Education & Childcare · Buy-side
Buy a trade school / vocational college in Canada.
Sell or acquire a trade school or vocational college.
SDE multiple range
3–5×
EBITDA multiple range
6–10×
Typical close timeline
12–24 months
What you're buying
What makes a trade school / vocational college valuable.
These are the value drivers SAZ verifies in diligence and protects through deal structure.
Designation/PCC status
Student loan eligibility
Program approvals
Placement rate
Due diligence focus
What to investigate carefully.
Specific to trade schools. SAZ runs full DD; these are the make-or-break areas.
Provincial PCC designation
Student loan compliance
Accreditation
Competition
Who else buys trade schools.
Understanding the buyer pool helps you price competitively and structure your offer.
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