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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2011 | Aug. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Government contract receivable | $ 7.6 | $ 6.9 |
United States/Canada [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditures related to capitalized curriculum | 2.1 | 3.1 | 0.7
United States Federal Government [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales which accounted for over 10% |  | $ 16.8 |
United States Federal Government [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of consolidated revenues |  | 10.00% |

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