Le Collège O'Sullivan de Québec

What Le Collège O'Sullivan de Québec does

Le Collège O'Sullivan de Québec is a private subsidized college founded in 1942 and headquartered at 840 rue Saint-Jean in Quebec City, Canada, with a second campus, Collège d'informatique O'Sullivan de Québec, at 600 rue Saint-Jean. The institution offers Quebec-recognized DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales) and AEC (Attestation d'études collégiales) programs across four main verticals: administration and management, 3D animation and image synthesis, computer science and networking, and insurance. It also runs bilingual French/English programs, an AEC in artificial intelligence launched in 2026, and corporate training services for Quebec businesses. The portfolio is delivered through in-person instruction at the Quebec City campuses, synchronous online courses, virtual campus tours, and a work-study (Alternance travail-études) program integrating 4-16 weeks of paid internships.

The technology stack comprises industry-standard educational and creative tools — Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Moodle, Acomba accounting software, Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal Engine, Marmoset Toolbag, and Substance 3D — alongside a proprietary "entreprise d'entraînement" (training company) pedagogical simulation that converges all program courses around real-world business mandates. The college's revenue model rests on Quebec-subsidized tuition and fees from approximately 400 enrolled students, supplemented by higher-fee international student enrollment and a corporate training services line. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website, virtual information sessions, open houses, career fairs, social media, and school counselor partnerships. Key ecosystem partners include Université du Québec en Outaouais (DEC-BAC articulation), Centre NAD (3D animation credit recognition), the Autorité des marchés financiers (insurance curriculum alignment), the Association des collèges privés du Québec, and Le Gamer Mentor, with named employer relationships spanning Ubisoft, Beenox, Frima, Desjardins, Norton Rose Fulbright, and multiple Quebec insurance brokerages that provide scholarships.

Name

Le Collège O'Sullivan de Québec

Legal name

Collège O'Sullivan de Québec

Website

https://osullivan-quebec.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Le Collège O'Sullivan de Québec is a private subsidized college in Quebec City, founded in 1942, offering DEC and AEC programs in administration, IT, 3D animation, insurance, and AI to approximately 400 students, with additional corporate training services and international student recruitment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Secondary Vocational Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Vocational college education
• DEC AEC programs
• Bilingual post-secondary training
• Corporate professional training
• 3D animation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: The college generates revenue primarily through student tuition fees for DEC and AEC programs. As a subsidized private educational institution, tuition is partially covered by the Quebec government for eligible residents.
2. Corporate training services: Customized professional development and training services for businesses, offered in sectors including IT, digital arts, insurance, web marketing, administration, and business management. Training is delivered at client companies, online, or at college facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Le Collège O'Sullivan de Québec is a private subsidized college delivering DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales) and AEC (Attestation d'études collégiales) programs in administration, computer science, insurance, web development, digital marketing, 3D animation, and artificial intelligence, taught in French and bilingual formats to approximately 400 students. It supplements student programs with corporate continuing-education training, synchronized online courses, a work-study (ATE) internship model, and a placement/recruitment service. Programs are recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education (MES), with articulation agreements enabling bachelor's-degree pathways.

Product overview

Le Collège O'Sullivan de Québec is a private college offering a portfolio of educational programs, primarily DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales) and AEC (Attestation d'études collégiales) programs in French and bilingual formats. The core products include: DEC in Administration and Management (410.G0), DEC in 3D Animation and Image Synthesis (574.C0), DEC in Computer Science (420.B0), along with multiple AEC programs covering accounting, networking, insurance, web development, digital marketing, 3D animation, and artificial intelligence. Additional offerings include corporate training services (Service sur mesure aux entreprises), synchronous online courses, student placement services, and international student programs. Programs utilize industry-standard software tools including Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk, Unreal Engine, and Acomba accounting software as part of the curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DEC Techniques d'administration et de gestion (410.G0) Three-year Quebec-recognized DEC diploma program in administration and management (code 410.G0), preparing students for office administration, coordination, and management roles or bachelor's-degree transfer.
• DEC Production 3D et synthèse d'images (574.C0) Three-year Quebec-recognized DEC diploma program in 3D animation and image synthesis (code 574.C0), training students for the game, film, and multimedia industries using industry-standard tools such as Autodesk, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Unreal Engine.
• DEC Techniques de l'informatique (420.B0) Three-year Quebec-recognized DEC diploma program in computer science techniques (code 420.B0), covering programming, networking, and IT support for students targeting IT careers or bachelor's-degree transfer.
• AEC Techniques de comptabilité informatisée (LCA.CR) Shorter Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in computerized accounting techniques (code LCA.CR), preparing students for accounting and bookkeeping roles using software such as Acomba.
• AEC Spécialiste en réseautique Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program training networking specialists in IT infrastructure, with employer scholarship support from firms such as Procontact, Micro Logic, and TechnoConseil.
• AEC Assurance de dommages et expertise en sinistres Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in property and casualty insurance and claims expertise, with scholarship support from partner brokerages such as PMT Roy, Alpha Assurances, Essor Assurances, Renaud Assurances, and Assurances Andrée Bernier.
• AEC Assurance de personnes et sécurité financière Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in life insurance and financial security, aligned with Autorité des marchés financiers standards for the Quebec insurance profession.
• AEC Techniques de développement Web Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in web development techniques, training students for front-end/back-end developer roles, with scholarship support from Oricom Internet.
• AEC Gestion du marketing Web et des réseaux sociaux Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in web marketing and social media management, preparing students for digital marketing roles, with scholarship support from Oricom Internet and Journal.ca.
• AEC Animation 3D et synthèse d'images en jeux vidéo Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in 3D animation and image synthesis for the video-game industry, with industry proximity to Ubisoft, Beenox, and Frima studios in Quebec City.
• AEC Intelligence artificielle Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in applied artificial intelligence, designed for students with basic programming skills who want to enter the AI domain.
• AEC Techniques secrétariat et bureautique bilingue Quebec-recognized AEC attestation program in bilingual secretarial and office techniques, training students in bilingual office coordination with scholarship support from Norton Rose Fulbright and Journal.ca.
• Service sur mesure aux entreprises (Formation continue / Perfectionnement) Customized professional-development and training services for businesses across IT, digital arts, insurance, web marketing, administration, and business management, delivered at the client's site, online, or at the college's Quebec City facilities.
• Service d'aide au placement et au recrutement Career placement and recruitment-assistance service connecting graduating students and alumni with employer opportunities and supporting employers in recruiting trained graduates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education (MES)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• Association des collèges privés du Québec (ACPQ)moderateOthersThe college is a member of the Association des collèges privés du Québec, which represents private colleges in Quebec and advocates for their interests.
• Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEC-BAC agreement allowing graduates to obtain a bachelor's degree in 3D creation (concentration exploration or cinema d'animation) or game video creation (art concentration) in 2 years, or game video creation (design concentration) in 3 years with lighter sessions. Located at UQAT's downtown Montreal campus.
• Autorite des marchés financiersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership related to insurance and financial services programs, ensuring curriculum alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Salon Carrière Formation de QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer and training fair in Quebec City where the college participates to recruit students and connect with employers.
• Centre NADmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition agreement with Centre NAD for the acknowledgment of certain courses in 3D animation programs, facilitating credit transfers.
• Le Gamer MentorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership related to gaming and 3D animation education, connecting students with industry mentorship opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Herzing College Montreal: Private career college in Montreal offering AEC/DEC-equivalent programs in IT, business, and healthcare with similar bilingual offering and Quebec-ministry recognition. Closely comparable scale and student profile.
• Collège LaSalle: Major Montreal-based private college offering DEC and AEC programs across similar disciplines (fashion, design, IT, business, hospitality). Directly comparable as a large-scale Quebec subsidized private college competing for the same student demographics.
• Collège CDI: Quebec network of subsidized private colleges offering DEC/AEC vocational programs across IT, business, health, and digital arts. Closely comparable business model, regulatory regime, and program mix.
• Collège TAV: Montreal-based private subsidized college offering AEC/DEC programs in administration, IT, and digital arts. Comparable Quebec private-college model with similar target student segment.
• Collège Inter-Dec: Quebec network of subsidized private colleges offering AEC/DEC programs in business, IT, and digital arts with a multi-campus structure analogous to O'Sullivan's Quebec City footprint.
• Collège Bart: Quebec private subsidized college offering AEC and DEC programs in business, IT, and accounting. Comparable Quebec private-college business model with similar regulatory dependency on Aide financière aux études.
• Institut Supérieur d'Informatique (ISI): Quebec City private institution specializing in IT, networking, and computer science training with AEC programs. Directly comparable as a Quebec-based private IT-focused college competing for similar students.

Regional players

• Cégep Limoilou: Public CEGEP serving Quebec City with similar DEC programs in administration, IT, and digital arts. Direct geographic competitor for the same Quebec City student pool but publicly funded rather than subsidized private.
• Cégep de Sainte-Foy: Public CEGEP in Quebec City offering DEC programs in administration, computer science, and arts. Competes head-to-head with Collège O'Sullivan for Quebec City high-school graduates choosing between public and subsidized-private post-secondary options.

Emerging players

• Centre NAD (Centre national d'animation et de design): Quebec City-based specialized school for 3D animation and digital design — a curriculum-adjacent partner (recognition agreement) and partial competitor for 3D animation DEC students in the same city.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OsullivanCollegeQc
• Facebookfacebook.com/collegeosullivanquebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/le-college-o'sullivan-de-quebec
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegeosullivanquebec

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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