Le Salésien

What Le Salésien does

Le Salésien is a private coeducational secondary school (non-profit) founded in 1962 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, operating on an 18-acre wooded campus on Don Bosco hill. It delivers a five-year secondary education (Sec 1-5) under the Salesian educational philosophy of Don Bosco, combining academic curriculum with eight specialized program options (Arts de la scène, Art numérique, Basketball, Danse, Multisport, Musique, Science, Soccer), the Acti-Santé wellness program, the Études-soccer intensive program, and the 20-year-old JMS humanitarian mission program sending students to Mexico and Cameroon. The school serves families from Sherbrooke and surrounding municipalities (Coaticook, Magog, Windsor), with an addressable student base implied by 30+ competitive Spartiates sports teams and a 60-member CAPS parent committee structure.

The school runs on tuition at $3,280 per year for 2025-2026 (rising to $3,580 in 2026-2027), supplemented by fees for optional programs (235-1,160$ per program), transport services ($665-$990), facility rentals at the 405-seat Centre Québecor professional theater and other campus spaces, and contributions to La Fondation du Salésien (created 1989). Family discounts (20% second child, 40% third child, free fourth child) and Foundation-based financial aid support accessibility. Its technology stack is centered on the Pluriportail digital platform (provided by Plurilogic Inc.) enabling school-family communication for grades, schedules, attendance, and financial management, and a mandatory BYOD laptop program for every student.

The institution is governed by a board of directors and led by Directrice générale Nathalie Marceau, with no parent company, PE, or VC ownership. It is currently in the construction phase of Projet Connexion (started March 2025, 300 working days), a $2M-funded modernization adding a three-story multifunctional pavilion with science labs, collaborative workspaces, cafeteria, and indoor sports area, plus a central green plaza. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer (families), with growth in catchment driven by open houses, parent information sessions, and the Matinée Salé student experience day.

Name

Le Salésien

Legal name

Le Salésien

Website

https://lesalesien.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Le Salésien is a private coeducational secondary school in Sherbrooke, Quebec, founded in 1962, offering five-year Salesian education with eight specialized program options, 30+ competitive sports teams, humanitarian missions, and a 18-acre campus including a 405-seat professional theater. It serves families across the Sherbrooke region and surrounding municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Annual tuition fees for secondary education (3280$ for 2025-2026, 3580$ for 2026-2027) paid by families. Multiple payment options available including single payment, two installments, or ten installments.
2. Facility rentals: The school rents out its facilities including Centre Québecor (up to 395 capacity), gymnasiums, sports fields, classrooms, and event spaces to the community for revenue generation.
3. Optional programs: Additional fees for optional programs including sports (Soccer 1125$), basketball, arts, science, and Acti-Santé health programs ranging from 235$ to 1160$.
4. Transport services: School transportation fees: 665$ + 50$ admin for territory transport; 990$ for out-of-territory municipalities in partnership with Association des écoles privées de l'Estrie.
5. Foundation donations: Voluntary contribution to the Foundation: 100$ for first child, 20$ for second child, which provides charitable donation receipts. Supports financial aid for families and infrastructure improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Salésien is a private coeducational secondary school in Sherbrooke, Quebec, delivering a five-year secondary education (Secondary 1 to 5) rooted in Salesian (Don Bosco) pedagogy. Its core offering combines a full academic curriculum with eight specialized program options (Arts de la scène, Art numérique, Basketball, Danse, Multisport, Musique, Sciences, Soccer), competitive sports (Les Spartiates), humanitarian missions (JMS), and the Acti-Santé wellness program, supported by the Pluriportail family-school digital platform and an 18-acre urban campus featuring the Centre Québecor 405-seat professional theater.

Product overview

Le Salésien is a private secondary school in Sherbrooke, Quebec, offering a comprehensive educational experience through eight specialized program options (Arts de la scène, Art numérique, Basketball, Danse, Multisport, Musique, Science, Soccer), two specialized programs (Acti-Santé wellness program and Études-soccer intensive program), and the JMS humanitarian mission program. The school operates the Centre Québecor professional theater for performing arts, provides rental facilities for community use, and maintains a digital communication platform (Pluriportail) for school-family communication. Athletic offerings include the Spartiates competitive sports program with 30+ teams and Mini-Spartiates youth camps. The school is currently undergoing major expansion with the Projet Connexion, adding a new multifunctional building and green central plaza.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Option Arts de la scène Performance arts option for Secondary 1-3 students offering 5-6 sessions of 90 minutes per 20-day cycle, covering stage crafts, artistic techniques, and artistic event organization.
• Option Art numérique Digital arts and video option using state-of-the-art equipment for video capture, sound recording, image processing, 3D animation, video editing, and drone footage, with meetings with industry professionals.
• Option Basketball Basketball training option led by an experienced coach (25+ years) focusing on technique, athletic capacities, sports nutrition, and including attendance at university-level games and NBA trips.
• Option Danse Dance option for all students passionate about dance, providing technique development and choreography creation for school performances; led by a specialist with 18+ years of hip-hop experience.
• Option Multisport Multi-sport option allowing students to explore various athletic activities and develop diverse physical skills.
• Option Musique Music program allowing students to develop musical skills and participate in musical performances at the Centre Québecor.
• Option Science Science option for students passionate about scientific exploration, featuring participation in regional and national science fairs including Expo-sciences at Université de Sherbrooke.
• Option Soccer Soccer training option focused on skill development and athletic training, with the Études-soccer program offering more intensive training.
• Acti-Santé Health and wellness program for Secondary 1-5 students promoting healthy lifestyle habits and physical activity.
• Études-soccer Intensive soccer-study program combining academic studies with advanced soccer training.
• Jeunes Missionnaires du Salésien (JMS) Humanitarian mission program running for 20 years, offering Secondary 4-5 students two-week humanitarian experiences in Mexico (Secondary 4) or Cameroon (Secondary 5), working in orphanages and cultural visits.
• Centre Québecor Professional 405-seat theater venue owned by Le Salésien with a 49x39 foot stage, used for student performances in music, dance, and performing arts, as well as community events and conferences.
• Espaces locatifs (Facility rentals) Rental spaces including Centre Québecor (395 persons), Hall (100), Gymnasium (150), Palestre with climbing wall (30), Soccer field (500), Plateau Desjardins tennis/pickleball court, Livréum library (50), Classrooms (35), La Zone (300), and Salle Père-Décarie (200).
• Pluriportail Digital communication platform between the school and families, providing access to grades, academic and behavioral tracking, financial management, schedules, activity registration, appointment scheduling with staff, and absence monitoring.
• Les Spartiates Competitive sports teams with 30+ teams including badminton, basketball (D3/D4), cross-country, dance, flag football, flag rugby, futsal, rugby, ultimate frisbee, volleyball (D3/D4), and beach volleyball.
• Mini-Spartiates Summer basketball and dance camps for primary 5th and 6th grade students (ages 10-11) transitioning to secondary school, held on Saturday mornings.
• Jours A Ten half-day sessions where students choose activities they enjoy. Autumn offers 35 activities, winter offers 30 activities including sports, arts, sciences, and outdoor pursuits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Expo-sciences participants report positive scientific learning experiences, with several achieving 1st place and advancing to provincial/national competitions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of schools focused on experiential learning, leadership development, and global citizenship. Le Salésien participates in Round Square activities, conferences, and exchanges as part of this global educational network. The school also operates the Round Square Café run by students.
• FillactivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFillactive is a program partner focused on getting adolescent girls active in non-competitive sports environments. The partnership brings weekly activities during lunch hours including soccer, running, rugby, ultimate, training, yoga, and dek hockey, culminating in an annual celebration event in different Quebec cities.
• Plurilogic Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the Pluriportail digital communication platform connecting the school with families. Handles student information including grades, schedules, behavioral tracking, financial management, and absence monitoring.
• Brisson-LegriscoreTechnology or IntegrationAssessment firm providing the Brisson-Legris classification questionnaire administered to prospective students. This tool helps the school understand each student's learning abilities and assists in placement decisions.
• Association des écoles privées de l'EstriesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership providing school transportation services for students from surrounding municipalities (Coaticook, Magog, Windsor, etc.) outside the main school territory. Students pay 990$ annually for this shared transport system.
• Société de transport de Sherbrooke (STS)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative transportation option available to families in the Sherbrooke area. Families can obtain bus passes at STS service points for student commuting.
• Au Quartier GourmandsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCafeteria service provider operating within the school. Offers daily menus including vegetarian options, spaghetti meals, fresh fruits, salads, and sandwiches. Payment accepted via cash, debit card, or student card.
• Université de SherbrookesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partnership for science education. Students participate in regional science fairs at the university, with successful participants advancing to Super Expo-sciences provincial and national competitions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bishop's College School: Private coeducational boarding and day school located in Lennoxville, immediately adjacent to Sherbrooke. Directly competes for the same Quebec Eastern Townships families seeking a private secondary education, with overlapping extracurricular, athletic, and university-prep offerings.
• Petit Séminaire de Québec: Historic private francophone secondary school in Quebec City with a strong tradition of academic excellence, athletics, and character formation. Closely mirrors Le Salésien's religious-order heritage and mission-driven pedagogy.
• Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf: Prestigious private French-language secondary school in Montreal offering a collegiate program with strong sciences, arts, athletics, and extracurriculars. Comparable to Le Salésien's value proposition of holistic, premium private secondary education in Quebec.
• Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier: Private Quebec secondary school (Collège) with a long history, offering enriched secondary programs, competitive sports, and arts. Directly comparable private Quebec secondary model with similar religious-order heritage.
• Stanstead College: Private bilingual (English/French) boarding and day school in Stanstead, Quebec, also in the Eastern Townships. Comparable model: private secondary education with athletics, arts, and international student body — competing for the same Sherbrooke-area catchment.
• Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie: Private girls' secondary school in Montreal with strong athletics, arts, and sciences programs. Comparable Quebec private secondary institution with parallel enrichment programs and similar tuition structure.
• Villa Maria: Private girls' secondary school in Montreal with strong programs in sciences, arts, sports, and international exchanges. Comparable Quebec private secondary peer with similar tuition and enrichment offerings.
• Externat Saint-Jean-Eudes: Private Quebec City secondary school with science, sports, and arts programs, including humanitarian mission offerings. Direct comparable in scale, program breadth, and mission-driven Catholic education model.
• Collège de Lévis: Private francophone secondary school in the Quebec City region with diversified program options including sports, arts, and sciences. Direct comparable in Quebec private secondary market with similar revenue model.

Others

• Round Square International: Not a single school but the international network of 200+ schools (including Le Salésien since 2016) that share an experiential learning framework around IDEALS. Functions as a peer ecosystem and accreditation/membership layer for Le Salésien's global programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fr/privacy
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeSalesien
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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