Jewish People's Schools And Peretz Schools Inc

What Jewish People's Schools And Peretz Schools Inc does

Jewish People's Schools And Peretz Schools Inc (JPPS-Bialik) is a private co-educational Jewish day school system headquartered in Côte-Saint-Luc, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, operating two integrated divisions under a single K-12 pathway: JPPS (elementary, kindergarten through Grade 6) and Bialik Secondary School (Secondary I through V). The school traces its institutional roots to 1911 (the National Radical School), evolved through multiple mergers — including the 1971 formation of JPPS, the 1972 establishment of Bialik, and the 2016 fusion of the two divisions — and is incorporated as Les Écoles juives populaires et les Écoles Peretz inc., a non-profit governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with no parent company or external investor ownership. JPPS is the first Jewish school in Canada accredited as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and Bialik is the only Jewish secondary school in Montreal accredited as an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Both English and French sections are offered.

The institution delivers a trilingual educational environment (English, French, Hebrew) integrating rigorous IB-accredited academics with comprehensive Judaic studies (Tanach, Hebrew language via iTalam and Bishvil Ha'Ivrit, Israeli culture, Yiddish studies, and experiential programming such as Shabbatonim). The technology stack includes Google Classroom, Apple MacBook Air devices for Secondary I students, iPads and Chromebooks, iTalam, IXL, Netmath, Sora e-books, and OPALS for library management. Student support services include learning strategists, intervention specialists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and guidance counselors. Athletics spans 25+ teams in the GMAA league. The JPPS-Bialik Foundation (established 1985) supplements tuition revenue through annual giving, monthly donations, matched gifts, securities donations, and planned bequests.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees ranging from $8,950 CAD (Kindergarten 4-year program) to $18,000 CAD (Secondary I-V), with additional ancillary fees for books, uniforms, transportation, extracurriculars, field trips, and cafeteria meals. Approximately 400 students are enrolled at Bialik Secondary, with combined JPPS+Bialik enrollment across the full K4 through Secondary V continuum. Over 30% of Bialik students receive financial aid through the CAPS or JCAP programs administered by Federation CJA. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via a structured admissions process (In Action Days, school visits, family interviews, CAT testing) combined with community-led referrals through Federation CJA, the Home & School parent committee, and word-of-mouth within Montreal's Jewish community. Operating geography is concentrated in Greater Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with no disclosed expansion plans beyond the existing Côte-Saint-Luc campus.

Name

Jewish People's Schools And Peretz Schools Inc

Legal name

Les Écoles juives populaires et les Écoles Peretz inc.

Website

https://jppsbialik.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Short description

JPPS-Bialik is a private non-profit Jewish day school system in Côte-Saint-Luc, Montreal, offering IB-accredited co-educational K4 through Secondary V education in English and French sections, combining rigorous academics with Judaic studies for Jewish families in Greater Montreal.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Côte-saint-luc

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to enrolled families. Tuition ranges from $8,950 (Kindergarten 4 years) to $18,000 (Secondary I–V) per academic year. Additional ancillary fees apply for books, uniforms, transportation, extracurricular activities, field trips, and cafeteria meals.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: The JPPS-Bialik Foundation (established 1985) raises funds through annual giving, monthly donations, e-cards, matched gifts, securities donations, and planned bequests. Tax receipts issued for donations over $18. Major gift and special project funding also pursued.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JPPS-Bialik operates a private co-educational Jewish day school system with two campuses: JPPS (elementary, K4 to Grade 6) and Bialik (Secondary I to V). It delivers IB-accredited academic programming (PYP and MYP), a comprehensive Judaic Studies curriculum, and French immersion, with technology integration from kindergarten onward. Beyond academics, the school offers student support services, athletics through the GMAA league, library resources, and financial aid programs (CAPS and JCAPS) covering over 30% of students.

Product overview

JPPS-Bialik operates as a unified private Jewish school system comprising two distinct campuses: JPPS (Jewish People's School), an IB Primary Years Programme-accredited elementary school from kindergarten through Grade 6, and Bialik Secondary School, an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme from Secondary I to V. The institution provides a comprehensive educational experience combining rigorous academics (including French immersion and bilingual programs), extensive technology integration, and a robust Judaic Studies curriculum. Beyond core academics, the school system offers diverse student support services, athletics programs, library resources, and financial aid through CAPS and JCAPS programs. The JPPS-Bialik Foundation handles fundraising and donation management across both campuses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JPPS: Elementary school division offering kindergarten to grade 6 education with IB Primary Years Programme accreditation
• Bialik

Products and services

• JPPS Elementary School Private co-educational Jewish elementary school offering education from K4 through Grade 6 with IB Primary Years Programme accreditation, French immersion, integrated Judaic studies, and comprehensive student support services.
• Bialik Secondary School Private co-educational Jewish secondary school offering education from Secondary I to Secondary V leading to the MEQ secondary leaving diploma; the only Jewish secondary school in Montreal accredited as an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate program for elementary students (kindergarten through Grade 6), promoting inquiry-based learning and holistic child development through six transdisciplinary themes.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30% of students receive financial aid, enabling broad accessibility
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Federation CJA (CAPS Program)coreOthersFederation CJA administers the CAPS (Community Accessibility Programming for Schools) program, which establishes maximum tuition caps for eligible families based on income assessment. JPPS-Bialik participates in this financial accessibility program managed by the Federation's Generation Funds.
• JCAP (Jewish Community Alliance Program)coreOthersJCAP is a community scholarship platform administered by the Federation CJA providing financial aid for Jewish day school tuition. Families apply through the JCAP portal and receive awards based on financial need assessment.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganizationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPPS-Bialik holds formal IB World School accreditation for both the Primary Years Programme (PYP, JPPS) and Middle Years Programme (MYP, Bialik). This accreditation requires adherence to IB standards and access to IB resources, assessments, and professional development.
• Greater Montreal Athletic Association (GMAA)coreOthersBialik Secondary School is a member of the GMAA athletic league, participating in organized sports competitions including soccer, basketball, hockey, curling, pickleball, baseball, flag football, and ultimate frisbee.
• QAIS (Quebec Association of Independent Schools)coreOthersJPPS-Bialik is a member of QAIS, a network of independent schools in Quebec. Membership enables shared admissions testing (CAT), community resources, professional development, and collective advocacy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Study: The Study is a Montreal independent girls' school (K-11) and QAIS member, positioned in the same premium private-school market. It competes for families prioritizing single-sex education alternatives to JPPS-Bialik's co-ed model.
• The Priory School: The Priory is a Montreal independent school (K-11) and QAIS member. As a mid-sized co-ed private school in the same QAIS network, it competes for the same demographic of urban Montreal professional families.
• St. George's School of Montreal: St. George's is a co-educational K-11 independent school in Montreal and fellow QAIS member that shares the CAT admissions testing pool with JPPS-Bialik. It is a direct competitor for the same secular/private-school market segment.
• Akiva School: Akiva School is a co-educational Jewish day school in Montreal serving K-6 with trilingual instruction (English, French, Hebrew) and a parallel mission to JPPS. It is the most direct in-city competitor for Jewish families choosing elementary education in Montreal.
• Lower Canada College (LCC): Lower Canada College is a premier Montreal independent school (K-11) and fellow QAIS member. It competes directly for the same premium family segment that JPPS-Bialik targets, particularly non-Jewish or unaffiliated families seeking top-tier private education in Montreal.
• Herzliah High School (Talmud Torah | Herzliah): Herzliah is the other major Jewish secondary school in Montreal, also offering Judaic studies combined with the Quebec curriculum. It is the primary competitor to Bialik for Jewish secondary families in the city, though it does not hold the same IB MYP accreditation.

Regional players

• Royal West Academy: Royal West Academy is a Montreal-area public/private hybrid secondary school. While not QAIS and not Jewish, it competes for the same academically-focused families and is part of the broader Montreal independent/private school landscape.
• Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School: Paul Penna Downtown JDS is a Toronto K-6 Jewish day school with similar trilingual and Judaic programs. Comparable in scale and educational model, providing a Canadian peer reference outside the Montreal market.
• Yavne Academy: Yavne Academy is a Toronto Jewish day school offering integrated Judaic and general studies. It is comparable to JPPS in mission and size but operates in a different geographic market, making it a useful cross-market reference point.
• Associated Hebrew Schools: Associated Hebrew Schools is the largest Jewish day school system in Toronto (multiple campuses, K-8). It is comparable in mission (pluralist, community-supported Jewish education) but operates in a different metropolitan market from JPPS-Bialik.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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