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Welcome To HEG’s Inner Circle eNews
A Bi-Weekly Recap of Essential Reading For The Private School Sector
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Welcome to the 200th 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 MARKET INTELLIGENCE
This is the 200th edition of the Inner Circle, and the fortnight it covers is a fair snapshot of the market. Groups moved into new countries on two continents. A language school operator with 25 campuses closed all of them after it could not raise the money to continue.
Both are the same story. There is capital in this sector, but it is pointed at fewer people.
What active buyers want is a platform. They are entering markets where they already know the management, paying for it in part by selling campuses that no longer fit. More of the price is going behind post-closing earnings targets rather than onto the table at signing.
Owners should take the structure point seriously. The gap between headline price and what reaches your account is decided long before the LOI, by the quality of your reporting and whether the school holds together without you.
Buyers still have room in turnarounds. The underpriced risk is time. One approval in this cycle ran past two years.
At Halladay Education Group, we follow this across private schools, career colleges, language schools, and education platforms.
If a sale or an acquisition is on your mind, write to info@HalladayEducationGroup.com and we will arrange a confidential 30-minute call. Featured opportunities follow in this edition.
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1) NURSING & HEALTHCARE CAREER COLLEGE GROUP IN WESTERN CANADA
REVIEWING OFFERS
Market-leading, multi-campus healthcare education platform. FY25 anchors at $14.5M in revenue and $3.4M in EBITDA (23% margin), scaling asset-light to $19.3M and $5.9M by FY27F (30% margin), demonstrating strong earnings momentum and growth visibility. Programs include Practical Nursing (LPN) and allied health. Underwriting rests on: (i) approved programs with domestic financial-eligibility status, (ii) defensible practicum access, and (iii) predominantly domestic tuition revenues. More Info
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2) MULTI-CAMPUS WESTERN CANADIAN HEALTH / WELLNESS / BEAUTY CAREER COLLEGE PLATFORM
REVIEWING OFFERS
Scaled multi-campus Western Canadian career college group with substantial healthcare exposure and FY26F projected EBITDA of about $2.6M on $6.6M of revenue. The platform combines domestic demand, practical employer-aligned training, and a capacity-ready multi-campus footprint that supports further margin expansion. Growth opportunities include adding cohorts, selective program expansion, pricing optimization, and increased utilization of clinics and salons. More Info.
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4) PREMIUM EUROPEAN SUMMER CAMP PLATFORM
Project Alpine: 50+ years, 350,000 alumni, and participants from 60 countries. FY26F: US$7.2M revenue / $1.2M EBITDA. Buyer value: brand equity, high-margin enrollments, multi-country programming, and repeat/cross-sell potential across channels. Growth levers include extended seasons, new locations, and structured partnerships. More Info
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4) U.S. FOR-PROFIT K-12 BUYER (VOUCHER/ESA STATES)
Global operator seeking acquisitions of for-profit day schools in voucher/ESA markets. Target: $500K–$5M EBITDA, strong academics, and clear growth. Flexible deal structures, including real estate options, are suitable for single sites or small groups. Priority: FL, TX, AZ, GA (plus IN, IA, OH, NC, UT, WV, AL, LA, OK, NH, TN). Confidential, founder-friendly, proven integration. More info
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5) PROFITABLE TRANSPORT CANADA–APPROVED FTU + AVIATION CAREER COLLEGE (WESTERN CANADA)
Scaled, asset-backed aviation training platform: Transport Canada–approved FTU within a provincially accredited career college with DLI and Student Aid eligibility. FY26F: $3.45M revenue, ~335 students, normalized EBITDA ~$910K (FY24–FY25F avg), expanding to ~$1.05M at 30%+ margins. Leased airside campus; 11-aircraft fleet (~$2.6M), simulator, and maintenance operations create a defensible regulatory/operating moat. More Info
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PERDOCEO EDUCATION SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE SOUTH UNIVERSITY
It has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests.
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FAST-GROWING PUBLIC CHARITY MAKES FIRST K-12 ACQUISITION OF WAYFINDER
Bringing future-ready skills to nearly 5,000 schools and 1.5 million students.
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TAYLOR'S SCHOOLS EXPANDS INTO THAILAND WITH FOUR-SCHOOL DEAL
Has acquired St Andrews International School campuses from Cognita; 'more to come’.
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PATHLIGHT LEARNING ACQUIRES FOUR PRIMROSE SCHOOLS IN OMAHA
Taurus Capital Partners–backed franchisee on a path to 18 Primrose schools across six markets.
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SUPERPROF ACQUIRES TUTORS.COM
Becomes the Number One Tutoring Platform in the United States.
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ED APPROVES BAY PATH ACQUISITION OF CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE
Bay Path University has formally completed its integration of Cambridge College.
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BEAL UNIVERSITY CANADA IS NOW PART OF YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY
Equipping forward-looking individuals with real-world skills for careers in high-demand nursing fields.
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ACADEMEDIA ACQUIRES POLISH PRESCHOOL GROUP KIDS&CO
AcadeMedia has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in KIDS&Co.
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SACRAMENTO'S GUIDEWELL ACQUIRES MIAMI-BASED BLUE IVY COACHING
Has been growing through a string of acquisitions following growth investments from private equity firms.
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CEDAR CREST ACADEMY JOINS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Located across Seattle’s Eastside in Washington, to the ISP global community.
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MINERVA PROJECT LAUNCHES GLOBAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TO SCALE HE MODEL
With governments, philanthropists and existing institutions invited to establish new member universities.
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EC ENGLISH CLOSES ALL GLOBAL SCHOOLS
Closing all its 25 language schools across seven destinations, effective immediately.
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