Éducation internationale

What Éducation internationale does

Éducation internationale is a non-profit cooperative founded in 2001 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, officially mandated by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec to coordinate international activities of Quebec's 59 school service centres (55 French, 4 English) and 7 institutional members including FCSSQ and QESBA. With 60+ employees, the organization operates three integrated service lines: Québec métiers d'avenir (international promotion and support for vocational training), Échanges Azimut (international exchanges and internships), and International Development Services (cross-border education system strengthening), supported by self-serve online platforms and a merit scholarship / tuition exemption program for international students.

The organization's core technology stack consists of standard educational technology, distance learning platforms, and digital collaboration tools rather than proprietary software; the value proposition rests on human expertise aggregation across Quebec's public education network and 25+ years of programmatic execution rather than on technology differentiation. Operationally it runs three branded web properties (quebecmetiersdavenir.com, echanges-azimut.com, mandates.education-internationale.com) plus an iMIS-backed member portal for credential evaluation and expert registration.

Its revenue model is a hybrid of (i) multi-year government mandate funding (e.g., the $8.7M CAD 2019-2022 service agreement with MEES), (ii) project-based grants from international donors including Global Affairs Canada, the World Bank, AFD, AfDB, and GPE, (iii) cooperative membership dues, and (iv) service fees for international student recruitment and scholarship management. Reported annual turnover exceeds $9M CAD; cumulative outcomes include 1M+ learners reached, 8,300+ international students supported for Quebec vocational training, 9,000+ exchange participants, and 70,000+ teachers trained across 40+ projects.

Name

Éducation internationale

Legal name

Éducation internationale

Website

https://education-internationale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Éducation internationale is a Quebec-based non-profit cooperative, mandated by Quebec's Ministry of Education, that coordinates international activities for 62 school service centre members, delivering vocational training promotion, student exchanges, and international development projects funded by Canadian and multilateral donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI), Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK)

Keywords

• International education services
• Vocational training programs
• Student exchange programs
• Education development consulting
• International student recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Mandate Funding: Official mandate from the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec provides core funding through a 3-year service agreement valued at over 8.7 million dollars (2019-2022) for coordinating international activities of school service centres, including international student recruitment and program promotion.
2. International Development Projects: Project-based funding from international donors including Global Affairs Canada, World Bank, French Development Agency, and Global Partnership for Education. Projects span basic education, vocational training, and institutional capacity building across Africa, Americas, and Asia.
3. Service Fees for International Student Recruitment: Fees charged to member school service centres for international promotion services, scholarship management, and student support through the Québec métiers d'avenir program.
4. Membership Fees: Cooperative membership fees from school service centres, with average annual benefits of $100,000+/member including grants, project income, and tuition fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Éducation internationale is a non-profit cooperative that coordinates the international activities of Quebec's school service centres under a mandate from the Quebec Ministry of Education. The organization operates three main service lines: Québec métiers d'avenir (international promotion and recruitment of international students for Quebec vocational training), Échanges Azimut (exchange and internship programs for students, graduates and school staff), and Développement international (international development projects in basic education and vocational training in developing countries). It also manages merit scholarships, comparative credential evaluations, and an expertise registry for international mandates.

Product overview

Éducation internationale is a non-profit cooperative that serves as the coordinating body for Quebec's school service centres' international activities. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model comprising three main integrated services: Québec métiers d'avenir (international promotion and support for vocational training), Échanges Azimut (international exchanges and internships), and International Development Services (educational development projects abroad). These are supported by scholarship programs, comparative credential evaluation services, an expert registry platform, and a community of practice for knowledge sharing. The organization has been operating since 2001 and is mandated by the Quebec Ministry of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Québec métiers d'avenir: Turnkey service for international promotion of studies in Quebec in vocational training and support to international students
• Échanges azimut
• Développement international

Products and services

• Québec métiers d'avenir Turnkey service for the international promotion of vocational training studies in Quebec, including recruitment of international students, support services, and merit scholarship management. Targeted at international students seeking vocational training in Quebec.
• Échanges Azimut International exchange and internship programs for students, graduates, and school staff in Quebec and Canada, including mobility grants for co-teaching, student exchanges, and language assistant programs.
• International Development Services Sharing of Quebec's educational expertise to strengthen education systems in developing countries through projects in basic education and vocational training, funded by organizations such as Global Affairs Canada and the World Bank.
• Programme de bourses d'excellence (Merit Scholarship Program) Merit scholarship program for international students in vocational training, covering living expenses, tuition fees, health insurance via RAMQ, managed on behalf of the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec. Budget of $2,380,000 for 2025-2026 with amounts varying between $14,000 and $26,600 per recipient.
• Comparative Evaluation of Studies Service Advisory service for comparative evaluation of studies and credential assessment for international students wishing to study vocational training in Quebec.
• Expertise Registry Platform Online platform where professionals can submit CVs and consult available mandates for international development projects in education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million+ learners benefiting from international development projects
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Member of AQOCI network connecting Quebec international cooperation organizations for shared advocacy and coordination.
• Pôle-Emploi Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020French employment agency partnership for international cooperation in vocational training and employment services.
• Université LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in multiple projects including the FASAM agricultural training project (lead partner), PASSAGE health education project for research, and the Burkina Faso item banks project coordinating with Laval's Faculty of Education.
• Cégep Saint-JérômecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead implementer of the CETHH tourism and hospitality project in Haiti, working with Éducation internationale on competency-based training program development.
• Fondation Paul-Gérin-LajoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the Volunteer Cooperation Program (PCV-CLÉ) consortium alongside Fédération des cégeps, implementing volunteer cooperation in vocational training across 7 Francophone countries.
• Fédération des cégepscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in the PCV-CLÉ volunteer cooperation program, contributing to technical and vocational training development in Francophone Africa.
• Ministère de l'Éducation du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry that officially mandates Éducation internationale to coordinate international activities of school service centres and promote Quebec vocational training internationally. Provides core funding through multi-year service agreements.
• Université Laval (UL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in PASSAGE project conducting scientific surveys to inform health education interventions in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Fédération des cégepsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in PASSAGE project working with member institutions and the INFAS to strengthen health agent training in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Collaboration santé internationale (CSI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in PASSAGE project providing medical equipment and supplies procurement support to INFAS and health centers in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Forum des Éducatrices Africaines (FAWE-Bénin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in the 3M project using innovative approaches to deconstruct gender inequalities in education and training, focusing on vulnerable youth and girls.
• Réseau National de la société civile pour la promotion de l'Entrepreneuriat et l'Emploi des Jeunes du Bénin (ReNEJ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 3M project providing socio-professional integration support to young beneficiaries through financial and non-financial service providers.
• Institut de la Francophonie pour l'éducation et la formation (IFEF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of the International Francophonie Organization providing tools and methods for youth employability improvement in member countries including Benin.
• Flora Tristan (Peru)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in the Ensemble pour l'égalité (Juntas por la igualdad) project in Cusco, Peru, focusing on gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Sumaj Punchay (Bolivia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in Ensemble pour l'égalité project in Chuquisaca, Bolivia, promoting indigenous women's rights and economic empowerment.
• Centre Juana Azurduy (Bolivia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in the Ensemble pour l'égalité project working on women's representation and economic equality in Bolivia.
• Louis BergermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the PAFISAM project in Guinea, with Éducation internationale contributing CAD 716,640 for vocational training improvements in agriculture and mining sectors.
• Alinéa InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead implementer of the Girls Education Challenge in Mali (DÉFI) project, with Éducation internationale contributing expertise in education quality and access.
• Radios Rurales InternationalesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DÉFI project providing interactive radio communication approach to reduce gender-related barriers to girls' education in conflict-affected regions of Mali.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DÉFI project contributing to girls' education access and retention in Mali's conflict-affected regions.
• Collège BoréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in FASAM agricultural training project contributing to food security in Mali through vocational training development.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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