XC Buy-Sell-Feb15-2026(186) InnerCircle: AACasablanca joins ISP

16 February, 2026
Email from Halladay Education Group Inc.

Volume 186 | February 15, 2026

Published By: Halladay Education Group

Halladay Education Group

Welcome To HEG’s Inner Circle eNews

A Bi-Weekly Recap of Essential Reading For The Private School Sector

PRIVATE SCHOOL SALES  |  VALUING YOUR SCHOOL  |  PRIVATE INQUIRIES

Hello Douglas,

Welcome to the 186th 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

Consolidation in education has evolved from a strategy to a standard operating procedure. Over the past several weeks, we've tracked platform extensions across Morocco, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and Greece, and continued private capital deployment in scalable post-secondary and skills models. The playbook remains consistent: build regional density, professionalize enrollment and marketing, centralize operations, and separate operating companies from property holdings as institutions shift to an "asset-light" model.


What we're advising clients on most: buyers now underwrite institutional readiness alongside program quality. For premium K-12 schools, this means demonstrating enrollment stability, brand strength in your catchment area, financial transparency, and governance maturity—attributes that command material valuation premiums when properly documented and positioned. For Canadian private career colleges, the emphasis is on defensible enrollment demand, regulatory durability, and margin resilience. Owners who can articulate these fundamentals are achieving stronger valuations and deal certainty—whether they transact now or position for later.


Call To Action: If you're considering growth, succession, or a sale in the next 12–24 months, let's schedule a confidential 30-minute positioning call. We'll benchmark your institution against current buyer criteria and identify the value drivers (and fixes) that typically move valuation and deal certainty. 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



1) REPUTABLE & PROFITABLE K-12 DAY & INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL (EASTERN CANADA)

REVIEWING OFFER

Established co-ed school with 50+ years of history, 300+ students, and near-100% university placement. FY26F: $8.2M revenue / $2.0M adjusted EBITDAR. Well-located, multi-site urban campus with ~63% enrollment growth capacity. Buyer value: durable brand, outcomes-driven positioning, diversified delivery (day + boarding), and clear pathway to scale with measured capex and enrollment management. More Info.


2) PREMIER CANADIAN FILM & DIGITAL ARTS COLLEGE

SIGNED LOI

High-recognition creative media institution with programs designed and taught by award-winning industry professionals. Buyer value: differentiated curriculum, brand credibility with students and employers, and strong content-to-career alignment that supports pricing power and repeat intakes. Growth levers: program expansion in high-demand digital disciplines, partnerships with studios/employers, and scalable hybrid delivery where appropriate. Status: reviewing offers. More Info.

 

3) FAST-GROWING CANADIAN POST-SECONDARY HEALTHCARE-FOCUSED NETWORK REVIEWING OFFER

Premium career college group with 22+ campuses across nine cities. FY25: $35.7M revenue / $9.1M adjusted EBITDA. 94% of programs are in high-demand fields, primarily healthcare, with a 100% domestic student base and strong cash conversion. Buyer value: a multi-campus platform, resilient demand drivers, and a proven playbook. Upside via organic campus growth and targeted tuck-in acquisitions. More Info.


4) ACCREDITED CANADIAN DESIGN SCHOOL WITH STRONG FINANCIALS

Leading career college in fashion, interior, and technical design, with 98% domestic enrollment and modular hybrid programming. Forecast: >$2.0M revenue and $615K EBITDA by 2028. Buyer value: turnkey operation, breadth of curriculum, and expanded registrations through flexible delivery. Growth levers include new certificates, corporate partnerships, and geographic reach through hybrid. Attractive to strategics seeking creative-education exposure with disciplined margins. More Info.


5) MARKET-LEADING CANADIAN MASSAGE THERAPY COLLEGE

REVIEWING OFFER

Western Canada platform with 30+ years of operations and strong graduate outcomes. FY25F: $2.0M revenue / $380K EBITDA (18%), scaling to $2.7M / $771K (29%) by FY28F. 100% domestic enrollment, regulatory protection, and a trusted brand. Buyer value: recession-resilient demand, strong cash flow, and 2x EBITDA growth through capacity, scheduling, and program optimization. More Info.


6) PREMIUM EUROPEAN SUMMER CAMP PLATFORM

REVIEWING OFFER

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.


7) 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.


8) 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.


More Info



FEATURED NEWS

AAC

AMERICAN ACADEMY CASABLANCA JOINS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP



internationalschools.com AAC was established in 1996 and has more than 1,000 students, from Pre-K to 12th grade...

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geneva

INSPIRED WELCOMES GENEVA ENGLISH SCHOOL TO ITS GLOBAL PREMIUM GROUP OF SCHOOLS


inspirededu.com The school is Inspired’s third school in Switzerland as it continues to grow its community and ...

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PSB

UK-BASED ICG EXITS SINGAPORE'S PSB ACADEMY TO LOCAL INVESTMENT

FIRM


dealstreetasia.com Selling the private education provider to Sun Venture, a local investment company...

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ALSO IN THE NEWS

JORDAN'S ALEFREDO EDTECH ACQUIRES UK'S TUTOR HOUSE

The deal valued at $600,000 is primarily structured as equity in Alefredo Holding Company ...Read more


HIGHER EDUCATION A $100 BILLION REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY

As universities may adopt asset-light strategy ...Read more


NEW HALL SCHOOL ADDS ST ANNE'S PREP TO 'FAMILY'

New Hall will take on the running of St Anne's Prep from the Robson family ...Read more


SELLING YOUR SCHOOL: THE REALITY OF JOINING AN INTERNATIONAL GROUP

As schools across the world are snapped up by giant groups ...Read more


COGNITA MIDDLE EAST IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH ROSHN GROUP

Cognita and ROSHN Group to open new King’s College Riyadh campus in SEDRA, Saudi Arabia ...Read more


FORFAR EDUCATION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ENTRY INTO GREECE

Through the acquisition of Rodion Pedia School, a leading K–12 independent school ...Read more


THE ASPASIA GROUP, BACKED BY GROWTH PARTNERS CAPITAL, ACQUIRES FIVESTARS

One of the most established private fitness and sports nutrition training institutions in the Spanish market ...Read more


OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP BRANCHES INTO EUROPE

Globeducate has sold Colegio Areteia in Madrid to UK-based Outcomes First Group...Read more


HOW CAN SMALL COLLEGES SURVIVE IN AN ERA OF CONSOLIDATION?

This article builds on conversations and complements the recent synthesis of insights shared ...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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