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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, noncontrolling owners, ownership percent	10.10%
Pearl Retail Solutions Private Limited
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, noncontrolling owners, ownership percent	10.00%
Puttable Common Stock | INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of June 30, 2018 redeemable within 12-months:	$ 9,267
Reported Value	9,267
Puttable Common Stock | Pearl Retail Solutions Private Limited
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of June 30, 2018 redeemable within 12-months:	1,930
Reported Value	1,930
Puttable Preferred Stock | Stamford International University
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of June 30, 2018 redeemable within 12-months:	61
Reported Value	61
Puttable Non-controlling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of June 30, 2018 redeemable within 12-months:	11,258
Reported Value	11,258
Puttable common stock - not currently redeemable
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of June 30, 2018 redeemable within 12-months:	0
Reported Value	1,722
Puttable Arrangements - Common and Preferred Stock
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of June 30, 2018 redeemable within 12-months:	11,258
Reported Value	$ 12,980	$ 13,721

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