July 15, 2025 HEG's InnerCircle Private School eNews: Harvest Acquires The Learning Experience

Hello Douglas,

Welcome to the 172nd edition of HEG’s Inner Circle Private School eNews, where Halladay Education Group shares key insights into the latest investment activity shaping the global private education sector.

HEG INSIGHTS

Recent activity in the education M&A space underscores growing investor confidence across early learning and K–12 sectors. In early childhood education, Harvest Partners acquired a majority stake in The Learning Experience (TLE) from Golden Gate Capital, a network of over 430 centers with proprietary curriculum and digital content. Golden Gate retains a minority stake, and TLE’s founder continues to run operations, signalling a strong alignment between financial and strategic objectives. Across the pond, Box Hill School in Surrey has joined the Reigate Grammar School Group, relaunching as RGS Surrey Hills. The deal preserves the school’s identity and leadership while unlocking deeper resources, expanding academic pathways (including A-Levels and IB), and enhancing operational resilience.

Other notable transactions include the divestment of educational assets by GE Capital and a $85 million earnings boost at The Institute of Education following the acquisition by Dukes Education. These deals reflect a broader trend toward consolidation, brand strengthening, and the adoption of scalable education models. Buyers and investors are actively seeking platforms with a strong market presence, a defensible curriculum, and growth potential through digital or international expansion.

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HARVEST ACQUIRES THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE



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Halladay Education Group (HEG) is a premier M&A advisory firm specializing exclusively in the private education sector across North America and internationally. With over 30 years of experience, HEG has successfully led the sale, acquisition, and recapitalization of a diverse range of educational institutions, including K-12 private schools, boarding and Montessori schools, early childhood centers, ESL programs, career colleges, and higher education platforms.

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