Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) customer	Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of customers accounted for more than ten percent of revenues \| customer	0
United States/Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures related to capitalized curriculum	$ 2.2	$ 7.8	$ 2.6

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