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Volume 178 | October 15, 2025

Published By: Halladay Education Group

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Hello Douglas,

Welcome to the 178th 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

Capital continues to flow into education platforms as operators refine their growth strategies. Partners Group added CVC as a minority investor in the International Schools Partnership, which now serves over 110,000 students across 111 schools in 25 countries. ISP also acquired Colégio Vasco da Gama in Portugal, demonstrating consistent European bolt-on growth based on quality and local reputation.


In the U.S., early childhood education is consolidating. Taurus Capital Partners acquired Pathlight Learning, a leading Primrose franchisee, highlighting sponsor interest in larger-scale preschool operators. In learning and upskilling, Riverside’s Wall Street Prep completed add-ons for Financial Edge and Euromoney Learning, and Accenture announced its acquisition of Aidemy, signalling ongoing demand for professional and AI-aligned training.


A warning: U.S. international student arrivals reportedly decreased by 19% year over year in August, with a slowdown from India. Post-secondary institutions relying on international enrolments should hedge against visa and policy fluctuations and diversify their recruitment sources.


If you are thinking about a sale, forming a group, or pursuing targeted acquisitions, now is a great time to prepare for premium results. Contact Halladay Education Group for a confidential consultation. Reach out to us for a discreet discussion.

Doug Halladay

To Your Continued Success,


Douglas Halladay | President, Halladay Education Group

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FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES



REPUTABLE & PROFITABLE K-12 DAY & INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL - SIGNED LOI

Eastern Canada: Established co-ed private school with 300+ students, a 50-year legacy, and nearly 100% university placement. Generating $9.2M revenue and $3M adjusted EBITDAR (AY26), with 63% enrollment growth potential on a multi-site urban campus. More Info.


PREMIER CANADIAN FILM & DIGITAL ARTS COLLEGE - REVIEWING OFFERS

Recognized as a premier institution for creative media education in Canada, offering cutting-edge programs designed and taught by award-winning industry professionals. More Info.

 

FAST-GROWING CANADIAN POST-SECONDARY HEALTHCARE-FOCUSED NETWORK

Established career college group with +20 campuses across 9 cities, with FY25 $37M revenue and $11M adjusted EBITDA—delivering career-aligned programs with 94% focused on high-demand occupations primarily in healthcare. 100% domestic student base, strong cash flow, and significant growth potential through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. More Info.


ACCREDITED CANADIAN DESIGN SCHOOL WITH STRONG FINANCIALS

A leading career college in fashion, interior, and technical design, this accredited institution boasts a 98% domestic enrollment rate, modular hybrid programs, and rising course registrations. With revenue forecasted to exceed $2M and EBITDA projected at $615K by 2028, it presents a turnkey opportunity for strategic buyers seeking growth in the creative education sector. More Info.


MARKET-LEADING CANADIAN MASSAGE THERAPY COLLEGE

One of Western Canada’s most established and profitable massage therapy colleges, with 30+ years of operations and a nationally recognized track record of graduate success. Forecast FY2025 revenue of $2M and EBITDA of C$380K (18% margin), scaling to $2.7M and C$771K (29%) by FY2028. With 100% domestic enrollment, regulatory protection, and a trusted brand, it offers a cash-flow positive, recession-resilient platform with 2x EBITDA growth potential. More Info.


PREMIUM EUROPEAN SUMMER CAMP PLATFORM - REVIEWING OFFERS

With over five decades of operations and 350,000 alumni from 60 countries, Project Alpine is a leader in Europe’s premium summer camp sector. Forecasting FY2026 revenue of USD $7.2M and EBITDA of $1.2M, it combines strong brand equity, high-margin enrollments, and multi-channel programming. The platform offers investors a scalable, asset-backed opportunity with durable cash flows and clear growth potential. More Info.


U.S. FOR-PROFIT K-12 BUYER | VOUCHER/ESA STATES

Global K-12 operator seeking acquisitions of private for-profit day schools in voucher/ESA markets, with flexible deal and real estate structures. Targets include schools with $500K–$5M EBITDA, strong academics, and clear growth potential; suitable for single-site or small groups. Priority regions are FL, TX, AZ, GA; also IN, IA, OH, NC, UT, WV, AL, LA, OK, NH, and TN. The process is confidential, with founder-friendly terms and proven integration. More info.


Contact us for confidential details.

FEATURED NEWS

CVC

PARTNERS GROUP AND CVC AGREE TO PARTNERSHIP



cvc.coma Partnership to drive next phase of growth at International Schools Partnership, a leading global K-12...

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Pathlight

TAURUS CAPITAL ACQUIRES PATHLIGHT LEARNING


businesswire.com Taurus partnered with existing management to form and recapitalize Pathlight....

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CVG

WELCOMING COLEGIO VASCA DA GAMA TO ISP


internationalschools.com CVG in Sintra, Portugal, has joined ISP, a growing community of 111 schools...

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ALSO IN THE NEWS

DATE SET FOR SOUTH AFRICAN BILLIONAIRE'S DEAL TO BUY PRIVATE SCHOOL

Jannie Mouton’s foundation looks set to acquire JSE-listed Curro for R7.2 billion ...Read more


PRIVATE SCHOOL SOLD TO INDEPENDENT EDUCATION GROUP

The Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Suffolk, where fees range from ...Read more


RIVERSIDE SCORES STRAIGHT A'S WITH FINANCIAL EDGE & EUROMONEY LEARNING

Riverside Company, a global private investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market ...Read more


ACCENTURE TO ACQUIRE AIDEMY AFTER COMPLETING TENDER OFFER

Integrating Aidemy into Accenture will further strengthen LearnVantage ...Read more


NC COLLEGE MERGER PLAN STIRS WORRY

Elon alumni for group to criticize proposal ...Read more


EUROPEANS PRIVATE SCHOOLS REPORT SURGE IN INTEREST FROM WEALTHY BRITISH PARENTS

'We’ve been inundated': VAT on school fees has led to a rise in overseas interest ...Read more


BRITAIN IS BEING DISPOSED AS PRIVATE SCHOOL CAPITAL OF EUROPE

Families find the UK no longer has a monopoly on world-class education ...Read more


INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ARRIVALS TO THE US FALL

Nearly 20% fewer international students arrived in the US this August ...Read more

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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.


We are a trusted advisor to private equity firms, institutional investors, operators, and family offices pursuing strategic growth, as well as school owners seeking full or partial exits. Backed by deep sector expertise, an extensive proprietary database of qualified buyers, and full-cycle transaction support, HEG has earned a reputation as one of the most active and respected firms in the field. To confidentially discuss your institution’s strategic options—whether a sale, merger, acquisition, or financing—and how emerging trends may impact your outlook, contact us at 1-800-687-1402. Please view our Corporate Brochure.


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