (REACH School and Adam's P.A.C.E. at Champlain College) Specialized educational support including adapted learning environments and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs, delivered through dedicated special education schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• International students gain new friendships and great memories for life through Riverside educational experience

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LEARN QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline tutoring partnership providing free homework help and tutoring services for secondary students in Quebec's English-language schools. LEARN tutors work with RSB schools and families to support student academic success.
• AlloprofcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree homework help platform for Quebec students offering resources for reviewing concepts, exam preparation, and practice exercises. Available for RSB students and families.
• South Shore Educational Foundation (SSEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation supporting RSB schools with funding for special projects including climate change education initiatives and environmental projects up to $500 per school.
• Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association representing English school boards in Quebec. RSB participates in collective advocacy and legal actions through QESBA.
• CISSS Montérégie-CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health authority partnership for student health services, vaccination programs, and public health communications to schools and families.
• Tel-jeunescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth helpline providing 24/7 phone support, text messaging, and chat services for young people. Referenced as resource for RSB students needing help.
• Chartwells Dining ServicesminorOthersCafeteria food service provider for schools. Meal tokens can be purchased through the school or directly at cafeteria.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New Frontiers School Board: English-language school board serving the South Shore area of Montreal — geographically adjacent to Riverside's territory — with overlapping K-12 and adult education programming.
• Western Quebec School Board: English-language school board serving the Outaouais region with a comparable mix of elementary, secondary, adult education, and vocational programs under Quebec's English school board framework.
• Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board: English-language school board operating north of Montreal and in Laval/Lanaudière regions, offering K-12, vocational training, and international student services under the same Quebec legislative framework as Riverside.
• Côte-du-Sud School Board: One of the smaller English-language school boards in Quebec, operating K-12 schools in the Chaudière-Appalaches region under the same legislative framework as Riverside.
• English Montreal School Board (EMSB): The largest English-language school board in Quebec, operating K-12 schools and adult/vocational programs in the Montreal area under the same provincial legislative framework as Riverside. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping mandate, regulatory regime, and service portfolio.
• Lester B. Pearson School Board: English-language school board serving the West Island of Montreal with K-12, adult education, and international student programs. Comparable in mandate, regulatory framework, and service breadth to Riverside.
• Central Québec School Board: English-language school board covering Québec City and surrounding regions. Comparable in offering K-12 instruction, adult education, and vocational training under the same statutory mandate as Riverside.
• Eastern Townships School Board: English-language school board serving the Estrie region with similar K-12, adult education, and vocational offerings. Comparable mandate and operating model to Riverside.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CSRiversideSB
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100064539888673
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commission-scolaire-riverside-school-board/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/rsb.csr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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