Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill, by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill beginning balance	$ 549,961	$ 523,620
Acquisitions	16,120	86,112
Dispositions	0	(413)
Impairments	(53,094)	(50,914)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other	(4,050)	(8,444)
Goodwill ending balance	508,937	549,961
Business, Technology and Management
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill beginning balance	22,196	22,196
Acquisitions	0	0
Dispositions	0	0
Impairments	0	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other	0	0
Goodwill ending balance	22,196	22,196
Medical and Healthcare
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill beginning balance	462,088	427,606
Acquisitions	0	68,321
Dispositions	0	0
Impairments	(53,094)	(33,839)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other	0	0
Goodwill ending balance	408,994	462,088
International and Professional Education
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill beginning balance	65,677	73,818
Acquisitions	16,120	17,791
Dispositions	0	(413)
Impairments	0	(17,075)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other	(4,050)	(8,444)
Goodwill ending balance	$ 77,747	$ 65,677