NATURE OF OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
NATURE OF OPERATIONS	NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS DeVry Inc. (“DeVry”) is a global provider of educational services and one of the largest publicly-held educational organizations in the world. DeVry’s wholly owned subsidiaries consist of: Advanced Academics Inc. Becker Professional Education Chamberlain College of Nursing American University of the Caribbean DeVry University Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Carrington Colleges Group, Inc. In addition, DeVry owns a majority stake in DeVry Brasil (formerly known as Fanor); a Brazilian based postsecondary education organization. These institutions offer degree and non-degree programs in business, healthcare and technology and serve students in secondary through postsecondary education as well as accounting and finance professionals. DeVry University is one of the largest regionally accredited higher education systems in North America, offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology; healthcare technology; business and management. At June 30, 2012, DeVry University programs were offered at more than 90 locations in the United States and Canada and through DeVry University’s online platform. Ross University comprises the Ross University School of Medicine with a campus in the Caribbean country of Dominica and a location in Freeport, Bahamas and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with a campus in the Caribbean country of St. Kitts. The schools are collectively referred to as “Ross University”. Ross University students complete their basic science curriculum in modern, fully equipped campuses in the Caribbean and complete their clinical education in U.S. teaching hospitals and veterinary schools under affiliation with Ross University. American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”) operates a campus in the Caribbean country of Sint Maarten. Much like Ross University, students complete their basic science curriculum in a modern, fully equipped campus in the Caribbean and complete their clinical education in U.S. teaching hospitals and veterinary schools under affiliation with AUC. Chamberlain College of Nursing (“Chamberlain”) through its 11 locations in the United States; offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing. In addition, Chamberlain offers a bachelor’s degree completion program designed for registered nurses who have previously completed an associate degree or nursing diploma program. Non-clinical coursework is offered both on campus and online. Carrington Colleges Group (“Carrington”) is comprised of Carrington College (formerly known as Apollo College), with 11 campuses in seven western states, and Carrington College of California (formerly known as Western Career College), with nine campuses in California. Carrington College offers degree and diploma programs in health care, dental, and veterinary career fields. Carrington College of California provides career training in the areas of health care, graphics design and criminal justice. Non-clinical coursework is offered both on campus and online at all Carrington Colleges. Becker Professional Education (“Becker”) prepares candidates for the Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), Association of Chartered Certified Accounts (“ACCA”) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (“CIMA”) professional certification examinations, and offers continuing professional education programs and seminars in accounting and finance. These classes are taught in nearly 300 locations, including sites in 40 foreign countries and some DeVry University teaching sites. Becker’s Falcon Physicians Review offers comprehensive review programs for physicians preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX). Advanced Academics Inc. (“AAI”) supplements traditional high school classroom programs through online course instruction using highly qualified teachers and a proprietary technology platform specifically designed for secondary education. AAI also operates virtual high schools in six states. DeVry Brasil is based in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, and is the parent organization of Faculdades Nordeste, Faculdade Ruy Barbosa, Faculdade FTE ÁREA1 and Faculdade Boa Viagem. These institutions operate six campus locations in the cities of Salvador, Fortaleza and Recife, and serve more than 21,000 students through undergraduate and graduate programs in business management, law and engineering.

NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS

DeVry Inc. (“DeVry”) is a global provider of educational services and one of the largest publicly-held educational organizations in the world. DeVry’s wholly owned subsidiaries consist of:

Advanced Academics Inc.

Becker Professional Education

Chamberlain College of Nursing

American University of the Caribbean

DeVry University

Ross University Schools of

Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Carrington Colleges Group, Inc.

In addition, DeVry owns a majority stake in DeVry Brasil (formerly known as Fanor); a Brazilian based postsecondary education organization. These institutions offer degree and non-degree programs in business, healthcare and technology and serve students in secondary through postsecondary education as well as accounting and finance professionals.

DeVry University is one of the largest regionally accredited higher education systems in North America, offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology; healthcare technology; business and management. At June 30, 2012, DeVry University programs were offered at more than 90 locations in the United States and Canada and through DeVry University’s online platform.

Ross University comprises the Ross University School of Medicine with a campus in the Caribbean country of Dominica and a location in Freeport, Bahamas and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with a campus in the Caribbean country of St. Kitts. The schools are collectively referred to as “Ross University”. Ross University students complete their basic science curriculum in modern, fully equipped campuses in the Caribbean and complete their clinical education in U.S. teaching hospitals and veterinary schools under affiliation with Ross University.

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”) operates a campus in the Caribbean country of Sint Maarten. Much like Ross University, students complete their basic science curriculum in a modern, fully equipped campus in the Caribbean and complete their clinical education in U.S. teaching hospitals and veterinary schools under affiliation with AUC.

Chamberlain College of Nursing (“Chamberlain”) through its 11 locations in the United States; offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing. In addition, Chamberlain offers a bachelor’s degree completion program designed for registered nurses who have previously completed an associate degree or nursing diploma program. Non-clinical coursework is offered both on campus and online.

Carrington Colleges Group (“Carrington”) is comprised of Carrington College (formerly known as Apollo College), with 11 campuses in seven western states, and Carrington College of California (formerly known as Western Career College), with nine campuses in California. Carrington College offers degree and diploma programs in health care, dental, and veterinary career fields. Carrington College of California provides career training in the areas of health care, graphics design and criminal justice. Non-clinical coursework is offered both on campus and online at all Carrington Colleges.

Becker Professional Education (“Becker”) prepares candidates for the Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), Association of Chartered Certified Accounts (“ACCA”) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (“CIMA”) professional certification examinations, and offers continuing professional education programs and seminars in accounting and finance. These classes are taught in nearly 300 locations, including sites in 40 foreign countries and some DeVry University teaching sites. Becker’s Falcon Physicians Review offers comprehensive review programs for physicians preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX).

Advanced Academics Inc. (“AAI”) supplements traditional high school classroom programs through online course instruction using highly qualified teachers and a proprietary technology platform specifically designed for secondary education. AAI also operates virtual high schools in six states.

DeVry Brasil is based in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, and is the parent organization of Faculdades Nordeste, Faculdade Ruy Barbosa, Faculdade FTE ÁREA1 and Faculdade Boa Viagem. These institutions operate six campus locations in the cities of Salvador, Fortaleza and Recife, and serve more than 21,000 students through undergraduate and graduate programs in business management, law and engineering.