Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income	$ 5,420	$ 17,506	$ 19,672	$ 7,921
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	17,624	19,660	(21,870)	(955)
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net of tax	(3)	(10)	42	(14)
Comprehensive income (loss)	23,041	37,156	(2,156)	6,952
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	131	(753)	315	(86)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Adtalem Global Education	$ 23,172	$ 36,403	$ (1,841)	$ 6,866