10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019

OR

☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________.

Commission File Number: 001-38002

Laureate Education, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			52-1492296
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
650 S. Exeter Street,	Baltimore,	Maryland	21202
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (410) 843-6100

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.004 per share	LAUR	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.         Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).                             Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at September 30, 2019
Class A common stock, par value $0.004 per share	127,753,927 shares
Class B common stock, par value $0.004 per share	90,864,186 shares

INDEX
PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION		Page No.
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018	2
	Consolidated Statements of Operations - Nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018	3
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018	5
	Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018	6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018	8
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	9
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	48
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	76
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	76
PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	78
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	78
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	79
Item 6.	Exhibits	80
SIGNATURES		85

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

IN THOUSANDS, except per share amounts

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	773,699		$	778,255
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs	655,627			665,549
General and administrative expenses	72,342			73,680
Loss on impairment of assets	—			10,030
Operating income	45,730			28,996
Interest income	3,154			3,502
Interest expense	(40,319		)	(58,319		)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(200		)	—
Gain (loss) on derivatives	284			(144		)
Other income, net	1,038			8,312
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(14,777		)	(26,443		)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474		)	—
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(6,564		)	(44,096		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(21,962		)	3,743
Loss from continuing operations	(28,526		)	(40,353		)
Loss from discontinued operations, including tax (expense) benefit of ($2,062) and $2,939, respectively	(27,137		)	(37,905		)
Loss on sales of discontinued operations, including tax expense of $3,591 and $2,694, respectively	(41,131		)	(18,426		)
Net loss	(96,794		)	(96,684		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,568			1,895
Net loss attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	(95,226	)	$	(94,789	)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	(193		)	324
Net loss available to common stockholders	$	(95,419	)	$	(94,465	)

Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.18	)
Loss from discontinued operations	(0.30		)	(0.24		)
Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.43	)	$	(0.42	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

IN THOUSANDS, except per share amounts

For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	2,367,174		$	2,397,762
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs	2,002,180			2,044,159
General and administrative expenses	193,658			194,184
Loss on impairment of assets	470			10,030
Operating income	170,866			149,389
Interest income	9,552			9,358
Interest expense	(136,438		)	(181,746		)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(26,417		)	(7,481		)
Gain on derivatives	8,099			92,112
Other income, net	9,138			10,815
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(10,643		)	(43,959		)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474		)	—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	22,683			28,488
Income tax expense	(60,677		)	(65,129		)
Equity in net income of affiliates, net of tax	219			—
Loss from continuing operations	(37,775		)	(36,641		)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $15,926 and $40,406, respectively	66,472			23,551
Gain on sales of discontinued operations, including tax benefit of $31,153 and $18,097, respectively	848,390			311,904
Net income	877,087			298,814
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	522			(315		)
Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	877,609		$	298,499
Accretion of other redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity and Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock	264			(61,403		)
Gain upon conversion of Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock	—			74,110
Net income available to common stockholders	$	877,873		$	311,206

Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.11	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Basic earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.49
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.17	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.43

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

IN THOUSANDS

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Net loss	$	(96,794	)	$	(96,684	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	(82,580		)	(52,750		)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax of $0	—			(560		)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	4,531			—
Total other comprehensive loss	(78,049		)	(53,310		)
Comprehensive loss	(174,843		)	(149,994		)
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,078			1,683
Comprehensive loss attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	(172,765	)	$	(148,311	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

IN THOUSANDS

For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Net income	$	877,087		$	298,814
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	(22,841		)	(166,052		)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax of $0 for both periods	(7,950		)	11,776
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	4,531			376
Total other comprehensive loss	(26,260		)	(153,900		)
Comprehensive income	850,827			144,914
Net comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,089			(719		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	851,916		$	144,195

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

IN THOUSANDS, except per share amounts

	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
Assets	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (includes VIE amounts of $163,413 and $158,387, see Note 2)	$	323,930		$	387,780
Restricted cash	183,819			195,792
Receivables:
Accounts and notes receivable	533,000			373,855
Other receivables	11,066			11,357
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(172,677		)	(159,931		)
Receivables, net	371,389			225,281
Income tax receivable	49,439			18,515
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	64,016			52,079
Current assets held for sale	131,606			337,686
Total current assets (includes VIE amounts of $414,476 and $483,613, see Note 2)	1,124,199			1,217,133
Notes receivable, net	12,823			2,397
Property and equipment:
Land	228,457			234,826
Buildings	654,126			645,177
Furniture, equipment and software	972,864			952,117
Leasehold improvements	316,468			356,660
Construction in-progress	49,101			60,919
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,029,619		)	(974,358		)
Property and equipment, net	1,191,397			1,275,341
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	871,746			—
Land use rights, net	1,578			1,552
Goodwill	1,677,392			1,707,089
Other intangible assets:
Tradenames	1,116,189			1,126,244
Other intangible assets, net	1,697			25,429
Deferred costs, net	69,841			66,835
Deferred income taxes	134,074			136,487
Derivative instruments	—			3,259
Other assets	175,204			172,673
Long-term assets held for sale	448,573			1,035,197
Total assets (includes VIE amounts of $1,053,534 and $1,196,813, see Note 2)	$	6,824,713		$	6,769,636

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)

IN THOUSANDS, except per share amounts

	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
Liabilities and stockholders' equity	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	69,887		$	65,357
Accrued expenses	260,102			222,162
Accrued compensation and benefits	166,430			194,678
Deferred revenue and student deposits	464,340			193,226
Current portion of operating leases	91,919			—
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	119,932			100,818
Current portion of due to shareholders of acquired companies	11,502			23,820
Income taxes payable	29,038			17,864
Derivative instruments	11			4,021
Other current liabilities	26,413			46,621
Current liabilities held for sale	136,634			321,520
Total current liabilities (includes VIE amounts of $221,910 and $207,977, see Note 2)	1,376,208			1,190,087
Long-term operating leases, less current portion	800,828			—
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	1,158,350			2,593,094
Due to shareholders of acquired companies, less current portion	9,956			21,571
Deferred compensation	11,697			12,778
Income taxes payable	82,182			90,087
Deferred income taxes	224,907			217,558
Derivative instruments	—			6,656
Other long-term liabilities	159,260			213,600
Long-term liabilities held for sale	158,501			358,863
Total liabilities (includes VIE amounts of $344,301 and $274,744, see Note 2)	3,981,889			4,704,294
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	11,944			14,396
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share – 49,889 shares authorized as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018	—			—
Class A common stock, par value $0.004 per share – 700,000 shares authorized, 133,904 shares issued and 127,754 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and 107,450 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018	535			430
Class B common stock, par value $0.004 per share – 175,000 shares authorized, 90,864 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and 116,865 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018	363			467
Additional paid-in capital	3,710,145			3,703,796
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	375,634			(530,919		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,138,388		)	(1,112,695		)
Treasury stock at cost	(104,849		)	—
Total Laureate Education, Inc. stockholders' equity	2,843,440			2,061,079
Noncontrolling interests	(12,560		)	(10,133		)
Total stockholders' equity	2,830,880			2,050,946
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	6,824,713		$	6,769,636

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

IN THOUSANDS

For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Cash flows from operating activities	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Net income	$	877,087		$	298,814
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	146,284			189,961
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets	95,566			—
Loss on impairment of assets	25,470			10,030
Gain on sales of subsidiaries and disposal of property and equipment, net	(814,202		)	(292,999		)
Gain on derivative instruments	(8,260		)	(92,749		)
(Payments for) proceeds from settlement of derivative contracts	(8,233		)	14,117
Loss on debt extinguishment	26,901			7,481
Non-cash interest expense	3,386			14,651
Non-cash share-based compensation expense	9,581			10,492
Bad debt expense	80,957			83,029
Deferred income taxes	(3,107		)	(389		)
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss	8,434			53,731
Non-cash loss (gain) from non-income tax contingencies	5,196			(843		)
Other, net	(6,849		)	(11,607		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(273,830		)	(288,747		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(56,726		)	(50,919		)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(14,102		)	(6,263		)
Income tax receivable/payable, net	(39,734		)	(10,084		)
Deferred revenue and other liabilities	258,449			428,664
Net cash provided by operating activities	312,268			356,370
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment	(102,147		)	(150,458		)
Expenditures for deferred costs	(12,086		)	(13,182		)
Receipts from sales of discontinued operations, net of cash sold, property and equipment and other	1,141,695			375,792
Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge	12,866			(9,960		)
Proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance and property insurance recoveries	—			24,641
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(1,205		)	—
Payments from (to) related parties	84			(8		)
Proceeds from sale of investment	11,473			—
Net cash provided by investing activities	1,050,680			226,825
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of original issue discount	724,074			383,594
Payments on long-term debt	(2,189,779		)	(838,542		)
Payments of deferred purchase price for acquisitions	(19,787		)	(17,588		)
Payments to purchase noncontrolling interests	(5,761		)	(127		)
Payment of dividends on Series A Preferred Stock	—			(11,103		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,714			—
Payments to repurchase common stock	(87,921		)	—
Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding for vested stock awards and exercised stock options	(1,509		)	(1,744		)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(6,557		)	(490		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	(2,032		)	(912		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,587,558		)	(486,912		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash	(8,808		)	(4,534		)
Change in cash included in current assets held for sale	157,595			(41,233		)
Net change in Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash	(75,823		)	50,516
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash at beginning of period	583,572			525,745
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash at end of period	$	507,749		$	576,261

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Laureate Education, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

Note 1. Description of Business

Laureate Education, Inc. and subsidiaries (hereinafter Laureate, we, us, our, or the Company) provide higher education programs and services to students through an international network of licensed universities and higher education institutions (institutions). Laureate's programs are provided through institutions that are campus-based and internet-based, or through electronically distributed educational programs (online). On October 1, 2015, we redomiciled in Delaware as a public benefit corporation as a demonstration of our long-term commitment to our mission to benefit our students and society. The Company completed its initial public offering (IPO) on February 6, 2017 and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol ‘‘LAUR.’’

Discontinued Operations

On August 9, 2018, the Company announced the divestiture of additional subsidiaries located in Europe, Asia and Central America, which are included in the Rest of World (formerly called EMEAA), Andean (formerly called Andean & Iberian), and Central America & U.S. Campuses segments. Previously, the Company had announced the divestiture of certain subsidiaries in the Rest of World and Central America & U.S. Campuses segments. After completing all of these announced divestitures, the Company’s remaining principal markets will be Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru, along with the Online & Partnerships segment and the institutions in Australia and New Zealand. This represents a strategic shift that has a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results. Accordingly, all of the divestitures that are part of this strategic shift, including the divestitures announced on August 9, 2018 and those announced previously, as well as the Company's operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that were managed under a contract that expired on August 31, 2019 and was not renewed, are now accounted for as discontinued operations for all periods presented in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 205-20, ‘‘Discontinued Operations’’ (ASC 205). See Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, for more information. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the footnotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements relates to continuing operations.

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In our opinion, these financial statements include all adjustments considered necessary to present a fair statement of our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with Laureate's audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 (the 2018 Form 10-K).

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Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The Variable Interest Entity (VIE) Arrangements

Laureate consolidates in its financial statements certain internationally based educational organizations that do not have shares or other equity ownership interests. Although these educational organizations may be considered not-for-profit entities in their home countries and they are operated in compliance with their respective not-for-profit legal regimes, we believe they do not meet the definition of a not-for-profit entity under GAAP, and therefore we treat them as ‘‘for-profit’’ entities for accounting purposes. These entities generally cannot declare dividends or distribute their net assets to the entities that control them.

Under ASC 810-10, ‘‘Consolidation,’’ we have determined that these institutions are VIEs and that Laureate is the primary beneficiary of these VIEs because we have, as further described herein: (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly affect their educational and economic performance and (2) the right to receive economic benefits from contractual and other arrangements with the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. We account for the acquisition of the right to control a VIE in accordance with ASC 805, ‘‘Business Combinations.’’

The VIEs in Brazil and Mexico comprise several not-for-profit foundations that have insignificant revenues and operating expenses. Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations information for VIEs that are included in continuing operations was as follows, net of the charges related to the above-described contractual arrangements:

	For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Selected Statements of Operations information:
Revenues, by segment:
Brazil	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Mexico	—			4			—			89
Andean	120,746			119,884			325,668			325,423
Revenues	120,746			119,888			325,668			325,512
Depreciation and amortization	6,521			6,163			19,507			19,398
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Brazil	81			(16		)	46			(56		)
Mexico	(96		)	(121		)	(292		)	(349		)
Andean	23,576			12,954			40,875			7,714
Operating income	23,561			12,817			40,629			7,309
Net income	25,510			18,812			43,094			22,860
Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	25,510			18,812			43,094			22,860

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The following table reconciles the Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc. as presented in the table above, to the amounts in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019		2018
Net income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.:
Variable interest entities	$	25,510		$	18,812		$	43,094	$	22,860
Other operations	33,432			21,564			687,966		241,920
Corporate and eliminations	(154,168		)	(135,165		)	146,549		33,719
Net (loss) income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	(95,226	)	$	(94,789	)	$	877,609	$	298,499

The following table presents selected assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. Except for Goodwill, the assets in the table below include the assets that can be used only to settle the obligations for the VIEs. The liabilities in the table are liabilities for which the creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of Laureate.

Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet amounts for these VIEs were as follows:

	September 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
	VIE		Consolidated		VIE		Consolidated
Balance Sheets data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	163,413	$	323,930	$	158,387	$	387,780
Current assets held for sale	17,586		131,606		183,880		337,686
Other current assets	233,477		668,663		141,346		491,667
Total current assets	414,476		1,124,199		483,613		1,217,133
Goodwill	162,833		1,677,392		168,473		1,707,089
Tradenames	63,731		1,116,189		66,929		1,126,244
Other intangible assets, net	—		1,697		—		25,429
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	69,934		871,746		—		—
Long-term assets held for sale	69,603		448,573		165,087		1,035,197
Other long-term assets	272,957		1,584,917		312,711		1,658,544
Total assets	1,053,534		6,824,713		1,196,813		6,769,636
Current liabilities held for sale	12,337		136,634		101,320		321,520
Other current liabilities	209,573		1,239,574		106,657		868,567
Long-term operating leases, less current portion	59,948		800,828		—		—
Long-term liabilities held for sale	30,833		158,501		42,265		358,863
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	31,610		1,646,352		24,502		3,155,344
Total liabilities	344,301		3,981,889		274,744		4,704,294
Total stockholders' equity	709,233		2,830,880		922,069		2,050,946
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	709,233		2,843,440		921,747		2,061,079

On January 24, 2018, a new Higher Education Law (the New Law) was passed by the Chilean Congress. Among other things, the New Law prohibits conflicts of interests and related party transactions involving universities and their controlling parties, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include the provision of services that are educational in nature or essential for the university’s purposes.

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The New Law established a Superintendency of Higher Education, with authority to regulate institutions of higher education and promulgate regulations and procedures implementing the New Law. As of May 29, 2019, the New Law’s provisions regarding related party transactions came into force; however, the Superintendent has not issued any further interpretive guidance or regulations. Immediately prior to these provisions coming into force, each of the Chilean non-profit universities and the relevant Laureate services provider reached an agreement to terminate the prior network services agreement in favor of an open bidding process, wherein unrelated third parties and Laureate-related providers were invited to compete in the provision of the range of services that are essential to the fulfillment of each of their academic missions. The Chilean non-profit universities have completed substantially all of the bidding and contractual processes subsequent to the May 2019 contract terminations. The Company participated in these open bid processes, conducted by a third party, and was judged to have submitted the superior bid in many of them. Awarded contracts that do not need any approval by the Superintendent should enter into force during the fourth quarter, and contracts that need approval of the Superintendent may also enter into force during the fourth quarter. Within the ordinary regulatory course of supervision, the Company and the Chilean non-profit universities will continue to interact with the Superintendent to maintain compliance with the New Law. We do not believe that the New Law will change our relationship with our two tech/voc institutions in Chile that are for-profit entities. Additionally, we will continue to evaluate our accounting treatment of the Chilean non-profit universities to determine whether we can continue to consolidate them. Our continuing evaluation of the impact of the New Law may result in changes to our expectations due to changes in our interpretations of the law, assumptions used, and additional guidance that may be issued.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13), Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-13, which sets forth a “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model and requires companies to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 applies to financial instruments that are not measured at fair value, including receivables that result from revenue transactions. This ASU is effective for Laureate beginning on January 1, 2020. While we are currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-13 will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements, we do not expect this guidance to have a material impact.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

ASU No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (Topic 842)

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which requires lessees to recognize on their balance sheet a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability for virtually all of their leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The liability is equal to the present value of the lease payments. The asset is based on the liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs and uneven rent payments. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Operating leases result in straight-line expense (similar to operating leases prior to adoption of ASU 2016-02) while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern (similar to capital leases prior to adoption of ASU 2016-02).

Laureate adopted ASU 2016-02 as of January 1, 2019 under a modified retrospective method. The standard provided companies with an additional, optional transition method that allowed entities to prospectively apply the requirements by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We elected this optional transition method. In accordance with ASC Topic 842 we also elected the package of practical expedients, which permits us to not reassess (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) any initial direct costs for any existing leases as of the effective date. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient, which permits entities to use hindsight in determining the lease term and assessing impairment. We elected the practical expedient to combine our lease and related nonlease components for our building leases.

Adopting ASU 2016-02 had a material impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as we recorded significant asset and liability balances in connection with our leased properties. The most significant impacts to our Consolidated Financial Statements of adopting this standard are as follows:

• The recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, which totaled $871,746 and $892,747, respectively, as of September 30, 2019;

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• An increase in 2019 rent expense of approximately $13,000 for continuing operations primarily related to build-to-suit arrangements where Laureate was deemed to be the owner of the construction. Upon adoption of this standard, these arrangements were classified on the balance sheet as operating leases and the related ROU asset is being amortized to rent expense rather than depreciation expense; and

• A cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption of $28,944, which is primarily attributable to the reclassification into retained earnings of deferred gain liabilities related to sale-leaseback transactions that were classified as operating leases upon adoption.

ASU No. 2017-12 (ASU 2017-12), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities

On August 28, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, which contains significant amendments to the hedge accounting model. The new guidance is intended to simplify the application of hedge accounting and should allow for more hedging strategies to qualify for hedge accounting. ASU 2017-12 also amends the presentation and disclosure requirements and changes how companies assess effectiveness. Public business entities like Laureate will have until the end of the first quarter in which a hedge is designated to perform an initial assessment of a hedge’s effectiveness. After initial qualification, the new guidance permits a qualitative effectiveness assessment for certain hedges instead of a quantitative test, such as a regression analysis, if the company can reasonably support an expectation of high effectiveness throughout the term of the hedge. An initial quantitative test to establish that the hedge relationship is highly effective is still required. We adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019 and the impact was not material.

ASU No. 2018-15 (ASU 2018-15)  Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which addresses the accounting for implementation costs associated with a hosted service. The standard provides amendments to align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). Laureate elected to early adopt ASU 2018-15 on January 1, 2019, and the impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements was not material.

Note 3. Revenue

Revenue Recognition

Laureate's revenues primarily consist of tuition and educational service revenues. We also generate other revenues from student fees, dormitory/residency fees and other education-related activities. These other revenues are less material to our overall financial results and have a tendency to trend with tuition revenues. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. These revenues are recognized net of scholarships and other discounts, refunds, waivers and the fair value of any guarantees made by Laureate related to student financing programs. Laureate's institutions have various billing and academic cycles.

We determine revenue recognition through the five-step model prescribed by ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as follows:

•Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;

•Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

•Determination of the transaction price;

•Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

•Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

We assess collectibility on a portfolio basis prior to recording revenue. Generally, students cannot re-enroll for the next academic session without satisfactory resolution of any past-due amounts. If a student withdraws from an institution, Laureate's obligation to issue a refund depends on the refund policy at that institution and the timing of the student's withdrawal. Generally, our refund obligations are reduced over the course of the academic term. We record refunds as a reduction of deferred revenue as applicable.

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The following table shows the components of Revenues by reportable segment and as a percentage of total net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	Brazil			Mexico			Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships			Corporate(1)			Total
2019
Tuition and educational services	$	200,876		$	156,123		$	322,918		$	56,277		$	173,351		$	—		$	909,545		118	%
Other	2,384			27,539			23,767			1,720			12,384			(1,502		)	66,292			9	%
Gross revenue	203,260			183,662			346,685			57,997			185,735			(1,502		)	975,837			126	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(89,205		)	(37,872		)	(39,415		)	(5,412		)	(30,234		)	—			(202,138		)	(26	)%
Total	$	114,055		$	145,790		$	307,270		$	52,585		$	155,501		$	(1,502	)	$	773,699		100	%
2018
Tuition and educational services	$	196,670		$	158,602		$	312,274		$	49,829		$	180,063		$	—		$	897,438		115	%
Other	2,272			23,676			22,594			2,204			13,767			(3,694		)	60,819			8	%
Gross revenue	198,942			182,278			334,868			52,033			193,830			(3,694		)	958,257			123	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(77,853		)	(33,953		)	(35,255		)	(4,332		)	(28,609		)	—			(180,002		)	(23	)%
Total	$	121,089		$	148,325		$	299,613		$	47,701		$	165,221		$	(3,694	)	$	778,255		100	%

⁽¹⁾ Includes the elimination of intersegment revenues.

The following table shows the components of Revenues by reportable segment and as a percentage of total net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	Brazil			Mexico			Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships			Corporate(1)			Total
2019
Tuition and educational services	$	735,889		$	499,013		$	909,292		$	145,143		$	531,990		$	—		$	2,821,327		119	%
Other	6,751			75,201			62,377			5,662			37,713			(2,066		)	185,638			8	%
Gross revenue	742,640			574,214			971,669			150,805			569,703			(2,066		)	3,006,965			127	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(321,511		)	(109,505		)	(102,462		)	(13,601		)	(92,712		)	—			(639,791		)	(27	)%
Total	$	421,129		$	464,709		$	869,207		$	137,204		$	476,991		$	(2,066	)	$	2,367,174		100	%
2018
Tuition and educational services	$	741,945		$	499,876		$	889,290		$	137,138		$	541,681		$	—		$	2,809,930		117	%
Other	7,974			68,905			59,523			6,652			40,500			(9,418		)	174,136			7	%
Gross revenue	749,919			568,781			948,813			143,790			582,181			(9,418		)	2,984,066			124	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(280,439		)	(104,913		)	(104,600		)	(12,378		)	(83,974		)	—			(586,304		)	(24	)%
Total	$	469,480		$	463,868		$	844,213		$	131,412		$	498,207		$	(9,418	)	$	2,397,762		100	%

⁽¹⁾ Includes the elimination of intersegment revenues.

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Contract Balances

The timing of billings, cash collections and revenue recognition results in accounts receivable (contract assets) and deferred revenue and student deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have various billing and academic cycles and recognize student receivables when an academic session begins, although students generally enroll in courses prior to the start of the academic session. Receivables are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration to which we are entitled in exchange for the goods and services that will be transferred to the student. We receive advance payments or deposits from our students before revenue is recognized, which are recorded as contract liabilities in deferred revenue and student deposits. Payment terms vary by university with some universities requiring payment in advance of the academic session and other universities allowing students to pay in installments over the term of the academic session.

All of our contract assets are considered accounts receivable and are included within the Accounts and notes receivable balance in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total accounts receivable from our contracts with students were $533,000 and $373,855 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase in the contract assets balance at September 30, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 is primarily driven by our enrollment cycles. The first and third calendar quarters generally coincide with the primary and secondary intakes for our larger institutions. All contract asset amounts are classified as current.

Contract liabilities in the amount of $464,340 and $193,226 were included within the Deferred revenue and student deposits balance in the current liabilities section of the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase in the contract liability balance during the period ended September 30, 2019 is the result of semester billings and cash payments received in advance of satisfying performance obligations, offset by revenue recognized during that period. Revenue recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year was approximately $175,611.

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Note 4. Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business, on August 9, 2018, the Company announced that it planned to focus on its principal markets and would divest certain of its other markets. The principal markets that will remain (the Continuing Operations) include Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru, along with the Online & Partnerships segment and the institutions in Australia and New Zealand. At the time of the announcement on August 9, 2018, the markets being divested by sale (the Discontinued Operations) included the institutions in Portugal and Spain, which were part of the Andean segment, all remaining institutions in the Central America & U.S. Campuses segment, and all remaining institutions in the Rest of World segment, except for Australia, New Zealand and the managed institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China. The institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were managed under a contract that expired at the end of August 2019 and was not renewed. Accordingly, these institutions were disposed of other than by sale on August 31, 2019 and, beginning in the third quarter of 2019, have been included in Discontinued Operations for all periods presented. As of September 30, 2019, one VIE institution in Honduras is included in the Discontinued Operations.

The divestitures are expected to create a more focused and simplified business model and generate proceeds that have been and will be used for further repayment of long-term debt. The timing and ability to complete any of these transactions is uncertain and will be subject to market and other conditions, which may include regulatory approvals and consents of third parties.

Summarized operating results and cash flows of the Discontinued Operations are presented in the following tables:

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	65,316		$	160,278
Depreciation and amortization	339			6,991
Share-based compensation expense	119			173
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	64,681			188,284
Operating loss	(24,823		)	(35,170		)
Other non-operating expense	(252		)	(5,674		)
Pretax loss of discontinued operations	(25,075		)	(40,844		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(2,062		)	2,939
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(27,137	)	$	(37,905	)
For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	446,002		$	673,975
Depreciation and amortization	1,176			28,776
Share-based compensation expense	387			920
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	343,317			561,528
Operating income	76,122			82,751
Other non-operating income (loss)	6,276			(18,794		)
Pretax income of discontinued operations	82,398			63,957
Income tax expense	(15,926		)	(40,406		)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	66,472		$	23,551
Operating cash flows of discontinued operations	$	45,237		$	155,367
Investing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(16,007	)	$	(40,043	)
Financing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(44,984	)	$	(17,306	)

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The assets and liabilities of the Discontinued Operations, which are subject to finalization, have been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, in accordance with ASC 205. The assets and liabilities are recorded at the lower of their carrying values or their estimated ‘fair values less costs to sell.’ In addition to the Discontinued Operations, Centro Universitário do Norte (UniNorte), a traditional higher education institution located in the city of Manaus, Brazil, has also been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. UniNorte is included in Continuing Operations as it is not part of the strategic shift described above. As described below, on April 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to divest UniNorte and the sale of UniNorte closed on November 1, 2019. See Note 21, Subsequent Events.

The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities that were classified as held for sale are presented in the following tables:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents	$	62,194	$	215,644
Receivables, net	42,277		62,576
Property and equipment, net	259,884		671,121
Goodwill	9,613		131,329
Tradenames	6,893		124,932
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	66,673		—
Other assets	61,056		106,326
Subtotal: assets of Discontinued Operations	$	508,590	$	1,311,928
Other assets classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Receivables, net	$	6,969	$	6,983
Property and equipment, net	13,193		16,726
Goodwill	14,083		15,165
Tradenames	7,565		8,146
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	15,244		—
Other assets	6,161		13,935
Other land and buildings classified as held for sale
Property and equipment, net	8,374		—
Subtotal: other assets classified as held for sale	$	71,589	$	60,955
Total assets held for sale	$	580,179	$	1,372,883

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	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	53,885	$	115,969
Operating leases, including current portion	71,411		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	56,054		279,612
Other liabilities	91,094		269,558
Subtotal: liabilities of Discontinued Operations	$	272,444	$	665,139
Other liabilities classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	1,768	$	469
Operating leases, including current portion	10,119		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	2,250		5,370
Other liabilities	8,554		9,405
Subtotal: other liabilities classified as held for sale	$	22,691	$	15,244
Total liabilities held for sale	$	295,135	$	680,383

Sale Agreements Signed in 2019 and Pending Closure as of September 30, 2019

Agreement to Sell UniNorte

On April 16, 2019, Rede Internacional de Universidades Laureate Ltda., a limited business company organized under the laws of Brazil (the UniNorte Seller), which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Quota Assignment and Transfer Agreement (the UniNorte Agreement) with Cenesup - Centro Nacional de Ensino Superior Ltda., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Brazil (the UniNorte Purchaser), which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ser Educacional S.A., a company organized under the laws of Brazil (Ser). Pursuant to the UniNorte Agreement, the UniNorte Purchaser will purchase from the UniNorte Seller 100% of the quota capital of Sodecam - Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Cultural do Amazonas Ltda., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Brazil, which is the maintaining entity of UniNorte. The Company and Ser are also parties to the Agreement as guarantors of certain obligations of their respective subsidiaries.

The transaction enterprise value under the UniNorte Agreement is 194,800 Brazilian Reais (BRL) (or approximately $46,600 as of September 30, 2019), which includes the assumption of net debt in the amount of approximately BRL 9,800 (or approximately $2,300 as of September 30, 2019). The transaction closed on November 1, 2019, following the completion of customary closing conditions, including approval by the Brazilian competition authorities.

Agreement to Sell NewSchool of Architecture and Design, LLC (NSAD)

On June 14, 2019, the Company and Exeter Street Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a membership interests purchase agreement with Ambow NSAD, Inc. and Ambow Education Holding, Ltd. (the NSAD Buyers) to sell 100% of the outstanding membership interests of NSAD to the NSAD Buyers for a purchase price of one dollar, subject to certain adjustments. In addition, under the terms of the agreement, the Company estimates that it will pay subsidies to the NSAD Buyers for continued operations and campus facilities of up to approximately $5,800. The closing of the sale is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions precedent, which could take approximately six months from the date of the purchase agreement. NSAD is a higher education institution located in California that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and non-degree certificates in design and construction management.

Other Matters

Inti Education Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Inti Holdings)

As previously reported, on December 11, 2017, Exeter Street Holdings Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia corporation (Exeter Street), and Laureate Education Asia Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (Laureate Asia), both of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into a sale purchase agreement (as amended on January 17, 2019, the Inti Agreement) with Comprehensive Education Pte. Ltd., a Singapore corporation (Comprehensive, the purchaser) that is an affiliate of Affinity Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Hong Kong. Pursuant to the Inti Agreement, Comprehensive agreed to purchase from Exeter Street

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all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Inti Holdings, and Laureate Asia agreed to guarantee certain obligations of Exeter Street. Inti Holdings is the indirect owner of INTI University and Colleges, a higher education institution with five campuses in Malaysia.

The closing of the transaction under the Inti Agreement was subject to certain conditions, including approval by regulators in Malaysia, which approval was obtained on June 24, 2019. On June 25, 2019, the Company notified Comprehensive that the conditions precedent had been duly satisfied and scheduled closing for July 12, 2019. On July 9, 2019, Comprehensive notified the Company that it disagreed with the Company’s position that the conditions precedent had been satisfied and formally moved to terminate the Inti Agreement, an act viewed by the Company as a repudiatory breach of the Inti Agreement. The Company is currently evaluating all options and continues to classify Inti Holdings as a discontinued operation.

Note 5. Dispositions

Sale of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine)

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, the sale of St. Augustine was completed on February 1, 2019. The total transaction value under the sale agreement was $400,000. Upon completion of the sale, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $346,400, which included $11,700 of customary closing adjustments, and was net of $58,100 of debt assumed by the purchaser and fees of $7,200. The proceeds net of cash sold were approximately $301,800, which the Company used to repay outstanding indebtedness under its U.S. term loan and revolving credit facility. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $223,000, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Thailand Operations

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, on February 12, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its interests in Thai Education Holdings Company Limited, a Thailand corporation (TEDCO), and Far East Stamford International Co. Ltd. (FES), a Thailand corporation. TEDCO was the owner of a controlling interest in FES, which was the license holder for Stamford International University, which had three campuses in Thailand. The total purchase price was approximately $35,300, and net proceeds were approximately $26,400, net of debt assumed by the buyer and other customary closing adjustments and fees. Of the $26,400 in net proceeds, $22,200, or $18,800 net of cash sold, was received at closing. The balance of $4,200 was payable upon satisfaction of certain post-closing requirements; the first post-closing requirement was satisfied in May 2019 and the Company received $2,800, leaving a remaining receivable of $1,400. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $10,800, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Additional Gain on Sale of China Operations

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, on January 25, 2018, the Company completed the sale of LEI Lie Ying Limited (LEILY). A portion of the purchase price was held back and subject to deduction of any indemnifiable losses payable to the buyer pursuant to the sale purchase agreement. On January 25, 2019, Laureate received HKD 71,463 (approximately US $9,100 at date of receipt) for the second and final holdback payment, net of legal fees. Also, as of December 31, 2018, the Company had recorded a liability of approximately $14,300 related to loss contingencies for which the Company had indemnified the buyer. During the first quarter of 2019, the legal matter that this loss contingency related to was settled, with no cost to the Company. Accordingly, during the first quarter of 2019, the Company reversed the loss contingency and recognized additional gain on the sale of LEILY of approximately $13,700, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The remaining liability recorded relates to certain legal fees. Additionally, at the closing of the sale on January 25, 2018, a portion of the total transaction value was paid into an escrow account and will be distributed to the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of the escrow agreement. As of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has recorded a receivable of approximately $25,900 for the portion of the escrowed amount that the Company expects to receive.

Sale of Monash South Africa

On April 8, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its institution in South Africa, Monash South Africa, as well as the sale of the real estate associated with that institution. The transactions consisted of: (i) the transfer by Monash South Africa Limited (MSA), an Australia limited company that is an indirect 75%-owned subsidiary of the Company, to The Independent Institute of Education Limited (IIE), a South Africa limited company that is a subsidiary of ADvTECH Limited, of all of MSA’s assets and

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certain of its operational liabilities for a sale price of 15,000 South African Rand (ZAR) (subject to customary adjustments) (or approximately $1,100 at the closing date) and (ii) the sale by LEI AMEA Investments B.V., a Netherlands limited company that is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, of all of the shares of Laureate South Africa Pty. Ltd. (LSA), a South Africa limited company, to IIE for a net sale price of approximately ZAR 99,000 (subject to customary adjustments) (or approximately $7,000 at the closing date). In addition, IIE assumed debt of approximately $20,200. In the aggregate, including working capital adjustments, the Company received approximately $9,000 from the buyer, which approximated the amount of cash sold with the business. The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $2,300, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of India Operations

On May 9, 2019, LEI Singapore Holdings Pte Limited, a Singapore corporation, Laureate I B.V., a Netherlands private limited company (Laureate I), and Laureate International B.V., a Netherlands private limited company (collectively, the India Sellers), all of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, closed a transaction pursuant to the share purchase agreement (the India Agreement), among the India Sellers, Global University Systems India Bidco B.V., a Netherlands private limited liability company (the India Purchaser) and Global University Systems Holding B.V. (the India Purchaser Guarantor), a Netherlands private limited liability company. Pursuant to the India Agreement, the India Purchaser acquired from the India Sellers all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Pearl Retail Solutions Private Limited, an India corporation (PRS), M-Power Energy India Private Limited (M-Power), an India corporation, and Data Ram Sons Private Limited (Data Ram), an India corporation. As a result of the closing of the transaction, the Company no longer consolidates its network institutions in India, including Creative Arts Education Society (CAES), the operator of Pearl Academy, and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). In connection with the India Agreement, certain of the India Sellers also closed a separate transaction with the minority owners of PRS relating to the purchase by them of the minority owners’ 10% interest in PRS.

The total purchase price under the India Agreement was $145,600. The net proceeds received by the India Sellers, before the payment to the 10% minority owners and after transaction fees and taxes, including receipt in July 2019 of certain taxes withheld at closing, were approximately $145,800, or approximately $77,300 net of cash sold, which the Company used to repay indebtedness under its term loan that had a maturity date of April 2024 (the 2024 Term Loan). The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $19,500, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Spain and Portugal Operations

On May 31, 2019, Iniciativas Culturales de España S.L., a Spanish private limited liability company (ICE), and Laureate I, both of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, closed a previously announced transaction pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement (the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement) with Samarinda Investments, S.L., a Spanish limited liability company (Samarinda). Pursuant to the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement, Samarinda acquired from ICE all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of each of Universidad Europea de Madrid, S.L.U., Iniciativas Educativas de Mallorca, S.L.U., Iniciativa Educativa UEA, S.L.U., Universidad Europea de Canarias, S.L.U., and Universidad Europea de Valencia, S.L.U. (together, the Spain Companies), and Samarinda acquired from Laureate I all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Ensilis—Educação e Formação, Unipessoal, Lda. (the Portugal Company). Three of the Spain Companies are the entities that operate Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Canarias, and Universidad Europea de Valencia. The Portugal Company is the entity that operates Universidade Europeia, a comprehensive university in Portugal, and Instituto Português de Administração de Marketing (IPAM Lisbon and IPAM Porto), post-secondary schools of marketing in Portugal.

The total purchase price under the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement was EUR 770,000 (or approximately $857,000 at the date of closing), subject to customary closing adjustments. After payment of transaction fees, receipt of working capital and other adjustments, as well as settlement of foreign currency swaps, the total net proceeds received by ICE and Laureate I were approximately $906,000, or approximately $760,000 net of cash sold, which the Company used to repay indebtedness, including full repayment of the remaining balance outstanding under the 2024 Term Loan. Additionally, the buyer assumed debt of approximately $109,000. The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $615,000, including a tax benefit of approximately $30,000 that relates to the reversal of net deferred tax liabilities, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

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Sale of Turkey Operations

On August 27, 2019, Laureate I B.V. and Can Uluslararasi Yatirim Holding A.Ş. (Can Holding), a Turkish company, executed and closed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the Turkey SPA). Pursuant to the Turkey SPA, Can Holding purchased from Laureate I B.V. 100% of the share capital of Education Turkey B.V. (ET), a private limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands. ET and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates together have the right to appoint a majority of the Trustees of Bilgi Eğitim ve Kültür Vakfı (Bilgi Foundation). Bilgi Foundation is the sponsor of Istanbul Bilgi University (Bilgi), an institution located in Turkey that the Company previously consolidated under the variable interest entity model. As a result of the closing of the Turkey SPA on August 27, 2019, the Company no longer consolidates Bilgi.

The total purchase price was $90,000, which consisted of cash proceeds of $75,000 and deferred purchase price of $15,000 in the form of an instrument payable one year after closing. The deferred purchase price carries no stated interest rate. At the date of sale, Bilgi had approximately $89,000 of cash and restricted cash on its balance sheet. The Company recognized a loss for this transaction of approximately $37,000, which is included in gain/(loss) on sales of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Note 6. Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies

The amounts due to shareholders of acquired companies generally arise in connection with Laureate’s acquisition of a majority or all of the ownership interest of these companies. Promissory notes payable to the sellers of acquired companies, referred to as “seller notes,” are commonly used as a means of payment for business acquisitions. Seller note payments are classified as Payments of deferred purchase price for acquisitions within financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The amounts due to shareholders of acquired companies, currencies, and interest rates applied were as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018		Nominal Currency	Interest Rate %
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM Brazil)	$	20,145	$	30,912	BRL	CDI + 2%
IADE Group	1,096		1,141		EUR	3%
Faculdade Porto-Alegrense (FAPA)	217		1,943		BRL	IGP-M
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine)	—		11,395		USD	7%
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	21,458		45,391
Less: Current portion of due to shareholders of acquired companies	11,502		23,820
Due to shareholders of acquired companies, less current portion	$	9,956	$	21,571

BRL: Brazilian Real	CDI: Certificados de Depósitos Interbancários (Brazil)
EUR: European Euro	IGP-M: General Index of Market Prices (Brazil)
USD: United States Dollar

FAPA

In August 2019, the FAPA seller note matured and was settled, with an amount of $217 withheld from the payment. This amount relates to certain contingencies for which we are indemnified by the seller. This amount will remain until the contingencies have been resolved.

St. Augustine

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company fully repaid the St. Augustine seller note, following the resolution of certain legal matters for which the Company was indemnified by the former owner, as previously disclosed in our 2018 10-K.

Note 7. Business and Geographic Segment Information

Laureate’s educational services are offered through six operating segments: Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Central America & U.S. Campuses, Rest of World and Online & Partnerships. Laureate determines its operating segments based on information utilized by the chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance.

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Our campus-based segments generate revenues by providing an education that emphasizes professional-oriented fields of study with undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Our educational offerings are increasingly utilizing online and hybrid (a combination of online and in-classroom) courses and programs to deliver their curriculum. Many of our largest campus-based operations are in developing markets which are experiencing a growing demand for higher education based on favorable demographics and increasing secondary completion rates, driving increases in participation rates and resulting in continued growth in the number of higher education students. Traditional higher education students (defined as 18-24 year olds) have historically been served by public universities, which have limited capacity and are often underfunded, resulting in an inability to meet the growing student demand and employer requirements. This supply and demand imbalance has created a market opportunity for private sector participants. Most students finance their own education. However, there are some government-sponsored student financing programs which are discussed below. The campus-based segments include Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Central America & U.S. Campuses and Rest of World. Specifics related to each of these campus-based segments and our Online & Partnerships segment are discussed below.

In Brazil, approximately 75% of post-secondary students are enrolled in private higher education institutions. While the federal government defines the national curricular guidelines, institutions are licensed to operate by city. Laureate owns 13 institutions in eight states throughout Brazil, with a particularly strong presence in the competitive São Paulo market. Many students finance their own education while others rely on the government-sponsored programs such as Prouni and FIES. As described in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, on April 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to divest UniNorte, a traditional higher education institution in Manaus, Brazil. This transaction closed on November 1, 2019. See also Note 21, Subsequent Events.

Public universities in Mexico enroll approximately two thirds of students attending post-secondary education. However, many public institutions are faced with capacity constraints or the quality of the education is considered low. Laureate owns two institutions and is present throughout the country with a footprint of over 40 campuses. Each institution in Mexico has a national license. Students in our Mexican institutions typically finance their own education.

The Andean segment includes institutions in Chile and Peru. In Chile, private universities enroll approximately 80% of post-secondary students and there are government-sponsored student financing programs. In Peru, the public sector plays a significant role, but private universities are increasingly providing the capacity to meet growing demand.

The Central America & U.S. Campuses segment includes institutions in Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama and the United States. Students in Central America typically finance their own education while students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Title IV programs. The entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment is included in Discontinued Operations.

The Rest of World segment includes campus-based institutions in Asia Pacific with operations in Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand. Additionally, the Rest of World segment manages one institution in China through a joint venture arrangement and, until August 31, 2019 when the contract expired, the Rest of World segment also managed eight licensed institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The institutions in Malaysia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are included in Discontinued Operations.

The Online & Partnerships segment includes fully online institutions that offer professionally oriented degree programs in the United States through Walden University (Walden), a U.S.-based accredited institution, and through the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom. These online institutions primarily serve working adults with undergraduate and graduate degree program offerings. Students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including Title IV programs. We no longer accept new enrollments at the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton, which are in a teach-out process.

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business, and Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, a number of our subsidiaries have met the requirements to be classified as discontinued operations, including the entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment. As a result, the operations of the Central America & U.S. Campuses segment have been excluded from the segment information for all periods presented. In addition, the portion of the Rest of World reportable segment that is included in Discontinued Operations has also been excluded from the segment information for all periods presented.

Intersegment transactions are accounted for in a similar manner as third-party transactions and are eliminated in consolidation. The Corporate amounts presented in the following tables include corporate charges that were not allocated to our reportable segments and adjustments to eliminate intersegment items.

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We evaluate segment performance based on Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP performance measure defined as Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, adding back the following items: Loss on sale or disposal of subsidiaries, Foreign currency exchange loss, net, Other income, net, Gain on derivatives, Loss on debt extinguishment, Interest expense, Interest income, Depreciation and amortization expense, Loss on impairment of assets, Share-based compensation expense and expenses related to our Excellence-in-Process (EiP) initiative. EiP is an enterprise-wide initiative to optimize and standardize Laureate’s processes, creating vertical integration of procurement, information technology, finance, accounting and human resources. It included the establishment of regional shared services organizations (SSOs) around the world, as well as improvements to the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting. The EiP initiative also includes other back- and mid-office areas, as well as certain student-facing activities, expenses associated with streamlining the organizational structure and certain non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the planned dispositions described in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, and the completed dispositions described in Note 5, Dispositions. Beginning in 2019, EiP also includes expenses associated with an enterprise-wide program aimed at revenue growth.

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When we review Adjusted EBITDA on a segment basis, we exclude intercompany revenues and expenses related to network fees and royalties between our segments, which eliminate in consolidation. We use total assets as the measure of assets for reportable segments.

The following tables provide financial information for our reportable segments, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the three months ended						For the nine months ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Revenues
Brazil	$	114,055		$	121,089		$	421,129		$	469,480
Mexico	145,790			148,325			464,709			463,868
Andean	307,270			299,613			869,207			844,213
Rest of World	52,585			47,701			137,204			131,412
Online & Partnerships	155,501			165,221			476,991			498,207
Corporate	(1,502		)	(3,694		)	(2,066		)	(9,418		)
Revenues	$	773,699		$	778,255		$	2,367,174		$	2,397,762
Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments
Brazil	$	3,134		$	682		$	31,334		$	52,600
Mexico	23,064			23,715			80,476			81,965
Andean	92,604			90,610			246,095			235,376
Rest of World	11,455			8,046			20,205			11,968
Online & Partnerships	44,320			45,725			142,755			136,126
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	174,577			168,778			520,865			518,035
Reconciling items:
Corporate	(40,827		)	(45,562		)	(117,895		)	(127,567		)
Depreciation and amortization expense	(48,557		)	(52,806		)	(145,108		)	(161,185		)
Loss on impairment of assets	—			(10,030		)	(470		)	(10,030		)
Share-based compensation expense	(1,459		)	(6,388		)	(9,194		)	(9,572		)
EiP expenses	(38,004		)	(24,996		)	(77,332		)	(60,292		)
Operating income	45,730			28,996			170,866			149,389
Interest income	3,154			3,502			9,552			9,358
Interest expense	(40,319		)	(58,319		)	(136,438		)	(181,746		)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(200		)	—			(26,417		)	(7,481		)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	284			(144		)	8,099			92,112
Other income, net	1,038			8,312			9,138			10,815
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(14,777		)	(26,443		)	(10,643		)	(43,959		)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474		)	—			(1,474		)	—
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	$	(6,564	)	$	(44,096	)	$	22,683		$	28,488

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	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Assets
Brazil	$	1,072,447	$	1,011,391
Mexico	1,284,743		971,309
Andean	1,922,829		1,608,406
Rest of World	203,881		196,370
Online & Partnerships	1,227,428		1,308,854
Corporate and Discontinued Operations	1,113,385		1,673,306
Total assets	$	6,824,713	$	6,769,636

Note 8. Goodwill

The change in the net carrying amount of Goodwill from December 31, 2018 through September 30, 2019 was composed of the following items:

	Brazil			Mexico		Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships		Total
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	406,452		$	498,219	$	254,259		$	87,419		$	460,740	$	1,707,089
Acquisitions	1,333			—		—			—			—		1,333
Dispositions	—			—		—			—			—		—
Impairments	—			—		—			—			—		—
Currency translation adjustments	(29,194		)	10,143		(8,366		)	(3,613		)	—		(31,030		)
Adjustments to prior acquisitions	—			—		—			—			—		—
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	378,591		$	508,362	$	245,893		$	83,806		$	460,740	$	1,677,392

In March 2019, the Company's indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, UAM Brazil, acquired a company in Brazil that, prior to the acquisition, was a vendor providing distance-learning and marketing services to the Company's Brazil operations. The total purchase price was BRL 5,022 ($1,333 at the date of purchase), which was recorded as Goodwill given the immaterial nature of the acquisition. The acquiree was merged into UAM Brazil.

Note 9. Debt

Outstanding long-term debt was as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Senior long-term debt:
Senior Secured Credit Facility (stated maturity dates of April 2022 as of September 30, 2019 and April 2022 and April 2024 as of December 31, 2018), net of discount	$	59,000	$	1,321,629
Senior Notes (stated maturity date May 2025)	800,000		800,000
Total senior long-term debt	859,000		2,121,629
Other debt:
Lines of credit	28,850		37,899
Notes payable and other debt	358,138		503,182
Total senior and other debt	1,245,988		2,662,710
Finance lease obligations and sale-leaseback financings	99,706		119,443
Total long-term debt and finance leases	1,345,694		2,782,153
Less: total unamortized deferred financing costs	67,412		88,241
Less: current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	119,932		100,818
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	$	1,158,350	$	2,593,094

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Estimated Fair Value of Debt

The estimated fair value of our debt was determined using observable market prices, as the majority of our securities, including the Senior Notes due 2025 and the 2024 Term Loan, prior to its repayment in 2019, were traded in a brokered market. The fair value of our remaining debt instruments approximates carrying value based on their terms. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our long-term debt was classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, based on the frequency and volume of trading in the brokered market. The estimated fair value of our debt was as follows:

	September 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
	Carrying amount		Estimated fair value		Carrying amount		Estimated fair value
Total senior and other debt	$	1,245,988	$	1,316,988	$	2,662,710	$	2,675,684

Loss on Debt Extinguishment

As discussed in Note 5, Dispositions, the Company completed the sale of St. Augustine on February 1, 2019 and used approximately $340,000 of the total $346,400 of net proceeds to repay a portion of the 2024 Term Loan under its Senior Secured Credit Facility, with the remaining proceeds utilized to repay borrowings outstanding for the revolver under its Senior Secured Credit Facility. In addition, during the first quarter of 2019, the Company elected to repay approximately $35,000 of the approximately $51,700 principal balance outstanding for certain notes payable at a real estate subsidiary in Chile.

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company fully repaid the remaining balance outstanding under its 2024 Term Loan, using the proceeds received from the sales of its operations in India, Spain and Portugal, as discussed in Note 5, Dispositions. The remaining proceeds were used to repay borrowings outstanding for the revolver under its Senior Secured Credit Facility.

During the third quarter of 2019, following the closing of the Turkey transaction described in Note 5, Dispositions, the Company fully repaid a note payable at Universidad del Valle de México (UVM Mexico) that had a remaining balance outstanding of approximately $103,000.

In connection with these debt repayments, the Company recorded a Loss on debt extinguishment of $200 and $26,417 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, related to the write off of a pro-rata portion of the unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the repaid debt balances, as well as the debt discount associated with the 2024 Term Loan.

Certain Covenants

As of September 30, 2019, our senior long-term debt contained certain negative covenants including, among others: (1) limitations on additional indebtedness; (2) limitations on dividends; (3) limitations on asset sales, including the sale of ownership interests in subsidiaries and sale-leaseback transactions; and (4) limitations on liens, guarantees, loans or investments. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides, solely with respect to the revolving credit facility, that the Company shall not permit its Consolidated Senior Secured Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, to exceed 3.50x as of the last day of each quarter ending June 30, 2018 and thereafter. However, the agreement also provides that if (i) the Company’s Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, is not greater than 4.75x as of such date and (ii) less than 25% of the revolving credit facility is utilized as of that date, then such financial covenant shall not apply. As of September 30, 2019, these conditions were satisfied and, therefore, we were not subject to the leverage ratio covenant. In addition, notes payable at some of our locations contain financial maintenance covenants. We are in compliance with these covenants.

As described further in Note 21, Subsequent Events, the Company completed an amendment and restatement of its Senior Secured Credit Facility on October 7, 2019.

Note 10. Leases

Laureate conducts a significant portion of its operations at leased facilities. These facilities include our corporate headquarters, other office locations, and many of Laureate's higher education facilities. Laureate analyzes each lease agreement to determine whether it should be classified as a finance lease or an operating lease. As a result of adopting ASC Topic 842, we recorded on our balance sheet significant asset and liability balances associated with the operating leases, as described further below.

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Operating Leases

Our operating lease agreements are primarily for real estate space and are included within operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities on the 2019 consolidated balance sheet. The terms of our operating leases vary and generally contain renewal options. Certain of these operating leases provide for increasing rent over the term of the lease. Laureate also leases certain equipment under noncancellable operating leases, which are typically for terms of 60 months or less.

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Our variable lease payments consist of non-lease services related to the lease. Variable lease payments are excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Many of our lessee agreements include options to extend the lease, which we do not include in our minimum lease terms unless they are reasonably certain to be exercised. Rental expense for lease payments related to operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. On occasion, Laureate has entered into sublease agreements for certain leased office space; however, the sublease income from these agreements is immaterial.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Leases	Classification	September 30, 2019
Assets:
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	$	871,746
Finance	Buildings, Furniture, equipment and software, net	55,073
Total leased assets		$	926,819
Liabilities:
Current
Operating	Current portion of operating leases	$	91,919
Finance	Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	4,838
Non-current
Operating	Long-term operating leases, less current portion	800,828
Finance	Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	53,820
Total lease liabilities		$	951,405

Lease Term and Discount Rate	September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease terms
Operating leases	9.4 years
Finance leases	11.9 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	9.50	%
Finance leases	8.50	%

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The components of lease cost were as follows:

Lease Cost	Classification	For the three months ended September 30, 2019			For the nine months ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease cost	Direct costs	$	42,032		$	132,546
Finance lease cost
Amortization of leased assets	Direct costs	1,880			4,518
Interest on leased assets	Interest expense	1,264			2,741
Short-term lease costs	Direct costs	810			2,800
Variable lease costs	Direct costs	4,483			11,056
Sublease income	Revenues	(1,049		)	(3,260		)
Total lease cost		$	49,420		$	150,401

As of September 30, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

Maturity of Lease Liability	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Year 1	$	169,383		$	9,473
Year 2	159,432			9,180
Year 3	149,816			8,834
Year 4	140,692			8,354
Year 5	133,134			6,288
Thereafter	571,234			51,095
Total lease payments	$	1,323,691		$	93,224
Less: interest and inflation	(430,944		)	(34,566		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	892,747		$	58,658

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

Other Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	139,010
Operating cash flows from finance leases	$	2,742
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	3,128
Leased assets obtained for new finance lease liabilities	$	38,217
Leased assets obtained for new operating lease liabilities	$	6,394

As disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2018, prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 842, by year and in the aggregate, under all noncancellable operating leases were as follows:

	Lease Payments
2019	$	151,795
2020	142,995
2021	135,426
2022	128,441
2023	119,955
Thereafter	482,220
Total	$	1,160,832

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Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies

Noncontrolling Interest Holder Put Arrangements

The following section provides a summary table and description of our noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements, which relate to Discontinued Operations, that Laureate had outstanding as of September 30, 2019. Laureate has elected to accrete changes in the arrangements’ redemption values over the period from the date of issuance to the earliest redemption date. The redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded at the greater of the accreted redemption value or the traditional noncontrolling interest. Until the first exercise date, the put instruments’ reported values may be lower than the final amounts that will be required to settle the minority put arrangements. As of September 30, 2019, the carrying value of all noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements was $10,230.

If the minority put arrangements were all exercised at September 30, 2019, Laureate would be obligated to pay the noncontrolling interest holders an estimated amount of $10,230, as summarized in the following table:

	Nominal Currency	First Exercisable Date	Estimated Value as of September 30, 2019 redeemable within 12-months		Reported Value
Noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements
INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd (Inti Holdings) - 10.10%	MYR	Current	$	10,230	$	10,230
Total noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements			10,230		10,230
Puttable common stock - not currently redeemable	USD	*	—		1,714
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity			$	10,230	$	11,944

* Contingently redeemable

MYR: Malaysian Ringgit

Laureate’s noncontrolling interest put arrangements are specified in agreements with each noncontrolling interest holder. The terms of these agreements determine the measurement of the redemption value of the put options based on a non-GAAP measure of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA, or recurring EBITDA), the definition of which varies for each particular contract.

Loss Contingencies

Laureate is subject to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. In management's opinion, we have adequate legal defenses, insurance coverage and/or accrued liabilities with respect to the eventuality of such actions. We do not believe that any settlement would have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contingent Liabilities for Taxes

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Laureate has recorded cumulative liabilities totaling $50,644 and $52,880, respectively, for taxes other-than-income tax, principally payroll-tax-related uncertainties recorded at the time of an acquisition, of which $3,259 and $4,999, respectively, were classified as held for sale. The changes in this recorded liability are related to acquisitions, interest and penalty accruals, changes in tax laws, expirations of statutes of limitations, settlements and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The terms of the statutes of limitations on these contingencies vary but can be up to 10 years. These liabilities were included in current and long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the recorded values of non-income tax contingencies impact operating income and interest expense, while changes in the related indemnification assets impact only operating income. The total (decrease) increase to operating income for adjustments to non-income tax contingencies and indemnification assets was $(5,196) and $843, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

In addition, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Laureate has recorded cumulative liabilities for income tax contingencies of $53,907 and $64,157, respectively, of which $7,569 and $14,582, respectively, were classified as held for sale. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, indemnification assets primarily related to acquisition contingencies were $75,383 and $82,061. These indemnification assets primarily cover contingencies for income taxes and taxes other-than-income taxes. We have also recorded receivables of approximately $18,700 and $19,000 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31,

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2018, respectively, from the former owner of one of our Brazil institutions which is guaranteed by future rental payments to the former owner.

In addition, we have identified certain contingencies, primarily tax-related, that we have assessed as being reasonably possible of loss, but not probable of loss, and could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations if the outcomes are unfavorable. In most cases, Laureate has received indemnifications from the former owners and/or noncontrolling interest holders of the acquired businesses for contingencies, and therefore, we do not believe we will sustain an economic loss even if we are required to pay these additional amounts. In cases where we are not indemnified, the unrecorded contingencies are not individually material and are primarily in Brazil. In the aggregate, we estimate that the reasonably possible loss for these unrecorded contingencies in Brazil could be up to approximately $46,000 if the outcomes were unfavorable in all cases.

Other Loss Contingencies

Laureate has accrued liabilities for certain civil actions against our institutions, a portion of which existed prior to our acquisition of these entities. Laureate intends to vigorously defend against these matters. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, approximately $32,130 and $29,000, respectively, of loss contingencies were included in Other long-term liabilities and Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $194 and $18,000, respectively, of loss contingencies for Discontinued Operations were classified as liabilities held for sale. The decrease is primarily related to the reversal of loss contingencies recorded in 2018 in connection with the sale of LEILY in China, as discussed in Note 5, Dispositions. During the first quarter of 2019, loss contingencies were reversed following the settlement of a legal matter related to LEILY with no cost to the Company, resulting in additional gain on sale.

Material Guarantees – Student Financing

The accredited Chilean institutions in the Laureate network also participate in a government-sponsored student financing program known as Crédito con Aval del Estado (the CAE Program). The CAE Program was formally implemented by the Chilean government in 2006 to promote higher education in Chile for lower socio-economic level students in good academic standing. The CAE Program involves tuition financing and guarantees that are provided by our institutions and the government. As part of the CAE Program, these institutions provide guarantees which result in contingent liabilities to third-party financing institutions, beginning at 90% of the tuition loans made directly to qualified students enrolled through the CAE Program and declining to 60% over time. The guarantees by these institutions are in effect during the period in which the student is enrolled, and the guarantees are assumed entirely by the government upon the student’s graduation. When a student leaves one of Laureate's institutions and enrolls in another CAE-qualified institution, the Laureate institution will remain guarantor of the tuition loans that have been granted up to the date of transfer, and until the student's graduation from a CAE-qualified institution. The maximum potential amount of payments our institutions could be required to make under the CAE Program was approximately $484,000 and $499,000 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. This maximum potential amount assumes that all students in the CAE Program do not graduate, so that our guarantee would not be assigned to the government, and that all students default on the full amount of the CAE-qualified loan balances. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we recorded $34,138 and $28,254, respectively, as estimated long-term guarantee liabilities for these obligations.

Material Guarantees – Other

In conjunction with the purchase of Universidade Potiguar in Brazil (UNP), Laureate pledged all of the acquired shares as a guarantee of our payments of rents as they become due. In the event that we default on any payment, the pledge agreement provides for a forfeiture of the relevant pledged shares. In the event of forfeiture, Laureate may be required to transfer the books and management of UNP to the former owners.

Laureate acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in UAM Brazil in April 2013. As part of the agreement to purchase the 49% ownership interest, Laureate pledged 49% of its total shares in UAM Brazil as a guarantee of our payment obligations under the purchase agreement. In the event that we default on any payment, the agreement provides for a forfeiture of the pledged shares.

In connection with the purchase of FMU Education Group on September 12, 2014, Laureate pledged its acquired shares to third-party lenders as a guarantee of our payment obligations under the loans that financed a portion of the purchase price. The shares are pledged until full repayment of the loans, which mature in April 2021.

In connection with a loan agreement entered into by a Laureate subsidiary in Peru, all of the shares of Universidad Privada del Norte, one of our universities, were pledged to the third-party lender as a guarantee of the payment obligations under the loan.

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Standby Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Other Commitments

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Laureate's outstanding letters of credit (LOCs) and surety bonds primarily consisted of the items discussed below.

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had approximately $127,000 and $139,000, respectively, posted as LOCs in favor of the DOE. These LOCs were required to allow Walden, NSAD and, in 2018, St. Augustine to continue participating in the DOE Title IV program. These LOCs are recorded on Walden and Laureate and are fully collateralized with cash equivalents and certificates of deposit, which are classified as Restricted cash on our September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had EUR 5,036 (approximately US $5,500 at September 30, 2019) posted as cash collateral for LOCs related to the Spanish tax audits, which was recorded in Continuing Operations and classified as Restricted cash on our September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cash collateral is related to the final assessment issued by the Spanish Taxing Authority (STA) in October 2018 for the 2011 to 2013 tax audit period.

As part of our normal operations, our insurers issue surety bonds on our behalf, as required by various state education authorities in the United States. We are obligated to reimburse our insurers for any payments made by the insurers under the surety bonds. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the total face amount of these surety bonds was $23,036 and $22,204, respectively. These bonds are fully collateralized with cash, which was classified as Restricted cash on our September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheets.

In November 2016, in order to continue participating in Prouni, a federal program that offers tax benefits designed to increase higher education participation rates in Brazil, UAM Brazil posted a guarantee in the amount of $15,300. In connection with the issuance of the guarantee, UAM Brazil obtained a non-collateralized surety bond from a third party in order to secure the guarantee. The cost of the surety bond was $1,400, of which half was reimbursed by the former owner of UAM Brazil, and is being amortized over a five-year term. The Company believes that this matter will not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 12. Financing Receivables

Laureate’s financing receivables consist primarily of trade receivables related to student tuition financing programs with an initial term in excess of one year. We have offered long-term financing through the execution of note receivable agreements with students at some of our institutions. Our disclosures include financing receivables that are classified in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as both current and long-term, reported in accordance with ASC 310, “Receivables.”

Laureate’s financing receivables balances were as follows:

	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
Financing receivables	$	33,126		$	16,531
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(6,064		)	(6,395		)
Financing receivables, net of allowances	$	27,062		$	10,136

We do not purchase financing receivables in the ordinary course of our business. We may sell certain receivables that are significantly past due. No material amounts of financing receivables were sold during the periods reported herein.

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Delinquency is the primary indicator of credit quality for our financing receivables. Receivable balances are considered delinquent when contractual payments on the loan become past due. Delinquent financing receivables are placed on non-accrual status for interest income. The accrual of interest is resumed when the financing receivable becomes contractually current and when collection of all remaining amounts due is reasonably assured. We record an Allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce our financing receivables to their net realizable value. The Allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the age of the receivables, the status of past-due amounts, historical collection trends, current economic conditions, and student enrollment status. Each of our institutions evaluates its balances for potential impairment. We consider impaired loans to be those that are past due one year or greater, and those that are modified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). The aging of financing receivables grouped by country portfolio was as follows:

	Chile		Other		Total
As of September 30, 2019
Amounts past due less than one year	$	9,798	$	509	$	10,307
Amounts past due one year or greater	3,038		140		3,178
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	12,836		649		13,485
Not past due	17,895		1,746		19,641
Total financing receivables	$	30,731	$	2,395	$	33,126
As of December 31, 2018
Amounts past due less than one year	$	7,618	$	644	$	8,262
Amounts past due one year or greater	2,879		192		3,071
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	10,497		836		11,333
Not past due	4,980		218		5,198
Total financing receivables	$	15,477	$	1,054	$	16,531

The following is a rollforward of the Allowance for doubtful accounts related to financing receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, grouped by country portfolio:

	Chile			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(6,108	)	$	(287	)	$	(6,395	)
Charge-offs	1,438			501			1,939
Recoveries	—			—			—
Reclassifications	—			—			—
Provision	(1,245		)	(646		)	(1,891		)
Currency adjustments	280			3			283
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	(5,635	)	$	(429	)	$	(6,064	)
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	(6,107	)	$	(365	)	$	(6,472	)
Charge-offs	1,338			37			1,375
Recoveries	—			—			—
Reclassifications	—			—			—
Provision	(1,233		)	18			(1,215		)
Currency adjustments	434			2			436
Balance at September 30, 2018	$	(5,568	)	$	(308	)	$	(5,876	)

Restructured Receivables

A TDR is a financing receivable in which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and Laureate has granted an economic concession to the student debtor that we would not otherwise consider. When we modify financing receivables in a TDR, Laureate typically offers the student debtor an extension of the loan maturity and/or a reduction in the accrued interest balance. In certain situations, we may offer to restructure a financing receivable in a manner that ultimately results in the forgiveness of contractually specified principal balances. Our only TDRs are in Chile.

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The number of financing receivable accounts and the pre- and post-modification account balances modified under the terms of a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Pre-Modification Balance Outstanding		Post-Modification Balance Outstanding
2019	358	$	1,153	$	1,020
2018	435	$	1,345	$	1,262

The preceding table represents accounts modified under the terms of a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, whereas the following table represents accounts modified as a TDR between January 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 that subsequently defaulted during the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Balance at Default
Total	183	$	415

The following table represents accounts modified as a TDR between January 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018 that subsequently defaulted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Balance at Default
Total	128	$	455

Note 13. Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense was as follows:

	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Continuing operations
Stock options, net of estimated forfeitures	$	708	$	1,932	$	2,871	$	(3,333	)
Restricted stock awards	751		4,456		6,323		12,905
Total continuing operations	$	1,459	$	6,388	$	9,194	$	9,572
Discontinued operations
Share-based compensation expense for discontinued operations	119		173		387		920
Total continuing and discontinued operations	$	1,578	$	6,561	$	9,581	$	10,492

The negative stock options expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 relates to the correction of an immaterial error.

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Note 14. Stockholders' Equity

The components of net changes in stockholders' equity for the fiscal quarters of 2019 are as follows:

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock					Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Treasury stock at cost		Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at December 31, 2018	107,450	$	430	116,865		$	467		$	3,703,796		$	(530,919	)	$	(1,112,695	)	$	—	$	(10,133	)	$	2,050,946
Adoption of accounting standards	—	—		—		—			—			28,944			—			—		—			28,944
Balance at January 1, 2019	107,450	430		116,865		467			3,703,796			(501,975		)	(1,112,695		)	—		(10,133		)	2,079,890
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—			3,149			—			—			—		—			3,149
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	8	—		(8	)	—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	325	1		—		—			(1,421		)	—			—			—		—			(1,420		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(625		)	(625		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			263			—			—			—		—			263
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		224			224
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			191,243			—			—		3,022			194,265
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			49,521			—		30			49,551
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			2,609			—		—			2,609
Balance at March 31, 2019	107,783	$	431	116,857		$	467		$	3,705,787		$	(310,732	)	$	(1,060,565	)	$	—	$	(7,482	)	$	2,327,906
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—			4,854			—			—			—		—			4,854
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	10,991	44		(10,991	)	(44		)	—			—			—			—		—			—
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	32	—		—		—			170			—			—			—		—			170
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(731		)	(731		)
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—			(3,700		)	—			—			—		—			(3,700		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			194			—			—			—		—			194
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(855		)	(855		)
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			781,592			—			—		(1,976		)	779,616
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			10,275			—		(87		)	10,188
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			(10,559		)	—		—			(10,559		)
Balance at June 30, 2019	118,806	$	475	105,866		$	423		$	3,707,305		$	470,860		$	(1,060,849	)	$	—	$	(11,131	)	$	3,107,083

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	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock				Class B Common Stock					Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Treasury stock at cost			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at June 30, 2019	118,806		$	475	105,866		$	423		$	3,707,305		$	470,860		$	(1,060,849	)	$	—		$	(11,131	)	$	3,107,083
Non-cash stock compensation	—		—		—		—			1,578			—			—			—			—			1,578
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	15,002		60		(15,002	)	(60		)	—			—			—			—			—			—
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	96		—		—		—			1,455			—			—			—			—			1,455
Purchases of treasury stock at cost	(6,150	)	—		—		—			—			—			—			(104,849		)	—			(104,849		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—		—		—		—			(193		)	—			—			—			—			(193		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			649			649
Net loss	—		—		—		—			—			(95,226		)	—			—			(1,568		)	(96,794		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—		—		—		—			—			—			(82,070		)	—			(510		)	(82,580		)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	—		—		—		—			—			—			4,531			—			—			4,531
Balance at September 30, 2019	127,754		$	535	90,864		$	363		$	3,710,145		$	375,634		$	(1,138,388	)	$	(104,849	)	$	(12,560	)	$	2,830,880

As described in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, the change in beginning retained earnings resulting from the adoption of accounting standards represents the cumulative impact of adopting ASU 2016-02.

Stock Repurchase Program

As previously disclosed, on August 8, 2019, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $150,000 of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company’s repurchases were made in a block trade and pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). During the quarter ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 6,150 shares of its outstanding Class A common stock for a total purchase price of $104,849, of which 5,130 shares totaling $87,921 had settled by close of business on September 30, 2019. The remaining shares settled during the first several days of October 2019 and their purchase price of $16,928 is recorded as a liability as of September 30, 2019. In early October 2019, the Company's stock repurchases reached the authorized limit of $150,000.

As discussed in Note 21, Subsequent Events, on October 14, 2019, the Company's board of directors approved the increase of its existing authorization to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock by $150,000 for a total authorization (including the previously authorized repurchases) of up to $300,000 of the Company's Class A common stock.

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The components of net changes in stockholders' equity for the fiscal quarters of 2018 are as follows:

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock				Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at December 31, 2017	55,052	$	220	132,443		$	530	$	3,446,206		$	(946,236	)	$	(925,556	)	$	12,118		$	1,587,282
Adoption of accounting standards	—	—		—		—		—			5,074			—			—			5,074
Balance at January 1, 2018	55,052	220		132,443		530		3,446,206			(941,162		)	(925,556		)	12,118			1,592,356
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		(3,756		)	—			—			—			(3,756		)
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	59	—		(59	)	—		—			—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	145	1		59		—		(804		)	—			—			—			(803		)
Distributions from noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			581			581
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		(468		)	—			—			(20,575		)	(21,043		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		(76		)	—			—			—			(76		)
Accretion of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		(57,324		)	—			—			—			(57,324		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			38			38
Net income	—	—		—		—		—			168,879			—			2,666			171,545
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			83,648			(279		)	83,369
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			2,210			—			2,210
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			376			—			376
Balance at March 31, 2018	55,256	$	221	132,443		$	530	$	3,383,778		$	(772,283	)	$	(839,322	)	$	(5,451	)	$	1,767,473
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		7,687			—			—			—			7,687
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	27	—		(27	)	—		—			—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	188	1		—		—		(942		)	—			—			—			(941		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(1,473		)	(1,473		)
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(2,730		)	(2,730		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		882			—			—			—			882
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		(4,650		)	—			—			—			(4,650		)
Gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		74,110			—			—			—			74,110
Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock upon conversion	36,143	144		—		—		237,957			—			—			—			238,101
Other	—	—		—		—		—			(744		)	—			—			(744		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(19		)	(19		)
Net income	—	—		—		—		—			224,412			—			(456		)	223,956
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			(197,143		)	471			(196,672		)
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			10,126			—			10,126
Balance at June 30, 2018	91,614	$	366	132,416		$	530	$	3,698,822		$	(548,615	)	$	(1,026,339	)	$	(9,658	)	$	2,115,106

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	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock				Additional paid-in capital		(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at June 30, 2018	91,614	$	366	132,416		$	530	$	3,698,822	$	(548,615	)	$	(1,026,339	)	$	(9,658	)	$	2,115,106
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		6,561		—			—			—			6,561
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	29	—		(29	)	—		—		—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	11	—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		324		—			—			—			324
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—		—			—			(328		)	(328		)
Net loss	—	—		—		—		—		(94,789		)	—			(1,895		)	(96,684		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—		—			(52,961		)	211			(52,750		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—		—			(560		)	—			(560		)
Balance at September 30, 2018	91,654	$	366	132,387		$	530	$	3,705,707	$	(643,404	)	$	(1,079,860	)	$	(11,670	)	$	1,971,669

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) in our Consolidated Balance Sheets includes the accumulated translation adjustments arising from translation of foreign subsidiaries' financial statements, the unrealized gains on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, and the accumulated net gains or losses that are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for our minimum pension liability. The change in AOCI includes the removal of the cumulative translation adjustment related to subsidiaries that were sold during the period. The components of these balances were as follows:

	September 30, 2019									December 31, 2018
	Laureate Education, Inc.			Noncontrolling Interests			Total			Laureate Education, Inc.			Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(1,149,993	)	$	(108	)	$	(1,150,101	)	$	(1,127,719	)	$	459	$	(1,127,260	)
Unrealized gain on derivatives	10,416			—			10,416			18,366			—		18,366
Minimum pension liability adjustment	1,189			—			1,189			(3,342		)	—		(3,342		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(1,138,388	)	$	(108	)	$	(1,138,496	)	$	(1,112,695	)	$	459	$	(1,112,236	)

Secondary Offerings

In June 2019, Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership (Wengen), our controlling stockholder, converted owned shares of the Company's Class B common stock into an equal number of shares of the Company's Class A common stock and sold a total of 10,955 shares of Class A common stock in a secondary offering at a price of $15.3032 per share. Wengen received all of the net proceeds from this offering and no shares of Class A common stock were sold by the Company.

In September 2019, Wengen converted owned shares of the Company's Class B common stock into an equal number of shares of the Company's Class A common stock and sold a total of 15,000 shares of Class A common stock in a secondary offering at a price of $16.85 per share, prior to underwriting discounts and commissions. Wengen received all of the net proceeds from this offering and no shares of Class A common stock were sold by the Company.

Note 15. Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency values and interest rate changes. We may seek to control a portion of these risks through a risk management program that includes the use of derivative instruments.

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The interest and principal payments for Laureate’s senior long-term debt arrangements are to be paid primarily in USD. Our ability to make debt payments is subject to fluctuations in the value of the USD against foreign currencies, since a majority of our operating cash used to make these payments is generated by subsidiaries with functional currencies other than USD. As part of our overall risk management policies, Laureate has at times entered into foreign currency swap contracts and floating-to-fixed interest rate swap contracts. In addition, we occasionally enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the impact of other non-functional currency-denominated receivables and payables. We do not enter into speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

Laureate reports all derivatives at fair value. These contracts are recognized as either assets or liabilities, depending upon the derivative’s fair value. Gains or losses associated with the change in the fair value of these swaps are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations on a current basis over the term of the contracts, unless designated and effective as a hedge. For swaps that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges, gains or losses associated with the change in fair value of the swaps are recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and amortized into earnings as a component of Interest expense over the term of the related hedged items. Upon early termination of an effective interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge, unrealized gains or losses are deferred in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and are amortized as an adjustment to Interest expense over the period during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. For derivatives that are both designated and effective as net investment hedges, gains or losses associated with the change in fair value of the derivatives are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI.

The reported fair values of our derivatives, which are classified in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Derivative instruments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Long-term assets:
Net investment cross currency swaps	$	—	$	3,259
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Current assets:
Cross currency swaps	295		—
Current liabilities:
Cross currency swaps	11		4,021
Long-term liabilities:
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	—		6,656
Total derivative instrument assets	$	295	$	3,259
Total derivative instrument liabilities	$	11	$	10,677

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

Cash Flow Hedge - 2024 Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps

In May 2017, Laureate entered into, and designated as cash flow hedges, four pay-fixed, receive-floating amortizing interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $100,000, $100,000, $200,000 and $300,000, respectively. These notional amounts matched the corresponding principal of the 2024 Term Loan borrowings of which these swaps were effectively hedging the interest payments. As such, the notional values amortized annually based on the terms of the agreements to match the principal borrowings as they were repaid. These swaps effectively fixed the floating interest rate on the term loan to reduce exposure to variability in cash flows attributable to changes in the USD-LIBOR-BBA swap rate. All four swaps were fully settled on August 21, 2018, prior to their May 31, 2022 maturity date, with the remaining AOCI to be ratably reclassified into income through Interest expense over the remaining maturity period of the 2024 Term Loans. The cash received at settlement from the swap counterparties was $14,117. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company accelerated the reclassification of amounts in AOCI to earnings as a result of the hedged forecasted transactions becoming probable not to occur, due to the full repayment of the 2024 Term Loan in June 2019 using proceeds from the sale of our institutions in Portugal and Spain. The accelerated amounts were a gain of approximately $9,800 and were recorded as a decrease to Interest expense. Prior to settlement of the swaps, they were determined to be 100% effective; therefore, the amount of gain or loss recognized in income on the ineffective portion was $0.

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Net Investment Hedge - Cross Currency Swaps

In December 2017, Laureate entered into two EUR-USD cross currency swaps (net investment hedges) to hedge the foreign currency exchange volatility on operations of our Euro functional currency subsidiaries and better match our cash flows with the currencies in which our debt obligations are denominated. Both swaps had an effective date of December 22, 2017 and a maturity date of November 2, 2020, and were designated at inception as effective net investment hedges. In April 2019, the Company terminated both EUR-USD cross currency swaps for a net settlement received of $7,679, which is included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge on our consolidated statement of cash flows. The terms of the swaps specified that at maturity on the first swap, Laureate would deliver the notional amount of EUR 50,000 and receive USD $59,210 at an implied exchange rate of 1.1842 and at maturity on the second swap, Laureate would deliver the notional amount of EUR 50,000 and receive USD $59,360 at an implied exchange rate of 1.1872. Semiannually until maturity, Laureate was obligated to pay 5.63% and receive 8.25% on EUR 50,000 and USD $59,210, respectively, on the first swap and pay 5.6675% and receive 8.25% on EUR 50,000 and USD $59,360, respectively, on the second swap. The swaps were determined to be 100% effective; therefore, the amount of gain or loss recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments was $0. The accumulated gain recognized in AOCI will be deferred from earnings until the sale or liquidation of the hedged investee. As of December 31, 2018, these swaps had an estimated fair value of $3,259, which was recorded in Derivative Instruments as a long-term asset.

The table below shows the total recorded unrealized (loss) gain in Comprehensive income for the derivatives designated as hedging instruments. The impact of these derivative instruments on Comprehensive income, Interest expense and AOCI were as follows:

For the three months ended September 30:

	(Loss) Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)					Income Statement Location	Gain Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				Total Consolidated Interest Expense
	2019		2018				2019		2018		2019			2018
Cash flow hedge
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	(1,938	)	Interest expense	$	—	$	950
Net investment hedge
Cross currency swaps	—		1,378			N/A	—		—
Total	$	—	$	(560	)		$	—	$	950	$	(40,319	)	$	(58,319	)

For the nine months ended September 30:

	(Loss) Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)					Income Statement Location	Gain Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				Total Consolidated Interest Expense
	2019			2018			2019		2018		2019			2018
Cash flow hedge
Interest rate swaps	$	(11,818	)	$	7,307	Interest expense	$	11,818	$	912
Net investment hedge
Cross currency swaps	3,868			4,469		N/A	—		—
Total	$	(7,950	)	$	11,776		$	11,818	$	912	$	(136,438	)	$	(181,746	)

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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

MXN to USD Foreign Currency Swaps

In September 2019, Laureate entered into three MXN to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of MXN 453,146. During the fourth quarter of 2019, Laureate will deliver the notional amount and receive USD $23,000 at a rate of exchange of 0.0508. As of September 30, 2019, these swaps had an estimated value of $295 which was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

AUD to USD Foreign Currency Swaps

In September 2019, Laureate entered into two AUD to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of AUD 11,000. During the fourth quarter ended 2019, Laureate will receive the notional amount and deliver USD $7,443 at a rate of exchange of 0.6766 USD per 1 AUD. As of September 30, 2019, these swaps had an estimated value of $11 which was recorded in Derivative instruments as a current liability. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

EUR to USD Foreign Currency Swaps - Spain and Portugal

As disclosed in the 2018 Form 10-K, in December 2018, Laureate entered into two EUR to USD swap agreements in connection with the signing of the sale agreement for the subsidiaries in Spain and Portugal. The purpose of the swaps was to mitigate the risk of foreign currency exposure on the sale proceeds. The first swap was deal contingent, with the settlement date occurring on the second business day following the completion of the sale. On the settlement date, Laureate delivered the notional amount of EUR 275,000 and received USD $314,573 at a rate of exchange of 1.1439, which resulted in a realized gain of $5,088. The second swap was a put/call option with a maturity date of April 8, 2019, where Laureate could put the notional amount of EUR 275,000 and call the USD amount of $310,750 at an exchange rate of 1.13. Based on expected timing of the sale transaction, the swap was terminated on April 2, 2019, resulting in a payment to the counterparty of $980 that included a deferred premium payment net of proceeds received. The realized gain of $5,088 and the payment of $980 are included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge in the consolidated statement of cash flows. As of December 31, 2018, these swaps had an aggregate estimated fair value of $4,021, which was recorded in Derivative instruments as a current liability through a charge to unrealized loss on derivatives. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

In addition to the swaps above, in order to continue to mitigate the risk of foreign currency exposure on the expected sale proceeds for Spain and Portugal in advance of the May 31, 2019 sale closing date, in April 2019, Laureate also entered into seven EUR to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of EUR 375,000. On the maturity date of May 15, 2019, Laureate paid the EUR notional amount and received a combined total of USD $423,003 at a rate of exchange of 1.128007, resulting in a gain of $1,644. In May 2019, Laureate entered into nine EUR to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of EUR 532,000. On the maturity date of June 4, 2019, Laureate paid the EUR notional amount and received a combined total of $597,149 at a rate of exchange of 1.122461, resulting in a realized loss of approximately $565. The realized gain of $1,644 and the realized loss of $565 are included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge on the consolidated statement of cash flows. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

CLP to Unidad de Fomento (UF) Cross Currency and Interest Rate Swaps

The cross currency and interest rate swap agreements are intended to provide a better correlation between our debt obligations and operating currencies. In 2010, one of our subsidiaries in Chile entered into four cross currency and interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $31,000, and convert CLP-denominated, floating-rate debt to fixed-rate UF-denominated debt. The UF is a Chilean inflation-adjusted unit of account. One of the swaps was scheduled to mature on December 1, 2024, and the remaining three were scheduled to mature on July 1, 2025 (the CLP to UF cross currency and interest rate swaps); however, during the first quarter 2019, the Company elected to settle all four swaps for a net cash payment of approximately USD $8,200. In addition, Chile also elected to repay a portion of the principal balance outstanding for certain notes payable, as discussed in Note 9, Debt. This payment is included in (Payments for) proceeds from settlement of derivative contracts on the consolidated statement of cash flows. The CLP to UF cross currency and interest rate swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2018, these swaps had an estimated fair value of $6,656 which was recorded in Derivative instruments as a long-term liability.

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EUR to USD Foreign Currency Swaps - Cyprus and Italy

As disclosed in the 2018 Form 10-K, in December 2017, the Company entered into a total of six EUR to USD forward exchange swap agreements in connection with the sale of its institutions in Cyprus and Italy. The purpose of the swaps was to mitigate the risk of foreign currency exposure on the sale proceeds. The swaps had an aggregate notional amount of EUR 200,000 and matured on January 16, 2018, resulting in a total realized loss on derivatives of $9,960, which was included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Derivatives related to Series A Preferred Stock Offering

As disclosed in the 2018 Form 10-K, in December 2016 and January 2017, the Company issued shares of convertible redeemable preferred stock (the Series A Preferred Stock) and identified several embedded derivatives related to certain contingent redemption features of the Series A Preferred Stock. These derivatives were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes and therefore the changes in estimated fair value were recognized as a component of earnings. The Series A Preferred Stock was converted into Class A common stock on April 23, 2018. The estimated fair value of these derivatives at the conversion date was approximately $140,300; accordingly, the derivative assets were recorded at their estimated fair values through a corresponding gain on derivatives, a component of non-operating income. The increase in the fair value of the derivatives can be attributed to the use of the Monte Carlo Simulation Method to value the derivatives prior to the April 23, 2018 conversion date, when the probability of conversion increased to 100% and the valuation inputs became definitive. In connection with the conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into Class A common stock, the carrying value of the derivative assets was reclassified into equity in April 2018.

Components of the reported Gain on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

	For the three months ended September 30,					For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	(42,140	)
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	284		33			4,305		4,391
Interest rate swaps	—		36			—		138
	284		69			4,305		(37,611		)
Realized (Loss) Gain
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	—		—			—		140,320
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	—		(213		)	3,794		(10,597		)
	—		(213		)	3,794		129,723
Total Gain (Loss)
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	—		—			—		98,180
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	284		(180		)	8,099		(6,206		)
Interest rate swaps	—		36			—		138
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	$	284	$	(144	)	$	8,099	$	92,112

Credit Risk and Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features

Laureate’s derivatives expose us to credit risk to the extent that the counterparty may possibly fail to perform its contractual obligation. The amount of our credit risk exposure is equal to the fair value of the derivative when any of the derivatives are in a net gain position. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the estimated fair values of derivatives in a gain position were $295 and $3,259, respectively.

Laureate has limited its credit risk by only entering into derivative transactions with highly rated major financial institutions. We have not entered into collateral agreements with our derivatives' counterparties. At September 30, 2019, one institution was rated A1 and one institution as rated A2 by the global rating agency of Moody's Investors Service. These financial institutions accounted for all of Laureate's derivative credit risk exposure.

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Laureate's agreements with its derivative counterparties contain a provision under which we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to a default on the indebtedness. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had not breached any default provisions and had not posted any collateral related to these agreements. If we had breached any of these provisions, we could have been required to settle the obligations under the derivative agreements for an amount that we believe would approximate their estimated fair value of $11 as of September 30, 2019 and $10,677 as of December 31, 2018.

Note 16. Income Taxes

Laureate uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. For interim purposes, we also apply ASC 740-270, ‘‘Income Taxes - Interim Reporting.’’

Laureate's income tax provisions for all periods consist of federal, state and foreign income taxes. The tax provisions for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were based on estimated full-year effective tax rates, after giving effect to significant items related specifically to the interim periods, including the mix of income for the period between higher-taxed and lower-taxed jurisdictions. Laureate has operations in multiple countries at various statutory tax rates or which are tax-exempt entities, and other operations that are loss-making entities for which it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized on the loss.

Laureate records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of Income tax expense. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Laureate recognized interest and penalties related to income taxes of $3,571. Laureate had $29,420 of accrued interest and penalties as of September 30, 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Laureate derecognized $8,482 of previously accrued interest and penalties. Approximately $24,882 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, will affect the effective income tax rate. It is reasonably possible that Laureate’s unrecognized tax benefits may decrease within the next 12 months by up to approximately $13,449 as a result of the lapse of statutes of limitations and as a result of the final settlement and resolution of outstanding tax matters in various jurisdictions.

Note 17. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

We have two classes of common stock, Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Other than voting rights, the Class B common stock has the same rights as the Class A common stock and therefore both are treated as the same class of stock for purposes of the earnings per share calculation. Laureate computes basic earnings per share (EPS) by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if share-based compensation awards, contingently issuable shares, or convertible securities were exercised or converted into common stock. To calculate the diluted EPS, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and contingently issuable shares determined using the treasury stock method, and convertible securities using the if-converted method.

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The following tables summarize the computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for continuing operations:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(28,526	)	$	(40,353	)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12		)	12
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(28,538		)	(40,341		)
Accretion of redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	(193		)	324
Net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	(28,731		)	(40,017		)
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(27,137	)	$	(37,905	)
Loss on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	(41,131		)	(18,426		)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,580			1,883
Net loss from discontinued operations for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(66,688	)	$	(54,448	)
Denominator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	224,193			224,037
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.18	)
Loss from discontinued operations	(0.30		)	(0.24		)
Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.43	)	$	(0.42	)

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For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for continuing operations:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(37,775	)	$	(36,641	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(61		)	(78		)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(37,836		)	(36,719		)
Accretion of redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	264			1,130
Adjusted for: accretion related to noncontrolling interests and equity redeemable at fair value	—			(559		)
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			(61,974		)
Gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			74,110
Subtotal: accretion of other redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity and Series A Preferred Stock, net	264			12,707
Net loss available to common stockholders for basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(37,572	)	$	(24,012	)
Adjusted for: accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			61,974
Adjusted for: gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			(74,110		)
Net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders for diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(37,572	)	$	(36,148	)
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	66,472		$	23,551
Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	848,390			311,904
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	583			(237		)
Net income from discontinued operations for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	915,445		$	335,218
Denominator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	224,498			209,129
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.11	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Basic earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.49
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.17	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.43

The following table summarizes the number of stock options, shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) that were excluded from the diluted EPS calculations because the effect would have been antidilutive:

	For the three months ended September 30,		For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Stock options	8,650	9,328	8,956	9,628
Restricted stock and RSUs	733	931	854	1,034

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Note 18. Legal and Regulatory Matters

Laureate is subject to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In management's opinion, we have adequate legal defenses, insurance coverage, and/or accrued liabilities with respect to the eventuality of these actions. Management believes that any settlement would not have a material impact on Laureate's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In addition, our institutions are subject to uncertain and varying laws and regulations, and any changes to these laws or regulations or their application to us may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. There have been no material changes to the laws and regulations affecting our higher education institutions that are described in our 2018 Form 10-K.

Note 19. Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, which are described below:

• Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

• Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability;

• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.

These levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk of liquidity associated with the financial assets or liabilities disclosed. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement, as required under ASC 820-10, ‘‘Fair Value Measurement.’’

Derivative instruments

Laureate uses derivative instruments as economic hedges for bank debt, foreign exchange fluctuations and interest rate risk. Their values are derived using valuation models commonly used for derivatives. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, forward-price yield curves, notional quantities, measures of volatility and correlations of such inputs. Our valuation models also reflect measurements for credit risk. Laureate concluded that the fair values of our derivatives are based on unobservable inputs, or Level 3 assumptions. The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company's derivative instruments is our own credit risk. Holding other inputs constant, a significant increase (decrease) in our own credit risk would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement for the Company's derivative instruments.

Equity securities - preferred stock investment

In 2013, Laureate purchased approximately 1,020 shares (the Shares) of preferred stock of a private education company for $5,000. This equity security did not have a readily determinable fair value. In June 2019, based on interest expressed by an investor to purchase the Shares, Laureate recorded this investment at its estimated fair value and recorded a non-operating gain of approximately $6,100. In September 2019, Laureate sold the Shares and received cash proceeds of $11,473, resulting in a total non-operating gain of $6,473 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The proceeds are included in Proceeds from sale of investment in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Laureate’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2019 were as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Derivative instruments	$	295	$	—	$	—	$	295
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	11

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Laureate’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 were as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Derivative instruments	$	3,259	$	—	$	—	$	3,259
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	$	10,677	$	—	$	—	$	10,677

The changes in our Level 3 Derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(7,418	)
Gain included in earnings:
Unrealized gains, net	4,305
Realized gains, net	3,794
Included in other comprehensive income	(7,950		)
Settlements	(4,634		)
Reclassification, currency translation adjustment and other	12,187
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	284

The following table presents quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs and valuation techniques utilized in the fair value measurements of the Company's assets/(liabilities) classified as Level 3 as of September 30, 2019:

	Fair Value at September 30, 2019		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range/Input Value
Derivative instruments - cross currency swaps	$	284	Discounted Cash Flow	Credit Risk	3.50%

Note 20. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the September 30, 2018 balance. The September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	September 30, 2019		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$	323,930	$	384,980	$	387,780
Restricted cash	183,819		191,281		195,792
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	507,749	$	576,261	$	583,572

Restricted cash includes cash equivalents held to collateralize standby letters of credit in favor of the DOE. In addition, Laureate may at times hold a United States deposit for a letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond, or otherwise have cash that is not immediately available for use in current operations. See also Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies.

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Note 21. Subsequent Events

Sale of Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (UIP)

In early October 2019, the Company closed on the previously announced sale of UIP, in addition to real estate which serves as the campus of UIP, to Universal Knowledge Systems, Inc. and Global Education Services, Inc. (the UIP Buyers). Pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement (the UIP Agreement), the UIP Buyers purchased from the Universidad U Latina, SRL and Education Holding Costa Rica EHCR, SRL (the UIP Sellers) 100% of the ownership interests of UIP, a higher education institution in Panama. Excelencia y Superacion S.A. (EXSUSA), an affiliate of the UIP Buyers, was also party to the UIP Agreement as a guarantor of the UIP Sellers’ obligations under the UIP Agreement. In addition, Desarrollos Urbanos Educativos S. de R.L. (DUE), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into and closed a real estate purchase agreement (the DUE Real Estate Purchase Agreement) with EXSUSA, pursuant to which EXSUSA or its designees purchased the campus real estate. The total enterprise value under the UIP Agreement and the DUE Real Estate Purchase Agreement was approximately $86,750, and the net proceeds received were approximately $80,000.

Amendment of Senior Secured Credit Facility

On October 7, 2019, the Company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Third A&R Credit Agreement). Among other things, the Third A&R Credit Agreement increases the borrowing capacity of our revolving credit facility from $385,000 to $410,000 and extends the maturity date from April 26, 2022 to October 7, 2024.

Under the Third A&R Credit Agreement, the revolving credit facility bears interest at a per annum interest rate, at the option of the Company, at either the LIBO rate or the ABR rate, as defined in the agreement, plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum, 2.25% per annum, 2.00% per annum or 1.75% per annum for LIBOR loans, and 1.50% per annum, 1.25% per annum, 1.00% per annum or 0.75% per annum for ABR loans, in each case, based on the Company’s consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement. The financial covenant described in Note 9, Debt, remains unchanged under the Third A&R Credit Agreement. Specifically, the Third A&R Credit Agreement provides, solely with respect to the revolving credit facility, that the Company shall not permit its consolidated senior secured debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio to exceed 3.50x as of the last day of each quarter commencing with the quarter ending December 31, 2019; provided, that if (i) the Company’s consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio is not greater than 4.75x as of such date and (ii) less than 25% of the revolving credit facility is utilized, then such financial covenant shall not apply.

Stock Repurchase Program

On October 14, 2019, the Company's board of directors approved the increase of its existing authorization to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock by $150,000 for a total authorization (including the previously authorized repurchases) of up to $300,000 of the Company's Class A common stock. The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act. Repurchases may be effected pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. The Company's board of directors will review the stock repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program. As disclosed in Note 14, Stockholders' Equity, in early October 2019, the Company's stock repurchases reached the previously authorized limit of $150,000.

Sale of UniNorte

On November 1, 2019, the Company closed on the previously announced sale of its institution UniNorte, a traditional higher education institution in Manaus, Brazil, to Ser Educational. The Company received proceeds of approximately $46,000, prior to the payment of estimated closing costs and fees.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this Form 10-Q) contains ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘seeks,’’ ‘‘approximately,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘estimates’’ or ‘‘anticipates’’ or similar expressions that concern our strategy, plans or intentions. All statements we make relating to estimated and projected earnings, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, and all statements we make relating to our planned divestitures, the expected proceeds generated therefrom and the expected reduction in revenue resulting therefrom, are forward-looking statements. In addition, we, through our senior management, from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning our expected future operations and performance and other developments. All of these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may change at any time, and, therefore, our actual results may differ materially from those we expected. We derive most of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, including, without limitation, in conjunction with the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q, are disclosed in ‘‘Item 1—Business,’’ and ‘‘Item 1A—Risk Factors’’ of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 (the 2018 Form 10-K). Some of the factors that we believe could affect our results include:

• the risks associated with conducting our global operations, including complex business, foreign currency, political, legal, regulatory, tax and economic risks;

• our ability to effectively manage the growth of our business, implement a common operating model and platform, and increase our operating leverage;

• the development and expansion of our global education network and programs and the effect of new technology applications in the educational services industry;

• our ability to successfully complete planned divestitures and make strategic acquisitions, and to successfully integrate and operate acquired businesses;

• the effect of existing international and U.S. laws and regulations governing our business or changes to those laws and regulations or in their application to our business;

• changes in the political, economic and business climate in the international or the U.S. markets where we operate;

• risks of downturns in general economic conditions and in the educational services and education technology industries, that could, among other things, impair our goodwill and intangible assets;

• possible increased competition from other educational service providers;

• market acceptance of new service offerings by us or our competitors and our ability to predict and respond to changes in the markets for our educational services;

• the effect on our business and results of operations from fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies;

• our ability to attract and retain key personnel;

• the fluctuations in revenues due to seasonality;

• our ability to maintain proper and effective internal controls necessary to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis;

• our focus on a specific public benefit purpose and producing a positive effect for society may negatively influence our financial performance;

• the future trading prices of our Class A common stock and the impact of any securities analysts’ reports on these prices; and

• our ability to maintain and, subsequently, increase tuition rates and student enrollments in our institutions.

We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors may not contain all of the material factors that are important to you. In addition, in light of these risks and uncertainties, the matters referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q may not in fact occur. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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Introduction

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (the MD&A) is provided to assist readers of the financial statements in understanding the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of Laureate Education, Inc. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q are presented in U.S. dollars (USD) rounded to the nearest thousand, with the amounts in MD&A rounded to the nearest tenth of a million. Therefore, discrepancies in the tables between totals and the sums of the amounts listed may occur due to such rounding. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

• Overview;

• Results of Operations;

• Liquidity and Capital Resources;

• Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates; and

• Recently Issued Accounting Standards.

Overview

Our Business

We are the largest international network of degree-granting higher education institutions, primarily focused in Latin America, with 895,000 students enrolled at our 30 institutions in 9 countries on more than 150 campuses included in our continuing operations as of September 30, 2019, which we collectively refer to as the Laureate International Universities network. We believe the global higher education market presents an attractive long-term opportunity, primarily because of the large and growing imbalance between the supply and demand for quality higher education around the world. Advanced education opportunities drive higher earnings potential, and we believe the projected growth in the middle-class population worldwide and limited government resources dedicated to higher education create substantial opportunities for high-quality private institutions to meet this growing and unmet demand. Our outcomes-driven strategy is focused on enabling students to prosper and thrive in the dynamic and evolving knowledge economy.

As of September 30, 2019, our international network of 30 institutions comprised 29 institutions we owned or controlled, and one additional institution that we managed through a joint venture arrangement. We have six operating segments as described below. We group our institutions by geography in: 1) Brazil; 2) Mexico; 3) Andean; 4) Central America & U.S. Campuses; and 5) Rest of World for reporting purposes. Our sixth segment, Online & Partnerships, includes fully online institutions that operate globally.

Discontinued Operations

In 2017, the Company announced the divestiture of certain subsidiaries in our Rest of World and Central America & U.S. Campuses segments. On August 9, 2018, the Company announced the divestiture of additional subsidiaries located in Europe, Asia and Central America. After completing all of the announced divestitures, the Company’s remaining principal markets will be Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru, along with the Online and Partnerships segment and the institutions in Australia and New Zealand. At the time of the announcement on August 9, 2018, the markets being divested by sale (the Discontinued Operations) included the institutions in Portugal and Spain, which were part of the Andean segment, all remaining institutions in the Central America & U.S. Campuses segment, and all remaining institutions in the Rest of World segment except for Australia, New Zealand and the managed institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China. The institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were managed under a contract that expired at the end of August 2019 and was not renewed. Accordingly, these institutions were disposed of other than by sale on August 31, 2019 and, beginning in the third quarter of 2019, have been included in Discontinued Operations for all periods presented. The divestitures represent a strategic shift that has a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results. Accordingly, in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 205-20, ‘‘Discontinued Operations,’’ the results of the divestitures that are part of the strategic shift are presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for all periods. Since our entire Central America & U.S. Campuses operating segment is included in Discontinued Operations, it no longer meets the criteria for a reportable segment under ASC 280, ‘‘Segment Reporting,’’ and, therefore, it is excluded from the segments information for all periods presented. In addition, the portions of the Andean and Rest of World reportable segments that are included in Discontinued Operations have also been excluded from the segment information for all periods presented. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the MD&A relates to continuing operations.

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The Company has entered into sale agreements for a number of these entities and closing of sale transactions began in the first quarter of 2018. To date, we have completed the sales of subsidiaries in Cyprus, Italy, China, Germany, Morocco, Thailand, South Africa, India, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, and Panama, as well as Kendall College, LLC (Kendall), the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine) in the United States and UniNorte, an institution in the Brazil segment that is included in continuing operations as it is not part of the strategic shift. We have not yet completed the divestitures of our subsidiaries in Costa Rica, Honduras, and Malaysia, as well as NewSchool of Architecture and Design, LLC (NSAD), a small campus-based institution in the United States. We have a signed sale agreement for NSAD. See also Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale and Note 21, Subsequent Events, of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Our Segments

Our campus-based segments generate revenues by providing an education that emphasizes professional-oriented fields of study with undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Our educational offerings are increasingly utilizing online and hybrid (a combination of online and in-classroom) courses and programs to deliver their curriculum. Many of our largest campus-based operations are in developing markets which are experiencing a growing demand for higher education based on favorable demographics and increasing secondary completion rates, driving increases in participation rates and resulting in continued growth in the number of higher education students. Traditional higher education students (defined as 18-24 year olds) have historically been served by public universities, which have limited capacity and are often underfunded, resulting in an inability to meet the growing student demand and employer requirements. This supply and demand imbalance has created a market opportunity for private sector participants. Most students finance their own education. However, there are some government-sponsored student financing programs which are discussed below. The campus-based segments include Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Central America & U.S. Campuses and Rest of World. Specifics related to each of these campus-based segments and our Online & Partnerships segment are discussed below:

• In Brazil, approximately 75% of post-secondary students are enrolled in private higher education institutions. While the federal government defines the national curricular guidelines, institutions are licensed to operate by city. Laureate owns 13 institutions in eight states throughout Brazil, with a particularly strong presence in the competitive São Paulo market. Many students finance their own education while others rely on the government-sponsored programs such as Prouni and FIES. As described in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, on April 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to divest UniNorte, a traditional higher education institution in Manaus, Brazil. This transaction closed on November 1, 2019. See also Note 21, Subsequent Events, of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

• Public universities in Mexico enroll approximately two thirds of students attending post-secondary education. However, many public institutions are faced with capacity constraints or the quality of the education is considered low. Laureate owns two institutions and is present throughout the country with a footprint of over 40 campuses. Each institution in Mexico has a national license. Students in our Mexican institutions typically finance their own education.

• The Andean segment includes institutions in Chile and Peru. In Chile, private universities enroll approximately 80% of post-secondary students and there are government-sponsored student financing programs. In Peru, the public sector plays a significant role, but private universities are increasingly providing the capacity to meet growing demand.

• The Central America & U.S. Campuses segment includes institutions in Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama and the United States. Students in Central America typically finance their own education while students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Title IV programs. The entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment is included in Discontinued Operations. As discussed in Note 21, Subsequent Events, of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, we completed the sale of Panama in early October 2019.

• The Rest of World segment includes campus-based institutions in Asia Pacific with operations in Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand. Additionally, the Rest of World segment manages one institution in China through a joint venture arrangement. The institutions in Malaysia are included in Discontinued Operations.

• The Online & Partnerships segment includes fully online institutions that offer professionally oriented degree programs in the United States through Walden University (Walden), a U.S.-based accredited institution, and through the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom. These online institutions primarily serve working adults with undergraduate and graduate degree program offerings. Students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including Title IV programs. We no longer accept new enrollments at the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton, which are in a teach-out process.

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Corporate is a non-operating business unit whose purpose is to support operations. Its departments are responsible for establishing operational policies and internal control standards, implementing strategic initiatives, and monitoring compliance with policies and controls throughout our operations. Our Corporate segment is an internal source of capital and provides financial, human resource, information technology, insurance, legal and tax compliance services. The Corporate segment also contains the eliminations of intersegment revenues and expenses.

The following information for our reportable segments in continuing operations is presented as of September 30, 2019:

	Countries	Institutions	Enrollment	2019 YTD Revenues ($ in millions) (1)		% Contribution to 2019 YTD Revenues
Brazil	1	13	282,700	$	421.1	18	%
Mexico	1	2	206,500	464.7		19	%
Andean	2	8	331,900	869.2		37	%
Rest of World	3	4	15,600	137.2		6	%
Online & Partnerships (2)	2	3	58,300	477.0		20	%
Total (1)	9	30	895,000	$	2,367.2	100	%

⁽¹⁾ The amounts related to Corporate, net of elimination of intersegment revenues, which total $2.1 million, are not separately presented.

⁽²⁾ We no longer accept new enrollments at the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton.

Challenges

Our international operations are subject to complex business, economic, legal, regulatory, political, tax and foreign currency risks, which may be difficult to adequately address. The majority of our operations are outside the United States. As a result, we face risks that are inherent in international operations, including: fluctuations in exchange rates, possible currency devaluations, inflation and hyper-inflation; price controls and foreign currency exchange restrictions; potential economic and political instability in the countries in which we operate; expropriation of assets by local governments; key political elections and changes in government policies; multiple and possibly overlapping and conflicting tax laws; and compliance with a wide variety of foreign laws. There are also risks associated with our decision to divest certain operations. See ‘‘Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Continuing Business—Our divestiture activities and the ongoing strategic shift in our business may disrupt our ongoing business, involve increased expenses and present risks not contemplated at the time of the transactions,” in our 2018 Form 10-K. We plan to grow our continuing operations organically by: 1) adding new programs and course offerings; 2) expanding target student demographics; and 3) increasing capacity at existing and new campus locations. Our success in growing our business will depend on the ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other risks related to operating in various countries.

Regulatory Environment and Other Matters

Our business is subject to regulation by various agencies based on the requirements of local jurisdictions. These agencies continue to review and update regulations as they deem necessary. We cannot predict the form of the rules that ultimately may be adopted in the future or what effects they might have on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We will continue to develop and implement necessary changes that enable us to comply with such regulations. See ‘‘Item 1A—Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Continuing Business—Our institutions are subject to uncertain and varying laws and regulations, and any changes to these laws or regulations or their application to us may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations,” ‘‘Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Continuing Business—Political and regulatory developments in Chile may materially adversely affect us,” ‘‘Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Highly Regulated Industry in the United States,’’ and ‘‘Item 1—Business—Industry Regulation,’’ in our 2018 Form 10-K.

Chilean Regulatory Developments

On January 24, 2018, a new Higher Education Law (the New Law) was passed by the Chilean Congress. Among other things, the New Law prohibits conflicts of interests and related party transactions involving universities and their controlling parties, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include the provision of services that are educational in nature or essential for the university’s purposes.

The New Law established a Superintendency of Higher Education, with authority to regulate institutions of higher education and promulgate regulations and procedures implementing the New Law. As of May 29, 2019, the New Law’s provisions regarding related party transactions came into force; however, the Superintendent has not issued any further interpretive guidance or

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regulations. Immediately prior to these provisions coming into force, each of the Chilean non-profit universities and the relevant Laureate services provider reached an agreement to terminate the prior network services agreement in favor of an open bidding process, wherein unrelated third parties and Laureate-related providers were invited to compete in the provision of the range of services that are essential to the fulfillment of each of their academic missions. The Chilean non-profit universities have completed substantially all of the bidding and contractual processes subsequent to the May 2019 contract terminations. The Company participated in these open bid processes, conducted by a third party, and was judged to have submitted the superior bid in many of them. Awarded contracts that do not need any approval by the Superintendent should enter into force during the fourth quarter, and contracts that need approval of the Superintendent may also enter into force during the fourth quarter. Within the ordinary regulatory course of supervision, the Company and the Chilean non-profit universities will continue to interact with the Superintendent to maintain compliance with the New Law. We do not believe that the New Law will change our relationship with our two tech/voc institutions in Chile that are for-profit entities. Additionally, we will continue to evaluate our accounting treatment of the Chilean non-profit universities to determine whether we can continue to consolidate them. Our continuing evaluation of the impact of the New Law may result in changes to our expectations due to changes in our interpretations of the law, assumptions used, and additional guidance that may be issued.

U.S. Regulatory Developments

On September 8, 2016, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE) sent to Walden University an information request regarding its doctoral programs and complaints filed by doctoral students as part of a program review that MOHE was conducting.  On October 23, 2019, MOHE completed its program review and issued a final report that indicated no findings of noncompliance.  As part of its report, MOHE made recommendations for Walden University to develop certain goals and benchmarks with respect to its doctoral programs.

Key Business Metrics

Enrollment

Enrollment is our lead revenue indicator and represents our most important non-financial metric. We define ‘‘enrollment’’ as the number of students registered in a course on the last day of the enrollment reporting period. New enrollments provide an indication of future revenue trends. Total enrollment is a function of continuing student enrollments, new student enrollments and enrollments from acquisitions, offset by graduations, attrition and enrollment decreases due to dispositions. Attrition is defined as a student leaving the institution before completion of the program. To minimize attrition, we have implemented programs that involve assisting students in remedial education, mentoring, counseling and student financing.

Each of our institutions has an enrollment cycle that varies by geographic region and academic program. During each academic year, each institution has a ‘‘Primary Intake’’ period in which the majority of the enrollment occurs. Most institutions also have one or more smaller ‘‘Secondary Intake’’ periods. The first calendar quarter generally coincides with the Primary Intakes for our institutions in the Brazil, Andean and Rest of World segments. The third calendar quarter generally coincides with the Primary Intakes for our institutions in the Mexico and Online & Partnerships segments.

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The following chart shows our enrollment cycles at our continuing operations. Shaded areas in the chart represent periods when classes are generally in session and revenues are recognized. Areas that are not shaded represent summer breaks during which revenues are not typically recognized. The large circles indicate the Primary Intake start dates of our institutions, and the small circles represent Secondary Intake start dates.

Pricing

We continually monitor market conditions and carefully adjust our tuition rates to meet local demand levels. We proactively seek the best price and content combinations to ensure that we remain competitive in all the markets in which we operate.

Principal Components of Income Statement

Revenues

The majority of our revenue is derived from tuition and educational services. The amount of tuition generated in a given period depends on the price per credit hour and the total credit hours or price per program taken by the enrolled student population. The price per credit hour varies by program, by market and by degree level. Additionally, varying levels of discounts and scholarships are offered depending on market-specific dynamics and individual achievements of our students. Revenues are recognized net of scholarships, other discounts, refunds, waivers and the fair value of any guarantees made by Laureate related to student financing programs. In addition to tuition revenues, we generate other revenues from student fees, dormitory/residency fees and other education-related activities. These other revenues are less material to our overall financial results and have a tendency to trend with tuition revenues. The main drivers of changes in revenues between periods are student enrollment and price.

Direct Costs

Our direct costs include labor and operating costs associated with the delivery of services to our students, including the cost of wages, payroll taxes and benefits, depreciation and amortization, rent, utilities, bad debt expenses and marketing and promotional costs to grow future enrollments. In general, a significant portion of our direct costs tend to be variable in nature and trend with enrollment, and management continues to monitor and improve the efficiency of instructional delivery. Conversely, as campuses expand, direct costs may grow faster than enrollment growth as infrastructure investments are made in anticipation of future enrollment growth.

General and Administrative Expenses

Our general and administrative expenses primarily consist of costs associated with corporate departments, including executive management, finance, legal, business development and other departments that do not provide direct operational services.

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Factors Affecting Comparability

Acquisitions

Our past experiences provide us with the expertise to further our mission of providing high-quality, accessible and affordable higher education to students by expanding into new markets if opportunities arise, primarily through acquisitions. Acquisitions affect the comparability of our financial statements from period to period. Acquisitions completed during one period impact comparability to a prior period in which we did not own the acquired entity. Therefore, changes related to such entities are considered ‘‘incremental impact of acquisitions’’ for the first 12 months of our ownership. We have made only small acquisitions in 2019 and 2018 that had essentially no impact on the comparability of the periods presented.

Dispositions

Any dispositions of our continuing operations affect the comparability of our financial statements from period to period. Dispositions completed during one period impact comparability to a prior period in which we owned the divested entity. Therefore, changes related to such entities are considered ‘‘incremental impact of dispositions’’ for the first 12 months subsequent to the disposition. As discussed above, all of the divestitures that are part of the strategic shift announced in August 2018 are included in Discontinued Operations for all periods presented. Following the completion of its sale, UniNorte, which is part of continuing operations, will be included in the incremental impact of dispositions beginning in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Foreign Exchange

The majority of our institutions are located outside the United States. These institutions enter into transactions in currencies other than USD and keep their local financial records in a functional currency other than the USD. We monitor the impact of foreign currency movements and the correlation between the local currency and the USD. Our revenues and expenses are generally denominated in local currency. The USD is our reporting currency and our subsidiaries operate in various other functional currencies, including: Australian Dollar, Brazilian Real, Chilean Peso, Euro, Mexican Peso, New Zealand Dollar, and Peruvian Nuevo Sol. The principal foreign exchange exposure is the risk related to the translation of revenues and expenses incurred in each country from the local currency into USD. See ‘‘Item 1A—Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Continuing Business—Our reported revenues and earnings may be negatively affected by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and currency exchange rates’’ in our 2018 Form 10-K. In order to provide a framework for assessing how our business performed excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, we present organic constant currency in our segment results, which is calculated using the change from prior-year average foreign exchange rates to current-year average foreign exchange rates, as applied to local-currency operating results for the current year.

Seasonality

Most of the institutions in our network have a summer break during which classes are generally not in session and minimal revenues are recognized. In addition to the timing of summer breaks, holidays such as Easter also have an impact on our academic calendar. Operating expenses, however, do not fully correlate to the enrollment and revenue cycles, as the institutions continue to incur expenses during summer breaks. Given the geographic diversity of our institutions and differences in timing of summer breaks, our second and fourth quarters are stronger revenue quarters as the majority of our institutions are in session for most of these respective quarters. Our first and third fiscal quarters are weaker revenue quarters because the majority of our institutions have summer breaks for some portion of one of these two quarters. Due to this seasonality, revenues and profits in any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results in subsequent quarters and may not be correlated to new enrollment in any one quarter.

Income Tax Expense

Our consolidated income tax provision is derived based on the combined impact of federal, state and foreign income taxes. Also, discrete items can arise in the course of our operations that can further impact the Company’s effective tax rate for the period. Our tax rate fluctuates from period to period due to changes in the mix of earnings between our tax-paying entities, our tax-exempt entities and our loss-making entities for which it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized on the loss.

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Results from the Discontinued Operations

The results of operations at our discontinued subsidiaries were as follows:

	For the three months ended						For the nine months ended
	September 30,						September 30,
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019			2018
Revenues	$	65.3		$	160.3		$	446.0		$	674.0
Depreciation and amortization	0.3			7.0			1.2			28.8
Share-based compensation expense	0.1			0.2			0.4			0.9
Other direct costs	64.7			188.3			343.3			561.5
Loss on impairment of assets	25.0			—			25.0			—
Operating (loss) income	(24.8		)	(35.2		)	76.1			82.8
Other non-operating (expense) income	(0.3		)	(5.7		)	6.3			(18.8		)
Pretax (loss) income of discontinued operations	(25.1		)	(40.8		)	82.4			64.0
Income tax (expense) benefit	(2.1		)	2.9			(15.9		)	(40.4		)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(27.1		)	(37.9		)	66.5			23.6
(Loss) gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	(41.1		)	(18.4		)	848.4			311.9
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(68.3	)	$	(56.3	)	$	914.9		$	335.5

Enrollments at our discontinued operations as of September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 were 83,400 and 166,400, respectively.

Sales Completed during the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

On February 1, 2019, we sold the operations of St. Augustine, which resulted in a gain of approximately $223.0 million.

On February 12, 2019, we sold our operations in Thailand, which resulted in a gain of approximately $10.8 million.

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, on January 25, 2018, we completed the sale of LEI Lie Ying Limited (LEILY). During the first quarter of 2019, a legal matter, for which the Company had indemnified the buyer and recorded a contingent liability, was settled with no cost to the Company. Accordingly, the Company reversed the liability and recognized additional gain on the sale of LEILY of approximately $13.7 million.

On April 8, 2019, we sold Monash South Africa as well as the real estate associated with that institution, which resulted in a gain of approximately $2.3 million.

On May 9, 2019, we sold our operations in India, which resulted in a gain of approximately $19.5 million.

On May 31, 2019, we sold our institutions in Spain and Portugal, which resulted in a gain of approximately $615.0 million.

On August 27, 2019, we sold our operations in Turkey, which resulted in a loss of approximately $37.0 million.

Sales Completed during the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

On January 11, 2018, we sold the operations of European University-Cyprus Ltd (EUC) and Laureate Italy S.r.L. (Laureate Italy), which resulted in a gain on sale of approximately $218.0 million.

On January 25, 2018, we sold the operations of LEI Lie Ying Limited (LEILY), which resulted in an initial gain on sale of approximately $100.0 million, including tax benefit, during the first quarter of 2018.

On April 12, 2018, we sold the operations of Laureate Germany, which resulted in a loss on sale of approximately $5.5 million.

On April 13, 2018, we sold the operations of Laureate Somed. Laureate Somed was the operator of Université Internationale de Casablanca, a comprehensive campus-based university in Casablanca, Morocco and recognized a gain on the sale of Laureate Somed of approximately $17.4 million.

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On August 6, 2018, we sold the operations of Kendall College, LLC (Kendall), which resulted in a loss on sale of approximately $17.0 million.

Results of Operations

The following discussion of the results of our operations is organized as follows:

• Summary Comparison of Consolidated Results;

• Non-GAAP Financial Measure; and

• Segment Results.

Summary Comparison of Consolidated Results

Discussion of Significant Items Affecting the Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

During the first quarter of 2019, we used approximately $340.0 million of the net proceeds from the sale of St. Augustine to repay a portion of our term loan that had a maturity date of April 2024 (the 2024 Term Loan). In addition, the Company elected to repay approximately $35.0 million of the approximately $51.7 million principal balance outstanding for certain notes payable at a real estate subsidiary in Chile. In connection with these debt repayments, the Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $10.6 million, primarily related to the write off of a pro-rata portion of the unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the repaid debt balances. This loss is included in other non-operating (expense) income in the year-to-date table below.

During the second quarter of 2019, we fully repaid the remaining balance outstanding under our 2024 Term Loan, using the proceeds received from the sales of our operations in India, Spain and Portugal. The remaining proceeds were used to repay borrowings outstanding under the senior secured revolving credit facility. In connection with these debt repayments, the Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $15.6 million related to the write off of a pro-rata portion of the unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the repaid debt balances, as well as the debt discount associated with the 2024 Term Loan. This loss is included in other non-operating (expense) income in the year-to-date table below.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

On February 1, 2018, we amended our Senior Secured Credit Facility to reduce the interest rate on our 2024 Term Loan. In connection with this transaction, we also repaid $350.0 million of the principal balance of the 2024 Term Loan. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a $7.5 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the pro-rata write-off of the term loan's remaining deferred financing costs. This loss is included in other non-operating (expense) income in the year-to-date table below.

Effective September 30, 2018, the University of Liverpool (Liverpool), an institution in our Online & Partnerships segment, began a teach-out process that is expected to be completed in April 2021. As a result, during the third quarter of 2018, we recorded an impairment charge of $10.0 million related to fixed assets of this entity that are no longer recoverable based on expected future cash flows.

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Comparison of Consolidated Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Revenues	$	773.7		$	778.3		(1	)%
Direct costs	655.6			665.5			1	%
General and administrative expenses	72.3			73.7			2	%
Loss on impairment of assets	—			10.0			100	%
Operating income	45.7			29.0			58	%
Interest expense, net of interest income	(37.1		)	(54.8		)	32	%
Other non-operating expense	(15.2		)	(18.2		)	16	%
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(6.6		)	(44.1		)	85	%
Income tax (expense) benefit	(22.0		)	3.7			nm
Loss from continuing operations	(28.5		)	(40.4		)	29	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(27.1		)	(37.9		)	28	%
Loss on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	(41.1		)	(18.4		)	(123	)%
Net loss	(96.8		)	(96.7		)	—	%
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1.6			1.9			16	%
Net loss attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	(95.2	)	$	(94.8	)	—	%

nm - percentage changes not meaningful

For further details on certain discrete items discussed below, see ‘‘Discussion of Significant Items Affecting the Consolidated Results.’’

Comparison of Consolidated Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

Revenues decreased by $4.6 million to $773.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 (the 2019 fiscal quarter) from $778.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 (the 2018 fiscal quarter). The effect of a net change in foreign currency exchange rates decreased revenues by $20.7 million, mainly due to weakening of the Chilean Peso relative to the USD compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter. Additionally, the effect of changes in tuition rates and enrollments in programs at varying price points (‘‘product mix’’), pricing and timing decreased revenues by $4.9 million compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter. These decreases in revenues were partially offset by the effects of higher average total organic enrollment at a majority of our institutions, which increased revenues by $18.8 million compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter. Other Corporate and Eliminations changes accounted for an increase in revenues of $2.2 million.

Direct costs and general and administrative expenses combined decreased by $11.3 million to $727.9 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $739.2 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. This decrease was due to the effect of a net change in foreign currency exchange rates, which decreased costs by $15.5 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter and other Corporate and Eliminations expenses, which accounted for a decrease in costs of $2.6 million. Partially offsetting these direct costs decreases were overall higher organic enrollments, which increased costs by $5.4 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter and changes in acquisition-related contingent liabilities for taxes other-than-income tax, net of changes in recorded indemnification assets, which resulted in a year-over-year increase in direct costs of $1.4 million.

Operating income increased by $16.7 million to $45.7 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $29.0 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter, primarily as a result of increased operating income in our Andean and Online & Partnerships segments.

Interest expense, net of interest income decreased by $17.7 million to $37.1 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $54.8 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to lower average debt balances.

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Other non-operating expense decreased by $3.0 million to $15.2 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $18.2 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in loss on foreign currency exchange of $11.6 million and a gain on derivative instruments in the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to a loss in the 2018 fiscal quarter, for a change of $0.4 million. These decreases in other non-operating income were partially offset by a period-over-period decrease in other non-operating income of $7.3 million, primarily related to corporate-owned life insurance proceeds in the 2018 fiscal quarter, and a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.2 million in the 2019 fiscal quarter. In addition, during the 2019 fiscal quarter, we recognized a loss on disposal of subsidiaries of $1.5 million related to the release of accumulated foreign currency translation upon the dissolution of two dormant subsidiaries in Australia.

Income tax (expense) benefit changed by $25.7 million to an expense of $(22.0) million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from a benefit of $3.7 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. This increase in income tax expense was primarily due to changes in the mix of pre-tax book income attributable to taxable and non-taxable entities in various taxing jurisdictions and a tax benefit related to changes in reserves on uncertain tax positions due to statute expirations and divestitures.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax decreased by $10.8 million to $27.1 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $37.9 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. Included in the loss from discontinued operations for the 2019 fiscal quarter is an impairment charge of $25.0 million related to assets that are held for sale.

Loss on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax increased by $22.7 million to $41.1 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter, primarily related to the sale of our Turkey operations, compared to $18.4 million in the 2018 fiscal quarter, which was primarily related to the sale of Kendall.

Comparison of Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Revenues	$	2,367.2		$	2,397.8		(1	)%
Direct costs	2,002.2			2,044.2			2	%
General and administrative expenses	193.7			194.2			—	%
Loss on impairment of assets	0.5			10.0			95	%
Operating income	170.9			149.4			14	%
Interest expense, net of interest income	(126.9		)	(172.4		)	26	%
Other non-operating (expense) income	(21.3		)	51.5			(141	)%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	22.7			28.5			(20	)%
Income tax expense	(60.7		)	(65.1		)	7	%
Equity in net income of affiliates, net of tax	0.2			—			nm
Loss from continuing operations	(37.8		)	(36.6		)	(3	)%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	66.5			23.6			182	%
Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	848.4			311.9			172	%
Net income	877.1			298.8			194	%
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5			(0.3		)	nm
Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	877.6		$	298.5		194	%

nm - percentage changes not meaningful

For further details on certain discrete items discussed below, see ‘‘Discussion of Significant Items Affecting the Consolidated Results.’’

Comparison of Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Revenues decreased by $30.6 million to $2,367.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (the 2019 fiscal period) from $2,397.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 (the 2018 fiscal period). This decrease in revenues primarily resulted from the effect of a net change in foreign currency exchange rates, which decreased revenues by $105.4 million, mainly

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due to weakening of the Chilean Peso and the Brazilian Real relative to the USD compared to the 2018 fiscal period. This decrease in revenues was partially offset by a higher average total organic enrollment at a majority of our institutions, which increased revenues by $64.0 million, the effect of product mix, pricing and timing, which increased revenues by $3.5 million, and other Corporate and Eliminations changes, which accounted for an increase in revenues of $7.3 million.

Direct costs and general and administrative expenses combined decreased by $42.5 million to $2,195.9 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $2,238.4 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This decrease in direct costs primarily resulted from the effect of a net change in foreign currency exchange rates, which decreased costs by $94.4 million, and other Corporate and Eliminations expenses, which accounted for a decrease in costs of $2.4 million in the 2019 fiscal period. Partially offsetting these direct costs decreases were the effect of overall higher organic enrollments, which increased costs by $50.7 million for the 2019 fiscal period compared to the 2018 fiscal period, in addition to changes in acquisition-related contingent liabilities for taxes other-than-income tax, net of changes in recorded indemnification assets, which resulted in a year-over-year increase in direct costs of $3.6 million.

Operating income increased by $21.5 million to $170.9 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $149.4 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This increase primarily results from increased operating income in our Andean and Online & Partnerships segments, combined with decreased operating loss in our Rest of World segment. These changes were partially offset by operating loss in our Brazil and Mexico segments in the 2019 fiscal period compared to operating income in the 2018 fiscal period.

Interest expense, net of interest income decreased by $45.5 million to $126.9 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $172.4 million for the 2018 fiscal period. The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to lower average debt balances.

Other non-operating (expense) income changed by $72.8 million, to an expense of $(21.3) million for the 2019 fiscal period from income of $51.5 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This change was primarily attributable to: (1) decreased gain on derivative instruments of $84.0 million, related to a gain recorded in the 2018 fiscal period upon the conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock; (2) an increase in loss on debt extinguishment of $18.9 million related to the repayment of the 2024 Term Loan during the 2019 fiscal period; (3) a decrease of $1.7 million in other non-operating income compared to the 2018 fiscal period, primarily related to proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance during the 2018 fiscal period, partially offset by an increase in the estimated fair value of an equity security held at Corporate during the 2019 fiscal period; and (4) a loss of $1.5 million on disposal of subsidiaries in the 2019 fiscal period related to the release of accumulated foreign currency translation upon the dissolution of two dormant subsidiaries in Australia. These increases in other non-operating expense were partially offset by a decrease in loss on foreign currency exchange of $33.3 million.

Income tax expense decreased by $4.4 million to $60.7 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $65.1 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This decrease was primarily due to changes in the mix of pre-tax book income attributable to taxable and non-taxable entities in various taxing jurisdictions and a tax benefit related to changes in reserves on uncertain tax positions due to statute expirations and divestitures.

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax increased by $42.9 million to $66.5 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $23.6 million for the 2018 fiscal period. Included in income from discontinued operations for the 2019 fiscal period is an impairment charge of $25.0 million related to assets that are held for sale.

Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax increased by $536.5 million to $848.4 million for the 2019 fiscal period related to the sales of our St. Augustine, Thailand, South Africa, India, Spain, Portugal and Turkey operations, compared to $311.9 million for the 2018 fiscal period related to the sales of our Cyprus, Italy, China, Germany, Morocco and Kendall College operations.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

We define Adjusted EBITDA as income (loss) from continuing operations, before equity in net (income) loss of affiliates, net of tax, income tax expense (benefit), (gain) loss on sale or disposal of subsidiaries, net, foreign currency exchange (gain) loss, net, other (income) expense, net, (gain) loss on derivatives, loss on debt extinguishment, interest expense and interest income, plus depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, loss on impairment of assets and expenses related to implementation of our Excellence-in-Process (EiP) initiative. When we review Adjusted EBITDA on a segment basis, we exclude inter-segment revenues and expenses that eliminate in consolidation. Adjusted EBITDA is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is a key financial measure used by the compensation committee

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of our board of directors and our Chief Executive Officer in connection with the payment of incentive compensation to our executive officers and other members of our management team. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA and reconciles loss from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Loss from continuing operations	$	(28.5	)	$	(40.4	)	29	%
Plus:
Income tax expense (benefit)	22.0			(3.7		)	nm
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(6.6		)	(44.1		)	85	%
Plus:
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries, net	1.5			—			nm
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	14.8			26.4			44	%
Other income, net	(1.0		)	(8.3		)	(88	)%
(Gain) loss on derivatives	(0.3		)	0.1			nm
Loss on debt extinguishment	0.2			—			nm
Interest expense	40.3			58.3			31	%
Interest income	(3.2		)	(3.5		)	(9	)%
Operating income	45.7			29.0			58	%
Plus:
Depreciation and amortization	48.6			52.8			8	%
EBITDA	94.3			81.8			15	%
Plus:
Share-based compensation expense (a)	1.5			6.4			77	%
Loss on impairment of assets (b)	—			10.0			100	%
EiP implementation expenses (c)	38.0			25.0			(52	)%
Adjusted EBITDA	$	133.8		$	123.2		9	%

nm - percentage changes not meaningful

^(a) Represents non-cash, share-based compensation expense pursuant to the provisions of ASC 718, ‘‘Stock Compensation.’’

^(b) Represents non-cash charges related to impairments of long-lived assets. For further details, see ‘‘Discussion of Significant Items Affecting the Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018.’’

^(c) EiP implementation expenses are related to our enterprise-wide initiative to optimize and standardize Laureate’s processes, creating vertical integration of procurement, information technology, finance, accounting and human resources. It included the establishment of regional shared services organizations (SSOs) around the world, as well as improvements to the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting. The EiP initiative also includes other back- and mid-office areas, as well as certain student-facing activities, expenses associated with streamlining the organizational structure and certain non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the planned and completed dispositions. Beginning in 2019, EiP also includes expenses associated with an enterprise-wide program aimed at revenue growth.

Comparison of Depreciation and Amortization, Share-based Compensation and EiP Implementation Expenses for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $4.2 million to $48.6 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $52.8 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. The effects of foreign currency exchange decreased depreciation and amortization expense by $1.1 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter. In addition, the cessation of depreciation expense at UniNorte following its classification as held for sale during the third quarter of 2018 decreased depreciation and amortization expense by $0.7 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter. Other items decreased depreciation and amortization by $2.4 million.

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Share-based compensation expense decreased by $4.9 million to $1.5 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $6.4 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. This decrease was primarily due to the forfeiture of stock awards by a former executive in connection with his separation from the Company.

EiP implementation expenses increased by $13.0 million to $38.0 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter from $25.0 million for the 2018 fiscal quarter. The year-over-year increase in EiP expenses is primarily attributable to the inclusion in EiP of expenses associated with an enterprise-wide program aimed at revenue growth.

The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA and reconciles loss from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Loss from continuing operations	$	(37.8	)	$	(36.6	)	(3	)%
Plus:
Equity in net income of affiliates, net of tax	(0.2		)	—			nm
Income tax expense	60.7			65.1			7	%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	22.7			28.5			(20	)%
Plus:
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries, net	1.5			—			nm
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	10.6			44.0			76	%
Other income, net	(9.1		)	(10.8		)	(16	)%
Gain on derivatives	(8.1		)	(92.1		)	(91	)%
Loss on debt extinguishment	26.4			7.5			nm
Interest expense	136.4			181.7			25	%
Interest income	(9.6		)	(9.4		)	2	%
Operating income	170.9			149.4			14	%
Plus:
Depreciation and amortization	145.1			161.2			10	%
EBITDA	316.0			310.6			2	%
Plus:
Share-based compensation expense (a)	9.2			9.6			4	%
Loss on impairment of assets (b)	0.5			10.0			95	%
EiP implementation expenses (c)	77.3			60.3			(28	)%
Adjusted EBITDA	$	403.0		$	390.5		3	%

nm - percentage changes not meaningful

^(a) Represents non-cash, share-based compensation expense pursuant to the provisions of ASC 718, ‘‘Stock Compensation.’’

^(b) Represents non-cash charges related to impairments of long-lived assets. For further details, see ‘‘Discussion of Significant Items Affecting the Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018.’’

^(c) EiP implementation expenses are related to our enterprise-wide initiative to optimize and standardize Laureate’s processes, creating vertical integration of procurement, information technology, finance, accounting and human resources. It included the establishment of regional shared services organizations (SSOs) around the world, as well as improvements to the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting. The EiP initiative also includes other back- and mid-office areas, as well as certain student-facing activities, expenses associated with streamlining the organizational structure and certain non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the planned and completed dispositions. Beginning in 2019, EiP also includes expenses associated with an enterprise-wide program aimed at revenue growth.

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Comparison of Depreciation and Amortization, Share-based Compensation and EiP Implementation Expenses for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $16.1 million to $145.1 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $161.2 million for the 2018 fiscal period. The effects of foreign currency exchange decreased depreciation and amortization expense by $6.3 million for the 2019 fiscal period. In addition, the cessation of depreciation expense at UniNorte following its classification as held for sale in the third quarter of 2018 decreased depreciation and amortization expense by $2.6 million for the 2019 fiscal period. Other items decreased depreciation and amortization by $7.2 million.

Share-based compensation expense decreased by $0.4 million to $9.2 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $9.6 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This decrease is attributable to the forfeiture of stock options by a former executive in connection with his separation from the Company during the third quarter of 2019, partially offset by the effect of a correction of an immaterial error in the first quarter of 2018, which reduced share-based compensation expense for the 2018 fiscal period.

EiP implementation expenses increased by $17.0 million to $77.3 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $60.3 million for the 2018 fiscal period. The year-over-year increase in EiP expenses is primarily attributable to the inclusion in EiP of expenses associated with an enterprise-wide program aimed at revenue growth, in addition to higher costs for severance and retention bonuses related to our divestiture activity and severance related to streamlining our organizational structure.

Segment Results

We have five reportable segments: Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Rest of World and Online & Partnerships. As discussed in ‘‘Overview,’’ the entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment is included in Discontinued Operations and therefore is excluded from segment results. For purposes of the following comparison of results discussion, ‘‘segment direct costs’’ represent direct costs by segment as they are included in Adjusted EBITDA, such that depreciation and amortization expense, loss on impairment of assets, share-based compensation expense and our EiP implementation expenses have been excluded. Organic enrollment is based on average total enrollment for the period. For a further description of our segments, see ‘‘Overview.’’

The following tables, derived from our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, presents selected financial information of our segments:

(in millions)							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Revenues:
Brazil	$	114.1		$	121.1		(6	)%
Mexico	145.8			148.3			(2	)%
Andean	307.3			299.6			3	%
Rest of World	52.6			47.7			10	%
Online & Partnerships	155.5			165.2			(6	)%
Corporate	(1.5		)	(3.7		)	59	%
Consolidated Total Revenues	$	773.7		$	778.3		(1	)%
Adjusted EBITDA:
Brazil	$	3.1		$	0.7		nm
Mexico	23.1			23.7			(3	)%
Andean	92.6			90.6			2	%
Rest of World	11.5			8.0			44	%
Online & Partnerships	44.3			45.7			(3	)%
Corporate	(40.8		)	(45.6		)	11	%
Consolidated Total Adjusted EBITDA	$	133.8		$	123.2		9	%

nm - percentage changes not meaningful

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(in millions)							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Revenues:
Brazil	$	421.1		$	469.5		(10	)%
Mexico	464.7			463.9			—	%
Andean	869.2			844.2			3	%
Rest of World	137.2			131.4			4	%
Online & Partnerships	477.0			498.2			(4	)%
Corporate	(2.1		)	(9.4		)	78	%
Consolidated Total Revenues	$	2,367.2		$	2,397.8		(1	)%
Adjusted EBITDA:
Brazil	$	31.3		$	52.6		(40	)%
Mexico	80.5			82.0			(2	)%
Andean	246.1			235.4			5	%
Rest of World	20.2			12.0			68	%
Online & Partnerships	142.8			136.1			5	%
Corporate	(117.9		)	(127.6		)	8	%
Consolidated Total Adjusted EBITDA	$	403.0		$	390.5		3	%

Brazil

Financial Overview

*Percentage change considered not meaningful and, therefore, not shown

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Comparison of Brazil Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	121.1		$	120.4		$	0.7
Organic enrollment (1)	1.2
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	(7.3		)
Organic constant currency	(6.1		)	(10.4		)	4.3
Foreign exchange	(0.9		)	—			(0.9		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other (2)	—			1.0			(1.0		)
September 30, 2019	$	114.1		$	111.0		$	3.1

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

⁽²⁾ Other is composed of acquisition-related contingent liabilities for taxes other-than-income tax, net of changes in recorded indemnification assets.

Revenues decreased by $7.0 million, a 6% decrease from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Product mix, pricing and timing decreased revenues due to an increase in discounts and scholarships as a percentage of revenue, combined with a reduction in the number of students participating in the Brazilian government student loan program (FIES).

• Organic enrollment remained relatively flat compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter, increasing revenues by $1.2 million.

• Revenues represented 15% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to 16% for the 2018 fiscal quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $2.4 million compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter.

Comparison of Brazil Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	469.5		$	416.9		$	52.6
Organic enrollment (1)	15.8
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	(26.1		)
Organic constant currency	(10.3		)	6.7			(17.0		)
Foreign exchange	(38.1		)	(35.9		)	(2.2		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other (2)	—			2.1			(2.1		)
September 30, 2019	$	421.1		$	389.8		$	31.3

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

⁽²⁾ Other is composed of acquisition-related contingent liabilities for taxes other-than-income tax, net of changes in recorded indemnification assets.

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Revenues decreased by $48.4 million, a 10% decrease from the 2018 fiscal period.

• Product mix, pricing and timing decreased revenues due to an increase in discounts and scholarships as a percentage of revenue, combined with a reduction in the number of students participating in the Brazilian government student loan program (FIES).

• Organic enrollment increased during the 2019 fiscal period by 3%, increasing revenues by $15.8 million. The increase in enrollments for the 2019 fiscal period is attributable to growth in distance learning, which has a lower average revenue per student than our campus-based programs.

• Revenues represented 18% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal period compared to 20% for the 2018 fiscal period.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $21.3 million, a 40% decrease from the 2018 fiscal period, primarily due to the impact of increased discounts and scholarships on revenues.

Mexico

Financial Overview

Comparison of Mexico Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	148.3		$	124.6		$	23.7
Organic enrollment (1)	(2.7		)
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	3.5
Organic constant currency	0.8			0.3			0.5
Foreign exchange	(3.3		)	(2.6		)	(0.7		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other (2)	—			0.4			(0.4		)
September 30, 2019	$	145.8		$	122.7		$	23.1

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

⁽²⁾ Other is composed of acquisition-related contingent liabilities for taxes other-than-income tax, net of changes in recorded indemnification assets.

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Revenues decreased by $2.5 million, a 2% decrease from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Organic enrollment decreased during the fiscal quarter 1%, decreasing revenues by $2.7 million.

• Revenues represented 19% of our consolidated total revenues for both the 2019 and the 2018 fiscal quarters.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $0.6 million, a 3% decrease from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

Comparison of Mexico Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	463.9		$	381.9		$	82.0
Organic enrollment (1)	(11.8		)
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	19.1
Organic constant currency	7.3			5.4			1.9
Foreign exchange	(6.5		)	(4.6		)	(1.9		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other (2)	—			1.5			(1.5		)
September 30, 2019	$	464.7		$	384.2		$	80.5

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

⁽²⁾ Other is composed of acquisition-related contingent liabilities for taxes other-than-income tax, net of changes in recorded indemnification assets.

Revenues increased by $0.8 million from the 2018 fiscal period.

• Revenues increase from product mix, pricing and timing was partially offset by a decrease in organic enrollment of 2% during the 2019 fiscal period, which decreased revenues by $11.8 million.

• Revenues represented 19% of our consolidated total revenues for both the 2019 and 2018 fiscal periods.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $1.5 million, a 2% decrease from the 2018 fiscal period.

Andean

Financial Overview

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Comparison of Andean Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	299.6		$	209.0		$	90.6
Organic enrollment (1)	15.6
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	5.2
Organic constant currency	20.8			14.9			5.9
Foreign exchange	(13.1		)	(9.2		)	(3.9		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other	—			—			—
September 30, 2019	$	307.3		$	214.7		$	92.6

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenues increased by $7.7 million, a 3% increase from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Organic enrollment increased during the 2019 fiscal quarter by 6%, increasing revenues by $15.6 million.

• Revenue represented 39% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to 38% for the 2018 fiscal quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $2.0 million, a 2% increase from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Foreign exchange affected the results for the 2019 fiscal quarter, primarily due to the weakening of the Chilean Peso relative to the USD.

Comparison of Andean Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	844.2		$	608.8		$	235.4
Organic enrollment (1)	48.9
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	26.0
Organic constant currency	74.9			52.3			22.6
Foreign exchange	(49.9		)	(38.0		)	(11.9		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other	—			—			—
September 30, 2019	$	869.2		$	623.1		$	246.1

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenues increased by $25.0 million, a 3% increase from the 2018 fiscal period.

• Organic enrollment increased during the 2019 fiscal period by 6%, increasing revenues by $48.9 million.

• Revenue represented 37% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal period compared to 35% for the 2018 fiscal period.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $10.7 million, a 5% increase from the 2018 fiscal period.

• Foreign exchange affected the results for the 2019 fiscal period, primarily due to weakening of the Chilean Peso relative to the USD.

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Rest of World

Financial Overview

Comparison of Rest of World Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	47.7		$	39.7		$	8.0
Organic enrollment (1)	6.2
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	2.1
Organic constant currency	8.3			4.0			4.3
Foreign exchange	(3.4		)	(2.6		)	(0.8		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other	—			—			—
September 30, 2019	$	52.6		$	41.1		$	11.5

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenues increased by $4.9 million, a 10% increase from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Organic enrollment increased during the 2019 fiscal quarter by 13%, increasing revenues by $6.2 million.

• Revenues represented 7% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to 6% for the 2018 fiscal quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $3.5 million, a 44% increase from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Foreign exchange affected the results for the 2019 fiscal quarter, primarily due to the weakening of the Australian Dollar relative to the USD.

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Comparison of Rest of World Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	131.4		$	119.4		$	12.0
Organic enrollment (1)	14.0
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	2.7
Organic constant currency	16.7			7.2			9.5
Foreign exchange	(10.9		)	(9.6		)	(1.3		)
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other	—			—			—
September 30, 2019	$	137.2		$	117.0		$	20.2

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenues increased by $5.8 million, a 4% increase from the 2018 fiscal period.

• Organic enrollment increased during the 2019 fiscal period by 11%, increasing revenues by $14.0 million.

• Revenues represented 6% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal period compared to 5% for the 2018 fiscal period.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $8.2 million, a 68% increase from the 2018 fiscal period.

• Foreign exchange affected the results for the 2019 fiscal period, primarily due to the weakening of the Australian Dollar relative to the USD.

Online & Partnerships

Financial Overview

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Comparison of Online & Partnerships Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	165.2		$	119.5		$	45.7
Organic enrollment (1)	(1.5		)
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	(8.2		)
Organic constant currency	(9.7		)	(8.3		)	(1.4		)
Foreign exchange	—			—			—
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other	—			—			—
September 30, 2019	$	155.5		$	111.2		$	44.3

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenues decreased by $9.7 million, a 6% decrease from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Organic enrollment decreased during the 2019 fiscal quarter by 3%, decreasing revenues by $1.5 million. This decrease was attributable to a decrease in organic enrollment at the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton as we no longer accept new enrollments at those institutions, partially offset by organic growth at Walden University.

• A portion of the product mix, pricing and timing decrease was due to higher discounts and scholarships.

• Revenues represented 20% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to 21% for the 2018 fiscal quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $1.4 million, a 3% decrease compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter.

Comparison of Online & Partnerships Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

(in millions)	Revenues			Direct Costs			Adjusted EBITDA
September 30, 2018	$	498.2		$	362.1		$	136.1
Organic enrollment (1)	(2.9		)
Product mix, pricing and timing (1)	(18.3		)
Organic constant currency	(21.2		)	(27.9		)	6.7
Foreign exchange	—			—			—
Acquisitions	—			—			—
Dispositions	—			—			—
Other	—			—			—
September 30, 2019	$	477.0		$	334.2		$	142.8

⁽¹⁾ Organic enrollment and product mix, pricing and timing are not separable for the calculation of direct costs and therefore are combined and defined as Organic constant currency for the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenues decreased by $21.2 million, a 4% decrease from the 2018 fiscal period.

• Organic enrollment decreased during the 2019 fiscal period by 3%, decreasing revenues by $2.9 million. This decrease was attributable to a decrease in organic enrollment at the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton as we no longer accept new enrollments at those institutions, partially offset by organic growth at Walden University.

• A portion of the product mix, pricing and timing decrease was due to higher discounts and scholarships.

• Revenues represented 20% of our consolidated total revenues for the 2019 fiscal period compared to 21% for the 2018 fiscal period.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $6.7 million, a 5% increase compared to the 2018 fiscal period.

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Corporate

Corporate revenues represent amounts from our consolidated joint venture with the University of Liverpool, as well as centralized IT costs charged to various segments, offset by the elimination of intersegment revenues.

Operating results for Corporate for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Revenues	$	(1.5	)	$	(3.7	)	59	%
Expenses	39.3			41.9			6	%
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(40.8	)	$	(45.6	)	11	%

Comparison of Corporate Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $4.8 million, a 11% increase from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Labor costs and other professional fees decreased by $7.3 million for the 2019 fiscal quarter compared to the 2018 fiscal quarter, related to cost-reduction efforts.

• Other items accounted for a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $2.5 million.

Operating results for Corporate for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

							% Change
							Better/(Worse)
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019 vs. 2018
Revenues	$	(2.1	)	$	(9.4	)	78	%
Expenses	115.8			118.2			2	%
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(117.9	)	$	(127.6	)	8	%

Comparison of Corporate Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $9.7 million, an 8% increase from the 2018 fiscal quarter.

• Labor costs and other professional fees decreased expenses by $22.7 million for the 2019 fiscal period compared to the 2018 fiscal period, related to cost-reduction efforts.

• Other items accounted for a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $13.0 million. This decrease is primarily attributable to the year-over-year impact of the resolution of an earnout liability during 2018 that was related to the 2014 acquisition of Monash South Africa; the reversal of the earnout liability increased Adjusted EBITDA during the 2018 fiscal period.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity Sources

We anticipate that cash flow from operations and available cash will be sufficient to meet our current operating requirements for at least the next 12 months from the date of issuance of this report.

Our primary source of cash is revenue from tuition charged to students in connection with our various education program offerings. The majority of our students finance the cost of their own education and/or seek third-party financing programs. We anticipate generating sufficient cash flow from operations in the majority of countries where we operate to satisfy the working capital and financing needs of our organic growth plans for each country. If our educational institutions within one country were unable to maintain sufficient liquidity, we would consider using internal cash resources or reasonable short-term working capital facilities to accommodate any short- to medium-term shortfalls.

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As of September 30, 2019, our secondary source of liquidity was cash and cash equivalents of $323.9 million, which does not include $64.0 million of cash recorded at subsidiaries that are classified as held for sale at September 30, 2019. Our cash accounts are maintained with high-quality financial institutions with no significant concentration in any one institution.

Sale Transactions

On February 1, 2019, we completed the sale of St. Augustine and received net proceeds of approximately $346.4 million (approximately $301.8 million net of cash sold). The Company used $340.0 million of the net proceeds to repay a portion of the 2024 Term Loan, with the remaining proceeds utilized to repay borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

On February 12, 2019, we completed the sale of our Thailand operations. The total purchase price was approximately $35.3 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $26.4 million. Of the $26.4 million in net proceeds, $22.2 million (approximately $18.8 million net of cash sold) was received at closing. Of the remaining balance, $2.8 million was received in May 2019 and the remainder is payable upon satisfaction of certain post-closing requirements.

On April 8, 2019, we completed the sale of our institution in South Africa, Monash South Africa, as well as the sale of the real estate associated with that institution. Including working capital adjustments, the Company received approximately $9.0 million from the buyer, which approximated the amount of cash sold with the business.

On May 9, 2019, we completed the sale of our operations in India for net proceeds of approximately $145.8 million (approximately $77.3 million net of cash sold) after the payment to the 10% minority owners, transaction fees and taxes, as well as receipt in July 2019 of certain taxes that were withheld at closing. The Company used the proceeds to repay a portion of the 2024 Term Loan.

On May 31, 2019, we completed the sale of our institutions in Spain and Portugal and received net proceeds of approximately $906.0 million (approximately $760.0 million net of cash sold). The Company used the net proceeds to repay indebtedness, including full repayment of the remaining balance outstanding under the 2024 Term Loan. Additionally, the buyer assumed debt of approximately $109.0 million.

On August 27, 2019, we completed the sale of our institution in Turkey at a total purchase price of $90.0 million, which consisted of cash proceeds of $75.0 million and deferred purchase price of $15.0 million in the form of an instrument payable one year after closing. At the date of sale, Bilgi had approximately $89.0 million of cash and restricted cash on its balance sheet.

In early October 2019, we completed the previously announced sale of our institution in Panama, in addition to real estate that serves as the institution's campus, and received net proceeds of approximately $80.0 million.

On November 1, 2019, the Company closed on the previously announced sale of its institution UniNorte, a traditional higher education institution in Manaus, Brazil, to Ser Educational. The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $46.0 million, prior to the payment of estimated closing costs and fees.

Liquidity Restrictions

Our liquidity is affected by restricted cash balances, which totaled $183.8 million and $195.8 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Indefinite Reinvestment of Foreign Earnings

We earn a significant portion of our income from subsidiaries located in countries outside the United States. As part of our business strategies, we have determined that, except for one of our institutions in Peru, all earnings from our foreign continuing operations will be deemed indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States. As of September 30, 2019, $316.9 million of our total $323.9 million of cash and cash equivalents were held by foreign subsidiaries, including $163.4 million held by VIEs. These amounts above do not include $64.0 million of cash recorded at subsidiaries that are classified as held for sale at September 30, 2019, of which $62.8 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2018, $327.2 million of our total $387.8 million of cash and cash equivalents were held by foreign subsidiaries, including $158.4 million held by VIEs. These amounts above do not include $217.1 million of cash recorded at subsidiaries that were classified as held for sale at December 31, 2018, of which $209.1 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. The VIEs' cash and cash equivalents balances are generally required to be used only for the operations of these VIEs.

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Liquidity Requirements

Our short-term liquidity requirements include: funding for debt service (including finance leases); operating lease obligations; payments due to shareholders of acquired companies; payments of deferred compensation; working capital; operating expenses; capital expenditures; payments under our stock repurchase programs; and business development activities.

Long-term liquidity requirements include: payments on long-term debt (including finance leases); operating lease obligations; payments of long-term amounts due to shareholders of acquired companies; payments of deferred compensation; and payments of other third-party obligations.

Debt

As of September 30, 2019, senior long-term borrowings totaled $859.0 million and consisted of $59.0 million of borrowings under our revolving credit facility and $800.0 million in Senior Notes due 2025 that mature in May 2025. As discussed further below, in October 2019, the maturity date of our revolving credit facility was extended from April 2022 to October 2024.

As of September 30, 2019, other debt balances totaled $387.0 million and our finance lease obligations and sale-leaseback financings were $99.7 million. Other debt includes lines of credit and short-term borrowing arrangements of subsidiaries, mortgages payable and notes payable.

Approximately $58.3 million of long-term debt, including the current portion, is included in the held-for-sale liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2019. For further description of the held-for-sale amounts see Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance under our Senior Secured Credit Facility was $59.0 million, which consisted entirely of the balance outstanding under our $385.0 million revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance under our Senior Secured Credit Facility was $1,321.6 million, which consisted of $93.5 million outstanding under our $385.0 million revolving credit facility and an aggregate outstanding balance of $1,228.1 million, net of a debt discount, under the 2024 Term Loan. As described above, during the second quarter of 2019, the Company used proceeds from the sales of discontinued operations to fully repay the outstanding balance under the 2024 Term Loan.

Covenants

Under our Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement we are subject to a Consolidated Senior Secured Debt to Consolidated EBITDA financial maintenance covenant, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, unless certain conditions are satisfied. As of September 30, 2019, these conditions were satisfied and, therefore, we were not subject to the leverage ratio covenant. The maximum ratio, as defined, is 3.50x as of September 30, 2019 and thereafter. In addition, notes payable at some of our locations contain financial maintenance covenants.

Amendment of Senior Secured Credit Facility

On October 7, 2019, the Company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Third A&R Credit Agreement). Among other things, the Third A&R Credit Agreement increases the borrowing capacity of our revolving credit facility from $385.0 million to $410.0 million and extends the maturity date from April 26, 2022 to October 7, 2024.

Under the Third A&R Credit Agreement, the revolving credit facility bears interest at a per annum interest rate, at the option of the Company, at either the LIBO rate or the ABR rate, as defined in the agreement, plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum, 2.25% per annum, 2.00% per annum or 1.75% per annum for LIBOR loans, and 1.50% per annum, 1.25% per annum, 1.00% per annum or 0.75% per annum for ABR loans, in each case, based on the Company’s consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement. The Third A&R Credit Agreement did not change the Company's Consolidated Senior Secured Debt to Consolidated EBITDA financial maintenance covenant.

Senior Notes

As of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance under our Senior Notes due 2025 was $800.0 million.

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Leases

We conduct a significant portion of our operations from leased facilities. These facilities include our corporate headquarters, other office locations, and many of our higher education facilities. As discussed in Note 10, Leases, in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, we have significant liabilities recorded related to our leased facilities, which will require future cash payments.

Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies

One method of payment for acquisitions is the use of promissory notes payable to the sellers of acquired companies. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we recorded $21.5 million and $45.4 million, respectively, for these liabilities. See also Note 6, Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies, in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures consist of purchases of property and equipment and expenditures for deferred costs. Our capital expenditure program is a component of our liquidity and capital management strategy. This program includes discretionary spending, which we can adjust in response to economic and other changes in our business environment, to grow our network through the following: (1) capacity expansion at institutions to support enrollment growth; (2) new campuses for institutions in our existing markets; (3) information technology to increase efficiency and controls; and (4) online content development. Our non-discretionary spending includes the maintenance of existing facilities. We typically fund our capital expenditures through cash flow from operations and external financing. In the event that we are unable to obtain the necessary funding for capital expenditures, our long-term growth strategy could be significantly affected. We believe that our internal sources of cash and our ability to obtain additional third-party financing, subject to market conditions, will be sufficient to fund our investing activities.

Our total capital expenditures for our continuing and discontinued operations, excluding receipts from the sale of subsidiaries and property equipment, were $114.2 million and $163.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The 30% decrease in capital expenditures for the 2019 fiscal period compared to the 2018 fiscal period was driven by lower spending in Costa Rica, Peru and Brazil due to significant capital expenditures made in prior periods to launch several new campuses in these geographies, as well as reduced equipment expenditures in Mexico, combined with reduced capital expenditures as a result of divestitures.

Derivatives

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency values and interest rate changes. We mitigate a portion of these risks through a risk-management program that includes the use of derivatives. For further information on our derivatives, see Note 15, Derivative Instruments, in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity and Payments Related to Divestitures

In connection with certain acquisitions, we have entered into put/call arrangements with certain minority shareholders, and we may be required or elect to purchase additional ownership interests in the associated entities within a specified timeframe. In certain cases, call rights may contain minimum payment provisions. If we exercise such call rights, or negotiate the purchase of additional ownership interests, the consideration required could be higher than the estimated put values.

In connection with the sale of NSAD, the Company estimates that it will pay subsidies to the NSAD Buyers for continued operations and campus facilities of up to approximately $5.8 million.

Stock Repurchase Program

On August 8, 2019, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $150 million of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company financed the repurchases with operating cash flows and excess cash and liquidity on hand. During the quarter ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 6.2 million shares of its outstanding Class A common stock for a total purchase price of $104.8 million, of which 5.1 million shares totaling $87.9 million had settled by close of business on September 30, 2019. The remaining shares settled in early October 2019 and their

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purchase price of $16.9 million is recorded as a liability as of September 30, 2019. In early October 2019, the Company's stock repurchases reached the authorized limit of $150.0 million.

On October 14, 2019, the Company's board of directors approved the increase of its existing authorization to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock by $150.0 million for a total authorization (including the previously authorized repurchases) of up to $300.0 million of the Company's Class A common stock. The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act. Repurchases may be effected pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. The Company's board of directors will review the stock repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program.

Cash Flows

In the consolidated statements of cash flows, the changes in operating assets and liabilities are presented excluding the effects of exchange rate changes, acquisitions, and reclassifications, as these effects do not represent operating cash flows. Accordingly, the amounts in the consolidated statements of cash flows do not agree with the changes of the operating assets and liabilities as presented in the consolidated balance sheets. The effects of exchange rate changes on cash are presented separately in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

(in millions)	2019			2018
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	312.3		$	356.4
Investing activities	1,050.7			226.8
Financing activities	(1,587.6		)	(486.9		)
Effects of exchange rates changes on cash	(8.8		)	(4.5		)
Change in cash included in current assets held for sale	157.6			(41.2		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	(75.8	)	$	50.5

Comparison of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $44.1 million to $312.3 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $356.4 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This decrease in operating cash was primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities and other working capital, which decreased operating cash by $77.7 million, due largely to the year-over-year effect of cash received during the fall intake cycle of 2018 for entities that were subsequently divested in 2019. In addition, approximately $22.3 million of the decrease is the year-over-year change related to cash payments for derivatives. During the 2019 fiscal period, the Company made a cash payment $8.2 million to settle cross currency and interest rate swaps in Chile, whereas in the 2018 fiscal period the Company had received $14.1 million of cash proceeds from settlement of derivative contracts.

These decreases in operating cash were partially offset by a decrease in cash paid for taxes of $25.6 million, from $105.6 million for the 2018 fiscal period, which included approximately $34.5 million of payments to the Spanish Tax Authorities, to $80.0 million for the 2019 fiscal period. Additionally, cash paid for interest decreased by $30.3 million, from $168.0 million for the 2018 fiscal period to $137.7 million for the 2019 fiscal period, due to decreased interest attributable to lower average debt balances resulting from reductions in debt principal balances.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities increased by $823.9 million to $1,050.7 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $226.8 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This increase is primarily attributable to: (1) higher cash receipts from the sales of discontinued operations of $765.9 million, from $375.8 million during the 2018 fiscal period (for the sales of our operations in Cyprus, Italy, China, Germany, Morocco and Kendall) to $1,141.7 million during the 2019 fiscal period (for the sales of our St. Augustine, Thailand, South Africa, India, Spain, Portugal and Turkey operations); (2) a decrease in capital expenditures of $49.4 million; (3)

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a year-over-year change in cash from derivative settlements for the sale transactions of $22.9 million, related to the foreign exchange swap agreements associated with the sale of the Cyprus and Italy institutions during the 2018 fiscal period and the Spain and Portugal institutions during the 2019 fiscal period; and (4) proceeds of $11.5 million in the 2019 fiscal period from the sale of shares of a preferred stock investment in a private education company, as discussed in Note 19, Fair Value Measurement, in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Partially offsetting these increases in investing cash flows was the effect of proceeds received from corporate-owned life insurance policies during the 2018 fiscal period, resulting in a year-over-year decrease of $24.6 million. Additionally, during the 2019 fiscal period, we made a payment of $1.2 million for a small acquisition in Brazil.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities increased by $1,100.7 million to $1,587.6 million for the 2019 fiscal period from $486.9 million for the 2018 fiscal period. This increase in financing cash outflows was primarily attributable to higher net payments of long-term debt during the 2019 fiscal period as compared to the 2018 fiscal period of $1,010.8 million, as well as higher payments for debt issuance costs and redemption and call premiums during the 2019 fiscal period than in the 2018 fiscal period of $6.1 million, which was mostly related to a debt repayment in Chile. Payments to purchase noncontrolling interest were higher by $5.7 million, primarily attributable to the payment made during the 2019 fiscal period to acquire the remaining 10% noncontrolling interest of one of our operations in India, immediately prior to the sale of those operations. In addition, during the 2019 fiscal period, we made payments of $87.9 million to repurchase shares of our Class A common stock, as discussed above.

These increases in financing cash outflows were partially offset by a $11.1 million reduction in dividend payments for the Series A Preferred Stock (no further dividend payments were required following the April 2018 conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into Class A common stock). Other items accounted for the remaining difference of $1.3 million.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, of the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2018 Form 10-K. Our critical accounting policies require the most significant judgments and estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. As a result, these accounting policies and estimates could materially affect our financial statements and are critical to the understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. For a complete discussion of our critical accounting policies, see the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section of the MD&A in our 2018 Form 10-K. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, there were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for recently issued accounting standards.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For information regarding our exposure to certain market risks, see Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in our 2018 Form 10-K. There have been no significant changes in our market risk exposures since our December 31, 2018 fiscal year end.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (‘‘CEO’’) and Chief Financial Officer (‘‘CFO’’), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’)), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The purpose of disclosure controls and procedures is to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

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Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Please refer to Part I, ‘‘Item 3. Legal Proceedings’’ in our 2018 Form 10-K and Part II, “Item 1. Legal Proceedings” in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 for information regarding material pending legal proceedings. Except as set forth therein and below, there have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in the legal proceedings previously disclosed.

On September 11, 2019, the People’s Court of Tianxin District, Changsha City, in the People’s Republic of China issued a Notice of Assistance in Enforcement addressed to Lei Lie Ying Limited, a private limited company formerly indirectly owned by us (“LEILY”), and Hunan International Economics University, our former network institution in China (“HIEU”), requesting that (i) the pending disposition of certain land owned by HIEU be frozen, (ii) such land be disposed of instead pursuant to the terms of a series of agreements allegedly entered into in 2009 and (iii) the proceeds thereof be deposited with the court pending final resolution of the dispute. Under the agreements entered into for the sale of our interest in LEILY, we are required to defend this action and to indemnify the purchaser against any liabilities which arise from these claims, subject to an aggregate cap on liability of RMB 400 million (approximately $56 million at September 30, 2019). We believe the claims are without merit and intend to defend vigorously against them.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the Risk Factors included in Item 1A of our 2018 Form 10-K.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (in thousands, except per share amounts)

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s purchases of its Class A common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2019 pursuant to the Company’s authorized stock repurchase program:

Period	Total number of shares purchased	Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs	Approximate dollar value of shares yet to be purchased under the plans or programs (1)
7/1/19 - 7/31/19	—	$	—	—	$	150,000
8/1/19 - 8/31/19	—	—		—	150,000
9/1/19 - 9/30/19	6,150	$	17.05	6,150	45,151
Total	6,150	$	17.05	6,150	$	45,151

⁽¹⁾ On August 8, 2019, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $150,000 of the Company’s Class A common stock. In early October 2019, the Company's stock repurchases reached the previously authorized limit of $150,000 and, on October 14, 2019, the Company's board of directors approved the increase of its existing authorization to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock by $150,000. See Note 21, Subsequent Events, of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

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Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits filed with this report or, where indicated, previously filed and incorporated by reference:

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	File Number	Exhibit Number	Filing Date
2.1#	Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 22, 2017 and amended and restated on January 11, 2018, by and among LEI European Investments B.V., Laureate International B.V. and Galileo Global Education Luxco S.À R.L.	10-K	001-38002	2.7	03/20/2018
2.2#	Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated April 12, 2018, among LEI European Investments B.V., Laureate International B.V. and Global University Systems Germany B.V.	8-K	001-38002	2.1	04/18/2018
2.3#	Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 15, 2018, among Kendall College, LLC, The Dining Room at Kendall NFP, National Louis University and Laureate Education, Inc.	8-K	001-38002	2.1	08/07/2018
2.4#	Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated April 24, 2018, by and among Laureate Education, Inc., Exeter Street Holdings, LLC, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC and University of St. Augustine Acquisition Corp.	10-Q	001-38002	2.4	08/09/2018
2.5#	Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated December 12, 2018, by and among Iniciativas Culturales de España S.L., Laureate I B.V. and Samarinda Investments, S.L.	10-K	001-38002	2.5	02/28/2019
2.6#	Share Purchase Agreement relating to the sale and purchase of equity shares of Pearl Retail Solutions Private Limited, M-Power Energy India Private Limited and Data Ram Sons Private Limited	8-K	001-38002	2.1	05/13/2019
2.7#	Share Purchase Agreement relating to all the shares in the capital of Education Turkey B.V.	8-K	001-38002	2.1	08/29/2019
3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation	S‑1/A	333‑207243	3.1	01/31/2017
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws	S‑1/A	333‑207243	3.2	01/31/2017
3.3	Certificate of Retirement of Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series A	8-K	001-38002	3.1	07/20/2018
4.3	Indenture, dated as of April 26, 2017, by and among the Company, the guarantors named therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, governing the 8.250% Senior Notes due 2025	8-K	001-38002	4.3	04/27/2017
4.4	Form of 8.250% Senior Note due 2025 (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.3)	8-K	001-38002	4.3	04/27/2017
10.1†	2007 Stock Incentive Plan for Key Employees of Laureate Education, Inc. and its Subsidiaries	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.31	11/20/2015
10.2†	2007 Stock Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Agreement, as amended on August 31, 2010	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.32	11/20/2015
10.3†	2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Agreement effective as of September 11, 2013	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.34	11/20/2015
10.4†	Laureate Education, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.35	11/20/2015
10.5†	Form of Management Stockholder’s Agreement for equityholders	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.36	11/20/2015
10.6†	Employment Offer Letter, dated July 21, 2008, between Laureate Education, Inc. and Eilif Serck‑Hanssen	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.40	11/20/2015
10.7†	Amendment to Employment Offer Letter, dated December 9, 2010, between Laureate Education, Inc. and Eilif Serck‑Hanssen	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.41	11/20/2015
10.8†	Time‑Based Restricted Stock Agreement, effective August 5, 2008, between Laureate Education, Inc. and Eilif Serck‑Hanssen	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.42	11/20/2015
10.9†	Form of Time‑Based Restricted Stock Units Agreement, for grants from and after September 11, 2013	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.43	11/20/2015

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Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	File Number	Exhibit Number	Filing Date
10.10	Master Service and Confidentiality Agreement, dated April 28, 2014, by and between Laureate Education, Inc. and Accenture LLP	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.45	11/20/2015
10.11‡	System Wide Master Agreement, dated April 10, 2015, between Blackboard Inc. and Laureate Education, Inc.	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.46	11/20/2015
10.12†	Form of Stockholders’ Agreement for Entity‑Appointed Directors	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.47	11/20/2015
10.13†	Form of Stockholders’ Agreement for Individual Directors	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.48	11/20/2015
10.14†	2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.49	11/20/2015
10.15†	2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance Share Units Agreement	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.50	11/20/2015
10.17†	Executive Retention Agreement, dated February 25, 2016, by and between Ricardo Berckemeyer and Laureate Education, Inc., effective as of September 1, 2015	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.54	05/20/2016
10.18†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance Share Units Agreement for 2016 for Named Executive Officers	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.55	05/20/2016
10.19†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance Share Units Agreement for 2016	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.56	05/20/2016
10.20†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Agreement for 2016 for Named Executive Officers	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.57	05/20/2016
10.21†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Stock Option Agreement for 2016	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.58	05/20/2016
10.22†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement for 2016 for Named Executive Officers	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.59	05/20/2016
10.23†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement for 2016	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.60	05/20/2016
10.24	Subscription Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2016, by and among Laureate Education, Inc., Macquarie Sierra Investment Holdings Inc., and each of the other Persons listed on Schedule A and Schedule B thereto.	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.63	12/15/2016
10.25	Registration Rights Agreement by and among Laureate Education, Inc., each of the Investors set forth on Schedule A thereto, Douglas L. Becker and Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership	10-K	001-38002	10.29	03/20/2018
10.26	Investors’ Stockholders Agreement by and among Laureate Education, Inc., Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership and the Investors set forth on Schedule A thereto	10-K	001-38002	10.30	03/20/2018
10.28†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement for October 2016	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.70	01/10/2017
10.29†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance Share Units Agreement for Named Executive Officers for October 2016	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.71	01/10/2017
10.30†	2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance Share Units Agreement for October 2016	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.72	01/10/2017
10.31†	Form of Cash Long‑Term Incentive Plan Agreement	S‑1/A	333‑207243	10.73	01/10/2017
10.32	Amended and Restated Securityholders Agreement by and among Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership, Laureate Education, Inc. and the other parties thereto	8‑K	001‑38002	10.1	02/06/2017

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Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	File Number	Exhibit Number	Filing Date
10.33	Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement by and among Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership, Wengen Investments Limited, Laureate Education, Inc. and the other parties thereto	8‑K	001‑38002	10.2	02/06/2017
10.34†	Amendment to the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan for Key Employees of Laureate Education, Inc. and its Subsidiaries	10-K	001-38002	10.76	03/29/2017
10.36	Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, Amendment to Security Documents, and Release of Foreign Obligations and Certain Credit Parties, dated April 26, 2017, among Laureate Education, Inc., Iniciativas Culturales de España S.L., as the foreign subsidiary borrower, certain domestic subsidiaries of Laureate Education, Inc., Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, certain financial institutions, and others party thereto	10-Q	001-38002	10.81	05/11/2017
10.37	Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2017, among Laureate Education, Inc., the lending institutions party thereto from time to time, and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent	10-Q	001-38002	10.82	05/11/2017
10.38	Amended and Restated Guarantee, dated as of April 26, 2017, by Laureate Education, Inc. and certain domestic subsidiaries of Laureate Education, Inc. party thereto from time to time, as guarantors, in favor of Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent	10-Q	001-38002	10.83	05/11/2017
10.39	Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2017, among Laureate Education, Inc. and certain domestic subsidiaries of Laureate Education, Inc. party thereto from time to time, as pledgors, and Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent	10-Q	001-38002	10.84	05/11/2017
10.40	Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2017, among Laureate Education, Inc. and certain domestic subsidiaries of Laureate Education, Inc. party thereto from time to time, as grantors, and Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent	10-Q	001-38002	10.85	05/11/2017
10.41	Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2017, between Walden University, LLC, certain other domestic subsidiaries of Laureate Education, Inc. from time to time, and Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent	10-Q	001-38002	10.86	05/11/2017
10.42†	Laureate Education, Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan	8-K	001-38002	10.1	06/20/2017
10.43†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Annual Performance Share Units Notice and Agreement for 2017	10-Q	001-38002	10.51	08/08/2017
10.44†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance-based Stock Option Agreement for 2017	10-Q	001-38002	10.52	08/08/2017
10.45†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Time-based Stock Option Agreement for 2017	10-Q	001-38002	10.53	08/08/2017
10.46†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Units Notice and Agreement for 2017	10-Q	001-38002	10.54	08/08/2017
10.47†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance Share Units Notice and Agreement for 2017	10-Q	001-38002	10.55	08/08/2017
10.48†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Performance-based Stock Option Agreement for 2017 for Certain Executives	10-Q	001-38002	10.56	08/08/2017
10.49†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Time-based Stock Option Agreement for 2017 for Certain Executives	10-Q	001-38002	10.57	08/08/2017

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Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	File Number	Exhibit Number	Filing Date
10.50†	Amended and Restated 2013 Long‑Term Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Units Notice and Agreement for 2017 for Certain Executives	10-Q	001-38002	10.58	08/08/2017
10.51†	Form of 2017-2018 Laureate Executive Cash Long-Term Bonus Plan for Certain Executives	10-Q	001-38002	10.59	08/08/2017
10.52†	Employment Offer Letter, dated August 15, 2017, between Laureate Education, Inc. and Victoria Silbey	10-Q	001-38002	10.61	11/08/2017
10.53†	Form of Stock Option Agreement with exercise price of $18.36 for certain executives	10-Q	001-38002	10.64	11/08/2017
10.54†	Form of Stock Option Agreement with exercise price of $21.00 for certain executives	10-Q	001-38002	10.65	11/08/2017
10.55	First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2018 among Laureate Education, Inc., Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, the other parties and financial institutions party thereto	8-K	001-38002	10.1	02/01/2018
10.56†	Employment Offer Letter, dated November 6, 2017, between Laureate Education, Inc. and Jean-Jacques Charhon	10-K	001-38002	10.67	03/20/2018
10.57†	Transitional Employment Agreement, effective as of November 9, 2017, between Paula Singer and Laureate Education, Inc.	10-K	001-38002	10.68	03/20/2018
10.58	Stock Option Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2018, between Jean-Jacques Charhon and Laureate Education, Inc.	10-Q	001-38002	10.71	05/09/2018
10.59†	Employment Offer Letter, dated May 3, 2018, between Timothy Grace and Laureate Education, Inc.	10-Q	001-38002	10.72	08/09/2018
10.60†	Amended and Restated International Letter of Assignment, dated July 12, 2017, between Neel Broker and Laureate Education, Inc.	10-K	001-38002	10.73	02/28/2019
10.61†	Addendum, dated December 18, 2018, to the Amended and Restated International Letter of Assignment between Neel Broker and Laureate Education, Inc.	10-K	001-38002	10.74	02/28/2019
10.62†	Form of 2019 Annual Incentive Plan	10-Q	001-38002	10.62	08/08/2019
10.63†	Laureate Education, Inc. Severance Policy for Executives	10-Q	001-38002	10.63	08/08/2019
10.64†	Form of Director Indemnity Agreement	10-Q	001-38002	10.64	08/08/2019
10.65†	Separation Agreement, dated July 14, 2019, between Ricardo Berckemeyer and Laureate Education, Inc., effective as of July 15, 2019	10-Q	001-38002	10.65	08/08/2019
10.66†	Separation Agreement and General Release, dated July 25, 2019, between Jose Roberto Loureiro and Laureate Education, Inc., effective as of July 29, 2019	10-Q	001-38002	10.66	08/08/2019
10.67#	Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 7, 2019, among Laureate Education, Inc., the lending institutions from time to time parties thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent	8-K	001-38002	10.1	10/11/2019
21.1*	List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant
31.1*	Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*	Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002
32*	Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002

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Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	File Number	Exhibit Number	Filing Date
Ex. 101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Ex. 101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Ex. 101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Ex. 101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Ex. 101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
*	Filed herewith.
#	Laureate Education, Inc. hereby undertakes to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to such agreement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
†	Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
‡	Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on November 6, 2019.

/s/ JEAN-JACQUES CHARHON                     

Jean-Jacques Charhon

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

/s/ TAL DARMON

Tal Darmon

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer

and Global Controller

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EX-21.1

Exhibit 21.1

Laureate Education, Inc.

List of Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2019

Company	Jurisdiction of Organization	D/B/A
GNUCO Pty Ltd	Australia
Laureate Education Services Australia Pty. Ltd.	Australia
LEI Australia Education, Pty. Ltd.	Australia
LEI Australia Holdings Pty Ltd	Australia
LEI Higher Education Holdings Pty Ltd	Australia
LESA Education Services Holding Pty Ltd	Australia
Think: Colleges Pty Ltd	Australia	APM College of Business and Communication, Australasian College of Natural Therapies, Billy Blue College of Design, Jansen Newman Institute, Southern School of Natural Therapies, William Blue College of Hospitality Management, Australian National College of Beauty, CATC Design School
Think: Education Group Pty Ltd	Australia
Think: Education Services Pty Ltd	Australia
Torrens University Australia Limited	Australia
AUBH Management SPC	Bahrain
Educacao Interativa do Brasil, Ltda.	Brazil
FACS Serviços Educacionais Ltda.	Brazil	Universidade Salvador
Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas Educacionais Ltda.	Brazil	Centro Universitario das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (“FMU”)
FADERGS—Faculdade de Desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Sul Ltda.	Brazil
Fundaçao Encontro das Aguas	Brazil	Centro Universitario do Norte
Instituto Brasileiro de Medicina de Reabilitação, Ltda.	Brazil	Centro Universitario IBMR
ISCP—Sociedade Educacional Ltda.	Brazil	Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
Rede Internacional de Universidades Laureate Ltda.	Brazil
Sociedade Capibaribe de Educação e Cultura Ltda.	Brazil	Faculdade dos Guararapes
Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Cultural do Amazonas Ltda.	Brazil	Centro Universitario do Norte—UniNorte
Sociedade de Educação Ritter dos Reis Ltda	Brazil	Centro Universitario Ritter dos Reis—Uniritter
Sociedade de Ensino Superior da Bahia	Brazil
Sociedade Educacional Luiz Tarquinio	Brazil
Sociedade Paraibana de Educação e Cultura Ltda.	Brazil	Faculdade Internacional da Paraiba
Sociedade Potiguar de Educação e Cultura Ltda.	Brazil	Universidade Potiguar
LEI Combination Holdings Limited	Cayman Islands
LE University Holding Company Limited	Cayman Islands
CAMPVS Mater, SpA	Chile
Center for Executive Education IEDE SpA	Chile
Centro de Formación Técnica Instituto AIEP Regional SpA	Chile

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Centro de Formación Técnica Instituto AIEP SpA	Chile
Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento UVV Limitada	Chile
Corporación Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello	Chile	Universidad Andrés Bello
Fleet Street Development Company SpA	Chile
IEDE Chile Institute for Executive Development SpA	Chile
Inmobiliaria e Inversiones San Genaro Dos SpA	Chile
Inmobiliaria e Inversiones San Genaro SpA	Chile
Inmobiliaria Educacional SpA	Chile
Instituto Nacional de Computación y Administración de Empresas INDAE Limitada	Chile
Instituto Profesional AIEP SpA	Chile
Instituto Profesional Escuela Moderna de Musica SpA	Chile
Laureate Chile II SpA	Chile
Laureate Desarrollos Educacionales SpA	Chile
Servicios Andinos SpA	Chile
Servicios Profesionales Andrés Bello SpA	Chile
Sociedad Educacional Campvs SpA	Chile
Universidad de Las Américas	Chile
Universidad de Viña del Mar	Chile	Universidad Viña del Mar
Beijing INTI Management College	China
Blue Mountains Hotel Management Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.	China	Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
DeZen Education Training (China) Co., Ltd	China
Laureate Investment Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.	China
Education Holding Costa Rica S.R.S. (fka Laureate Holding Costa Rica S.R.L.)	Costa Rica
Lusitania S.R.L.	Costa Rica	Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Universidad Americana UAM S.R.L.	Costa Rica
Universidad U Latina S.R.L.	Costa Rica	Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Corporacion Cientifico Humanista UDLA	Ecuador
Servicios Profesionales Ad Portas Cia. Ltda.	Ecuador
Fleet Street Development Company Honduras, S. de R.L. de C.V.	Honduras
Fundación Para el Desarollo de la Educación y Fomento de la Iniciativa Empresarial	Honduras
Education Real Estate Honduras S DE RL DE CV (FKA Education Honduras S DE RL DE CV)	Honduras
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana	Honduras	Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana; Centro Universitario Tecnológico
INTI College Hong Kong Ltd	Hong Kong
INTI Education (International) Ltd	Hong Kong
Jia Yue Investment Limited	Hong Kong
Laureate Education Asia Limited	Hong Kong
LEI China Limited	Hong Kong
LEI Holdings, Limited	Hong Kong
Merit International (HK) Limited	Hong Kong

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India Centric Education Hub Private Limited	India
LEI Japan Holdings K.K.	Japan
Fleet Street Investments Sarl	Luxembourg
Erti Utama Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
Exeter Street Holdings Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
INTI Asset Management Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
INTI Assets Holdings Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
INTI Education Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
INTI Higher Learning Centre Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
INTI IABS Sdn. Bhd	Malaysia	INTI College Sarawak
INTI Instruments (M) Sdn Bhd	Malaysia	INTI International College Subang
INTI International College Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd	Malaysia	INTI International College Kuala Lumpur
INTI International College Penang Sdn Bhd	Malaysia	INTI International College Penang
INTI International Education Sdn Bhd	Malaysia	INTI International University
INTI Kinabalu Sdn Bhd	Malaysia	INTI College Sabah
INTI Management Services Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
INTI Universal Holdings Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
LEI Management Asia, Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
MIM‑IMS Education Sdn Bhd	Malaysia	MIM‑INTI Management Institute
PJ College of Art & Design Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
Colegio Americano de Veracruz, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Colegio Villa Rica Coatzacoalcos, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Colegio Villa Rica, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Corparación Educativa de Celaya, S.C.	Mexico
Fundacion UVM S.C. (fka Fundación Laureate S.C).	Mexico
Estrater, S.A. de C.V. SOFOM ENR	Mexico
Grupo Educativo UVM, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Institute for Executive Development Mexico S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
Laureate Education Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.	Mexico
LE Proteccion Contigo Agente de Seguros, SA de CV	Mexico
Planeacion de Sistemas, S.A.P.I. de C.V.	Mexico
Servicios Regionales Universitarios LE, S.C.	Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Veracruz, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Universidad del Valle de Mexico del Noreste, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Universidad del Valle de México, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Universidad Tecnológica de Mexico, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad Tecnológica de México; Universidad del Valle de Mexico
UVM Educación, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
UVM Formación, S.C.	Mexico	Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Administradora CA Universitaria, S.C.	Mexico
Education Trademark B.V.	Netherlands
Fleet Street International Universities C.V.	Netherlands
Laureate I B.V.	Netherlands
Laureate Coöperatie U.A.	Netherlands

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Laureate International B.V.	Netherlands
Laureate Middle East Holdings B.V.	Netherlands
Laureate Online Education B.V.	Netherlands	University of Liverpool; University of Roehampton
Education Honduras B.V. (fka Laureate Real Estate Holdings B.V).	Netherlands
Laureate Trademark Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Laureate‑University of Liverpool Ventures B.V.	Netherlands
LEI AMEA Investments B.V.	Netherlands
LEI Bahrain Investments B.V.	Netherlands
LEI European Investments, B.V.	Netherlands
LEI Global Holding I B.V.	Netherlands
Online Higher Education B.V.	Netherlands
Fundaempresa B.V.	Netherlands
LEI New Zealand	New Zealand
Media Design School	New Zealand
Visam Properties Limited	New Zealand
Castro Harrigan Asociados Panamá, S. de R.L.	Panama
Desarrollos Urbanos Educativas, S. de R.L.	Panama
Laureate Panamá S. de R.L.	Panama
Ulatec, S. de R.L.	Panama
Universidad Interamericana de Panamá, S. de. R.L.	Panama
Inversiones Educacionales Perú S.R.L.	Peru
Laureate Education Perú S.R.L.	Peru
Metramark S.A.C.	Peru
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas S.A.C.	Peru
Universidad Privada del Norte S.A.C.	Peru
Instituto de Educacion Superior Cibertec SAC (fka Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Privado Red Avansys S.A.C.)	Peru
OIE Support spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością w organizacji	Poland
Laureate Vocational Saudi Limited	Saudi Arabia
Laureate Middle East Saudi Arabia Limited	Saudi Arabia
LEI Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
ICE Inversiones Brazil, S.L.	Spain
Iniciativas Culturales de España SL	Spain
St. Theresa INTI Development Co. Limited	Thailand
Laureate‑Obeikan, Ltd.	United Arabs Emirates
Canter and Associates, LLC	Delaware, USA
Educational Satellite Services, Inc.	Delaware, USA
Exeter Street Holdings LLC	Maryland, USA
Fleet Street Aviation, LLC	Washington, USA
Fleet Street International University Holdings, LLC	Maryland, USA
FSIUH Holding LLC	Maryland, USA
Kendall College LLC	Illinois, USA

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LEI Administration, LLC	Maryland, USA
National Hispanic University, LLC	California, USA
NewSchool of Architecture and Design, LLC	California, USA
Post‑Secondary Education Acquisition Corporation	Delaware, USA
The Canter Group of Companies, LLC	California, USA
Walden e‑Learning, LLC	Delaware, USA
Walden University, LLC	Florida, USA
Wall Street International Holdings‑US I, Inc.	Maryland, USA

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Eilif Serck-Hanssen, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Laureate Education, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information related to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2019

Exhibit 31.1

/s/ EILIF SERCK-HANSSEN

Eilif Serck-Hanssen

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jean-Jacques Charhon, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Laureate Education, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information related to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2019

Exhibit 31.2

/s/ JEAN-JACQUES CHARHON

Jean-Jacques Charhon

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certificate Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Laureate Education, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of Laureate Education, Inc. does hereby certify, to the best of such officer’s knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 6, 2019

/s/ EILIF SERCK-HANSSEN

Eilif Serck-Hanssen

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ JEAN-JACQUES CHARHON

Jean-Jacques Charhon

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The certification set forth above is being furnished as an exhibit solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and is not being filed as part of the Report as a separate disclosure document of Laureate Education, Inc. or the certifying officers.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Laureate Education, Inc. and will be retained by Laureate Education, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of redeemable noncontrolling interest

If the minority put arrangements were all exercised at September 30, 2019, Laureate would be obligated to pay the noncontrolling interest holders an estimated amount of $10,230, as summarized in the following table:

	Nominal Currency	First Exercisable Date	Estimated Value as of September 30, 2019 redeemable within 12-months		Reported Value
Noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements
INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd (Inti Holdings) - 10.10%	MYR	Current	$	10,230	$	10,230
Total noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements			10,230		10,230
Puttable common stock - not currently redeemable	USD	*	—		1,714
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity			$	10,230	$	11,944

* Contingently redeemable

MYR: Malaysian Ringgit

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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of variable interest entities

The VIEs in Brazil and Mexico comprise several not-for-profit foundations that have insignificant revenues and operating expenses. Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations information for VIEs that are included in continuing operations was as follows, net of the charges related to the above-described contractual arrangements:

	For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Selected Statements of Operations information:
Revenues, by segment:
Brazil	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Mexico	—			4			—			89
Andean	120,746			119,884			325,668			325,423
Revenues	120,746			119,888			325,668			325,512
Depreciation and amortization	6,521			6,163			19,507			19,398
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Brazil	81			(16		)	46			(56		)
Mexico	(96		)	(121		)	(292		)	(349		)
Andean	23,576			12,954			40,875			7,714
Operating income	23,561			12,817			40,629			7,309
Net income	25,510			18,812			43,094			22,860
Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	25,510			18,812			43,094			22,860

The following table reconciles the Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc. as presented in the table above, to the amounts in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019		2018
Net income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.:
Variable interest entities	$	25,510		$	18,812		$	43,094	$	22,860
Other operations	33,432			21,564			687,966		241,920
Corporate and eliminations	(154,168		)	(135,165		)	146,549		33,719
Net (loss) income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	(95,226	)	$	(94,789	)	$	877,609	$	298,499

The following table presents selected assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. Except for Goodwill, the assets in the table below include the assets that can be used only to settle the obligations for the VIEs. The liabilities in the table are liabilities for which the creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of Laureate.

Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet amounts for these VIEs were as follows:

	September 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
	VIE		Consolidated		VIE		Consolidated
Balance Sheets data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	163,413	$	323,930	$	158,387	$	387,780
Current assets held for sale	17,586		131,606		183,880		337,686
Other current assets	233,477		668,663		141,346		491,667
Total current assets	414,476		1,124,199		483,613		1,217,133
Goodwill	162,833		1,677,392		168,473		1,707,089
Tradenames	63,731		1,116,189		66,929		1,126,244
Other intangible assets, net	—		1,697		—		25,429
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	69,934		871,746		—		—
Long-term assets held for sale	69,603		448,573		165,087		1,035,197
Other long-term assets	272,957		1,584,917		312,711		1,658,544
Total assets	1,053,534		6,824,713		1,196,813		6,769,636
Current liabilities held for sale	12,337		136,634		101,320		321,520
Other current liabilities	209,573		1,239,574		106,657		868,567
Long-term operating leases, less current portion	59,948		800,828		—		—
Long-term liabilities held for sale	30,833		158,501		42,265		358,863
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	31,610		1,646,352		24,502		3,155,344
Total liabilities	344,301		3,981,889		274,744		4,704,294
Total stockholders' equity	709,233		2,830,880		922,069		2,050,946
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	709,233		2,843,440		921,747		2,061,079

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Business and Geographic Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of segment financial information

The following tables provide financial information for our reportable segments, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the three months ended						For the nine months ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Revenues
Brazil	$	114,055		$	121,089		$	421,129		$	469,480
Mexico	145,790			148,325			464,709			463,868
Andean	307,270			299,613			869,207			844,213
Rest of World	52,585			47,701			137,204			131,412
Online & Partnerships	155,501			165,221			476,991			498,207
Corporate	(1,502		)	(3,694		)	(2,066		)	(9,418		)
Revenues	$	773,699		$	778,255		$	2,367,174		$	2,397,762
Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments
Brazil	$	3,134		$	682		$	31,334		$	52,600
Mexico	23,064			23,715			80,476			81,965
Andean	92,604			90,610			246,095			235,376
Rest of World	11,455			8,046			20,205			11,968
Online & Partnerships	44,320			45,725			142,755			136,126
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	174,577			168,778			520,865			518,035
Reconciling items:
Corporate	(40,827		)	(45,562		)	(117,895		)	(127,567		)
Depreciation and amortization expense	(48,557		)	(52,806		)	(145,108		)	(161,185		)
Loss on impairment of assets	—			(10,030		)	(470		)	(10,030		)
Share-based compensation expense	(1,459		)	(6,388		)	(9,194		)	(9,572		)
EiP expenses	(38,004		)	(24,996		)	(77,332		)	(60,292		)
Operating income	45,730			28,996			170,866			149,389
Interest income	3,154			3,502			9,552			9,358
Interest expense	(40,319		)	(58,319		)	(136,438		)	(181,746		)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(200		)	—			(26,417		)	(7,481		)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	284			(144		)	8,099			92,112
Other income, net	1,038			8,312			9,138			10,815
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(14,777		)	(26,443		)	(10,643		)	(43,959		)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474		)	—			(1,474		)	—
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	$	(6,564	)	$	(44,096	)	$	22,683		$	28,488

Schedule of long-lived assets by geographic areas

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Assets
Brazil	$	1,072,447	$	1,011,391
Mexico	1,284,743		971,309
Andean	1,922,829		1,608,406
Rest of World	203,881		196,370
Online & Partnerships	1,227,428		1,308,854
Corporate and Discontinued Operations	1,113,385		1,673,306
Total assets	$	6,824,713	$	6,769,636

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Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

Goodwill

The change in the net carrying amount of Goodwill from December 31, 2018 through September 30, 2019 was composed of the following items:

	Brazil			Mexico		Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships		Total
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	406,452		$	498,219	$	254,259		$	87,419		$	460,740	$	1,707,089
Acquisitions	1,333			—		—			—			—		1,333
Dispositions	—			—		—			—			—		—
Impairments	—			—		—			—			—		—
Currency translation adjustments	(29,194		)	10,143		(8,366		)	(3,613		)	—		(31,030		)
Adjustments to prior acquisitions	—			—		—			—			—		—
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	378,591		$	508,362	$	245,893		$	83,806		$	460,740	$	1,677,392

In March 2019, the Company's indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, UAM Brazil, acquired a company in Brazil that, prior to the acquisition, was a vendor providing distance-learning and marketing services to the Company's Brazil operations. The total purchase price was BRL 5,022 ($1,333 at the date of purchase), which was recorded as Goodwill given the immaterial nature of the acquisition. The acquiree was merged into UAM Brazil.

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business, on August 9, 2018, the Company announced that it planned to focus on its principal markets and would divest certain of its other markets. The principal markets that will remain (the Continuing Operations) include Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru, along with the Online & Partnerships segment and the institutions in Australia and New Zealand. At the time of the announcement on August 9, 2018, the markets being divested by sale (the Discontinued Operations) included the institutions in Portugal and Spain, which were part of the Andean segment, all remaining institutions in the Central America & U.S. Campuses segment, and all remaining institutions in the Rest of World segment, except for Australia, New Zealand and the managed institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China. The institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were managed under a contract that expired at the end of August 2019 and was not renewed. Accordingly, these institutions were disposed of other than by sale on August 31, 2019 and, beginning in the third quarter of 2019, have been included in Discontinued Operations for all periods presented. As of September 30, 2019, one VIE institution in Honduras is included in the Discontinued Operations.

The divestitures are expected to create a more focused and simplified business model and generate proceeds that have been and will be used for further repayment of long-term debt. The timing and ability to complete any of these transactions is uncertain and will be subject to market and other conditions, which may include regulatory approvals and consents of third parties.

Summarized operating results and cash flows of the Discontinued Operations are presented in the following tables:

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	65,316		$	160,278
Depreciation and amortization	339			6,991
Share-based compensation expense	119			173
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	64,681			188,284
Operating loss	(24,823		)	(35,170		)
Other non-operating expense	(252		)	(5,674		)
Pretax loss of discontinued operations	(25,075		)	(40,844		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(2,062		)	2,939
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(27,137	)	$	(37,905	)
For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	446,002		$	673,975
Depreciation and amortization	1,176			28,776
Share-based compensation expense	387			920
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	343,317			561,528
Operating income	76,122			82,751
Other non-operating income (loss)	6,276			(18,794		)
Pretax income of discontinued operations	82,398			63,957
Income tax expense	(15,926		)	(40,406		)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	66,472		$	23,551
Operating cash flows of discontinued operations	$	45,237		$	155,367
Investing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(16,007	)	$	(40,043	)
Financing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(44,984	)	$	(17,306	)

The assets and liabilities of the Discontinued Operations, which are subject to finalization, have been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, in accordance with ASC 205. The assets and liabilities are recorded at the lower of their carrying values or their estimated ‘fair values less costs to sell.’ In addition to the Discontinued Operations, Centro Universitário do Norte (UniNorte), a traditional higher education institution located in the city of Manaus, Brazil, has also been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. UniNorte is included in Continuing Operations as it is not part of the strategic shift described above. As described below, on April 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to divest UniNorte and the sale of UniNorte closed on November 1, 2019. See Note 21, Subsequent Events.

The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities that were classified as held for sale are presented in the following tables:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents	$	62,194	$	215,644
Receivables, net	42,277		62,576
Property and equipment, net	259,884		671,121
Goodwill	9,613		131,329
Tradenames	6,893		124,932
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	66,673		—
Other assets	61,056		106,326
Subtotal: assets of Discontinued Operations	$	508,590	$	1,311,928
Other assets classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Receivables, net	$	6,969	$	6,983
Property and equipment, net	13,193		16,726
Goodwill	14,083		15,165
Tradenames	7,565		8,146
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	15,244		—
Other assets	6,161		13,935
Other land and buildings classified as held for sale
Property and equipment, net	8,374		—
Subtotal: other assets classified as held for sale	$	71,589	$	60,955
Total assets held for sale	$	580,179	$	1,372,883

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	53,885	$	115,969
Operating leases, including current portion	71,411		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	56,054		279,612
Other liabilities	91,094		269,558
Subtotal: liabilities of Discontinued Operations	$	272,444	$	665,139
Other liabilities classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	1,768	$	469
Operating leases, including current portion	10,119		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	2,250		5,370
Other liabilities	8,554		9,405
Subtotal: other liabilities classified as held for sale	$	22,691	$	15,244
Total liabilities held for sale	$	295,135	$	680,383

Sale Agreements Signed in 2019 and Pending Closure as of September 30, 2019

Agreement to Sell UniNorte

On April 16, 2019, Rede Internacional de Universidades Laureate Ltda., a limited business company organized under the laws of Brazil (the UniNorte Seller), which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Quota Assignment and Transfer Agreement (the UniNorte Agreement) with Cenesup - Centro Nacional de Ensino Superior Ltda., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Brazil (the UniNorte Purchaser), which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ser Educacional S.A., a company organized under the laws of Brazil (Ser). Pursuant to the UniNorte Agreement, the UniNorte Purchaser will purchase from the UniNorte Seller 100% of the quota capital of Sodecam - Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Cultural do Amazonas Ltda., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Brazil, which is the maintaining entity of UniNorte. The Company and Ser are also parties to the Agreement as guarantors of certain obligations of their respective subsidiaries.

The transaction enterprise value under the UniNorte Agreement is 194,800 Brazilian Reais (BRL) (or approximately $46,600 as of September 30, 2019), which includes the assumption of net debt in the amount of approximately BRL 9,800 (or approximately $2,300 as of September 30, 2019). The transaction closed on November 1, 2019, following the completion of customary closing conditions, including approval by the Brazilian competition authorities.

Agreement to Sell NewSchool of Architecture and Design, LLC (NSAD)

On June 14, 2019, the Company and Exeter Street Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a membership interests purchase agreement with Ambow NSAD, Inc. and Ambow Education Holding, Ltd. (the NSAD Buyers) to sell 100% of the outstanding membership interests of NSAD to the NSAD Buyers for a purchase price of one dollar, subject to certain adjustments. In addition, under the terms of the agreement, the Company estimates that it will pay subsidies to the NSAD Buyers for continued operations and campus facilities of up to approximately $5,800. The closing of the sale is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions precedent, which could take approximately six months from the date of the purchase agreement. NSAD is a higher education institution located in California that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and non-degree certificates in design and construction management.

Other Matters

Inti Education Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Inti Holdings)

As previously reported, on December 11, 2017, Exeter Street Holdings Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia corporation (Exeter Street), and Laureate Education Asia Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (Laureate Asia), both of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into a sale purchase agreement (as amended on January 17, 2019, the Inti Agreement) with Comprehensive Education Pte. Ltd., a Singapore corporation (Comprehensive, the purchaser) that is an affiliate of Affinity Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Hong Kong. Pursuant to the Inti Agreement, Comprehensive agreed to purchase from Exeter Street

all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Inti Holdings, and Laureate Asia agreed to guarantee certain obligations of Exeter Street. Inti Holdings is the indirect owner of INTI University and Colleges, a higher education institution with five campuses in Malaysia.

The closing of the transaction under the Inti Agreement was subject to certain conditions, including approval by regulators in Malaysia, which approval was obtained on June 24, 2019. On June 25, 2019, the Company notified Comprehensive that the conditions precedent had been duly satisfied and scheduled closing for July 12, 2019. On July 9, 2019, Comprehensive notified the Company that it disagreed with the Company’s position that the conditions precedent had been satisfied and formally moved to terminate the Inti Agreement, an act viewed by the Company as a repudiatory breach of the Inti Agreement. The Company is currently evaluating all options and continues to classify Inti Holdings as a discontinued operation.

Dispositions

Sale of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine)

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, the sale of St. Augustine was completed on February 1, 2019. The total transaction value under the sale agreement was $400,000. Upon completion of the sale, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $346,400, which included $11,700 of customary closing adjustments, and was net of $58,100 of debt assumed by the purchaser and fees of $7,200. The proceeds net of cash sold were approximately $301,800, which the Company used to repay outstanding indebtedness under its U.S. term loan and revolving credit facility. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $223,000, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Thailand Operations

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, on February 12, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its interests in Thai Education Holdings Company Limited, a Thailand corporation (TEDCO), and Far East Stamford International Co. Ltd. (FES), a Thailand corporation. TEDCO was the owner of a controlling interest in FES, which was the license holder for Stamford International University, which had three campuses in Thailand. The total purchase price was approximately $35,300, and net proceeds were approximately $26,400, net of debt assumed by the buyer and other customary closing adjustments and fees. Of the $26,400 in net proceeds, $22,200, or $18,800 net of cash sold, was received at closing. The balance of $4,200 was payable upon satisfaction of certain post-closing requirements; the first post-closing requirement was satisfied in May 2019 and the Company received $2,800, leaving a remaining receivable of $1,400. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $10,800, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Additional Gain on Sale of China Operations

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, on January 25, 2018, the Company completed the sale of LEI Lie Ying Limited (LEILY). A portion of the purchase price was held back and subject to deduction of any indemnifiable losses payable to the buyer pursuant to the sale purchase agreement. On January 25, 2019, Laureate received HKD 71,463 (approximately US $9,100 at date of receipt) for the second and final holdback payment, net of legal fees. Also, as of December 31, 2018, the Company had recorded a liability of approximately $14,300 related to loss contingencies for which the Company had indemnified the buyer. During the first quarter of 2019, the legal matter that this loss contingency related to was settled, with no cost to the Company. Accordingly, during the first quarter of 2019, the Company reversed the loss contingency and recognized additional gain on the sale of LEILY of approximately $13,700, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The remaining liability recorded relates to certain legal fees. Additionally, at the closing of the sale on January 25, 2018, a portion of the total transaction value was paid into an escrow account and will be distributed to the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of the escrow agreement. As of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has recorded a receivable of approximately $25,900 for the portion of the escrowed amount that the Company expects to receive.

Sale of Monash South Africa

On April 8, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its institution in South Africa, Monash South Africa, as well as the sale of the real estate associated with that institution. The transactions consisted of: (i) the transfer by Monash South Africa Limited (MSA), an Australia limited company that is an indirect 75%-owned subsidiary of the Company, to The Independent Institute of Education Limited (IIE), a South Africa limited company that is a subsidiary of ADvTECH Limited, of all of MSA’s assets and

certain of its operational liabilities for a sale price of 15,000 South African Rand (ZAR) (subject to customary adjustments) (or approximately $1,100 at the closing date) and (ii) the sale by LEI AMEA Investments B.V., a Netherlands limited company that is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, of all of the shares of Laureate South Africa Pty. Ltd. (LSA), a South Africa limited company, to IIE for a net sale price of approximately ZAR 99,000 (subject to customary adjustments) (or approximately $7,000 at the closing date). In addition, IIE assumed debt of approximately $20,200. In the aggregate, including working capital adjustments, the Company received approximately $9,000 from the buyer, which approximated the amount of cash sold with the business. The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $2,300, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of India Operations

On May 9, 2019, LEI Singapore Holdings Pte Limited, a Singapore corporation, Laureate I B.V., a Netherlands private limited company (Laureate I), and Laureate International B.V., a Netherlands private limited company (collectively, the India Sellers), all of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, closed a transaction pursuant to the share purchase agreement (the India Agreement), among the India Sellers, Global University Systems India Bidco B.V., a Netherlands private limited liability company (the India Purchaser) and Global University Systems Holding B.V. (the India Purchaser Guarantor), a Netherlands private limited liability company. Pursuant to the India Agreement, the India Purchaser acquired from the India Sellers all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Pearl Retail Solutions Private Limited, an India corporation (PRS), M-Power Energy India Private Limited (M-Power), an India corporation, and Data Ram Sons Private Limited (Data Ram), an India corporation. As a result of the closing of the transaction, the Company no longer consolidates its network institutions in India, including Creative Arts Education Society (CAES), the operator of Pearl Academy, and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). In connection with the India Agreement, certain of the India Sellers also closed a separate transaction with the minority owners of PRS relating to the purchase by them of the minority owners’ 10% interest in PRS.

The total purchase price under the India Agreement was $145,600. The net proceeds received by the India Sellers, before the payment to the 10% minority owners and after transaction fees and taxes, including receipt in July 2019 of certain taxes withheld at closing, were approximately $145,800, or approximately $77,300 net of cash sold, which the Company used to repay indebtedness under its term loan that had a maturity date of April 2024 (the 2024 Term Loan). The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $19,500, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Spain and Portugal Operations

On May 31, 2019, Iniciativas Culturales de España S.L., a Spanish private limited liability company (ICE), and Laureate I, both of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, closed a previously announced transaction pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement (the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement) with Samarinda Investments, S.L., a Spanish limited liability company (Samarinda). Pursuant to the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement, Samarinda acquired from ICE all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of each of Universidad Europea de Madrid, S.L.U., Iniciativas Educativas de Mallorca, S.L.U., Iniciativa Educativa UEA, S.L.U., Universidad Europea de Canarias, S.L.U., and Universidad Europea de Valencia, S.L.U. (together, the Spain Companies), and Samarinda acquired from Laureate I all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Ensilis—Educação e Formação, Unipessoal, Lda. (the Portugal Company). Three of the Spain Companies are the entities that operate Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Canarias, and Universidad Europea de Valencia. The Portugal Company is the entity that operates Universidade Europeia, a comprehensive university in Portugal, and Instituto Português de Administração de Marketing (IPAM Lisbon and IPAM Porto), post-secondary schools of marketing in Portugal.

The total purchase price under the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement was EUR 770,000 (or approximately $857,000 at the date of closing), subject to customary closing adjustments. After payment of transaction fees, receipt of working capital and other adjustments, as well as settlement of foreign currency swaps, the total net proceeds received by ICE and Laureate I were approximately $906,000, or approximately $760,000 net of cash sold, which the Company used to repay indebtedness, including full repayment of the remaining balance outstanding under the 2024 Term Loan. Additionally, the buyer assumed debt of approximately $109,000. The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $615,000, including a tax benefit of approximately $30,000 that relates to the reversal of net deferred tax liabilities, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Turkey Operations

On August 27, 2019, Laureate I B.V. and Can Uluslararasi Yatirim Holding A.Ş. (Can Holding), a Turkish company, executed and closed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the Turkey SPA). Pursuant to the Turkey SPA, Can Holding purchased from Laureate I B.V. 100% of the share capital of Education Turkey B.V. (ET), a private limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands. ET and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates together have the right to appoint a majority of the Trustees of Bilgi Eğitim ve Kültür Vakfı (Bilgi Foundation). Bilgi Foundation is the sponsor of Istanbul Bilgi University (Bilgi), an institution located in Turkey that the Company previously consolidated under the variable interest entity model. As a result of the closing of the Turkey SPA on August 27, 2019, the Company no longer consolidates Bilgi.

The total purchase price was $90,000, which consisted of cash proceeds of $75,000 and deferred purchase price of $15,000 in the form of an instrument payable one year after closing. The deferred purchase price carries no stated interest rate. At the date of sale, Bilgi had approximately $89,000 of cash and restricted cash on its balance sheet. The Company recognized a loss for this transaction of approximately $37,000, which is included in gain/(loss) on sales of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Noncontrolling Interest Holder Put Agreements and Company Call Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	$ 11,944	$ 14,396
Puttable non-controlling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	10,230
Total noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements	$ 10,230

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Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands			3 Months Ended
	Oct. 14, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Aug. 08, 2019
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Stock issued period value			$ 104,849,000
Common Class A
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Amount authorized to be repurchased				$ 150,000,000
Stock repurchased period (in shares)		5,130	6,150
Stock issued period value		$ 87,921,000	$ 104,849,000
Stock repurchase program		$ 16,928,000	$ 16,928,000
Subsequent Event | Common Class A
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Amount authorized to be repurchased	$ 300,000,000
Stock repurchase program, period increase	$ 150,000,000

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Derivative Instruments - Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Narrative (Details) € in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 21, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 derivative_instrument	May 31, 2017 USD ($) swap
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets			$ 0		$ 0		$ 3,259,000
Interest rate swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging			0		(11,818,000)
Net investment cross currency swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain or (loss) recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as hedging			0		3,868,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging				$ 0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net investment cross currency swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets			$ 0		$ 0		$ 3,259,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash received at settlement	$ 14,117,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of interest rate derivatives held (derivative instrument) | swap									4
Cash flow effectiveness percent				100.00%
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swap,Instrument One
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount									$ 100,000,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swap, Instrument Two
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount									100,000,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swap, Instrument Three
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount									200,000,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swap, Instrument Four
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount									$ 300,000,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net Investment Hedging | Net investment cross currency swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash flow effectiveness percent			100.00%		100.00%	100.00%
Number of currency derivatives held (derivative instrument) | derivative_instrument								2
Gain or (loss) recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as hedging					$ 0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net Investment Hedging | Cross currency interest rate contract, Instrument One
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount			$ 59,210,000		$ 59,210,000	€ 50,000
Cash received at settlement		$ 7,679,000
Implied exchange rate			1.1842		1.1842	1.1842
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net Investment Hedging | Cross currency interest rate contract, Instrument One | EUR
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Swaption interest rate			5.63%		5.63%	5.63%
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net Investment Hedging | Cross currency interest rate contract, Instrument One | USD
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Swaption interest rate			8.25%		8.25%	8.25%
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net Investment Hedging | Cross currency interest rate contract, Instrument Two
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount			$ 59,360,000		$ 59,360,000	€ 50,000
Implied exchange rate			1.1872		1.1872	1.1872
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net Investment Hedging | Cross currency interest rate contract, Instrument Two | EUR
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Swaption interest rate			5.6675%		5.6675%	5.6675%
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net Investment Hedging | Cross currency interest rate contract, Instrument Two | USD
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Swaption interest rate			8.25%		8.25%	8.25%
Interest expense | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives gain				$ 9,800,000

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Financing Receivables - Schedule of Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Financing receivables	$ 33,126		$ 33,126		$ 16,531
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(6,064)	$ (5,876)	(6,064)	$ (5,876)	(6,395)	$ (6,472)
Financing receivables, net of allowances	27,062		27,062		$ 10,136
Financing receivable sold	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale - Sales Agreements (Details) R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands			9 Months Ended
	Jun. 14, 2019 USD ($)	Apr. 16, 2019 BRL (R$)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) campus
Sodecam - Sociedade De Desenvolvimento Cultural Do Amazonas Ltda | Assets classified as held for sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percent of ownership disposed of		100.00%
Consideration received from dispositions		R$ 194,800	$ 46,600
Accounts payable disposed of		R$ 9,800	$ 2,300
Exeter Street Holdings, LLC | Assets classified as held for sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percent of ownership disposed of	100.00%
Consideration received from dispositions | $	$ 5,800
Affiliated Entity | INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd | MALAYSIA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of campuses | campus			5

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Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable	$ 533,000	$ 373,855
Deferred revenue and student deposits, current	464,340	$ 193,226
Revenue recognized	$ 175,611

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Business and Geographic Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 773,699	$ 778,255	$ 2,367,174	$ 2,397,762
Reconciling items:
Loss on impairment of assets	0	(10,030)	(25,470)	(10,030)
Share-based compensation expense	(1,578)	(6,561)	(9,581)	(10,492)
Operating income	45,730	28,996	170,866	149,389
Interest income	3,154	3,502	9,552	9,358
Interest expense	(40,319)	(58,319)	(136,438)	(181,746)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(200)	0	(26,417)	(7,481)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	284	(144)	8,099	92,112
Other income, net	1,038	8,312	9,138	10,815
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(14,777)	(26,443)	(10,643)	(43,959)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474)	0	(1,474)	0
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	(6,564)	(44,096)	22,683	28,488
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(1,502)	(3,694)	(2,066)	(9,418)
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	174,577	168,778	520,865	518,035
Reconciling items:
Corporate	(40,827)	(45,562)	(117,895)	(127,567)
Depreciation and amortization expense	(48,557)	(52,806)	(145,108)	(161,185)
Loss on impairment of assets	0	(10,030)	(470)	(10,030)
Share-based compensation expense	(1,459)	(6,388)	(9,194)	(9,572)
EiP expenses	(38,004)	(24,996)	(77,332)	(60,292)
Operating income	45,730	28,996	170,866	149,389
Interest income	3,154	3,502	9,552	9,358
Interest expense	(40,319)	(58,319)	(136,438)	(181,746)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(200)	0	(26,417)	(7,481)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	284	(144)	8,099	92,112
Other income, net	1,038	8,312	9,138	10,815
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(14,777)	(26,443)	(10,643)	(43,959)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474)	0	(1,474)	0
Brazil | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	114,055	121,089	421,129	469,480
Brazil | Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	3,134	682	31,334	52,600
Mexico | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	145,790	148,325	464,709	463,868
Mexico | Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	23,064	23,715	80,476	81,965
Andean | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	307,270	299,613	869,207	844,213
Andean | Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	92,604	90,610	246,095	235,376
Rest of World | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	52,585	47,701	137,204	131,412
Rest of World | Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	11,455	8,046	20,205	11,968
Online & Partnerships | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	155,501	165,221	476,991	498,207
Online & Partnerships | Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	$ 44,320	$ 45,725	$ 142,755	$ 136,126

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Discontinued operations, tax benefit (expense)	$ (2,062)	$ 2,939	$ 15,926	$ 40,406
Gain on sales of discontinued operations, tax expense (benefit)	$ 3,591	$ 2,694	$ 31,153	$ 18,097

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 323,930	$ 387,780
Current assets	1,124,199	1,217,133
Total assets	6,824,713	6,769,636
Current liabilities	1,376,208	1,190,087
Liabilities	$ 3,981,889	$ 4,704,294
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	49,889,000	49,889,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.004	$ 0.004
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	700,000,000	700,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	133,904,000	107,450,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	127,754,000	107,450,000
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.004	$ 0.004
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	90,864,000	116,865,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	90,864,000	116,865,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 163,413	$ 158,387
Current assets	414,476	483,613
Total assets	1,053,534	1,196,813
Current liabilities	221,910	207,977
Liabilities	$ 344,301	$ 274,744

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Leases - Additional Information (Details)	Sep. 30, 2019
Equipment
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of operating lease contract	60 months

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Fair Value Measurement - Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets
Derivative asset	$ 295	$ 3,259
Liabilities
Derivative liability	11	10,677
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets
Derivative asset	295	3,259
Liabilities
Derivative liability	11	10,677
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Assets
Derivative asset	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Assets
Derivative asset	0	0
Liabilities
Derivative liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Assets
Derivative asset	295	3,259
Liabilities
Derivative liability	$ 11	$ 10,677

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax penalties and interest expense	$ 3,571
Income tax penalties and interest accrued	29,420
Unrecognized tax benefits, period decrease	8,482
Unrecognized tax benefit that would impact effective tax rate	24,882
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits in reasonable possible (up to)	$ 13,449

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Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance lease obligations and sale-leaseback financings	$ 99,706
Finance lease obligations and sale-leaseback financings		$ 119,443
Total long-term debt and finance leases	1,345,694	2,782,153
Less: total unamortized deferred financing costs	67,412	88,241
Less: current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	119,932	100,818
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	1,158,350	2,593,094
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	800,000	800,000
Lines of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	28,850	37,899
Notes payable and other debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	358,138	503,182
Senior and other debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	1,245,988	2,662,710
Senior Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	859,000	2,121,629
Secured Credit Facility | Senior Secured Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	$ 59,000	$ 1,321,629

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Revenue - Schedule of Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 773,699	$ 778,255	$ 2,367,174	$ 2,397,762
Percent of net revenues	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Tuition and educational services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 909,545	$ 897,438	$ 2,821,327	$ 2,809,930
Percent of net revenues	118.00%	115.00%	119.00%	117.00%
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 66,292	$ 60,819	$ 185,638	$ 174,136
Percent of net revenues	9.00%	8.00%	8.00%	7.00%
Gross revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 975,837	$ 958,257	$ 3,006,965	$ 2,984,066
Percent of net revenues	126.00%	123.00%	127.00%	124.00%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 202,138	$ 180,002	$ 639,791	$ 586,304
Percent of net revenues	(26.00%)	(23.00%)	(27.00%)	(24.00%)
Operating Segments | Brazil
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 114,055	$ 121,089	$ 421,129	$ 469,480
Operating Segments | Brazil | Tuition and educational services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	200,876	196,670	735,889	741,945
Operating Segments | Brazil | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	2,384	2,272	6,751	7,974
Operating Segments | Brazil | Gross revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	203,260	198,942	742,640	749,919
Operating Segments | Brazil | Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	89,205	77,853	321,511	280,439
Operating Segments | Mexico
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	145,790	148,325	464,709	463,868
Operating Segments | Mexico | Tuition and educational services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	156,123	158,602	499,013	499,876
Operating Segments | Mexico | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	27,539	23,676	75,201	68,905
Operating Segments | Mexico | Gross revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	183,662	182,278	574,214	568,781
Operating Segments | Mexico | Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	37,872	33,953	109,505	104,913
Operating Segments | Andean
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	307,270	299,613	869,207	844,213
Operating Segments | Andean | Tuition and educational services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	322,918	312,274	909,292	889,290
Operating Segments | Andean | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	23,767	22,594	62,377	59,523
Operating Segments | Andean | Gross revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	346,685	334,868	971,669	948,813
Operating Segments | Andean | Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	39,415	35,255	102,462	104,600
Operating Segments | Rest of World
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	52,585	47,701	137,204	131,412
Operating Segments | Rest of World | Tuition and educational services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	56,277	49,829	145,143	137,138
Operating Segments | Rest of World | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,720	2,204	5,662	6,652
Operating Segments | Rest of World | Gross revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	57,997	52,033	150,805	143,790
Operating Segments | Rest of World | Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	5,412	4,332	13,601	12,378
Operating Segments | Online & Partnerships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	155,501	165,221	476,991	498,207
Operating Segments | Online & Partnerships | Tuition and educational services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	173,351	180,063	531,990	541,681
Operating Segments | Online & Partnerships | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	12,384	13,767	37,713	40,500
Operating Segments | Online & Partnerships | Gross revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	185,735	193,830	569,703	582,181
Operating Segments | Online & Partnerships | Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	30,234	28,609	92,712	83,974
Corporate
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	(1,502)	(3,694)	(2,066)	(9,418)
Corporate | Tuition and educational services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Corporate | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	(1,502)	(3,694)	(2,066)	(9,418)
Corporate | Gross revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	(1,502)	(3,694)	(2,066)	(9,418)
Corporate | Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Share-based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Summary of share-based compensation expense

Share-based compensation expense was as follows:

	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Continuing operations
Stock options, net of estimated forfeitures	$	708	$	1,932	$	2,871	$	(3,333	)
Restricted stock awards	751		4,456		6,323		12,905
Total continuing operations	$	1,459	$	6,388	$	9,194	$	9,572
Discontinued operations
Share-based compensation expense for discontinued operations	119		173		387		920
Total continuing and discontinued operations	$	1,578	$	6,561	$	9,581	$	10,492

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Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

Laureate’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2019 were as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Derivative instruments	$	295	$	—	$	—	$	295
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	11

Laureate’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 were as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Derivative instruments	$	3,259	$	—	$	—	$	3,259
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	$	10,677	$	—	$	—	$	10,677

Summary of the change in Level 3 derivatives instruments

The changes in our Level 3 Derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(7,418	)
Gain included in earnings:
Unrealized gains, net	4,305
Realized gains, net	3,794
Included in other comprehensive income	(7,950		)
Settlements	(4,634		)
Reclassification, currency translation adjustment and other	12,187
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	284

Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information

The following table presents quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs and valuation techniques utilized in the fair value measurements of the Company's assets/(liabilities) classified as Level 3 as of September 30, 2019:

	Fair Value at September 30, 2019		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range/Input Value
Derivative instruments - cross currency swaps	$	284	Discounted Cash Flow	Credit Risk	3.50%

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Laureate uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. For interim purposes, we also apply ASC 740-270, ‘‘Income Taxes - Interim Reporting.’’

Laureate's income tax provisions for all periods consist of federal, state and foreign income taxes. The tax provisions for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were based on estimated full-year effective tax rates, after giving effect to significant items related specifically to the interim periods, including the mix of income for the period between higher-taxed and lower-taxed jurisdictions. Laureate has operations in multiple countries at various statutory tax rates or which are tax-exempt entities, and other operations that are loss-making entities for which it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized on the loss.

Laureate records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of Income tax expense. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Laureate recognized interest and penalties related to income taxes of $3,571. Laureate had $29,420 of accrued interest and penalties as of September 30, 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Laureate derecognized $8,482 of previously accrued interest and penalties. Approximately $24,882 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, will affect the effective income tax rate. It is reasonably possible that Laureate’s unrecognized tax benefits may decrease within the next 12 months by up to approximately $13,449 as a result of the lapse of statutes of limitations and as a result of the final settlement and resolution of outstanding tax matters in various jurisdictions.

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Financing Receivables

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Financing Receivables

Financing Receivables

Laureate’s financing receivables consist primarily of trade receivables related to student tuition financing programs with an initial term in excess of one year. We have offered long-term financing through the execution of note receivable agreements with students at some of our institutions. Our disclosures include financing receivables that are classified in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as both current and long-term, reported in accordance with ASC 310, “Receivables.”

Laureate’s financing receivables balances were as follows:

	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
Financing receivables	$	33,126		$	16,531
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(6,064		)	(6,395		)
Financing receivables, net of allowances	$	27,062		$	10,136

We do not purchase financing receivables in the ordinary course of our business. We may sell certain receivables that are significantly past due. No material amounts of financing receivables were sold during the periods reported herein.

Delinquency is the primary indicator of credit quality for our financing receivables. Receivable balances are considered delinquent when contractual payments on the loan become past due. Delinquent financing receivables are placed on non-accrual status for interest income. The accrual of interest is resumed when the financing receivable becomes contractually current and when collection of all remaining amounts due is reasonably assured. We record an Allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce our financing receivables to their net realizable value. The Allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the age of the receivables, the status of past-due amounts, historical collection trends, current economic conditions, and student enrollment status. Each of our institutions evaluates its balances for potential impairment. We consider impaired loans to be those that are past due one year or greater, and those that are modified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). The aging of financing receivables grouped by country portfolio was as follows:

	Chile		Other		Total
As of September 30, 2019
Amounts past due less than one year	$	9,798	$	509	$	10,307
Amounts past due one year or greater	3,038		140		3,178
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	12,836		649		13,485
Not past due	17,895		1,746		19,641
Total financing receivables	$	30,731	$	2,395	$	33,126
As of December 31, 2018
Amounts past due less than one year	$	7,618	$	644	$	8,262
Amounts past due one year or greater	2,879		192		3,071
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	10,497		836		11,333
Not past due	4,980		218		5,198
Total financing receivables	$	15,477	$	1,054	$	16,531

The following is a rollforward of the Allowance for doubtful accounts related to financing receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, grouped by country portfolio:

	Chile			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(6,108	)	$	(287	)	$	(6,395	)
Charge-offs	1,438			501			1,939
Recoveries	—			—			—
Reclassifications	—			—			—
Provision	(1,245		)	(646		)	(1,891		)
Currency adjustments	280			3			283
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	(5,635	)	$	(429	)	$	(6,064	)
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	(6,107	)	$	(365	)	$	(6,472	)
Charge-offs	1,338			37			1,375
Recoveries	—			—			—
Reclassifications	—			—			—
Provision	(1,233		)	18			(1,215		)
Currency adjustments	434			2			436
Balance at September 30, 2018	$	(5,568	)	$	(308	)	$	(5,876	)

Restructured Receivables

A TDR is a financing receivable in which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and Laureate has granted an economic concession to the student debtor that we would not otherwise consider. When we modify financing receivables in a TDR, Laureate typically offers the student debtor an extension of the loan maturity and/or a reduction in the accrued interest balance. In certain situations, we may offer to restructure a financing receivable in a manner that ultimately results in the forgiveness of contractually specified principal balances. Our only TDRs are in Chile.

The number of financing receivable accounts and the pre- and post-modification account balances modified under the terms of a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Pre-Modification Balance Outstanding		Post-Modification Balance Outstanding
2019	358	$	1,153	$	1,020
2018	435	$	1,345	$	1,262

The preceding table represents accounts modified under the terms of a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, whereas the following table represents accounts modified as a TDR between January 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 that subsequently defaulted during the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Balance at Default
Total	183	$	415

The following table represents accounts modified as a TDR between January 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018 that subsequently defaulted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Balance at Default
Total	128	$	455

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the September 30, 2018 balance. The September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	September 30, 2019		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$	323,930	$	384,980	$	387,780
Restricted cash	183,819		191,281		195,792
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	507,749	$	576,261	$	583,572

Restricted cash includes cash equivalents held to collateralize standby letters of credit in favor of the DOE. In addition, Laureate may at times hold a United States deposit for a letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond, or otherwise have cash that is not immediately available for use in current operations. See also Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies.

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Leases - Leases Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets:
Operating lease assets	$ 871,746	$ 0
Finance lease assets	55,073
Total leased assets	926,819
Current
Operating	91,919
Finance	4,838
Non-current
Operating	800,828
Finance	53,820
Total lease liabilities	$ 951,405

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Fair Value Measurement - Change in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - Level 3 $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2018	$ (7,418)
Gain included in earnings:
Unrealized gains, net	4,305
Realized gains, net	3,794
Included in other comprehensive income	(7,950)
Settlements	(4,634)
Reclassification, currency translation adjustment and other	12,187
Balance at September 30, 2019	$ 284

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Summary of Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for continuing operations:
Loss from continuing operations	$ (28,526)	$ (40,353)	$ (37,775)	$ (36,641)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12)	12	(61)	(78)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(28,538)	(40,341)	(37,836)	(36,719)
Accretion of redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	(193)	324	264	1,130
Adjusted for: accretion related to noncontrolling interests and equity redeemable at fair value			0	(559)
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	(193)		0	(61,974)
Gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock			0	74,110
Subtotal: accretion of other redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity and Series A Preferred Stock, net			264	12,707
Net loss available to common stockholders for basic earnings (loss) per share	(28,731)	(40,017)	(37,572)	(24,012)
Adjusted for: accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	193		0	61,974
Adjusted for: gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock			0	(74,110)
Net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders for diluted earnings (loss) per share			(37,572)	(36,148)
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(27,137)	(37,905)	66,472	23,551
Gain (Loss) on sales of discontinued operations, including tax expense	(41,131)	(18,426)	848,390	311,904
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,580	1,883	583	(237)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations for basic and diluted earnings per share	$ (66,688)	$ (54,448)	$ 915,445	$ 335,218
Denominator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	224,193	224,037	224,498	209,129
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.18)
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.30)	(0.24)
Basic and diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.43)	$ (0.42)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)			$ (0.17)	$ (0.11)
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			4.08	1.60
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)			3.91	1.49
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)			(0.17)	(0.17)
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			4.08	1.60
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)			$ 3.91	$ 1.43

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Debt - Schedule Estimated Fair Values of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Carrying amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	$ 1,245,988	$ 2,662,710
Estimated fair value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total senior and other debt	$ 1,316,988	$ 2,675,684

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 773,699	$ 778,255	$ 2,367,174	$ 2,397,762
Costs and expenses:
Direct costs	655,627	665,549	2,002,180	2,044,159
General and administrative expenses	72,342	73,680	193,658	194,184
Loss on impairment of assets			470	10,030
Loss on impairment of assets	0	10,030	25,470	10,030
Operating income	45,730	28,996	170,866	149,389
Interest income	3,154	3,502	9,552	9,358
Interest expense	(40,319)	(58,319)	(136,438)	(181,746)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(200)	0	(26,417)	(7,481)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	284	(144)	8,099	92,112
Other income, net	1,038	8,312	9,138	10,815
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(14,777)	(26,443)	(10,643)	(43,959)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474)	0	(1,474)	0
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	(6,564)	(44,096)	22,683	28,488
Income tax (expense) benefit	(21,962)	3,743	(60,677)	(65,129)
Equity in net income of affiliates, net of tax			219	0
Loss from continuing operations	(28,526)	(40,353)	(37,775)	(36,641)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, including tax (expense) benefit	(27,137)	(37,905)	66,472	23,551
Gain (Loss) on sales of discontinued operations, including tax expense	(41,131)	(18,426)	848,390	311,904
Net income (loss)	(96,794)	(96,684)	877,087	298,814
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,568	1,895	522	(315)
Net income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(95,226)	(94,789)	877,609	298,499
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	(193)	324	264	(61,403)
Gain upon conversion of Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock			0	74,110
Net loss available to common stockholders	$ (95,419)	$ (94,465)	$ 877,873	$ 311,206
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.18)
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	(0.30)	(0.24)
Basic and diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.43)	$ (0.42)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)			$ (0.17)	$ (0.11)
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			4.08	1.60
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)			3.91	1.49
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)			(0.17)	(0.17)
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			4.08	1.60
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)			$ 3.91	$ 1.43

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (includes VIE amounts of $163,413 and $158,387, see Note 2)	$ 323,930	$ 387,780
Restricted cash	183,819	195,792
Receivables:
Accounts and notes receivable	533,000	373,855
Other receivables	11,066	11,357
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(172,677)	(159,931)
Receivables, net	371,389	225,281
Income tax receivable	49,439	18,515
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	64,016	52,079
Current assets held for sale	131,606	337,686
Total current assets	1,124,199	1,217,133
Notes receivable, net	12,823	2,397
Property and equipment:
Land	228,457	234,826
Buildings	654,126	645,177
Furniture, equipment and software	972,864	952,117
Leasehold improvements	316,468	356,660
Construction in-progress	49,101	60,919
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,029,619)	(974,358)
Property and equipment, net	1,191,397	1,275,341
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	871,746	0
Land use rights, net	1,578	1,552
Goodwill	1,677,392	1,707,089
Other intangible assets:
Tradenames	1,116,189	1,126,244
Other intangible assets, net	1,697	25,429
Deferred costs, net	69,841	66,835
Deferred income taxes	134,074	136,487
Derivative instruments	0	3,259
Other assets	175,204	172,673
Long-term assets held for sale	448,573	1,035,197
Total assets	6,824,713	6,769,636
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	69,887	65,357
Accrued expenses	260,102	222,162
Accrued compensation and benefits	166,430	194,678
Deferred revenue and student deposits	464,340	193,226
Current portion of operating leases	91,919
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	119,932	100,818
Current portion of due to shareholders of acquired companies	11,502	23,820
Income taxes payable	29,038	17,864
Derivative instruments	11	4,021
Other current liabilities	26,413	46,621
Current liabilities held for sale	136,634	321,520
Total current liabilities (includes VIE amounts of $221,910 and $207,977, see Note 2)	1,376,208	1,190,087
Long-term operating leases, less current portion	800,828
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	1,158,350	2,593,094
Due to shareholders of acquired companies, less current portion	9,956	21,571
Deferred compensation	11,697	12,778
Income taxes payable	82,182	90,087
Deferred income taxes	224,907	217,558
Derivative instruments	0	6,656
Other long-term liabilities	159,260	213,600
Long-term liabilities held for sale	158,501	358,863
Total liabilities	3,981,889	4,704,294
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	11,944	14,396
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share – 49,889 shares authorized as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	3,710,145	3,703,796
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	375,634	(530,919)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,138,388)	(1,112,695)
Treasury stock at cost	(104,849)	0
Total Laureate Education, Inc. stockholders' equity	2,843,440	2,061,079
Noncontrolling interests	(12,560)	(10,133)
Total stockholders' equity	2,830,880	2,050,946
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	6,824,713	6,769,636
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
Current liabilities:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	11,944
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	535	430
Class B Common Stock
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 363	$ 467

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Financing Receivables (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of financing receivable

Laureate’s financing receivables balances were as follows:

	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
Financing receivables	$	33,126		$	16,531
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(6,064		)	(6,395		)
Financing receivables, net of allowances	$	27,062		$	10,136

Summary of aging of financing receivables by country

The aging of financing receivables grouped by country portfolio was as follows:

	Chile		Other		Total
As of September 30, 2019
Amounts past due less than one year	$	9,798	$	509	$	10,307
Amounts past due one year or greater	3,038		140		3,178
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	12,836		649		13,485
Not past due	17,895		1,746		19,641
Total financing receivables	$	30,731	$	2,395	$	33,126
As of December 31, 2018
Amounts past due less than one year	$	7,618	$	644	$	8,262
Amounts past due one year or greater	2,879		192		3,071
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	10,497		836		11,333
Not past due	4,980		218		5,198
Total financing receivables	$	15,477	$	1,054	$	16,531

Summary of allowance for credit losses on financing receivables

The following is a rollforward of the Allowance for doubtful accounts related to financing receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, grouped by country portfolio:

	Chile			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(6,108	)	$	(287	)	$	(6,395	)
Charge-offs	1,438			501			1,939
Recoveries	—			—			—
Reclassifications	—			—			—
Provision	(1,245		)	(646		)	(1,891		)
Currency adjustments	280			3			283
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	(5,635	)	$	(429	)	$	(6,064	)
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	(6,107	)	$	(365	)	$	(6,472	)
Charge-offs	1,338			37			1,375
Recoveries	—			—			—
Reclassifications	—			—			—
Provision	(1,233		)	18			(1,215		)
Currency adjustments	434			2			436
Balance at September 30, 2018	$	(5,568	)	$	(308	)	$	(5,876	)

Summary of troubled debt restructuring

The number of financing receivable accounts and the pre- and post-modification account balances modified under the terms of a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Pre-Modification Balance Outstanding		Post-Modification Balance Outstanding
2019	358	$	1,153	$	1,020
2018	435	$	1,345	$	1,262

The preceding table represents accounts modified under the terms of a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, whereas the following table represents accounts modified as a TDR between January 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 that subsequently defaulted during the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Balance at Default
Total	183	$	415

The following table represents accounts modified as a TDR between January 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018 that subsequently defaulted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

	Number of Financing Receivable Accounts	Balance at Default
Total	128	$	455

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted

The following tables summarize the computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for continuing operations:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(28,526	)	$	(40,353	)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12		)	12
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(28,538		)	(40,341		)
Accretion of redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	(193		)	324
Net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	(28,731		)	(40,017		)
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(27,137	)	$	(37,905	)
Loss on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	(41,131		)	(18,426		)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,580			1,883
Net loss from discontinued operations for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(66,688	)	$	(54,448	)
Denominator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	224,193			224,037
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.18	)
Loss from discontinued operations	(0.30		)	(0.24		)
Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.43	)	$	(0.42	)

For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for continuing operations:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(37,775	)	$	(36,641	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(61		)	(78		)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(37,836		)	(36,719		)
Accretion of redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	264			1,130
Adjusted for: accretion related to noncontrolling interests and equity redeemable at fair value	—			(559		)
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			(61,974		)
Gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			74,110
Subtotal: accretion of other redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity and Series A Preferred Stock, net	264			12,707
Net loss available to common stockholders for basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(37,572	)	$	(24,012	)
Adjusted for: accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			61,974
Adjusted for: gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			(74,110		)
Net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders for diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(37,572	)	$	(36,148	)
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	66,472		$	23,551
Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	848,390			311,904
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	583			(237		)
Net income from discontinued operations for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	915,445		$	335,218
Denominator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	224,498			209,129
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.11	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Basic earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.49
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.17	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.43

Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share

The following table summarizes the number of stock options, shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) that were excluded from the diluted EPS calculations because the effect would have been antidilutive:

	For the three months ended September 30,		For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Stock options	8,650	9,328	8,956	9,628
Restricted stock and RSUs	733	931	854	1,034

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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 14, 2019	Oct. 08, 2019	Oct. 07, 2019	Nov. 01, 2019	Oct. 06, 2019	Aug. 08, 2019
Common Class A
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Amount authorized to be repurchased						$ 150,000,000
Subsequent Event | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Sodecam - Sociedade De Desenvolvimento Cultural Do Amazonas Ltda
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions				$ 46,000,000
Subsequent Event | Universidad U Latina, SRL and Education Holding Costa Rica EHCR, SRL | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | UIP. Excelencia y Superacion S.A. (EXUSA)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percent of ownership disposed of		100.00%
Consideration received from dispositions		$ 86,750,000
Net proceeds from dispositions		$ 80,000,000
Subsequent Event | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage of utilized line of credit (less than)			25.00%
Subsequent Event | Lines of credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio			4.75
Subsequent Event | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility			$ 410,000,000		$ 385,000,000
Subsequent Event | Commencing with the quarter ending December 31, 2019 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Required minimum debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio			3.50
Subsequent Event | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Covenant, Term 1 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.50%
Subsequent Event | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Covenant Term 2 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.25%
Subsequent Event | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Covenant Term 3 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.00%
Subsequent Event | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Covenant Term 4 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.75%
Subsequent Event | Alternate Base Rate | Debt Covenant, Term 1 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.50%
Subsequent Event | Alternate Base Rate | Debt Covenant Term 2 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.25%
Subsequent Event | Alternate Base Rate | Debt Covenant Term 3 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.00%
Subsequent Event | Alternate Base Rate | Debt Covenant Term 4 | Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.75%
Subsequent Event | Common Class A
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, period increase	$ 150,000,000
Amount authorized to be repurchased	$ 300,000,000

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Significant Accounting Policies - New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease assets	$ 871,746		$ 0
Present value of lease liabilities	892,747
Direct costs of leased and rented property or equipment	$ 13,000
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, net of tax			28,944	$ 5,074
Retained Earnings
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, net of tax			$ 28,944	$ 5,074
Retained Earnings | ASU 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, net of tax		$ 28,944

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

Sale of Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (UIP)

In early October 2019, the Company closed on the previously announced sale of UIP, in addition to real estate which serves as the campus of UIP, to Universal Knowledge Systems, Inc. and Global Education Services, Inc. (the UIP Buyers). Pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement (the UIP Agreement), the UIP Buyers purchased from the Universidad U Latina, SRL and Education Holding Costa Rica EHCR, SRL (the UIP Sellers) 100% of the ownership interests of UIP, a higher education institution in Panama. Excelencia y Superacion S.A. (EXSUSA), an affiliate of the UIP Buyers, was also party to the UIP Agreement as a guarantor of the UIP Sellers’ obligations under the UIP Agreement. In addition, Desarrollos Urbanos Educativos S. de R.L. (DUE), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into and closed a real estate purchase agreement (the DUE Real Estate Purchase Agreement) with EXSUSA, pursuant to which EXSUSA or its designees purchased the campus real estate. The total enterprise value under the UIP Agreement and the DUE Real Estate Purchase Agreement was approximately $86,750, and the net proceeds received were approximately $80,000.

Amendment of Senior Secured Credit Facility

On October 7, 2019, the Company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Third A&R Credit Agreement). Among other things, the Third A&R Credit Agreement increases the borrowing capacity of our revolving credit facility from $385,000 to $410,000 and extends the maturity date from April 26, 2022 to October 7, 2024.

Under the Third A&R Credit Agreement, the revolving credit facility bears interest at a per annum interest rate, at the option of the Company, at either the LIBO rate or the ABR rate, as defined in the agreement, plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum, 2.25% per annum, 2.00% per annum or 1.75% per annum for LIBOR loans, and 1.50% per annum, 1.25% per annum, 1.00% per annum or 0.75% per annum for ABR loans, in each case, based on the Company’s consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement. The financial covenant described in Note 9, Debt, remains unchanged under the Third A&R Credit Agreement. Specifically, the Third A&R Credit Agreement provides, solely with respect to the revolving credit facility, that the Company shall not permit its consolidated senior secured debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio to exceed 3.50x as of the last day of each quarter commencing with the quarter ending December 31, 2019; provided, that if (i) the Company’s consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio is not greater than 4.75x as of such date and (ii) less than 25% of the revolving credit facility is utilized, then such financial covenant shall not apply.

Stock Repurchase Program

On October 14, 2019, the Company's board of directors approved the increase of its existing authorization to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock by $150,000 for a total authorization (including the previously authorized repurchases) of up to $300,000 of the Company's Class A common stock. The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act. Repurchases may be effected pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. The Company's board of directors will review the stock repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program. As disclosed in Note 14, Stockholders' Equity, in early October 2019, the Company's stock repurchases reached the previously authorized limit of $150,000.

Sale of UniNorte

On November 1, 2019, the Company closed on the previously announced sale of its institution UniNorte, a traditional higher education institution in Manaus, Brazil, to Ser Educational. The Company received proceeds of approximately $46,000, prior to the payment of estimated closing costs and fees.

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

We have two classes of common stock, Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Other than voting rights, the Class B common stock has the same rights as the Class A common stock and therefore both are treated as the same class of stock for purposes of the earnings per share calculation. Laureate computes basic earnings per share (EPS) by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if share-based compensation awards, contingently issuable shares, or convertible securities were exercised or converted into common stock. To calculate the diluted EPS, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and contingently issuable shares determined using the treasury stock method, and convertible securities using the if-converted method.

The following tables summarize the computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for continuing operations:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(28,526	)	$	(40,353	)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12		)	12
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(28,538		)	(40,341		)
Accretion of redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	(193		)	324
Net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	(28,731		)	(40,017		)
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(27,137	)	$	(37,905	)
Loss on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	(41,131		)	(18,426		)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,580			1,883
Net loss from discontinued operations for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(66,688	)	$	(54,448	)
Denominator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	224,193			224,037
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.18	)
Loss from discontinued operations	(0.30		)	(0.24		)
Basic and diluted loss per share	$	(0.43	)	$	(0.42	)

For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for continuing operations:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(37,775	)	$	(36,641	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(61		)	(78		)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(37,836		)	(36,719		)
Accretion of redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	264			1,130
Adjusted for: accretion related to noncontrolling interests and equity redeemable at fair value	—			(559		)
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			(61,974		)
Gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			74,110
Subtotal: accretion of other redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity and Series A Preferred Stock, net	264			12,707
Net loss available to common stockholders for basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(37,572	)	$	(24,012	)
Adjusted for: accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			61,974
Adjusted for: gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—			(74,110		)
Net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders for diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(37,572	)	$	(36,148	)
Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	66,472		$	23,551
Gain on sales of discontinued operations, net of tax	848,390			311,904
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	583			(237		)
Net income from discontinued operations for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	915,445		$	335,218
Denominator used in basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	224,498			209,129
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.11	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Basic earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.49
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.17	)	$	(0.17	)
Income from discontinued operations	4.08			1.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	3.91		$	1.43

The following table summarizes the number of stock options, shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) that were excluded from the diluted EPS calculations because the effect would have been antidilutive:

	For the three months ended September 30,		For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Stock options	8,650	9,328	8,956	9,628
Restricted stock and RSUs	733	931	854	1,034

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Share-based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Share-based Compensation

Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense was as follows:

	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Continuing operations
Stock options, net of estimated forfeitures	$	708	$	1,932	$	2,871	$	(3,333	)
Restricted stock awards	751		4,456		6,323		12,905
Total continuing operations	$	1,459	$	6,388	$	9,194	$	9,572
Discontinued operations
Share-based compensation expense for discontinued operations	119		173		387		920
Total continuing and discontinued operations	$	1,578	$	6,561	$	9,581	$	10,492

The negative stock options expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 relates to the correction of an immaterial error.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

The Variable Interest Entity (VIE) Arrangements

The Variable Interest Entity (VIE) Arrangements

Laureate consolidates in its financial statements certain internationally based educational organizations that do not have shares or other equity ownership interests. Although these educational organizations may be considered not-for-profit entities in their home countries and they are operated in compliance with their respective not-for-profit legal regimes, we believe they do not meet the definition of a not-for-profit entity under GAAP, and therefore we treat them as ‘‘for-profit’’ entities for accounting purposes. These entities generally cannot declare dividends or distribute their net assets to the entities that control them.

Under ASC 810-10, ‘‘Consolidation,’’ we have determined that these institutions are VIEs and that Laureate is the primary beneficiary of these VIEs because we have, as further described herein: (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly affect their educational and economic performance and (2) the right to receive economic benefits from contractual and other arrangements with the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. We account for the acquisition of the right to control a VIE in accordance with ASC 805, ‘‘Business Combinations.’’

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted And Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13), Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-13, which sets forth a “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model and requires companies to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 applies to financial instruments that are not measured at fair value, including receivables that result from revenue transactions. This ASU is effective for Laureate beginning on January 1, 2020. While we are currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-13 will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements, we do not expect this guidance to have a material impact.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

ASU No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (Topic 842)

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which requires lessees to recognize on their balance sheet a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability for virtually all of their leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The liability is equal to the present value of the lease payments. The asset is based on the liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs and uneven rent payments. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Operating leases result in straight-line expense (similar to operating leases prior to adoption of ASU 2016-02) while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern (similar to capital leases prior to adoption of ASU 2016-02).

Laureate adopted ASU 2016-02 as of January 1, 2019 under a modified retrospective method. The standard provided companies with an additional, optional transition method that allowed entities to prospectively apply the requirements by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We elected this optional transition method. In accordance with ASC Topic 842 we also elected the package of practical expedients, which permits us to not reassess (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) any initial direct costs for any existing leases as of the effective date. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient, which permits entities to use hindsight in determining the lease term and assessing impairment. We elected the practical expedient to combine our lease and related nonlease components for our building leases.

Adopting ASU 2016-02 had a material impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as we recorded significant asset and liability balances in connection with our leased properties. The most significant impacts to our Consolidated Financial Statements of adopting this standard are as follows:

• The recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, which totaled $871,746 and $892,747, respectively, as of September 30, 2019;

• An increase in 2019 rent expense of approximately $13,000 for continuing operations primarily related to build-to-suit arrangements where Laureate was deemed to be the owner of the construction. Upon adoption of this standard, these arrangements were classified on the balance sheet as operating leases and the related ROU asset is being amortized to rent expense rather than depreciation expense; and

• A cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption of $28,944, which is primarily attributable to the reclassification into retained earnings of deferred gain liabilities related to sale-leaseback transactions that were classified as operating leases upon adoption.

ASU No. 2017-12 (ASU 2017-12), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities

On August 28, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, which contains significant amendments to the hedge accounting model. The new guidance is intended to simplify the application of hedge accounting and should allow for more hedging strategies to qualify for hedge accounting. ASU 2017-12 also amends the presentation and disclosure requirements and changes how companies assess effectiveness. Public business entities like Laureate will have until the end of the first quarter in which a hedge is designated to perform an initial assessment of a hedge’s effectiveness. After initial qualification, the new guidance permits a qualitative effectiveness assessment for certain hedges instead of a quantitative test, such as a regression analysis, if the company can reasonably support an expectation of high effectiveness throughout the term of the hedge. An initial quantitative test to establish that the hedge relationship is highly effective is still required. We adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019 and the impact was not material.

ASU No. 2018-15 (ASU 2018-15)  Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which addresses the accounting for implementation costs associated with a hosted service. The standard provides amendments to align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). Laureate elected to early adopt ASU 2018-15 on January 1, 2019, and the impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements was not material.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Laureate's revenues primarily consist of tuition and educational service revenues. We also generate other revenues from student fees, dormitory/residency fees and other education-related activities. These other revenues are less material to our overall financial results and have a tendency to trend with tuition revenues. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. These revenues are recognized net of scholarships and other discounts, refunds, waivers and the fair value of any guarantees made by Laureate related to student financing programs. Laureate's institutions have various billing and academic cycles.

We determine revenue recognition through the five-step model prescribed by ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as follows:

•Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;

•Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

•Determination of the transaction price;

•Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

•Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

We assess collectibility on a portfolio basis prior to recording revenue. Generally, students cannot re-enroll for the next academic session without satisfactory resolution of any past-due amounts. If a student withdraws from an institution, Laureate's obligation to issue a refund depends on the refund policy at that institution and the timing of the student's withdrawal. Generally, our refund obligations are reduced over the course of the academic term. We record refunds as a reduction of deferred revenue as applicable.

Contract Balances

The timing of billings, cash collections and revenue recognition results in accounts receivable (contract assets) and deferred revenue and student deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have various billing and academic cycles and recognize student receivables when an academic session begins, although students generally enroll in courses prior to the start of the academic session. Receivables are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration to which we are entitled in exchange for the goods and services that will be transferred to the student. We receive advance payments or deposits from our students before revenue is recognized, which are recorded as contract liabilities in deferred revenue and student deposits. Payment terms vary by university with some universities requiring payment in advance of the academic session and other universities allowing students to pay in installments over the term of the academic session.

Business and Geographic Segment Information

Business and Geographic Segment Information

Laureate’s educational services are offered through six operating segments: Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Central America & U.S. Campuses, Rest of World and Online & Partnerships. Laureate determines its operating segments based on information utilized by the chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance.

Our campus-based segments generate revenues by providing an education that emphasizes professional-oriented fields of study with undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Our educational offerings are increasingly utilizing online and hybrid (a combination of online and in-classroom) courses and programs to deliver their curriculum. Many of our largest campus-based operations are in developing markets which are experiencing a growing demand for higher education based on favorable demographics and increasing secondary completion rates, driving increases in participation rates and resulting in continued growth in the number of higher education students. Traditional higher education students (defined as 18-24 year olds) have historically been served by public universities, which have limited capacity and are often underfunded, resulting in an inability to meet the growing student demand and employer requirements. This supply and demand imbalance has created a market opportunity for private sector participants. Most students finance their own education. However, there are some government-sponsored student financing programs which are discussed below. The campus-based segments include Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Central America & U.S. Campuses and Rest of World. Specifics related to each of these campus-based segments and our Online & Partnerships segment are discussed below.

In Brazil, approximately 75% of post-secondary students are enrolled in private higher education institutions. While the federal government defines the national curricular guidelines, institutions are licensed to operate by city. Laureate owns 13 institutions in eight states throughout Brazil, with a particularly strong presence in the competitive São Paulo market. Many students finance their own education while others rely on the government-sponsored programs such as Prouni and FIES. As described in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, on April 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to divest UniNorte, a traditional higher education institution in Manaus, Brazil. This transaction closed on November 1, 2019. See also Note 21, Subsequent Events.

Public universities in Mexico enroll approximately two thirds of students attending post-secondary education. However, many public institutions are faced with capacity constraints or the quality of the education is considered low. Laureate owns two institutions and is present throughout the country with a footprint of over 40 campuses. Each institution in Mexico has a national license. Students in our Mexican institutions typically finance their own education.

The Andean segment includes institutions in Chile and Peru. In Chile, private universities enroll approximately 80% of post-secondary students and there are government-sponsored student financing programs. In Peru, the public sector plays a significant role, but private universities are increasingly providing the capacity to meet growing demand.

The Central America & U.S. Campuses segment includes institutions in Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama and the United States. Students in Central America typically finance their own education while students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Title IV programs. The entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment is included in Discontinued Operations.

The Rest of World segment includes campus-based institutions in Asia Pacific with operations in Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand. Additionally, the Rest of World segment manages one institution in China through a joint venture arrangement and, until August 31, 2019 when the contract expired, the Rest of World segment also managed eight licensed institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The institutions in Malaysia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are included in Discontinued Operations.

The Online & Partnerships segment includes fully online institutions that offer professionally oriented degree programs in the United States through Walden University (Walden), a U.S.-based accredited institution, and through the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom. These online institutions primarily serve working adults with undergraduate and graduate degree program offerings. Students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including Title IV programs. We no longer accept new enrollments at the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton, which are in a teach-out process.

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business, and Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, a number of our subsidiaries have met the requirements to be classified as discontinued operations, including the entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment. As a result, the operations of the Central America & U.S. Campuses segment have been excluded from the segment information for all periods presented. In addition, the portion of the Rest of World reportable segment that is included in Discontinued Operations has also been excluded from the segment information for all periods presented.

Intersegment transactions are accounted for in a similar manner as third-party transactions and are eliminated in consolidation. The Corporate amounts presented in the following tables include corporate charges that were not allocated to our reportable segments and adjustments to eliminate intersegment items.

We evaluate segment performance based on Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP performance measure defined as Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, adding back the following items: Loss on sale or disposal of subsidiaries, Foreign currency exchange loss, net, Other income, net, Gain on derivatives, Loss on debt extinguishment, Interest expense, Interest income, Depreciation and amortization expense, Loss on impairment of assets, Share-based compensation expense and expenses related to our Excellence-in-Process (EiP) initiative. EiP is an enterprise-wide initiative to optimize and standardize Laureate’s processes, creating vertical integration of procurement, information technology, finance, accounting and human resources. It included the establishment of regional shared services organizations (SSOs) around the world, as well as improvements to the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting. The EiP initiative also includes other back- and mid-office areas, as well as certain student-facing activities, expenses associated with streamlining the organizational structure and certain non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the planned dispositions described in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, and the completed dispositions described in Note 5, Dispositions. Beginning in 2019, EiP also includes expenses associated with an enterprise-wide program aimed at revenue growth.

When we review Adjusted EBITDA on a segment basis, we exclude intercompany revenues and expenses related to network fees and royalties between our segments, which eliminate in consolidation. We use total assets as the measure of assets for reportable segments.

Financing Receivables

Financing Receivables

Laureate’s financing receivables consist primarily of trade receivables related to student tuition financing programs with an initial term in excess of one year. We have offered long-term financing through the execution of note receivable agreements with students at some of our institutions. Our disclosures include financing receivables that are classified in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as both current and long-term, reported in accordance with ASC 310, “Receivables.”

Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses

Delinquency is the primary indicator of credit quality for our financing receivables. Receivable balances are considered delinquent when contractual payments on the loan become past due. Delinquent financing receivables are placed on non-accrual status for interest income. The accrual of interest is resumed when the financing receivable becomes contractually current and when collection of all remaining amounts due is reasonably assured. We record an Allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce our financing receivables to their net realizable value. The Allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the age of the receivables, the status of past-due amounts, historical collection trends, current economic conditions, and student enrollment status. Each of our institutions evaluates its balances for potential impairment. We consider impaired loans to be those that are past due one year or greater, and those that are modified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR).

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency values and interest rate changes. We may seek to control a portion of these risks through a risk management program that includes the use of derivative instruments.

The interest and principal payments for Laureate’s senior long-term debt arrangements are to be paid primarily in USD. Our ability to make debt payments is subject to fluctuations in the value of the USD against foreign currencies, since a majority of our operating cash used to make these payments is generated by subsidiaries with functional currencies other than USD. As part of our overall risk management policies, Laureate has at times entered into foreign currency swap contracts and floating-to-fixed interest rate swap contracts. In addition, we occasionally enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the impact of other non-functional currency-denominated receivables and payables. We do not enter into speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

Laureate reports all derivatives at fair value. These contracts are recognized as either assets or liabilities, depending upon the derivative’s fair value. Gains or losses associated with the change in the fair value of these swaps are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations on a current basis over the term of the contracts, unless designated and effective as a hedge. For swaps that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges, gains or losses associated with the change in fair value of the swaps are recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and amortized into earnings as a component of Interest expense over the term of the related hedged items. Upon early termination of an effective interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge, unrealized gains or losses are deferred in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and are amortized as an adjustment to Interest expense over the period during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. For derivatives that are both designated and effective as net investment hedges, gains or losses associated with the change in fair value of the derivatives are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

We have two classes of common stock, Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Other than voting rights, the Class B common stock has the same rights as the Class A common stock and therefore both are treated as the same class of stock for purposes of the earnings per share calculation. Laureate computes basic earnings per share (EPS) by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if share-based compensation awards, contingently issuable shares, or convertible securities were exercised or converted into common stock. To calculate the diluted EPS, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and contingently issuable shares determined using the treasury stock method, and convertible securities using the if-converted method.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, which are described below:

• Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

• Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability;

• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.

These levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk of liquidity associated with the financial assets or liabilities disclosed. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement, as required under ASC 820-10, ‘‘Fair Value Measurement.’’

Derivative instruments

Laureate uses derivative instruments as economic hedges for bank debt, foreign exchange fluctuations and interest rate risk. Their values are derived using valuation models commonly used for derivatives. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, forward-price yield curves, notional quantities, measures of volatility and correlations of such inputs. Our valuation models also reflect measurements for credit risk. Laureate concluded that the fair values of our derivatives are based on unobservable inputs, or Level 3 assumptions. The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company's derivative instruments is our own credit risk. Holding other inputs constant, a significant increase (decrease) in our own credit risk would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement for the Company's derivative instruments.

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Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Summary of amounts due to shareholders of acquired companies

The amounts due to shareholders of acquired companies, currencies, and interest rates applied were as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018		Nominal Currency	Interest Rate %
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM Brazil)	$	20,145	$	30,912	BRL	CDI + 2%
IADE Group	1,096		1,141		EUR	3%
Faculdade Porto-Alegrense (FAPA)	217		1,943		BRL	IGP-M
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine)	—		11,395		USD	7%
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	21,458		45,391
Less: Current portion of due to shareholders of acquired companies	11,502		23,820
Due to shareholders of acquired companies, less current portion	$	9,956	$	21,571

BRL: Brazilian Real	CDI: Certificados de Depósitos Interbancários (Brazil)
EUR: European Euro	IGP-M: General Index of Market Prices (Brazil)
USD: United States Dollar

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Leases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of lease assets and liabilities

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Leases	Classification	September 30, 2019
Assets:
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	$	871,746
Finance	Buildings, Furniture, equipment and software, net	55,073
Total leased assets		$	926,819
Liabilities:
Current
Operating	Current portion of operating leases	$	91,919
Finance	Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	4,838
Non-current
Operating	Long-term operating leases, less current portion	800,828
Finance	Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	53,820
Total lease liabilities		$	951,405

Lease cost

Lease Term and Discount Rate	September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease terms
Operating leases	9.4 years
Finance leases	11.9 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	9.50	%
Finance leases	8.50	%

The components of lease cost were as follows:

Lease Cost	Classification	For the three months ended September 30, 2019			For the nine months ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease cost	Direct costs	$	42,032		$	132,546
Finance lease cost
Amortization of leased assets	Direct costs	1,880			4,518
Interest on leased assets	Interest expense	1,264			2,741
Short-term lease costs	Direct costs	810			2,800
Variable lease costs	Direct costs	4,483			11,056
Sublease income	Revenues	(1,049		)	(3,260		)
Total lease cost		$	49,420		$	150,401

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

Other Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	139,010
Operating cash flows from finance leases	$	2,742
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	3,128
Leased assets obtained for new finance lease liabilities	$	38,217
Leased assets obtained for new operating lease liabilities	$	6,394

Schedule of finance lease liability maturity

As of September 30, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

Maturity of Lease Liability	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Year 1	$	169,383		$	9,473
Year 2	159,432			9,180
Year 3	149,816			8,834
Year 4	140,692			8,354
Year 5	133,134			6,288
Thereafter	571,234			51,095
Total lease payments	$	1,323,691		$	93,224
Less: interest and inflation	(430,944		)	(34,566		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	892,747		$	58,658

Schedule of operating lease liability maturity

As of September 30, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

Maturity of Lease Liability	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Year 1	$	169,383		$	9,473
Year 2	159,432			9,180
Year 3	149,816			8,834
Year 4	140,692			8,354
Year 5	133,134			6,288
Thereafter	571,234			51,095
Total lease payments	$	1,323,691		$	93,224
Less: interest and inflation	(430,944		)	(34,566		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	892,747		$	58,658

Schedule of future minimum lease payments

As disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2018, prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 842, by year and in the aggregate, under all noncancellable operating leases were as follows:

	Lease Payments
2019	$	151,795
2020	142,995
2021	135,426
2022	128,441
2023	119,955
Thereafter	482,220
Total	$	1,160,832

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Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Debt

Outstanding long-term debt was as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Senior long-term debt:
Senior Secured Credit Facility (stated maturity dates of April 2022 as of September 30, 2019 and April 2022 and April 2024 as of December 31, 2018), net of discount	$	59,000	$	1,321,629
Senior Notes (stated maturity date May 2025)	800,000		800,000
Total senior long-term debt	859,000		2,121,629
Other debt:
Lines of credit	28,850		37,899
Notes payable and other debt	358,138		503,182
Total senior and other debt	1,245,988		2,662,710
Finance lease obligations and sale-leaseback financings	99,706		119,443
Total long-term debt and finance leases	1,345,694		2,782,153
Less: total unamortized deferred financing costs	67,412		88,241
Less: current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	119,932		100,818
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	$	1,158,350	$	2,593,094

Estimated Fair Value of Debt

The estimated fair value of our debt was determined using observable market prices, as the majority of our securities, including the Senior Notes due 2025 and the 2024 Term Loan, prior to its repayment in 2019, were traded in a brokered market. The fair value of our remaining debt instruments approximates carrying value based on their terms. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our long-term debt was classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, based on the frequency and volume of trading in the brokered market. The estimated fair value of our debt was as follows:

	September 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
	Carrying amount		Estimated fair value		Carrying amount		Estimated fair value
Total senior and other debt	$	1,245,988	$	1,316,988	$	2,662,710	$	2,675,684

Loss on Debt Extinguishment

As discussed in Note 5, Dispositions, the Company completed the sale of St. Augustine on February 1, 2019 and used approximately $340,000 of the total $346,400 of net proceeds to repay a portion of the 2024 Term Loan under its Senior Secured Credit Facility, with the remaining proceeds utilized to repay borrowings outstanding for the revolver under its Senior Secured Credit Facility. In addition, during the first quarter of 2019, the Company elected to repay approximately $35,000 of the approximately $51,700 principal balance outstanding for certain notes payable at a real estate subsidiary in Chile.

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company fully repaid the remaining balance outstanding under its 2024 Term Loan, using the proceeds received from the sales of its operations in India, Spain and Portugal, as discussed in Note 5, Dispositions. The remaining proceeds were used to repay borrowings outstanding for the revolver under its Senior Secured Credit Facility.

During the third quarter of 2019, following the closing of the Turkey transaction described in Note 5, Dispositions, the Company fully repaid a note payable at Universidad del Valle de México (UVM Mexico) that had a remaining balance outstanding of approximately $103,000.

In connection with these debt repayments, the Company recorded a Loss on debt extinguishment of $200 and $26,417 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, related to the write off of a pro-rata portion of the unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the repaid debt balances, as well as the debt discount associated with the 2024 Term Loan.

Certain Covenants

As of September 30, 2019, our senior long-term debt contained certain negative covenants including, among others: (1) limitations on additional indebtedness; (2) limitations on dividends; (3) limitations on asset sales, including the sale of ownership interests in subsidiaries and sale-leaseback transactions; and (4) limitations on liens, guarantees, loans or investments. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides, solely with respect to the revolving credit facility, that the Company shall not permit its Consolidated Senior Secured Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, to exceed 3.50x as of the last day of each quarter ending June 30, 2018 and thereafter. However, the agreement also provides that if (i) the Company’s Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, is not greater than 4.75x as of such date and (ii) less than 25% of the revolving credit facility is utilized as of that date, then such financial covenant shall not apply. As of September 30, 2019, these conditions were satisfied and, therefore, we were not subject to the leverage ratio covenant. In addition, notes payable at some of our locations contain financial maintenance covenants. We are in compliance with these covenants.

As described further in Note 21, Subsequent Events, the Company completed an amendment and restatement of its Senior Secured Credit Facility on October 7, 2019.

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Dispositions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Dispositions

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business, on August 9, 2018, the Company announced that it planned to focus on its principal markets and would divest certain of its other markets. The principal markets that will remain (the Continuing Operations) include Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru, along with the Online & Partnerships segment and the institutions in Australia and New Zealand. At the time of the announcement on August 9, 2018, the markets being divested by sale (the Discontinued Operations) included the institutions in Portugal and Spain, which were part of the Andean segment, all remaining institutions in the Central America & U.S. Campuses segment, and all remaining institutions in the Rest of World segment, except for Australia, New Zealand and the managed institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China. The institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were managed under a contract that expired at the end of August 2019 and was not renewed. Accordingly, these institutions were disposed of other than by sale on August 31, 2019 and, beginning in the third quarter of 2019, have been included in Discontinued Operations for all periods presented. As of September 30, 2019, one VIE institution in Honduras is included in the Discontinued Operations.

The divestitures are expected to create a more focused and simplified business model and generate proceeds that have been and will be used for further repayment of long-term debt. The timing and ability to complete any of these transactions is uncertain and will be subject to market and other conditions, which may include regulatory approvals and consents of third parties.

Summarized operating results and cash flows of the Discontinued Operations are presented in the following tables:

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	65,316		$	160,278
Depreciation and amortization	339			6,991
Share-based compensation expense	119			173
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	64,681			188,284
Operating loss	(24,823		)	(35,170		)
Other non-operating expense	(252		)	(5,674		)
Pretax loss of discontinued operations	(25,075		)	(40,844		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(2,062		)	2,939
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(27,137	)	$	(37,905	)
For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	446,002		$	673,975
Depreciation and amortization	1,176			28,776
Share-based compensation expense	387			920
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	343,317			561,528
Operating income	76,122			82,751
Other non-operating income (loss)	6,276			(18,794		)
Pretax income of discontinued operations	82,398			63,957
Income tax expense	(15,926		)	(40,406		)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	66,472		$	23,551
Operating cash flows of discontinued operations	$	45,237		$	155,367
Investing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(16,007	)	$	(40,043	)
Financing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(44,984	)	$	(17,306	)

The assets and liabilities of the Discontinued Operations, which are subject to finalization, have been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, in accordance with ASC 205. The assets and liabilities are recorded at the lower of their carrying values or their estimated ‘fair values less costs to sell.’ In addition to the Discontinued Operations, Centro Universitário do Norte (UniNorte), a traditional higher education institution located in the city of Manaus, Brazil, has also been classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. UniNorte is included in Continuing Operations as it is not part of the strategic shift described above. As described below, on April 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to divest UniNorte and the sale of UniNorte closed on November 1, 2019. See Note 21, Subsequent Events.

The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities that were classified as held for sale are presented in the following tables:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents	$	62,194	$	215,644
Receivables, net	42,277		62,576
Property and equipment, net	259,884		671,121
Goodwill	9,613		131,329
Tradenames	6,893		124,932
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	66,673		—
Other assets	61,056		106,326
Subtotal: assets of Discontinued Operations	$	508,590	$	1,311,928
Other assets classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Receivables, net	$	6,969	$	6,983
Property and equipment, net	13,193		16,726
Goodwill	14,083		15,165
Tradenames	7,565		8,146
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	15,244		—
Other assets	6,161		13,935
Other land and buildings classified as held for sale
Property and equipment, net	8,374		—
Subtotal: other assets classified as held for sale	$	71,589	$	60,955
Total assets held for sale	$	580,179	$	1,372,883

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	53,885	$	115,969
Operating leases, including current portion	71,411		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	56,054		279,612
Other liabilities	91,094		269,558
Subtotal: liabilities of Discontinued Operations	$	272,444	$	665,139
Other liabilities classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	1,768	$	469
Operating leases, including current portion	10,119		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	2,250		5,370
Other liabilities	8,554		9,405
Subtotal: other liabilities classified as held for sale	$	22,691	$	15,244
Total liabilities held for sale	$	295,135	$	680,383

Sale Agreements Signed in 2019 and Pending Closure as of September 30, 2019

Agreement to Sell UniNorte

On April 16, 2019, Rede Internacional de Universidades Laureate Ltda., a limited business company organized under the laws of Brazil (the UniNorte Seller), which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Quota Assignment and Transfer Agreement (the UniNorte Agreement) with Cenesup - Centro Nacional de Ensino Superior Ltda., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Brazil (the UniNorte Purchaser), which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ser Educacional S.A., a company organized under the laws of Brazil (Ser). Pursuant to the UniNorte Agreement, the UniNorte Purchaser will purchase from the UniNorte Seller 100% of the quota capital of Sodecam - Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Cultural do Amazonas Ltda., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Brazil, which is the maintaining entity of UniNorte. The Company and Ser are also parties to the Agreement as guarantors of certain obligations of their respective subsidiaries.

The transaction enterprise value under the UniNorte Agreement is 194,800 Brazilian Reais (BRL) (or approximately $46,600 as of September 30, 2019), which includes the assumption of net debt in the amount of approximately BRL 9,800 (or approximately $2,300 as of September 30, 2019). The transaction closed on November 1, 2019, following the completion of customary closing conditions, including approval by the Brazilian competition authorities.

Agreement to Sell NewSchool of Architecture and Design, LLC (NSAD)

On June 14, 2019, the Company and Exeter Street Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a membership interests purchase agreement with Ambow NSAD, Inc. and Ambow Education Holding, Ltd. (the NSAD Buyers) to sell 100% of the outstanding membership interests of NSAD to the NSAD Buyers for a purchase price of one dollar, subject to certain adjustments. In addition, under the terms of the agreement, the Company estimates that it will pay subsidies to the NSAD Buyers for continued operations and campus facilities of up to approximately $5,800. The closing of the sale is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions precedent, which could take approximately six months from the date of the purchase agreement. NSAD is a higher education institution located in California that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and non-degree certificates in design and construction management.

Other Matters

Inti Education Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Inti Holdings)

As previously reported, on December 11, 2017, Exeter Street Holdings Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia corporation (Exeter Street), and Laureate Education Asia Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (Laureate Asia), both of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into a sale purchase agreement (as amended on January 17, 2019, the Inti Agreement) with Comprehensive Education Pte. Ltd., a Singapore corporation (Comprehensive, the purchaser) that is an affiliate of Affinity Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Hong Kong. Pursuant to the Inti Agreement, Comprehensive agreed to purchase from Exeter Street

all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Inti Holdings, and Laureate Asia agreed to guarantee certain obligations of Exeter Street. Inti Holdings is the indirect owner of INTI University and Colleges, a higher education institution with five campuses in Malaysia.

The closing of the transaction under the Inti Agreement was subject to certain conditions, including approval by regulators in Malaysia, which approval was obtained on June 24, 2019. On June 25, 2019, the Company notified Comprehensive that the conditions precedent had been duly satisfied and scheduled closing for July 12, 2019. On July 9, 2019, Comprehensive notified the Company that it disagreed with the Company’s position that the conditions precedent had been satisfied and formally moved to terminate the Inti Agreement, an act viewed by the Company as a repudiatory breach of the Inti Agreement. The Company is currently evaluating all options and continues to classify Inti Holdings as a discontinued operation.

Dispositions

Sale of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine)

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, the sale of St. Augustine was completed on February 1, 2019. The total transaction value under the sale agreement was $400,000. Upon completion of the sale, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $346,400, which included $11,700 of customary closing adjustments, and was net of $58,100 of debt assumed by the purchaser and fees of $7,200. The proceeds net of cash sold were approximately $301,800, which the Company used to repay outstanding indebtedness under its U.S. term loan and revolving credit facility. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $223,000, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Thailand Operations

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, on February 12, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its interests in Thai Education Holdings Company Limited, a Thailand corporation (TEDCO), and Far East Stamford International Co. Ltd. (FES), a Thailand corporation. TEDCO was the owner of a controlling interest in FES, which was the license holder for Stamford International University, which had three campuses in Thailand. The total purchase price was approximately $35,300, and net proceeds were approximately $26,400, net of debt assumed by the buyer and other customary closing adjustments and fees. Of the $26,400 in net proceeds, $22,200, or $18,800 net of cash sold, was received at closing. The balance of $4,200 was payable upon satisfaction of certain post-closing requirements; the first post-closing requirement was satisfied in May 2019 and the Company received $2,800, leaving a remaining receivable of $1,400. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $10,800, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Additional Gain on Sale of China Operations

As previously disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, on January 25, 2018, the Company completed the sale of LEI Lie Ying Limited (LEILY). A portion of the purchase price was held back and subject to deduction of any indemnifiable losses payable to the buyer pursuant to the sale purchase agreement. On January 25, 2019, Laureate received HKD 71,463 (approximately US $9,100 at date of receipt) for the second and final holdback payment, net of legal fees. Also, as of December 31, 2018, the Company had recorded a liability of approximately $14,300 related to loss contingencies for which the Company had indemnified the buyer. During the first quarter of 2019, the legal matter that this loss contingency related to was settled, with no cost to the Company. Accordingly, during the first quarter of 2019, the Company reversed the loss contingency and recognized additional gain on the sale of LEILY of approximately $13,700, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The remaining liability recorded relates to certain legal fees. Additionally, at the closing of the sale on January 25, 2018, a portion of the total transaction value was paid into an escrow account and will be distributed to the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of the escrow agreement. As of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has recorded a receivable of approximately $25,900 for the portion of the escrowed amount that the Company expects to receive.

Sale of Monash South Africa

On April 8, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its institution in South Africa, Monash South Africa, as well as the sale of the real estate associated with that institution. The transactions consisted of: (i) the transfer by Monash South Africa Limited (MSA), an Australia limited company that is an indirect 75%-owned subsidiary of the Company, to The Independent Institute of Education Limited (IIE), a South Africa limited company that is a subsidiary of ADvTECH Limited, of all of MSA’s assets and

certain of its operational liabilities for a sale price of 15,000 South African Rand (ZAR) (subject to customary adjustments) (or approximately $1,100 at the closing date) and (ii) the sale by LEI AMEA Investments B.V., a Netherlands limited company that is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, of all of the shares of Laureate South Africa Pty. Ltd. (LSA), a South Africa limited company, to IIE for a net sale price of approximately ZAR 99,000 (subject to customary adjustments) (or approximately $7,000 at the closing date). In addition, IIE assumed debt of approximately $20,200. In the aggregate, including working capital adjustments, the Company received approximately $9,000 from the buyer, which approximated the amount of cash sold with the business. The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $2,300, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of India Operations

On May 9, 2019, LEI Singapore Holdings Pte Limited, a Singapore corporation, Laureate I B.V., a Netherlands private limited company (Laureate I), and Laureate International B.V., a Netherlands private limited company (collectively, the India Sellers), all of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, closed a transaction pursuant to the share purchase agreement (the India Agreement), among the India Sellers, Global University Systems India Bidco B.V., a Netherlands private limited liability company (the India Purchaser) and Global University Systems Holding B.V. (the India Purchaser Guarantor), a Netherlands private limited liability company. Pursuant to the India Agreement, the India Purchaser acquired from the India Sellers all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Pearl Retail Solutions Private Limited, an India corporation (PRS), M-Power Energy India Private Limited (M-Power), an India corporation, and Data Ram Sons Private Limited (Data Ram), an India corporation. As a result of the closing of the transaction, the Company no longer consolidates its network institutions in India, including Creative Arts Education Society (CAES), the operator of Pearl Academy, and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). In connection with the India Agreement, certain of the India Sellers also closed a separate transaction with the minority owners of PRS relating to the purchase by them of the minority owners’ 10% interest in PRS.

The total purchase price under the India Agreement was $145,600. The net proceeds received by the India Sellers, before the payment to the 10% minority owners and after transaction fees and taxes, including receipt in July 2019 of certain taxes withheld at closing, were approximately $145,800, or approximately $77,300 net of cash sold, which the Company used to repay indebtedness under its term loan that had a maturity date of April 2024 (the 2024 Term Loan). The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $19,500, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Spain and Portugal Operations

On May 31, 2019, Iniciativas Culturales de España S.L., a Spanish private limited liability company (ICE), and Laureate I, both of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, closed a previously announced transaction pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement (the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement) with Samarinda Investments, S.L., a Spanish limited liability company (Samarinda). Pursuant to the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement, Samarinda acquired from ICE all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of each of Universidad Europea de Madrid, S.L.U., Iniciativas Educativas de Mallorca, S.L.U., Iniciativa Educativa UEA, S.L.U., Universidad Europea de Canarias, S.L.U., and Universidad Europea de Valencia, S.L.U. (together, the Spain Companies), and Samarinda acquired from Laureate I all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Ensilis—Educação e Formação, Unipessoal, Lda. (the Portugal Company). Three of the Spain Companies are the entities that operate Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Canarias, and Universidad Europea de Valencia. The Portugal Company is the entity that operates Universidade Europeia, a comprehensive university in Portugal, and Instituto Português de Administração de Marketing (IPAM Lisbon and IPAM Porto), post-secondary schools of marketing in Portugal.

The total purchase price under the Spain and Portugal Sale Agreement was EUR 770,000 (or approximately $857,000 at the date of closing), subject to customary closing adjustments. After payment of transaction fees, receipt of working capital and other adjustments, as well as settlement of foreign currency swaps, the total net proceeds received by ICE and Laureate I were approximately $906,000, or approximately $760,000 net of cash sold, which the Company used to repay indebtedness, including full repayment of the remaining balance outstanding under the 2024 Term Loan. Additionally, the buyer assumed debt of approximately $109,000. The Company recognized a gain for these transactions of approximately $615,000, including a tax benefit of approximately $30,000 that relates to the reversal of net deferred tax liabilities, which is included in gain on sales of discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Sale of Turkey Operations

On August 27, 2019, Laureate I B.V. and Can Uluslararasi Yatirim Holding A.Ş. (Can Holding), a Turkish company, executed and closed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the Turkey SPA). Pursuant to the Turkey SPA, Can Holding purchased from Laureate I B.V. 100% of the share capital of Education Turkey B.V. (ET), a private limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands. ET and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates together have the right to appoint a majority of the Trustees of Bilgi Eğitim ve Kültür Vakfı (Bilgi Foundation). Bilgi Foundation is the sponsor of Istanbul Bilgi University (Bilgi), an institution located in Turkey that the Company previously consolidated under the variable interest entity model. As a result of the closing of the Turkey SPA on August 27, 2019, the Company no longer consolidates Bilgi.

The total purchase price was $90,000, which consisted of cash proceeds of $75,000 and deferred purchase price of $15,000 in the form of an instrument payable one year after closing. The deferred purchase price carries no stated interest rate. At the date of sale, Bilgi had approximately $89,000 of cash and restricted cash on its balance sheet. The Company recognized a loss for this transaction of approximately $37,000, which is included in gain/(loss) on sales of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

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Leases - Schedule of future minimum lease payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2019	$ 151,795
2020	142,995
2021	135,426
2022	128,441
2023	119,955
Thereafter	482,220
Total	$ 1,160,832

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Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands		3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		$ 3,107,083,000	$ 2,327,906,000	$ 2,050,946,000	$ 2,115,106,000	$ 1,767,473,000	$ 1,587,282,000	$ 2,050,946,000	$ 1,587,282,000
Adoption of accounting standards										$ 28,944,000	$ 5,074,000
Balance, adjusted										2,079,890,000	1,592,356,000
Non-cash stock compensation		1,578,000	4,854,000	3,149,000	6,561,000	7,687,000	(3,756,000)
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares		0
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding		1,455,000	170,000	(1,420,000)		(941,000)	(803,000)
Purchases of treasury stock at cost		(104,849,000)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders			(731,000)	(625,000)		(1,473,000)	581,000
Change in noncontrolling interests			(3,700,000)			(2,730,000)	(21,043,000)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity		(193,000)						0	(61,974,000)
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock		(193,000)			324,000			264,000	1,130,000
Other						(744,000)
Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock upon conversion						238,101,000
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity		649,000	(855,000)	224,000	(328,000)	(19,000)	38,000
Net income (loss)		(96,794,000)	779,616,000	194,265,000	(96,684,000)	223,956,000	171,545,000	877,087,000	298,814,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0		(82,580,000)	10,188,000	49,551,000	(52,750,000)	(196,672,000)	83,369,000	(22,841,000)	(166,052,000)
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0					(560,000)	10,126,000	2,210,000		11,776,000
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0		0	(10,559,000)	2,609,000				(7,950,000)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0		4,531,000			0		376,000	4,531,000	376,000
Balance, end of period	$ 2,830,880,000	2,830,880,000	3,107,083,000	2,327,906,000	1,971,669,000	2,115,106,000	1,767,473,000	2,830,880,000	1,971,669,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, tax			0	0
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, tax					0	0	0		0
Pension adjustment, tax		0			0		0	0	0
Additional paid-in capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		3,707,305,000	3,705,787,000	3,703,796,000	3,698,822,000	3,383,778,000	3,446,206,000	3,703,796,000	3,446,206,000
Balance, adjusted										3,703,796,000	3,446,206,000
Non-cash stock compensation		1,578,000	4,854,000	3,149,000	6,561,000	7,687,000	(3,756,000)
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding		1,455,000	170,000	(1,421,000)		(942,000)	(804,000)
Change in noncontrolling interests			(3,700,000)				(468,000)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity		(193,000)
Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock upon conversion						237,957,000
Balance, end of period	3,710,145,000	3,710,145,000	3,707,305,000	3,705,787,000	3,705,707,000	3,698,822,000	3,383,778,000	3,710,145,000	3,705,707,000
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		470,860,000	(310,732,000)	(530,919,000)	(548,615,000)	(772,283,000)	(946,236,000)	(530,919,000)	(946,236,000)
Adoption of accounting standards										28,944,000	5,074,000
Balance, adjusted										(501,975,000)	(941,162,000)
Other						(744,000)
Net income (loss)		(95,226,000)	781,592,000	191,243,000	(94,789,000)	224,412,000	168,879,000
Balance, end of period	375,634,000	375,634,000	470,860,000	(310,732,000)	(643,404,000)	(548,615,000)	(772,283,000)	375,634,000	(643,404,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		(1,060,849,000)	(1,060,565,000)	(1,112,695,000)	(1,026,339,000)	(839,322,000)	(925,556,000)	(1,112,695,000)	(925,556,000)
Balance, adjusted										(1,112,695,000)	(925,556,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0		(82,070,000)	10,275,000	49,521,000	(52,961,000)	(197,143,000)	83,648,000
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0					(560,000)	10,126,000	2,210,000
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0			(10,559,000)	2,609,000
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0		4,531,000					376,000
Balance, end of period	(1,138,388,000)	(1,138,388,000)	(1,060,849,000)	(1,060,565,000)	(1,079,860,000)	(1,026,339,000)	(839,322,000)	(1,138,388,000)	(1,079,860,000)
Treasury stock at cost
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		0	0	0				0
Purchases of treasury stock at cost		(104,849,000)
Balance, end of period	(104,849,000)	(104,849,000)	0	0				(104,849,000)
Non-controlling interests
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		(11,131,000)	(7,482,000)	(10,133,000)	(9,658,000)	(5,451,000)	12,118,000	(10,133,000)	12,118,000
Balance, adjusted										(10,133,000)	12,118,000
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders			(731,000)	(625,000)		(1,473,000)	581,000
Change in noncontrolling interests						(2,730,000)	(20,575,000)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity		649,000	(855,000)	224,000	(328,000)	(19,000)	38,000
Net income (loss)		(1,568,000)	(1,976,000)	3,022,000	(1,895,000)	(456,000)	2,666,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0		(510,000)	(87,000)	30,000	211,000	471,000	(279,000)
Balance, end of period	$ (12,560,000)	$ (12,560,000)	$ (11,131,000)	$ (7,482,000)	$ (11,670,000)	$ (9,658,000)	$ (5,451,000)	$ (12,560,000)	$ (11,670,000)
Class A Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance of shares outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)				107,450				107,450
Purchases of treasury stock at cost (in shares)	(5,130)	(6,150)
Purchases of treasury stock at cost	$ (87,921,000)	$ (104,849,000)
Balance of shares outstanding, end of period (in shares)	127,754	127,754						127,754
Class A Common Stock | Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance of shares outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)		118,806	107,783	107,450	91,614	55,256	55,052	107,450	55,052
Balance, beginning of period		$ 475,000	$ 431,000	$ 430,000	$ 366,000	$ 221,000	$ 220,000	$ 430,000	$ 220,000
Balance, adjusted										430,000	220,000
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares (in shares)		15,002	10,991	8	29	27	59
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares		$ 60,000	$ 44,000
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding (in shares)		96	32	325	11	188	145
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding				$ 1,000		$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Purchases of treasury stock at cost (in shares)		(6,150)
Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock upon conversion (in shares)						36,143
Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock upon conversion						$ 144,000
Balance of shares outstanding, end of period (in shares)	127,754	127,754	118,806	107,783	91,654	91,614	55,256	127,754	91,654
Balance, end of period	$ 535,000	$ 535,000	$ 475,000	$ 431,000	$ 366,000	$ 366,000	$ 221,000	$ 535,000	$ 366,000
Class B Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance of shares outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)				116,865				116,865
Balance of shares outstanding, end of period (in shares)	90,864	90,864						90,864
Class B Common Stock | Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance of shares outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)		105,866	116,857	116,865	132,416	132,443	132,443	116,865	132,443
Balance, beginning of period		$ 423,000	$ 467,000	$ 467,000	$ 530,000	$ 530,000	$ 530,000	$ 467,000	$ 530,000
Balance, adjusted										$ 467,000	$ 530,000
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares (in shares)		(15,002)	(10,991)	(8)	(29)	(27)	(59)
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares		$ (60,000)	$ (44,000)
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding (in shares)						0	59
Balance of shares outstanding, end of period (in shares)	90,864	90,864	105,866	116,857	132,387	132,416	132,443	90,864	132,387
Balance, end of period	$ 363,000	$ 363,000	$ 423,000	$ 467,000	$ 530,000	$ 530,000	$ 530,000	$ 363,000	$ 530,000
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity			194,000	263,000	324,000	882,000	(76,000)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity | Additional paid-in capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity			$ 194,000	$ 263,000	$ 324,000	882,000	(76,000)
Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity						(74,110,000)
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock						(4,650,000)
Accretion of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock							$ (57,324,000)
Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock | Additional paid-in capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity						$ (74,110,000)

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Derivative Instruments - Summary of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets
Long-term assets:	$ 0	$ 3,259
Liabilities
Total derivative instrument assets	295	3,259
Total derivative instrument liabilities	11	10,677
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net investment cross currency swaps
Assets
Long-term assets:	0	3,259
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Assets
Current assets:		0
Liabilities
Long-term liabilities:	$ 0	$ 6,656

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Commitments and Contingencies - Standby Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Other Commitments (Details) € in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Surety Bond
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Guarantee amount, maximum potential amount of payments		$ 23,036,000		$ 22,204,000
Cash Collateralized Letter Of Credit - Spain Tax Audits
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount		5,500,000	€ 5,036	5,036,000
Non-Collateralized Surety Bond - UAM Brazil | Surety Bond
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Guarantee amount, maximum potential amount of payments	$ 15,300,000
Cost of surety bond	$ 1,400,000
Guarantor obligation, term	P5Y
Kendall College, St. Augustine, Walden University, and NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount		$ 127,000,000		$ 139,000,000

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Business and Geographic Segment Information - Schedule of Assets by Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 6,824,713	$ 6,769,636
Operating Segments | Brazil
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,072,447	1,011,391
Operating Segments | Mexico
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,284,743	971,309
Operating Segments | Andean
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,922,829	1,608,406
Operating Segments | Rest of World
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	203,881	196,370
Operating Segments | Online & Partnerships
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,227,428	1,308,854
Corporate and Discontinued Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1,113,385	$ 1,673,306

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Dispositions (Details) € in Thousands, R in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands									3 Months Ended
	Aug. 27, 2019 USD ($)	May 31, 2019 USD ($)	May 09, 2019 USD ($)	Apr. 08, 2019 USD ($)	Feb. 12, 2019 USD ($) campus	Feb. 01, 2019 USD ($)	Jan. 25, 2018 USD ($)	Jan. 25, 2018 HKD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	May 31, 2019 EUR (€)	Apr. 08, 2019 ZAR (R)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash										$ 507,749			$ 583,572	$ 576,261	$ 525,745
St. Augustine | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions						$ 400,000
LEI Lie Ying Limited | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on sale of business									$ 13,700
Proceeds from second holdback payment							$ 9,100	$ 71,463
Amounts of material contingent liabilities remaining							$ 14,300
Receivables from sale of business, noncurrent										$ 25,900			$ 25,900
Monash South Africa (MSA) | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions				$ 1,100								R 15,000
Accounts payable disposed of				$ 20,200
Ownership percent				75.00%
Laureate South Africa Pty Ltd (LSA) | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions				$ 7,000								R 99,000
Monash South Africa Limited And LEI AMEA Investments B.V. | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business				9,000
Exeter Street Holdings, LLC | St. Augustine | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business						346,400
Other current assets disposed of						11,700
Accounts payable disposed of						58,100
Other current liabilities						7,200
Net proceeds from dispositions						301,800
Gain (loss) on sale of business						$ 223,000
LEI Singapore Holdings Pte Limited, Laureate I B.V.,Laureate International B.V. | Pearl Retail Solutions Private Limited | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions			$ 145,600
Other current assets disposed of			145,800
Net proceeds from dispositions			$ 77,300
Ownership percent			10.00%
Iniciativas Culturales de Espãna S.L., (“ICE”), and Laureate I B.V | Affiliated Entity
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business		$ 906,000
Net proceeds from dispositions		760,000
Gain (loss) on sale of business		615,000
Tax benefit from disposition		30,000
Iniciativas Culturales de Espãna S.L., (“ICE”), and Laureate I B.V | Ensilis—Educação e Formação, Unipessoal, Lda | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions		857,000									€ 770,000
Accounts payable disposed of		109,000
Laureate I B.V. | Education Turkey B.V. | Affiliated Entity | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions	$ 90,000
Proceeds from sale of business	75,000
Gain (loss) on sale of business	(37,000)
Debt assumed	$ 15,000
Ownership percent	100.00%
Bilgi Egitim Ve Kultur Vakfi (Bilgi Foundation)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash and restricted cash	$ 89,000
Stamford International University | China YuHua Education Investment Limited
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions					$ 35,300
Number of campuses | campus					3
Stamford International University | China YuHua Education Investment Limited | Affiliated Entity
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received from dispositions		2,800
Debt assumed		$ 1,400			$ 4,200
Stamford International University | LEI Singapore | Affiliated Entity
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business					22,200
Net proceeds from dispositions					18,800
Gain (loss) on sale of business				$ 2,300	10,800
Net of debt assumed by purchaser					$ 26,400
Stamford International University | LEI Singapore Holdings Pte Limited, Laureate I B.V.,Laureate International B.V. | Affiliated Entity
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on sale of business			$ 19,500

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale - Narrative (Details)	Sep. 30, 2019 institution
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Number of discontinued VIE institution	1

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Equity [Abstract]

Components of net changes in stockholders' equity

The components of net changes in stockholders' equity for the fiscal quarters of 2018 are as follows:

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock				Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at December 31, 2017	55,052	$	220	132,443		$	530	$	3,446,206		$	(946,236	)	$	(925,556	)	$	12,118		$	1,587,282
Adoption of accounting standards	—	—		—		—		—			5,074			—			—			5,074
Balance at January 1, 2018	55,052	220		132,443		530		3,446,206			(941,162		)	(925,556		)	12,118			1,592,356
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		(3,756		)	—			—			—			(3,756		)
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	59	—		(59	)	—		—			—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	145	1		59		—		(804		)	—			—			—			(803		)
Distributions from noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			581			581
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		(468		)	—			—			(20,575		)	(21,043		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		(76		)	—			—			—			(76		)
Accretion of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		(57,324		)	—			—			—			(57,324		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			38			38
Net income	—	—		—		—		—			168,879			—			2,666			171,545
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			83,648			(279		)	83,369
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			2,210			—			2,210
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			376			—			376
Balance at March 31, 2018	55,256	$	221	132,443		$	530	$	3,383,778		$	(772,283	)	$	(839,322	)	$	(5,451	)	$	1,767,473
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		7,687			—			—			—			7,687
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	27	—		(27	)	—		—			—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	188	1		—		—		(942		)	—			—			—			(941		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(1,473		)	(1,473		)
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(2,730		)	(2,730		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		882			—			—			—			882
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		(4,650		)	—			—			—			(4,650		)
Gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		74,110			—			—			—			74,110
Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock upon conversion	36,143	144		—		—		237,957			—			—			—			238,101
Other	—	—		—		—		—			(744		)	—			—			(744		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(19		)	(19		)
Net income	—	—		—		—		—			224,412			—			(456		)	223,956
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			(197,143		)	471			(196,672		)
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			10,126			—			10,126
Balance at June 30, 2018	91,614	$	366	132,416		$	530	$	3,698,822		$	(548,615	)	$	(1,026,339	)	$	(9,658	)	$	2,115,106

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock				Additional paid-in capital		(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at June 30, 2018	91,614	$	366	132,416		$	530	$	3,698,822	$	(548,615	)	$	(1,026,339	)	$	(9,658	)	$	2,115,106
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		6,561		—			—			—			6,561
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	29	—		(29	)	—		—		—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	11	—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		324		—			—			—			324
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—		—			—			(328		)	(328		)
Net loss	—	—		—		—		—		(94,789		)	—			(1,895		)	(96,684		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—		—			(52,961		)	211			(52,750		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—		—			(560		)	—			(560		)
Balance at September 30, 2018	91,654	$	366	132,387		$	530	$	3,705,707	$	(643,404	)	$	(1,079,860	)	$	(11,670	)	$	1,971,669

The components of net changes in stockholders' equity for the fiscal quarters of 2019 are as follows:

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock					Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Treasury stock at cost		Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at December 31, 2018	107,450	$	430	116,865		$	467		$	3,703,796		$	(530,919	)	$	(1,112,695	)	$	—	$	(10,133	)	$	2,050,946
Adoption of accounting standards	—	—		—		—			—			28,944			—			—		—			28,944
Balance at January 1, 2019	107,450	430		116,865		467			3,703,796			(501,975		)	(1,112,695		)	—		(10,133		)	2,079,890
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—			3,149			—			—			—		—			3,149
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	8	—		(8	)	—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	325	1		—		—			(1,421		)	—			—			—		—			(1,420		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(625		)	(625		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			263			—			—			—		—			263
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		224			224
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			191,243			—			—		3,022			194,265
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			49,521			—		30			49,551
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			2,609			—		—			2,609
Balance at March 31, 2019	107,783	$	431	116,857		$	467		$	3,705,787		$	(310,732	)	$	(1,060,565	)	$	—	$	(7,482	)	$	2,327,906
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—			4,854			—			—			—		—			4,854
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	10,991	44		(10,991	)	(44		)	—			—			—			—		—			—
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	32	—		—		—			170			—			—			—		—			170
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(731		)	(731		)
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—			(3,700		)	—			—			—		—			(3,700		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			194			—			—			—		—			194
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(855		)	(855		)
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			781,592			—			—		(1,976		)	779,616
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			10,275			—		(87		)	10,188
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			(10,559		)	—		—			(10,559		)
Balance at June 30, 2019	118,806	$	475	105,866		$	423		$	3,707,305		$	470,860		$	(1,060,849	)	$	—	$	(11,131	)	$	3,107,083

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock				Class B Common Stock					Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Treasury stock at cost			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at June 30, 2019	118,806		$	475	105,866		$	423		$	3,707,305		$	470,860		$	(1,060,849	)	$	—		$	(11,131	)	$	3,107,083
Non-cash stock compensation	—		—		—		—			1,578			—			—			—			—			1,578
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	15,002		60		(15,002	)	(60		)	—			—			—			—			—			—
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	96		—		—		—			1,455			—			—			—			—			1,455
Purchases of treasury stock at cost	(6,150	)	—		—		—			—			—			—			(104,849		)	—			(104,849		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—		—		—		—			(193		)	—			—			—			—			(193		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			649			649
Net loss	—		—		—		—			—			(95,226		)	—			—			(1,568		)	(96,794		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—		—		—		—			—			—			(82,070		)	—			(510		)	(82,580		)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	—		—		—		—			—			—			4,531			—			—			4,531
Balance at September 30, 2019	127,754		$	535	90,864		$	363		$	3,710,145		$	375,634		$	(1,138,388	)	$	(104,849	)	$	(12,560	)	$	2,830,880

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The components of these balances were as follows:

	September 30, 2019									December 31, 2018
	Laureate Education, Inc.			Noncontrolling Interests			Total			Laureate Education, Inc.			Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(1,149,993	)	$	(108	)	$	(1,150,101	)	$	(1,127,719	)	$	459	$	(1,127,260	)
Unrealized gain on derivatives	10,416			—			10,416			18,366			—		18,366
Minimum pension liability adjustment	1,189			—			1,189			(3,342		)	—		(3,342		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(1,138,388	)	$	(108	)	$	(1,138,496	)	$	(1,112,695	)	$	459	$	(1,112,236	)

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Schedule of cash and cash equivalents

The September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	September 30, 2019		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$	323,930	$	384,980	$	387,780
Restricted cash	183,819		191,281		195,792
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	507,749	$	576,261	$	583,572

Schedule of restricted cash

The September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	September 30, 2019		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$	323,930	$	384,980	$	387,780
Restricted cash	183,819		191,281		195,792
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	507,749	$	576,261	$	583,572

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Debt - Certain Covenants (Details) - Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of utilized line of credit (less than)	25.00%
Lines of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio	4.75
Lines of credit | Revolving Credit Facility | June 30, 2018 and thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Required minimum debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio	3.5

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Fair Value Measurement - Narrative (Details) - Series B Preferred Stock - Coursera Inc - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Share purchase (in shares)			1,020
Payment to acquire investment			$ 5,000
Gain on sale of investment	$ 6,100	$ 6,473
Fair value of an investment		$ 11,473

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Derivative Instruments - Credit Risk and Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Feature (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) institution	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset | $	$ 295	$ 3,259
Derivative liability | $	$ 11	$ 10,677
Moody's, A1 Rating
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of financial institutions company does transactions with | institution	1
Moody's, A2 Rating
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of financial institutions company does transactions with | institution	1

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 877,087	$ 298,814
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	146,284	189,961
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets	95,566
Loss on impairment of assets	25,470	10,030
Gain on sales of subsidiaries and disposal of property and equipment, net	(814,202)	(292,999)
Gain on derivative instruments	(8,260)	(92,749)
(Payments for) proceeds from settlement of derivative contracts	(8,233)	14,117
Loss on debt extinguishment	26,901	7,481
Non-cash interest expense	3,386	14,651
Non-cash share-based compensation expense	9,581	10,492
Bad debt expense	80,957	83,029
Deferred income taxes	(3,107)	(389)
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss	8,434	53,731
Non-cash loss (gain) from non-income tax contingencies	5,196	(843)
Other, net	(6,849)	(11,607)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(273,830)	(288,747)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(56,726)	(50,919)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(14,102)	(6,263)
Income tax receivable/payable, net	(39,734)	(10,084)
Deferred revenue and other liabilities	258,449	428,664
Net cash provided by operating activities	312,268	356,370
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment	(102,147)	(150,458)
Expenditures for deferred costs	(12,086)	(13,182)
Receipts from sales of discontinued operations, net of cash sold, property and equipment and other	1,141,695	375,792
Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge	12,866	(9,960)
Proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance and property insurance recoveries	0	24,641
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(1,205)	0
Payments from (to) related parties	84	(8)
Proceeds from sale of investment	11,473	0
Net cash provided by investing activities	1,050,680	226,825
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of original issue discount	724,074	383,594
Payments on long-term debt	(2,189,779)	(838,542)
Payments of deferred purchase price for acquisitions	(19,787)	(17,588)
Payments to purchase noncontrolling interests	(5,761)	(127)
Payment of dividends on Series A Preferred Stock	0	(11,103)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,714	0
Payments to repurchase common stock	(87,921)	0
Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding for vested stock awards and exercised stock options	(1,509)	(1,744)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(6,557)	(490)
Payments to purchase noncontrolling interests	(2,032)	(912)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,587,558)	(486,912)
Effects of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash	(8,808)	(4,534)
Change in cash included in current assets held for sale	157,595	(41,233)
Net change in Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash	(75,823)	50,516
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash at beginning of period	583,572	525,745
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash at end of period	$ 507,749	$ 576,261

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Goodwill - Narrative (Details) R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 BRL (R$)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquisitions	$ 1,333	R$ 5,022	$ 1,333

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 323,930	$ 387,780	$ 384,980
Restricted cash	183,819	195,792	191,281
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$ 507,749	$ 583,572	$ 576,261	$ 525,745

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Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 42,032	$ 132,546
Finance lease cost
Amortization of leased assets	1,880	4,518
Interest on leased assets	1,264	2,741
Short-term lease costs	810	2,800
Variable lease costs	4,483	11,056
Sublease income	(1,049)	(3,260)
Total lease cost	$ 49,420	$ 150,401

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (96,794)	$ (96,684)	$ 877,087	$ 298,814
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(82,580)	(52,750)	(22,841)	(166,052)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	0		(7,950)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax		(560)		11,776
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax	4,531	0	4,531	376
Total other comprehensive loss	(78,049)	(53,310)	(26,260)	(153,900)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(174,843)	(149,994)	850,827	144,914
Net comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,078	1,683	1,089	(719)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ (172,765)	$ (148,311)	$ 851,916	$ 144,195

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Fair Value Measurement

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, which are described below:

• Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

• Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability;

• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.

These levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk of liquidity associated with the financial assets or liabilities disclosed. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement, as required under ASC 820-10, ‘‘Fair Value Measurement.’’

Derivative instruments

Laureate uses derivative instruments as economic hedges for bank debt, foreign exchange fluctuations and interest rate risk. Their values are derived using valuation models commonly used for derivatives. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, forward-price yield curves, notional quantities, measures of volatility and correlations of such inputs. Our valuation models also reflect measurements for credit risk. Laureate concluded that the fair values of our derivatives are based on unobservable inputs, or Level 3 assumptions. The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company's derivative instruments is our own credit risk. Holding other inputs constant, a significant increase (decrease) in our own credit risk would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement for the Company's derivative instruments.

Equity securities - preferred stock investment

In 2013, Laureate purchased approximately 1,020 shares (the Shares) of preferred stock of a private education company for $5,000. This equity security did not have a readily determinable fair value. In June 2019, based on interest expressed by an investor to purchase the Shares, Laureate recorded this investment at its estimated fair value and recorded a non-operating gain of approximately $6,100. In September 2019, Laureate sold the Shares and received cash proceeds of $11,473, resulting in a total non-operating gain of $6,473 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The proceeds are included in Proceeds from sale of investment in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Laureate’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2019 were as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Derivative instruments	$	295	$	—	$	—	$	295
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	11

Laureate’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 were as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Derivative instruments	$	3,259	$	—	$	—	$	3,259
Liabilities
Derivative instruments	$	10,677	$	—	$	—	$	10,677

The changes in our Level 3 Derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(7,418	)
Gain included in earnings:
Unrealized gains, net	4,305
Realized gains, net	3,794
Included in other comprehensive income	(7,950		)
Settlements	(4,634		)
Reclassification, currency translation adjustment and other	12,187
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	284

The following table presents quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs and valuation techniques utilized in the fair value measurements of the Company's assets/(liabilities) classified as Level 3 as of September 30, 2019:

	Fair Value at September 30, 2019		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range/Input Value
Derivative instruments - cross currency swaps	$	284	Discounted Cash Flow	Credit Risk	3.50%

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Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency values and interest rate changes. We may seek to control a portion of these risks through a risk management program that includes the use of derivative instruments.

The interest and principal payments for Laureate’s senior long-term debt arrangements are to be paid primarily in USD. Our ability to make debt payments is subject to fluctuations in the value of the USD against foreign currencies, since a majority of our operating cash used to make these payments is generated by subsidiaries with functional currencies other than USD. As part of our overall risk management policies, Laureate has at times entered into foreign currency swap contracts and floating-to-fixed interest rate swap contracts. In addition, we occasionally enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the impact of other non-functional currency-denominated receivables and payables. We do not enter into speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

Laureate reports all derivatives at fair value. These contracts are recognized as either assets or liabilities, depending upon the derivative’s fair value. Gains or losses associated with the change in the fair value of these swaps are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations on a current basis over the term of the contracts, unless designated and effective as a hedge. For swaps that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges, gains or losses associated with the change in fair value of the swaps are recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and amortized into earnings as a component of Interest expense over the term of the related hedged items. Upon early termination of an effective interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge, unrealized gains or losses are deferred in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and are amortized as an adjustment to Interest expense over the period during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. For derivatives that are both designated and effective as net investment hedges, gains or losses associated with the change in fair value of the derivatives are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI.

The reported fair values of our derivatives, which are classified in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Derivative instruments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Long-term assets:
Net investment cross currency swaps	$	—	$	3,259
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Current assets:
Cross currency swaps	295		—
Current liabilities:
Cross currency swaps	11		4,021
Long-term liabilities:
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	—		6,656
Total derivative instrument assets	$	295	$	3,259
Total derivative instrument liabilities	$	11	$	10,677

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

Cash Flow Hedge - 2024 Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps

In May 2017, Laureate entered into, and designated as cash flow hedges, four pay-fixed, receive-floating amortizing interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $100,000, $100,000, $200,000 and $300,000, respectively. These notional amounts matched the corresponding principal of the 2024 Term Loan borrowings of which these swaps were effectively hedging the interest payments. As such, the notional values amortized annually based on the terms of the agreements to match the principal borrowings as they were repaid. These swaps effectively fixed the floating interest rate on the term loan to reduce exposure to variability in cash flows attributable to changes in the USD-LIBOR-BBA swap rate. All four swaps were fully settled on August 21, 2018, prior to their May 31, 2022 maturity date, with the remaining AOCI to be ratably reclassified into income through Interest expense over the remaining maturity period of the 2024 Term Loans. The cash received at settlement from the swap counterparties was $14,117. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company accelerated the reclassification of amounts in AOCI to earnings as a result of the hedged forecasted transactions becoming probable not to occur, due to the full repayment of the 2024 Term Loan in June 2019 using proceeds from the sale of our institutions in Portugal and Spain. The accelerated amounts were a gain of approximately $9,800 and were recorded as a decrease to Interest expense. Prior to settlement of the swaps, they were determined to be 100% effective; therefore, the amount of gain or loss recognized in income on the ineffective portion was $0.

Net Investment Hedge - Cross Currency Swaps

In December 2017, Laureate entered into two EUR-USD cross currency swaps (net investment hedges) to hedge the foreign currency exchange volatility on operations of our Euro functional currency subsidiaries and better match our cash flows with the currencies in which our debt obligations are denominated. Both swaps had an effective date of December 22, 2017 and a maturity date of November 2, 2020, and were designated at inception as effective net investment hedges. In April 2019, the Company terminated both EUR-USD cross currency swaps for a net settlement received of $7,679, which is included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge on our consolidated statement of cash flows. The terms of the swaps specified that at maturity on the first swap, Laureate would deliver the notional amount of EUR 50,000 and receive USD $59,210 at an implied exchange rate of 1.1842 and at maturity on the second swap, Laureate would deliver the notional amount of EUR 50,000 and receive USD $59,360 at an implied exchange rate of 1.1872. Semiannually until maturity, Laureate was obligated to pay 5.63% and receive 8.25% on EUR 50,000 and USD $59,210, respectively, on the first swap and pay 5.6675% and receive 8.25% on EUR 50,000 and USD $59,360, respectively, on the second swap. The swaps were determined to be 100% effective; therefore, the amount of gain or loss recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments was $0. The accumulated gain recognized in AOCI will be deferred from earnings until the sale or liquidation of the hedged investee. As of December 31, 2018, these swaps had an estimated fair value of $3,259, which was recorded in Derivative Instruments as a long-term asset.

The table below shows the total recorded unrealized (loss) gain in Comprehensive income for the derivatives designated as hedging instruments. The impact of these derivative instruments on Comprehensive income, Interest expense and AOCI were as follows:

For the three months ended September 30:

	(Loss) Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)					Income Statement Location	Gain Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				Total Consolidated Interest Expense
	2019		2018				2019		2018		2019			2018
Cash flow hedge
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	(1,938	)	Interest expense	$	—	$	950
Net investment hedge
Cross currency swaps	—		1,378			N/A	—		—
Total	$	—	$	(560	)		$	—	$	950	$	(40,319	)	$	(58,319	)

For the nine months ended September 30:

	(Loss) Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)					Income Statement Location	Gain Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				Total Consolidated Interest Expense
	2019			2018			2019		2018		2019			2018
Cash flow hedge
Interest rate swaps	$	(11,818	)	$	7,307	Interest expense	$	11,818	$	912
Net investment hedge
Cross currency swaps	3,868			4,469		N/A	—		—
Total	$	(7,950	)	$	11,776		$	11,818	$	912	$	(136,438	)	$	(181,746	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

MXN to USD Foreign Currency Swaps

In September 2019, Laureate entered into three MXN to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of MXN 453,146. During the fourth quarter of 2019, Laureate will deliver the notional amount and receive USD $23,000 at a rate of exchange of 0.0508. As of September 30, 2019, these swaps had an estimated value of $295 which was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

AUD to USD Foreign Currency Swaps

In September 2019, Laureate entered into two AUD to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of AUD 11,000. During the fourth quarter ended 2019, Laureate will receive the notional amount and deliver USD $7,443 at a rate of exchange of 0.6766 USD per 1 AUD. As of September 30, 2019, these swaps had an estimated value of $11 which was recorded in Derivative instruments as a current liability. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

EUR to USD Foreign Currency Swaps - Spain and Portugal

As disclosed in the 2018 Form 10-K, in December 2018, Laureate entered into two EUR to USD swap agreements in connection with the signing of the sale agreement for the subsidiaries in Spain and Portugal. The purpose of the swaps was to mitigate the risk of foreign currency exposure on the sale proceeds. The first swap was deal contingent, with the settlement date occurring on the second business day following the completion of the sale. On the settlement date, Laureate delivered the notional amount of EUR 275,000 and received USD $314,573 at a rate of exchange of 1.1439, which resulted in a realized gain of $5,088. The second swap was a put/call option with a maturity date of April 8, 2019, where Laureate could put the notional amount of EUR 275,000 and call the USD amount of $310,750 at an exchange rate of 1.13. Based on expected timing of the sale transaction, the swap was terminated on April 2, 2019, resulting in a payment to the counterparty of $980 that included a deferred premium payment net of proceeds received. The realized gain of $5,088 and the payment of $980 are included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge in the consolidated statement of cash flows. As of December 31, 2018, these swaps had an aggregate estimated fair value of $4,021, which was recorded in Derivative instruments as a current liability through a charge to unrealized loss on derivatives. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

In addition to the swaps above, in order to continue to mitigate the risk of foreign currency exposure on the expected sale proceeds for Spain and Portugal in advance of the May 31, 2019 sale closing date, in April 2019, Laureate also entered into seven EUR to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of EUR 375,000. On the maturity date of May 15, 2019, Laureate paid the EUR notional amount and received a combined total of USD $423,003 at a rate of exchange of 1.128007, resulting in a gain of $1,644. In May 2019, Laureate entered into nine EUR to USD swap agreements with a combined notional amount of EUR 532,000. On the maturity date of June 4, 2019, Laureate paid the EUR notional amount and received a combined total of $597,149 at a rate of exchange of 1.122461, resulting in a realized loss of approximately $565. The realized gain of $1,644 and the realized loss of $565 are included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge on the consolidated statement of cash flows. These swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

CLP to Unidad de Fomento (UF) Cross Currency and Interest Rate Swaps

The cross currency and interest rate swap agreements are intended to provide a better correlation between our debt obligations and operating currencies. In 2010, one of our subsidiaries in Chile entered into four cross currency and interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $31,000, and convert CLP-denominated, floating-rate debt to fixed-rate UF-denominated debt. The UF is a Chilean inflation-adjusted unit of account. One of the swaps was scheduled to mature on December 1, 2024, and the remaining three were scheduled to mature on July 1, 2025 (the CLP to UF cross currency and interest rate swaps); however, during the first quarter 2019, the Company elected to settle all four swaps for a net cash payment of approximately USD $8,200. In addition, Chile also elected to repay a portion of the principal balance outstanding for certain notes payable, as discussed in Note 9, Debt. This payment is included in (Payments for) proceeds from settlement of derivative contracts on the consolidated statement of cash flows. The CLP to UF cross currency and interest rate swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2018, these swaps had an estimated fair value of $6,656 which was recorded in Derivative instruments as a long-term liability.

EUR to USD Foreign Currency Swaps - Cyprus and Italy

As disclosed in the 2018 Form 10-K, in December 2017, the Company entered into a total of six EUR to USD forward exchange swap agreements in connection with the sale of its institutions in Cyprus and Italy. The purpose of the swaps was to mitigate the risk of foreign currency exposure on the sale proceeds. The swaps had an aggregate notional amount of EUR 200,000 and matured on January 16, 2018, resulting in a total realized loss on derivatives of $9,960, which was included in Settlement of derivatives related to sale of discontinued operations and net investment hedge on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The swaps were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Derivatives related to Series A Preferred Stock Offering

As disclosed in the 2018 Form 10-K, in December 2016 and January 2017, the Company issued shares of convertible redeemable preferred stock (the Series A Preferred Stock) and identified several embedded derivatives related to certain contingent redemption features of the Series A Preferred Stock. These derivatives were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes and therefore the changes in estimated fair value were recognized as a component of earnings. The Series A Preferred Stock was converted into Class A common stock on April 23, 2018. The estimated fair value of these derivatives at the conversion date was approximately $140,300; accordingly, the derivative assets were recorded at their estimated fair values through a corresponding gain on derivatives, a component of non-operating income. The increase in the fair value of the derivatives can be attributed to the use of the Monte Carlo Simulation Method to value the derivatives prior to the April 23, 2018 conversion date, when the probability of conversion increased to 100% and the valuation inputs became definitive. In connection with the conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into Class A common stock, the carrying value of the derivative assets was reclassified into equity in April 2018.

Components of the reported Gain on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

	For the three months ended September 30,					For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	(42,140	)
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	284		33			4,305		4,391
Interest rate swaps	—		36			—		138
	284		69			4,305		(37,611		)
Realized (Loss) Gain
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	—		—			—		140,320
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	—		(213		)	3,794		(10,597		)
	—		(213		)	3,794		129,723
Total Gain (Loss)
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	—		—			—		98,180
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	284		(180		)	8,099		(6,206		)
Interest rate swaps	—		36			—		138
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	$	284	$	(144	)	$	8,099	$	92,112

Credit Risk and Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features

Laureate’s derivatives expose us to credit risk to the extent that the counterparty may possibly fail to perform its contractual obligation. The amount of our credit risk exposure is equal to the fair value of the derivative when any of the derivatives are in a net gain position. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the estimated fair values of derivatives in a gain position were $295 and $3,259, respectively.

Laureate has limited its credit risk by only entering into derivative transactions with highly rated major financial institutions. We have not entered into collateral agreements with our derivatives' counterparties. At September 30, 2019, one institution was rated A1 and one institution as rated A2 by the global rating agency of Moody's Investors Service. These financial institutions accounted for all of Laureate's derivative credit risk exposure.

Laureate's agreements with its derivative counterparties contain a provision under which we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to a default on the indebtedness. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had not breached any default provisions and had not posted any collateral related to these agreements. If we had breached any of these provisions, we could have been required to settle the obligations under the derivative agreements for an amount that we believe would approximate their estimated fair value of $11 as of September 30, 2019 and $10,677 as of December 31, 2018.

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Business and Geographic Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business and Geographic Segment Information

Business and Geographic Segment Information

Laureate’s educational services are offered through six operating segments: Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Central America & U.S. Campuses, Rest of World and Online & Partnerships. Laureate determines its operating segments based on information utilized by the chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance.

Our campus-based segments generate revenues by providing an education that emphasizes professional-oriented fields of study with undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Our educational offerings are increasingly utilizing online and hybrid (a combination of online and in-classroom) courses and programs to deliver their curriculum. Many of our largest campus-based operations are in developing markets which are experiencing a growing demand for higher education based on favorable demographics and increasing secondary completion rates, driving increases in participation rates and resulting in continued growth in the number of higher education students. Traditional higher education students (defined as 18-24 year olds) have historically been served by public universities, which have limited capacity and are often underfunded, resulting in an inability to meet the growing student demand and employer requirements. This supply and demand imbalance has created a market opportunity for private sector participants. Most students finance their own education. However, there are some government-sponsored student financing programs which are discussed below. The campus-based segments include Brazil, Mexico, Andean, Central America & U.S. Campuses and Rest of World. Specifics related to each of these campus-based segments and our Online & Partnerships segment are discussed below.

In Brazil, approximately 75% of post-secondary students are enrolled in private higher education institutions. While the federal government defines the national curricular guidelines, institutions are licensed to operate by city. Laureate owns 13 institutions in eight states throughout Brazil, with a particularly strong presence in the competitive São Paulo market. Many students finance their own education while others rely on the government-sponsored programs such as Prouni and FIES. As described in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, on April 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to divest UniNorte, a traditional higher education institution in Manaus, Brazil. This transaction closed on November 1, 2019. See also Note 21, Subsequent Events.

Public universities in Mexico enroll approximately two thirds of students attending post-secondary education. However, many public institutions are faced with capacity constraints or the quality of the education is considered low. Laureate owns two institutions and is present throughout the country with a footprint of over 40 campuses. Each institution in Mexico has a national license. Students in our Mexican institutions typically finance their own education.

The Andean segment includes institutions in Chile and Peru. In Chile, private universities enroll approximately 80% of post-secondary students and there are government-sponsored student financing programs. In Peru, the public sector plays a significant role, but private universities are increasingly providing the capacity to meet growing demand.

The Central America & U.S. Campuses segment includes institutions in Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama and the United States. Students in Central America typically finance their own education while students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Title IV programs. The entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment is included in Discontinued Operations.

The Rest of World segment includes campus-based institutions in Asia Pacific with operations in Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand. Additionally, the Rest of World segment manages one institution in China through a joint venture arrangement and, until August 31, 2019 when the contract expired, the Rest of World segment also managed eight licensed institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The institutions in Malaysia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are included in Discontinued Operations.

The Online & Partnerships segment includes fully online institutions that offer professionally oriented degree programs in the United States through Walden University (Walden), a U.S.-based accredited institution, and through the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom. These online institutions primarily serve working adults with undergraduate and graduate degree program offerings. Students in the United States finance their education in a variety of ways, including Title IV programs. We no longer accept new enrollments at the University of Liverpool and the University of Roehampton, which are in a teach-out process.

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business, and Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, a number of our subsidiaries have met the requirements to be classified as discontinued operations, including the entire Central America & U.S. Campuses segment. As a result, the operations of the Central America & U.S. Campuses segment have been excluded from the segment information for all periods presented. In addition, the portion of the Rest of World reportable segment that is included in Discontinued Operations has also been excluded from the segment information for all periods presented.

Intersegment transactions are accounted for in a similar manner as third-party transactions and are eliminated in consolidation. The Corporate amounts presented in the following tables include corporate charges that were not allocated to our reportable segments and adjustments to eliminate intersegment items.

We evaluate segment performance based on Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP performance measure defined as Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, adding back the following items: Loss on sale or disposal of subsidiaries, Foreign currency exchange loss, net, Other income, net, Gain on derivatives, Loss on debt extinguishment, Interest expense, Interest income, Depreciation and amortization expense, Loss on impairment of assets, Share-based compensation expense and expenses related to our Excellence-in-Process (EiP) initiative. EiP is an enterprise-wide initiative to optimize and standardize Laureate’s processes, creating vertical integration of procurement, information technology, finance, accounting and human resources. It included the establishment of regional shared services organizations (SSOs) around the world, as well as improvements to the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting. The EiP initiative also includes other back- and mid-office areas, as well as certain student-facing activities, expenses associated with streamlining the organizational structure and certain non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the planned dispositions described in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, and the completed dispositions described in Note 5, Dispositions. Beginning in 2019, EiP also includes expenses associated with an enterprise-wide program aimed at revenue growth.

When we review Adjusted EBITDA on a segment basis, we exclude intercompany revenues and expenses related to network fees and royalties between our segments, which eliminate in consolidation. We use total assets as the measure of assets for reportable segments.

The following tables provide financial information for our reportable segments, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the three months ended						For the nine months ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Revenues
Brazil	$	114,055		$	121,089		$	421,129		$	469,480
Mexico	145,790			148,325			464,709			463,868
Andean	307,270			299,613			869,207			844,213
Rest of World	52,585			47,701			137,204			131,412
Online & Partnerships	155,501			165,221			476,991			498,207
Corporate	(1,502		)	(3,694		)	(2,066		)	(9,418		)
Revenues	$	773,699		$	778,255		$	2,367,174		$	2,397,762
Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments
Brazil	$	3,134		$	682		$	31,334		$	52,600
Mexico	23,064			23,715			80,476			81,965
Andean	92,604			90,610			246,095			235,376
Rest of World	11,455			8,046			20,205			11,968
Online & Partnerships	44,320			45,725			142,755			136,126
Total Adjusted EBITDA of reportable segments	174,577			168,778			520,865			518,035
Reconciling items:
Corporate	(40,827		)	(45,562		)	(117,895		)	(127,567		)
Depreciation and amortization expense	(48,557		)	(52,806		)	(145,108		)	(161,185		)
Loss on impairment of assets	—			(10,030		)	(470		)	(10,030		)
Share-based compensation expense	(1,459		)	(6,388		)	(9,194		)	(9,572		)
EiP expenses	(38,004		)	(24,996		)	(77,332		)	(60,292		)
Operating income	45,730			28,996			170,866			149,389
Interest income	3,154			3,502			9,552			9,358
Interest expense	(40,319		)	(58,319		)	(136,438		)	(181,746		)
Loss on debt extinguishment	(200		)	—			(26,417		)	(7,481		)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	284			(144		)	8,099			92,112
Other income, net	1,038			8,312			9,138			10,815
Foreign currency exchange loss, net	(14,777		)	(26,443		)	(10,643		)	(43,959		)
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries	(1,474		)	—			(1,474		)	—
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates	$	(6,564	)	$	(44,096	)	$	22,683		$	28,488

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Assets
Brazil	$	1,072,447	$	1,011,391
Mexico	1,284,743		971,309
Andean	1,922,829		1,608,406
Rest of World	203,881		196,370
Online & Partnerships	1,227,428		1,308,854
Corporate and Discontinued Operations	1,113,385		1,673,306
Total assets	$	6,824,713	$	6,769,636

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Revenue

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue

Revenue

Revenue Recognition

Laureate's revenues primarily consist of tuition and educational service revenues. We also generate other revenues from student fees, dormitory/residency fees and other education-related activities. These other revenues are less material to our overall financial results and have a tendency to trend with tuition revenues. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. These revenues are recognized net of scholarships and other discounts, refunds, waivers and the fair value of any guarantees made by Laureate related to student financing programs. Laureate's institutions have various billing and academic cycles.

We determine revenue recognition through the five-step model prescribed by ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as follows:

•Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;

•Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

•Determination of the transaction price;

•Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

•Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

We assess collectibility on a portfolio basis prior to recording revenue. Generally, students cannot re-enroll for the next academic session without satisfactory resolution of any past-due amounts. If a student withdraws from an institution, Laureate's obligation to issue a refund depends on the refund policy at that institution and the timing of the student's withdrawal. Generally, our refund obligations are reduced over the course of the academic term. We record refunds as a reduction of deferred revenue as applicable.

The following table shows the components of Revenues by reportable segment and as a percentage of total net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	Brazil			Mexico			Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships			Corporate(1)			Total
2019
Tuition and educational services	$	200,876		$	156,123		$	322,918		$	56,277		$	173,351		$	—		$	909,545		118	%
Other	2,384			27,539			23,767			1,720			12,384			(1,502		)	66,292			9	%
Gross revenue	203,260			183,662			346,685			57,997			185,735			(1,502		)	975,837			126	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(89,205		)	(37,872		)	(39,415		)	(5,412		)	(30,234		)	—			(202,138		)	(26	)%
Total	$	114,055		$	145,790		$	307,270		$	52,585		$	155,501		$	(1,502	)	$	773,699		100	%
2018
Tuition and educational services	$	196,670		$	158,602		$	312,274		$	49,829		$	180,063		$	—		$	897,438		115	%
Other	2,272			23,676			22,594			2,204			13,767			(3,694		)	60,819			8	%
Gross revenue	198,942			182,278			334,868			52,033			193,830			(3,694		)	958,257			123	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(77,853		)	(33,953		)	(35,255		)	(4,332		)	(28,609		)	—			(180,002		)	(23	)%
Total	$	121,089		$	148,325		$	299,613		$	47,701		$	165,221		$	(3,694	)	$	778,255		100	%

⁽¹⁾ Includes the elimination of intersegment revenues.

The following table shows the components of Revenues by reportable segment and as a percentage of total net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	Brazil			Mexico			Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships			Corporate(1)			Total
2019
Tuition and educational services	$	735,889		$	499,013		$	909,292		$	145,143		$	531,990		$	—		$	2,821,327		119	%
Other	6,751			75,201			62,377			5,662			37,713			(2,066		)	185,638			8	%
Gross revenue	742,640			574,214			971,669			150,805			569,703			(2,066		)	3,006,965			127	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(321,511		)	(109,505		)	(102,462		)	(13,601		)	(92,712		)	—			(639,791		)	(27	)%
Total	$	421,129		$	464,709		$	869,207		$	137,204		$	476,991		$	(2,066	)	$	2,367,174		100	%
2018
Tuition and educational services	$	741,945		$	499,876		$	889,290		$	137,138		$	541,681		$	—		$	2,809,930		117	%
Other	7,974			68,905			59,523			6,652			40,500			(9,418		)	174,136			7	%
Gross revenue	749,919			568,781			948,813			143,790			582,181			(9,418		)	2,984,066			124	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(280,439		)	(104,913		)	(104,600		)	(12,378		)	(83,974		)	—			(586,304		)	(24	)%
Total	$	469,480		$	463,868		$	844,213		$	131,412		$	498,207		$	(9,418	)	$	2,397,762		100	%

⁽¹⁾ Includes the elimination of intersegment revenues.

Contract Balances

The timing of billings, cash collections and revenue recognition results in accounts receivable (contract assets) and deferred revenue and student deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have various billing and academic cycles and recognize student receivables when an academic session begins, although students generally enroll in courses prior to the start of the academic session. Receivables are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the consideration to which we are entitled in exchange for the goods and services that will be transferred to the student. We receive advance payments or deposits from our students before revenue is recognized, which are recorded as contract liabilities in deferred revenue and student deposits. Payment terms vary by university with some universities requiring payment in advance of the academic session and other universities allowing students to pay in installments over the term of the academic session.

All of our contract assets are considered accounts receivable and are included within the Accounts and notes receivable balance in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total accounts receivable from our contracts with students were $533,000 and $373,855 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase in the contract assets balance at September 30, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 is primarily driven by our enrollment cycles. The first and third calendar quarters generally coincide with the primary and secondary intakes for our larger institutions. All contract asset amounts are classified as current.

Contract liabilities in the amount of $464,340 and $193,226 were included within the Deferred revenue and student deposits balance in the current liabilities section of the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase in the contract liability balance during the period ended September 30, 2019 is the result of semester billings and cash payments received in advance of satisfying performance obligations, offset by revenue recognized during that period. Revenue recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year was approximately $175,611.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Noncontrolling Interest Holder Put Arrangements

The following section provides a summary table and description of our noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements, which relate to Discontinued Operations, that Laureate had outstanding as of September 30, 2019. Laureate has elected to accrete changes in the arrangements’ redemption values over the period from the date of issuance to the earliest redemption date. The redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded at the greater of the accreted redemption value or the traditional noncontrolling interest. Until the first exercise date, the put instruments’ reported values may be lower than the final amounts that will be required to settle the minority put arrangements. As of September 30, 2019, the carrying value of all noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements was $10,230.

If the minority put arrangements were all exercised at September 30, 2019, Laureate would be obligated to pay the noncontrolling interest holders an estimated amount of $10,230, as summarized in the following table:

	Nominal Currency	First Exercisable Date	Estimated Value as of September 30, 2019 redeemable within 12-months		Reported Value
Noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements
INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd (Inti Holdings) - 10.10%	MYR	Current	$	10,230	$	10,230
Total noncontrolling interest holder put arrangements			10,230		10,230
Puttable common stock - not currently redeemable	USD	*	—		1,714
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity			$	10,230	$	11,944

* Contingently redeemable

MYR: Malaysian Ringgit

Laureate’s noncontrolling interest put arrangements are specified in agreements with each noncontrolling interest holder. The terms of these agreements determine the measurement of the redemption value of the put options based on a non-GAAP measure of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA, or recurring EBITDA), the definition of which varies for each particular contract.

Loss Contingencies

Laureate is subject to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. In management's opinion, we have adequate legal defenses, insurance coverage and/or accrued liabilities with respect to the eventuality of such actions. We do not believe that any settlement would have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contingent Liabilities for Taxes

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Laureate has recorded cumulative liabilities totaling $50,644 and $52,880, respectively, for taxes other-than-income tax, principally payroll-tax-related uncertainties recorded at the time of an acquisition, of which $3,259 and $4,999, respectively, were classified as held for sale. The changes in this recorded liability are related to acquisitions, interest and penalty accruals, changes in tax laws, expirations of statutes of limitations, settlements and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The terms of the statutes of limitations on these contingencies vary but can be up to 10 years. These liabilities were included in current and long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the recorded values of non-income tax contingencies impact operating income and interest expense, while changes in the related indemnification assets impact only operating income. The total (decrease) increase to operating income for adjustments to non-income tax contingencies and indemnification assets was $(5,196) and $843, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

In addition, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Laureate has recorded cumulative liabilities for income tax contingencies of $53,907 and $64,157, respectively, of which $7,569 and $14,582, respectively, were classified as held for sale. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, indemnification assets primarily related to acquisition contingencies were $75,383 and $82,061. These indemnification assets primarily cover contingencies for income taxes and taxes other-than-income taxes. We have also recorded receivables of approximately $18,700 and $19,000 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31,

2018, respectively, from the former owner of one of our Brazil institutions which is guaranteed by future rental payments to the former owner.

In addition, we have identified certain contingencies, primarily tax-related, that we have assessed as being reasonably possible of loss, but not probable of loss, and could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations if the outcomes are unfavorable. In most cases, Laureate has received indemnifications from the former owners and/or noncontrolling interest holders of the acquired businesses for contingencies, and therefore, we do not believe we will sustain an economic loss even if we are required to pay these additional amounts. In cases where we are not indemnified, the unrecorded contingencies are not individually material and are primarily in Brazil. In the aggregate, we estimate that the reasonably possible loss for these unrecorded contingencies in Brazil could be up to approximately $46,000 if the outcomes were unfavorable in all cases.

Other Loss Contingencies

Laureate has accrued liabilities for certain civil actions against our institutions, a portion of which existed prior to our acquisition of these entities. Laureate intends to vigorously defend against these matters. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, approximately $32,130 and $29,000, respectively, of loss contingencies were included in Other long-term liabilities and Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $194 and $18,000, respectively, of loss contingencies for Discontinued Operations were classified as liabilities held for sale. The decrease is primarily related to the reversal of loss contingencies recorded in 2018 in connection with the sale of LEILY in China, as discussed in Note 5, Dispositions. During the first quarter of 2019, loss contingencies were reversed following the settlement of a legal matter related to LEILY with no cost to the Company, resulting in additional gain on sale.

Material Guarantees – Student Financing

The accredited Chilean institutions in the Laureate network also participate in a government-sponsored student financing program known as Crédito con Aval del Estado (the CAE Program). The CAE Program was formally implemented by the Chilean government in 2006 to promote higher education in Chile for lower socio-economic level students in good academic standing. The CAE Program involves tuition financing and guarantees that are provided by our institutions and the government. As part of the CAE Program, these institutions provide guarantees which result in contingent liabilities to third-party financing institutions, beginning at 90% of the tuition loans made directly to qualified students enrolled through the CAE Program and declining to 60% over time. The guarantees by these institutions are in effect during the period in which the student is enrolled, and the guarantees are assumed entirely by the government upon the student’s graduation. When a student leaves one of Laureate's institutions and enrolls in another CAE-qualified institution, the Laureate institution will remain guarantor of the tuition loans that have been granted up to the date of transfer, and until the student's graduation from a CAE-qualified institution. The maximum potential amount of payments our institutions could be required to make under the CAE Program was approximately $484,000 and $499,000 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. This maximum potential amount assumes that all students in the CAE Program do not graduate, so that our guarantee would not be assigned to the government, and that all students default on the full amount of the CAE-qualified loan balances. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we recorded $34,138 and $28,254, respectively, as estimated long-term guarantee liabilities for these obligations.

Material Guarantees – Other

In conjunction with the purchase of Universidade Potiguar in Brazil (UNP), Laureate pledged all of the acquired shares as a guarantee of our payments of rents as they become due. In the event that we default on any payment, the pledge agreement provides for a forfeiture of the relevant pledged shares. In the event of forfeiture, Laureate may be required to transfer the books and management of UNP to the former owners.

Laureate acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in UAM Brazil in April 2013. As part of the agreement to purchase the 49% ownership interest, Laureate pledged 49% of its total shares in UAM Brazil as a guarantee of our payment obligations under the purchase agreement. In the event that we default on any payment, the agreement provides for a forfeiture of the pledged shares.

In connection with the purchase of FMU Education Group on September 12, 2014, Laureate pledged its acquired shares to third-party lenders as a guarantee of our payment obligations under the loans that financed a portion of the purchase price. The shares are pledged until full repayment of the loans, which mature in April 2021.

In connection with a loan agreement entered into by a Laureate subsidiary in Peru, all of the shares of Universidad Privada del Norte, one of our universities, were pledged to the third-party lender as a guarantee of the payment obligations under the loan.

Standby Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Other Commitments

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Laureate's outstanding letters of credit (LOCs) and surety bonds primarily consisted of the items discussed below.

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had approximately $127,000 and $139,000, respectively, posted as LOCs in favor of the DOE. These LOCs were required to allow Walden, NSAD and, in 2018, St. Augustine to continue participating in the DOE Title IV program. These LOCs are recorded on Walden and Laureate and are fully collateralized with cash equivalents and certificates of deposit, which are classified as Restricted cash on our September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had EUR 5,036 (approximately US $5,500 at September 30, 2019) posted as cash collateral for LOCs related to the Spanish tax audits, which was recorded in Continuing Operations and classified as Restricted cash on our September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cash collateral is related to the final assessment issued by the Spanish Taxing Authority (STA) in October 2018 for the 2011 to 2013 tax audit period.

As part of our normal operations, our insurers issue surety bonds on our behalf, as required by various state education authorities in the United States. We are obligated to reimburse our insurers for any payments made by the insurers under the surety bonds. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the total face amount of these surety bonds was $23,036 and $22,204, respectively. These bonds are fully collateralized with cash, which was classified as Restricted cash on our September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheets.

In November 2016, in order to continue participating in Prouni, a federal program that offers tax benefits designed to increase higher education participation rates in Brazil, UAM Brazil posted a guarantee in the amount of $15,300. In connection with the issuance of the guarantee, UAM Brazil obtained a non-collateralized surety bond from a third party in order to secure the guarantee. The cost of the surety bond was $1,400, of which half was reimbursed by the former owner of UAM Brazil, and is being amortized over a five-year term. The Company believes that this matter will not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Revenue (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of revenue by segment

The following table shows the components of Revenues by reportable segment and as a percentage of total net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	Brazil			Mexico			Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships			Corporate(1)			Total
2019
Tuition and educational services	$	200,876		$	156,123		$	322,918		$	56,277		$	173,351		$	—		$	909,545		118	%
Other	2,384			27,539			23,767			1,720			12,384			(1,502		)	66,292			9	%
Gross revenue	203,260			183,662			346,685			57,997			185,735			(1,502		)	975,837			126	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(89,205		)	(37,872		)	(39,415		)	(5,412		)	(30,234		)	—			(202,138		)	(26	)%
Total	$	114,055		$	145,790		$	307,270		$	52,585		$	155,501		$	(1,502	)	$	773,699		100	%
2018
Tuition and educational services	$	196,670		$	158,602		$	312,274		$	49,829		$	180,063		$	—		$	897,438		115	%
Other	2,272			23,676			22,594			2,204			13,767			(3,694		)	60,819			8	%
Gross revenue	198,942			182,278			334,868			52,033			193,830			(3,694		)	958,257			123	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(77,853		)	(33,953		)	(35,255		)	(4,332		)	(28,609		)	—			(180,002		)	(23	)%
Total	$	121,089		$	148,325		$	299,613		$	47,701		$	165,221		$	(3,694	)	$	778,255		100	%

⁽¹⁾ Includes the elimination of intersegment revenues.

The following table shows the components of Revenues by reportable segment and as a percentage of total net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	Brazil			Mexico			Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships			Corporate(1)			Total
2019
Tuition and educational services	$	735,889		$	499,013		$	909,292		$	145,143		$	531,990		$	—		$	2,821,327		119	%
Other	6,751			75,201			62,377			5,662			37,713			(2,066		)	185,638			8	%
Gross revenue	742,640			574,214			971,669			150,805			569,703			(2,066		)	3,006,965			127	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(321,511		)	(109,505		)	(102,462		)	(13,601		)	(92,712		)	—			(639,791		)	(27	)%
Total	$	421,129		$	464,709		$	869,207		$	137,204		$	476,991		$	(2,066	)	$	2,367,174		100	%
2018
Tuition and educational services	$	741,945		$	499,876		$	889,290		$	137,138		$	541,681		$	—		$	2,809,930		117	%
Other	7,974			68,905			59,523			6,652			40,500			(9,418		)	174,136			7	%
Gross revenue	749,919			568,781			948,813			143,790			582,181			(9,418		)	2,984,066			124	%
Less: Discounts / waivers / scholarships	(280,439		)	(104,913		)	(104,600		)	(12,378		)	(83,974		)	—			(586,304		)	(24	)%
Total	$	469,480		$	463,868		$	844,213		$	131,412		$	498,207		$	(9,418	)	$	2,397,762		100	%

⁽¹⁾ Includes the elimination of intersegment revenues.

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Goodwill (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of change in the net carrying amount of goodwill

The change in the net carrying amount of Goodwill from December 31, 2018 through September 30, 2019 was composed of the following items:

	Brazil			Mexico		Andean			Rest of World			Online & Partnerships		Total
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	406,452		$	498,219	$	254,259		$	87,419		$	460,740	$	1,707,089
Acquisitions	1,333			—		—			—			—		1,333
Dispositions	—			—		—			—			—		—
Impairments	—			—		—			—			—		—
Currency translation adjustments	(29,194		)	10,143		(8,366		)	(3,613		)	—		(31,030		)
Adjustments to prior acquisitions	—			—		—			—			—		—
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	378,591		$	508,362	$	245,893		$	83,806		$	460,740	$	1,677,392

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Business and Geographic Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 campus educational_institution state licensed_institution segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments (segment) | segment	6
Brazil
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of students attending post secondary education In a private educational institutions, percent	75.00%
Number of postsecondary educational institutions (educational institution) | educational_institution	13
Number of states in which entity operates (state) | state	8
Mexico
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of postsecondary educational institutions (educational institution) | educational_institution	2
Number of campuses of postsecondary educational institutions (campus) | campus	40
Chile
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of students attending post secondary education In a private educational institutions, percent	80.00%
Asia Pacific
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of licensed institutions managed through joint venture arrangements (licensed institution) | licensed_institution	1
Saudi Arabia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of licensed institutions managed through joint venture arrangements (licensed institution) | licensed_institution	8

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale - Summary of Major Classes of Assets and Liabilities Reclassified to Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Subtotal: assets of Discontinued Operations	$ 580,179	$ 1,372,883
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Total liabilities held for sale	295,135	680,383
Discontinued operations
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents	62,194	215,644
Receivables, net	42,277	62,576
Property and equipment, net	259,884	671,121
Goodwill	9,613	131,329
Tradenames	6,893	124,932
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	66,673
Other assets	61,056	106,326
Subtotal: assets of Discontinued Operations	508,590	1,311,928
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Deferred revenue and student deposits	53,885	115,969
Operating leases, including current portion	71,411
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	56,054	279,612
Other liabilities	91,094	269,558
Total liabilities held for sale	272,444	665,139
Assets classified as held for sale
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Subtotal: assets of Discontinued Operations	71,589	60,955
UniNorte Brazil | Assets classified as held for sale
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Receivables, net	6,969	6,983
Property and equipment, net	13,193	16,726
Goodwill	14,083	15,165
Tradenames	7,565	8,146
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	15,244
Other assets	6,161	13,935
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Deferred revenue and student deposits	1,768	469
Operating leases, including current portion	10,119
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	2,250	5,370
Other liabilities	8,554	9,405
Total liabilities held for sale	22,691	15,244
Other Land And Buildings | Assets classified as held for sale
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Property and equipment, net	$ 8,374	$ 0

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Financing Receivables - Summary of Aging of Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	$ 13,485	$ 11,333
Not past due	19,641	5,198
Total financing receivables	33,126	16,531
Chile
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	12,836	10,497
Not past due	17,895	4,980
Total financing receivables	30,731	15,477
Other
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due (on non-accrual status)	649	836
Not past due	1,746	218
Total financing receivables	2,395	1,054
Amounts past due less than one year
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Amount past due	10,307	8,262
Amounts past due less than one year | Chile
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Amount past due	9,798	7,618
Amounts past due less than one year | Other
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Amount past due	509	644
Amounts past due one year or greater
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Amount past due	3,178	3,071
Amounts past due one year or greater | Chile
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Amount past due	3,038	2,879
Amounts past due one year or greater | Other
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Amount past due	$ 140	$ 192

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Derivative Instruments - Summary of Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recorded In and Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion), Total	$ 0	$ (10,559)	$ 2,609		$ (7,950)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion), Total	0				11,818
Total Consolidated Interest Expense	(40,319)			$ (58,319)	(136,438)	$ (181,746)
Interest rate swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging	0				(11,818)
Interest rate swaps | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion), Cash flow hedge	0				11,818
Net investment cross currency swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain or (loss) recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as hedging	0				3,868
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion), Net investment hedge	$ 0				$ 0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)				(560)		11,776
Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				950		912
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging		$ 0
Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)				(1,938)		7,307
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Interest rate swaps | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				950		912
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Net investment cross currency swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)				1,378		4,469
Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				$ 0		$ 0

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Leases - Schedule of Minimum Lease Payments and Sublease Income (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Operating Leases
Year 1	$ 169,383
Year 2	159,432
Year 3	149,816
Year 4	140,692
Year 5	133,134
Thereafter	571,234
Total lease payments	1,323,691
Less: interest and inflation	(430,944)
Present value of lease liabilities	892,747
Finance Leases
Year 1	9,473
Year 2	9,180
Year 3	8,834
Year 4	8,354
Year 5	6,288
Thereafter	51,095
Total lease payments	93,224
Less: interest and inflation	(34,566)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 58,658

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Financing Receivables - Summary of Troubled Debt Restructurings (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) loan	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) loan
Receivables [Abstract]
Number of Financing Receivable Accounts | loan	358	435
Pre-Modification Balance Outstanding	$ 1,153	$ 1,345
Post-Modification Balance Outstanding	$ 1,020	$ 1,262
Number of Financing Receivable Accounts, subsequent defaults | loan	183	128
Balance at Default, subsequent defaults	$ 415	$ 455

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Stockholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 2,830,880	$ 3,107,083	$ 2,327,906	$ 2,050,946	$ 1,971,669	$ 2,115,106	$ 1,767,473	$ 1,587,282
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Laureate Education, Inc
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,149,993)			(1,127,719)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(108)			459
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,150,101)			(1,127,260)
Unrealized gain on derivatives, Laureate Education, Inc.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	10,416
Unrealized gain on derivatives, Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0
Unrealized gain on derivatives, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	10,416
Unrealized gain on derivatives, Laureate Education, Inc.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss				18,366
Unrealized gain on derivatives, Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss				0
Unrealized gain on derivatives, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss				18,366
Minimum pension liability adjustment, Laureate Education Inc.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,189			(3,342)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0			0
Minimum pension liability adjustment, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,189			(3,342)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,138,388)	$ (1,060,849)	$ (1,060,565)	(1,112,695)	$ (1,079,860)	$ (1,026,339)	$ (839,322)	$ (925,556)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(108)			459
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (1,138,496)			$ (1,112,236)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Reported Value	$ 11,944	$ 14,396
INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, noncontrolling owners, ownership percent	10.10%
Puttable common stock | INTI Education Holdings Sdn Bhd
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of September 30, 2019 redeemable within 12-months	$ 10,230
Reported Value	10,230
Puttable non-controlling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of September 30, 2019 redeemable within 12-months	10,230
Reported Value	10,230
Puttable common stock - not currently redeemable
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of September 30, 2019 redeemable within 12-months	0
Reported Value	1,714
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Estimated Value as of September 30, 2019 redeemable within 12-months	10,230
Reported Value	$ 11,944

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Leases

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Leases

Laureate conducts a significant portion of its operations at leased facilities. These facilities include our corporate headquarters, other office locations, and many of Laureate's higher education facilities. Laureate analyzes each lease agreement to determine whether it should be classified as a finance lease or an operating lease. As a result of adopting ASC Topic 842, we recorded on our balance sheet significant asset and liability balances associated with the operating leases, as described further below.

Operating Leases

Our operating lease agreements are primarily for real estate space and are included within operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities on the 2019 consolidated balance sheet. The terms of our operating leases vary and generally contain renewal options. Certain of these operating leases provide for increasing rent over the term of the lease. Laureate also leases certain equipment under noncancellable operating leases, which are typically for terms of 60 months or less.

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Our variable lease payments consist of non-lease services related to the lease. Variable lease payments are excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Many of our lessee agreements include options to extend the lease, which we do not include in our minimum lease terms unless they are reasonably certain to be exercised. Rental expense for lease payments related to operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. On occasion, Laureate has entered into sublease agreements for certain leased office space; however, the sublease income from these agreements is immaterial.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Leases	Classification	September 30, 2019
Assets:
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	$	871,746
Finance	Buildings, Furniture, equipment and software, net	55,073
Total leased assets		$	926,819
Liabilities:
Current
Operating	Current portion of operating leases	$	91,919
Finance	Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	4,838
Non-current
Operating	Long-term operating leases, less current portion	800,828
Finance	Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	53,820
Total lease liabilities		$	951,405

Lease Term and Discount Rate	September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease terms
Operating leases	9.4 years
Finance leases	11.9 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	9.50	%
Finance leases	8.50	%

The components of lease cost were as follows:

Lease Cost	Classification	For the three months ended September 30, 2019			For the nine months ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease cost	Direct costs	$	42,032		$	132,546
Finance lease cost
Amortization of leased assets	Direct costs	1,880			4,518
Interest on leased assets	Interest expense	1,264			2,741
Short-term lease costs	Direct costs	810			2,800
Variable lease costs	Direct costs	4,483			11,056
Sublease income	Revenues	(1,049		)	(3,260		)
Total lease cost		$	49,420		$	150,401

As of September 30, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

Maturity of Lease Liability	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Year 1	$	169,383		$	9,473
Year 2	159,432			9,180
Year 3	149,816			8,834
Year 4	140,692			8,354
Year 5	133,134			6,288
Thereafter	571,234			51,095
Total lease payments	$	1,323,691		$	93,224
Less: interest and inflation	(430,944		)	(34,566		)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	892,747		$	58,658

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

Other Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	139,010
Operating cash flows from finance leases	$	2,742
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	3,128
Leased assets obtained for new finance lease liabilities	$	38,217
Leased assets obtained for new operating lease liabilities	$	6,394

As disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2018, prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 842, by year and in the aggregate, under all noncancellable operating leases were as follows:

	Lease Payments
2019	$	151,795
2020	142,995
2021	135,426
2022	128,441
2023	119,955
Thereafter	482,220
Total	$	1,160,832

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Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies

Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies

The amounts due to shareholders of acquired companies generally arise in connection with Laureate’s acquisition of a majority or all of the ownership interest of these companies. Promissory notes payable to the sellers of acquired companies, referred to as “seller notes,” are commonly used as a means of payment for business acquisitions. Seller note payments are classified as Payments of deferred purchase price for acquisitions within financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The amounts due to shareholders of acquired companies, currencies, and interest rates applied were as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018		Nominal Currency	Interest Rate %
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM Brazil)	$	20,145	$	30,912	BRL	CDI + 2%
IADE Group	1,096		1,141		EUR	3%
Faculdade Porto-Alegrense (FAPA)	217		1,943		BRL	IGP-M
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine)	—		11,395		USD	7%
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	21,458		45,391
Less: Current portion of due to shareholders of acquired companies	11,502		23,820
Due to shareholders of acquired companies, less current portion	$	9,956	$	21,571

BRL: Brazilian Real	CDI: Certificados de Depósitos Interbancários (Brazil)
EUR: European Euro	IGP-M: General Index of Market Prices (Brazil)
USD: United States Dollar

FAPA

In August 2019, the FAPA seller note matured and was settled, with an amount of $217 withheld from the payment. This amount relates to certain contingencies for which we are indemnified by the seller. This amount will remain until the contingencies have been resolved.

St. Augustine

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company fully repaid the St. Augustine seller note, following the resolution of certain legal matters for which the Company was indemnified by the former owner, as previously disclosed in our 2018 10-K.

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Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies

The Variable Interest Entity (VIE) Arrangements

Laureate consolidates in its financial statements certain internationally based educational organizations that do not have shares or other equity ownership interests. Although these educational organizations may be considered not-for-profit entities in their home countries and they are operated in compliance with their respective not-for-profit legal regimes, we believe they do not meet the definition of a not-for-profit entity under GAAP, and therefore we treat them as ‘‘for-profit’’ entities for accounting purposes. These entities generally cannot declare dividends or distribute their net assets to the entities that control them.

Under ASC 810-10, ‘‘Consolidation,’’ we have determined that these institutions are VIEs and that Laureate is the primary beneficiary of these VIEs because we have, as further described herein: (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly affect their educational and economic performance and (2) the right to receive economic benefits from contractual and other arrangements with the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. We account for the acquisition of the right to control a VIE in accordance with ASC 805, ‘‘Business Combinations.’’

The VIEs in Brazil and Mexico comprise several not-for-profit foundations that have insignificant revenues and operating expenses. Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations information for VIEs that are included in continuing operations was as follows, net of the charges related to the above-described contractual arrangements:

	For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Selected Statements of Operations information:
Revenues, by segment:
Brazil	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Mexico	—			4			—			89
Andean	120,746			119,884			325,668			325,423
Revenues	120,746			119,888			325,668			325,512
Depreciation and amortization	6,521			6,163			19,507			19,398
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Brazil	81			(16		)	46			(56		)
Mexico	(96		)	(121		)	(292		)	(349		)
Andean	23,576			12,954			40,875			7,714
Operating income	23,561			12,817			40,629			7,309
Net income	25,510			18,812			43,094			22,860
Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	25,510			18,812			43,094			22,860

The following table reconciles the Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc. as presented in the table above, to the amounts in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019		2018
Net income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.:
Variable interest entities	$	25,510		$	18,812		$	43,094	$	22,860
Other operations	33,432			21,564			687,966		241,920
Corporate and eliminations	(154,168		)	(135,165		)	146,549		33,719
Net (loss) income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$	(95,226	)	$	(94,789	)	$	877,609	$	298,499

The following table presents selected assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. Except for Goodwill, the assets in the table below include the assets that can be used only to settle the obligations for the VIEs. The liabilities in the table are liabilities for which the creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of Laureate.

Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet amounts for these VIEs were as follows:

	September 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
	VIE		Consolidated		VIE		Consolidated
Balance Sheets data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	163,413	$	323,930	$	158,387	$	387,780
Current assets held for sale	17,586		131,606		183,880		337,686
Other current assets	233,477		668,663		141,346		491,667
Total current assets	414,476		1,124,199		483,613		1,217,133
Goodwill	162,833		1,677,392		168,473		1,707,089
Tradenames	63,731		1,116,189		66,929		1,126,244
Other intangible assets, net	—		1,697		—		25,429
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	69,934		871,746		—		—
Long-term assets held for sale	69,603		448,573		165,087		1,035,197
Other long-term assets	272,957		1,584,917		312,711		1,658,544
Total assets	1,053,534		6,824,713		1,196,813		6,769,636
Current liabilities held for sale	12,337		136,634		101,320		321,520
Other current liabilities	209,573		1,239,574		106,657		868,567
Long-term operating leases, less current portion	59,948		800,828		—		—
Long-term liabilities held for sale	30,833		158,501		42,265		358,863
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	31,610		1,646,352		24,502		3,155,344
Total liabilities	344,301		3,981,889		274,744		4,704,294
Total stockholders' equity	709,233		2,830,880		922,069		2,050,946
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	709,233		2,843,440		921,747		2,061,079

On January 24, 2018, a new Higher Education Law (the New Law) was passed by the Chilean Congress. Among other things, the New Law prohibits conflicts of interests and related party transactions involving universities and their controlling parties, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include the provision of services that are educational in nature or essential for the university’s purposes.

The New Law established a Superintendency of Higher Education, with authority to regulate institutions of higher education and promulgate regulations and procedures implementing the New Law. As of May 29, 2019, the New Law’s provisions regarding related party transactions came into force; however, the Superintendent has not issued any further interpretive guidance or regulations. Immediately prior to these provisions coming into force, each of the Chilean non-profit universities and the relevant Laureate services provider reached an agreement to terminate the prior network services agreement in favor of an open bidding process, wherein unrelated third parties and Laureate-related providers were invited to compete in the provision of the range of services that are essential to the fulfillment of each of their academic missions. The Chilean non-profit universities have completed substantially all of the bidding and contractual processes subsequent to the May 2019 contract terminations. The Company participated in these open bid processes, conducted by a third party, and was judged to have submitted the superior bid in many of them. Awarded contracts that do not need any approval by the Superintendent should enter into force during the fourth quarter, and contracts that need approval of the Superintendent may also enter into force during the fourth quarter. Within the ordinary regulatory course of supervision, the Company and the Chilean non-profit universities will continue to interact with the Superintendent to maintain compliance with the New Law. We do not believe that the New Law will change our relationship with our two tech/voc institutions in Chile that are for-profit entities. Additionally, we will continue to evaluate our accounting treatment of the Chilean non-profit universities to determine whether we can continue to consolidate them. Our continuing evaluation of the impact of the New Law may result in changes to our expectations due to changes in our interpretations of the law, assumptions used, and additional guidance that may be issued.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13), Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-13, which sets forth a “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model and requires companies to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 applies to financial instruments that are not measured at fair value, including receivables that result from revenue transactions. This ASU is effective for Laureate beginning on January 1, 2020. While we are currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-13 will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements, we do not expect this guidance to have a material impact.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

ASU No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (Topic 842)

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which requires lessees to recognize on their balance sheet a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability for virtually all of their leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The liability is equal to the present value of the lease payments. The asset is based on the liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs and uneven rent payments. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Operating leases result in straight-line expense (similar to operating leases prior to adoption of ASU 2016-02) while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern (similar to capital leases prior to adoption of ASU 2016-02).

Laureate adopted ASU 2016-02 as of January 1, 2019 under a modified retrospective method. The standard provided companies with an additional, optional transition method that allowed entities to prospectively apply the requirements by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We elected this optional transition method. In accordance with ASC Topic 842 we also elected the package of practical expedients, which permits us to not reassess (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) any initial direct costs for any existing leases as of the effective date. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient, which permits entities to use hindsight in determining the lease term and assessing impairment. We elected the practical expedient to combine our lease and related nonlease components for our building leases.

Adopting ASU 2016-02 had a material impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as we recorded significant asset and liability balances in connection with our leased properties. The most significant impacts to our Consolidated Financial Statements of adopting this standard are as follows:

• The recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, which totaled $871,746 and $892,747, respectively, as of September 30, 2019;

• An increase in 2019 rent expense of approximately $13,000 for continuing operations primarily related to build-to-suit arrangements where Laureate was deemed to be the owner of the construction. Upon adoption of this standard, these arrangements were classified on the balance sheet as operating leases and the related ROU asset is being amortized to rent expense rather than depreciation expense; and

• A cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption of $28,944, which is primarily attributable to the reclassification into retained earnings of deferred gain liabilities related to sale-leaseback transactions that were classified as operating leases upon adoption.

ASU No. 2017-12 (ASU 2017-12), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities

On August 28, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, which contains significant amendments to the hedge accounting model. The new guidance is intended to simplify the application of hedge accounting and should allow for more hedging strategies to qualify for hedge accounting. ASU 2017-12 also amends the presentation and disclosure requirements and changes how companies assess effectiveness. Public business entities like Laureate will have until the end of the first quarter in which a hedge is designated to perform an initial assessment of a hedge’s effectiveness. After initial qualification, the new guidance permits a qualitative effectiveness assessment for certain hedges instead of a quantitative test, such as a regression analysis, if the company can reasonably support an expectation of high effectiveness throughout the term of the hedge. An initial quantitative test to establish that the hedge relationship is highly effective is still required. We adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019 and the impact was not material.

ASU No. 2018-15 (ASU 2018-15)  Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which addresses the accounting for implementation costs associated with a hosted service. The standard provides amendments to align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). Laureate elected to early adopt ASU 2018-15 on January 1, 2019, and the impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements was not material.

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Summary of major classes of assets and liabilities reclassified to held for sale

The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities that were classified as held for sale are presented in the following tables:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents	$	62,194	$	215,644
Receivables, net	42,277		62,576
Property and equipment, net	259,884		671,121
Goodwill	9,613		131,329
Tradenames	6,893		124,932
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	66,673		—
Other assets	61,056		106,326
Subtotal: assets of Discontinued Operations	$	508,590	$	1,311,928
Other assets classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Receivables, net	$	6,969	$	6,983
Property and equipment, net	13,193		16,726
Goodwill	14,083		15,165
Tradenames	7,565		8,146
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	15,244		—
Other assets	6,161		13,935
Other land and buildings classified as held for sale
Property and equipment, net	8,374		—
Subtotal: other assets classified as held for sale	$	71,589	$	60,955
Total assets held for sale	$	580,179	$	1,372,883

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	53,885	$	115,969
Operating leases, including current portion	71,411		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	56,054		279,612
Other liabilities	91,094		269,558
Subtotal: liabilities of Discontinued Operations	$	272,444	$	665,139
Other liabilities classified as held for sale: UniNorte Brazil
Deferred revenue and student deposits	$	1,768	$	469
Operating leases, including current portion	10,119		—
Long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion	2,250		5,370
Other liabilities	8,554		9,405
Subtotal: other liabilities classified as held for sale	$	22,691	$	15,244
Total liabilities held for sale	$	295,135	$	680,383

Summarized operating results and cash flows of the Discontinued Operations are presented in the following tables:

For the three months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	65,316		$	160,278
Depreciation and amortization	339			6,991
Share-based compensation expense	119			173
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	64,681			188,284
Operating loss	(24,823		)	(35,170		)
Other non-operating expense	(252		)	(5,674		)
Pretax loss of discontinued operations	(25,075		)	(40,844		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(2,062		)	2,939
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(27,137	)	$	(37,905	)
For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018
Revenues	$	446,002		$	673,975
Depreciation and amortization	1,176			28,776
Share-based compensation expense	387			920
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000			—
Other direct costs	343,317			561,528
Operating income	76,122			82,751
Other non-operating income (loss)	6,276			(18,794		)
Pretax income of discontinued operations	82,398			63,957
Income tax expense	(15,926		)	(40,406		)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	66,472		$	23,551
Operating cash flows of discontinued operations	$	45,237		$	155,367
Investing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(16,007	)	$	(40,043	)
Financing cash flows of discontinued operations	$	(44,984	)	$	(17,306	)

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Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of long-term debt outstanding

Outstanding long-term debt was as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Senior long-term debt:
Senior Secured Credit Facility (stated maturity dates of April 2022 as of September 30, 2019 and April 2022 and April 2024 as of December 31, 2018), net of discount	$	59,000	$	1,321,629
Senior Notes (stated maturity date May 2025)	800,000		800,000
Total senior long-term debt	859,000		2,121,629
Other debt:
Lines of credit	28,850		37,899
Notes payable and other debt	358,138		503,182
Total senior and other debt	1,245,988		2,662,710
Finance lease obligations and sale-leaseback financings	99,706		119,443
Total long-term debt and finance leases	1,345,694		2,782,153
Less: total unamortized deferred financing costs	67,412		88,241
Less: current portion of long-term debt and finance leases	119,932		100,818
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current portion	$	1,158,350	$	2,593,094

Schedule estimated fair values of debt

The estimated fair value of our debt was as follows:

	September 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
	Carrying amount		Estimated fair value		Carrying amount		Estimated fair value
Total senior and other debt	$	1,245,988	$	1,316,988	$	2,662,710	$	2,675,684

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Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies - Summary of Amounts Due to Shareholders of Acquired Companies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	$ 21,458	$ 45,391
Less: Current portion of due to shareholders of acquired companies	11,502	23,820
Due to shareholders of acquired companies, less current portion	9,956	21,571
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM Brazil)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	20,145	30,912
Faculdade Porto-Alegrense (FAPA)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	$ 1,096	1,141
Interest Rate %	3.00%
IADE Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	$ 217	1,943
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (St. Augustine)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total due to shareholders of acquired companies	$ 0	$ 11,395
Interest Rate %	7.00%
Notes Payable, Related Party | Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM Brazil) | Certificados de Depósitos Interbancários (CDI)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale - Summarized operating results of the Discontinued Operations (Details) - Discontinued Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 65,316	$ 160,278	$ 446,002	$ 673,975
Depreciation and amortization	339	6,991	1,176	28,776
Share-based compensation expense	119	173	387	920
Loss on impairment of assets	25,000	0	25,000	0
Other direct costs	64,681	188,284	343,317	561,528
Operating income (loss)	(24,823)	(35,170)	76,122	82,751
Other non-operating income (loss)	(252)	(5,674)	6,276	(18,794)
Pretax income (loss) of discontinued operations	(25,075)	(40,844)	82,398	63,957
Income tax (expense) benefit	(2,062)	2,939	(15,926)	(40,406)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (27,137)	$ (37,905)	66,472	23,551
Operating cash flows of discontinued operations			45,237	155,367
Investing cash flows of discontinued operations			(16,007)	(40,043)
Financing cash flows of discontinued operations			$ (44,984)	$ (17,306)

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Leases - Other Information (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 139,010
Operating cash flows from finance leases	2,742
Financing cash flows from finance leases	3,128
Leased assets obtained for new finance lease liabilities	38,217
Leased assets obtained for new operating lease liabilities	$ 6,394

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Share-based Compensation - Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total non-cash stock compensation	$ 1,578	$ 6,561	$ 9,581	$ 10,492
Continuing operations
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total non-cash stock compensation	1,459	6,388	9,194	9,572
Continuing operations | Stock options, net of estimated forfeitures
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total non-cash stock compensation	708	1,932	2,871	(3,333)
Continuing operations | Restricted stock awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total non-cash stock compensation	751	4,456	6,323	12,905
Discontinued operations
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total non-cash stock compensation	$ 119	$ 173	$ 387	$ 920

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Stockholders' Equity - Secondary Offering (Details) - Common Class A - $ / shares	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)	0	0
Majority Shareholder | Wengen Alberta
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 16.85	$ 15.3032
Majority Shareholder | Wengen Alberta | Secondary Offering
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)	15,000,000	10,955,000

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Commitments and Contingencies - Other Loss Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total increase (decrease) to operating income for adjustments to non-income tax contingencies and indemnification assets		$ (5,196,000)	$ 843,000
Long-term indemnification assets		75,383,000		$ 82,061,000
UAM Brazil
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, noncontrolling owners, ownership percent	49.00%
Brazil
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible contingency loss (up to)		46,000,000
Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liabilities recorded		$ 32,130,000		29,000,000
Taxes, Other-Than-Income Tax
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Statues of limitations (up to)		10 years
Income Tax Contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liabilities recorded		$ 53,907,000		64,157,000
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others | Chile
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, noncurrent		34,138,000		28,254,000
Guarantee amount, maximum potential amount of payments		484,000,000		499,000,000
Guarantee Obligations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percent of shares of company acquired in a business combination, used as a guarantee	49.00%
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Taxes, Other-Than-Income Tax
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, noncurrent		50,644,000		52,880,000
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Brazil
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Lease receivable		18,700,000		19,000,000
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liabilities recorded		194,000		18,000,000
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Income Tax Contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liabilities recorded		7,569,000		14,582,000
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Taxes, Other-Than-Income Tax
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, noncurrent		$ 3,259,000		$ 4,999,000

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Financing Receivables - Allowance For Credit Losses Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (6,395)	$ (6,472)
Charge-offs	1,939	1,375
Recoveries	0	0
Reclassifications	0	0
Provision	(1,891)	(1,215)
Currency adjustments	283	436
Ending balance	(6,064)	(5,876)
Chile
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(6,108)	(6,107)
Charge-offs	1,438	1,338
Recoveries	0	0
Reclassifications	0	0
Provision	(1,245)	(1,233)
Currency adjustments	280	434
Ending balance	(5,635)	(5,568)
Other
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(287)	(365)
Charge-offs	501	37
Recoveries	0	0
Reclassifications	0	0
Provision	(646)	18
Currency adjustments	3	2
Ending balance	$ (429)	$ (308)

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Derivative Instruments - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands					1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 04, 2019 USD ($) $ / €	May 15, 2019 USD ($)	Apr. 02, 2019 USD ($)	Jan. 16, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) swap $ / €	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) swap	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) swap	Sep. 30, 2019 AUD ($) swap	Sep. 30, 2019 MXN ($) swap	May 31, 2019 USD ($) $ / €	May 31, 2019 EUR (€) $ / €	Apr. 30, 2019 EUR (€) swap	Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€) swap $ / €	Apr. 23, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€) swap	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets					$ 3,259			$ 0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of currency derivatives held (derivative instrument) | swap					2									2
Current assets					$ 0
Derivative liability, noncurrent					6,656			$ 0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets															$ 140,300
Probability of conversion															100.00%
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of currency derivatives held (derivative instrument) | swap																6
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives				$ (9,960)
Derivative notional amount | €																€ 200,000
Mexico | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of currency derivatives held (derivative instrument) | swap								3	3	3
Derivative, exchange rate								0.0508	0.0508	0.0508
Current assets								$ 295
Derivative notional amount										$ 453,146
Mexico | Forecast | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount							$ 23,000
Australia | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of currency derivatives held (derivative instrument) | swap								2	2	2
Derivative, exchange rate								0.6766	0.6766	0.6766
Current derivative liability								$ 11
Derivative notional amount									$ 11,000
Australia | Forecast | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount							$ 7,443
EUR | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of currency derivatives held (derivative instrument) | swap													7
Derivative, exchange rate | $ / €	1.122461										1.128007	1.128007
Current derivative liability					$ 4,021
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ (565)	$ 1,644
Derivative notional amount	$ 597,149										$ 423,003	€ 532,000	€ 375,000
EUR | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | First Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, exchange rate | $ / €					1.1439									1.1439
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives					$ 5,088
Derivative notional amount					$ 314,573									€ 275,000
EUR | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract, Maturing April 8, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, exchange rate | $ / €					1.13									1.13
Derivative notional amount					$ 310,750									€ 275,000
Payment on settlement of derivative			$ 980
Chile | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount																	$ 31,000
Payment on settlement of derivative						$ 8,200
Derivative, number of instruments held (derivative instrument) | swap						4											4
Derivative liability, noncurrent					$ 6,656
Chile | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract, Maturing December 1, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, number of instruments held (derivative instrument) | swap																	1
Chile | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract, Maturing July 1, 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, number of instruments held (derivative instrument) | swap																	3

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of fair value of derivatives instruments

The reported fair values of our derivatives, which are classified in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Derivative instruments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows:

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Long-term assets:
Net investment cross currency swaps	$	—	$	3,259
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Current assets:
Cross currency swaps	295		—
Current liabilities:
Cross currency swaps	11		4,021
Long-term liabilities:
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	—		6,656
Total derivative instrument assets	$	295	$	3,259
Total derivative instrument liabilities	$	11	$	10,677

Summary of unrealized gain (loss) recorded in and reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss)

The table below shows the total recorded unrealized (loss) gain in Comprehensive income for the derivatives designated as hedging instruments. The impact of these derivative instruments on Comprehensive income, Interest expense and AOCI were as follows:

For the three months ended September 30:

	(Loss) Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)					Income Statement Location	Gain Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				Total Consolidated Interest Expense
	2019		2018				2019		2018		2019			2018
Cash flow hedge
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	(1,938	)	Interest expense	$	—	$	950
Net investment hedge
Cross currency swaps	—		1,378			N/A	—		—
Total	$	—	$	(560	)		$	—	$	950	$	(40,319	)	$	(58,319	)

For the nine months ended September 30:

	(Loss) Gain Recognized in Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)					Income Statement Location	Gain Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)				Total Consolidated Interest Expense
	2019			2018			2019		2018		2019			2018
Cash flow hedge
Interest rate swaps	$	(11,818	)	$	7,307	Interest expense	$	11,818	$	912
Net investment hedge
Cross currency swaps	3,868			4,469		N/A	—		—
Total	$	(7,950	)	$	11,776		$	11,818	$	912	$	(136,438	)	$	(181,746	)

Components of the reported gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Components of the reported Gain on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

	For the three months ended September 30,					For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	(42,140	)
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	284		33			4,305		4,391
Interest rate swaps	—		36			—		138
	284		69			4,305		(37,611		)
Realized (Loss) Gain
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	—		—			—		140,320
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	—		(213		)	3,794		(10,597		)
	—		(213		)	3,794		129,723
Total Gain (Loss)
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock	—		—			—		98,180
Cross currency and interest rate swaps	284		(180		)	8,099		(6,206		)
Interest rate swaps	—		36			—		138
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	$	284	$	(144	)	$	8,099	$	92,112

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Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	$ 773,699			$ 778,255			$ 2,367,174	$ 2,397,762
Depreciation and amortization							146,284	189,961
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Operating income	45,730			28,996			170,866	149,389
Net income	(96,794)	$ 779,616	$ 194,265	(96,684)	$ 223,956	$ 171,545	877,087	298,814
Net (loss) income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	(95,226)			(94,789)			877,609	298,499
Balance Sheets data:
Cash and cash equivalents	323,930			384,980			323,930	384,980	$ 387,780
Current assets held for sale	131,606						131,606		337,686
Other current assets	668,663						668,663		491,667
Total current assets	1,124,199						1,124,199		1,217,133
Goodwill	1,677,392						1,677,392		1,707,089
Tradenames	1,116,189						1,116,189		1,126,244
Other intangible assets, net	1,697						1,697		25,429
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	871,746						871,746		0
Long-term assets held for sale	448,573						448,573		1,035,197
Other long-term assets	1,584,917						1,584,917		1,658,544
Total assets	6,824,713						6,824,713		6,769,636
Current liabilities held for sale	136,634						136,634		321,520
Other current liabilities	1,239,574						1,239,574		868,567
Long-term operating leases, less current portion	800,828						800,828
Long-term liabilities held for sale	158,501						158,501		358,863
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	1,646,352						1,646,352		3,155,344
Total liabilities	3,981,889						3,981,889		4,704,294
Total stockholders' equity	2,830,880	$ 3,107,083	$ 2,327,906	1,971,669	$ 2,115,106	$ 1,767,473	2,830,880	1,971,669	2,050,946	$ 1,587,282
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	2,843,440						2,843,440		2,061,079
Brazil
Balance Sheets data:
Goodwill	378,591						378,591		406,452
Mexico
Balance Sheets data:
Goodwill	508,362						508,362		498,219
Andean
Balance Sheets data:
Goodwill	245,893						245,893		254,259
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Balance Sheets data:
Cash and cash equivalents	163,413						163,413		158,387
Current assets held for sale	17,586						17,586		183,880
Other current assets	233,477						233,477		141,346
Total current assets	414,476						414,476		483,613
Goodwill	162,833						162,833		168,473
Tradenames	63,731						63,731		66,929
Other intangible assets, net	0						0		0
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	69,934						69,934
Long-term assets held for sale	69,603						69,603		165,087
Other long-term assets	272,957						272,957		312,711
Total assets	1,053,534						1,053,534		1,196,813
Current liabilities held for sale	12,337						12,337		101,320
Other current liabilities	209,573						209,573		106,657
Long-term operating leases, less current portion	59,948						59,948
Long-term liabilities held for sale	30,833						30,833		42,265
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	31,610						31,610		24,502
Total liabilities	344,301						344,301		274,744
Total stockholders' equity	709,233						709,233		922,069
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	709,233						709,233		921,747
Operating Segments | Brazil
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	114,055			121,089			421,129	469,480
Balance Sheets data:
Total assets	1,072,447						1,072,447		1,011,391
Operating Segments | Mexico
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	145,790			148,325			464,709	463,868
Balance Sheets data:
Total assets	1,284,743						1,284,743		971,309
Operating Segments | Andean
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	307,270			299,613			869,207	844,213
Balance Sheets data:
Total assets	1,922,829						1,922,829		$ 1,608,406
Operating Segments | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	120,746			119,888			325,668	325,512
Depreciation and amortization	6,521			6,163			19,507	19,398
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Operating income	23,561			12,817			40,629	7,309
Net income	25,510			18,812			43,094	22,860
Net (loss) income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	25,510			18,812			43,094	22,860
Operating Segments | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Brazil
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	0			0			0	0
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Operating income	81			(16)			46	(56)
Operating Segments | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Mexico
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	0			4			0	89
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Operating income	(96)			(121)			(292)	(349)
Operating Segments | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Andean
Revenues, by segment:
Revenues	120,746			119,884			325,668	325,423
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Operating income	23,576			12,954			40,875	7,714
Other operations
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Operating income	45,730			28,996			170,866	149,389
Net (loss) income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	33,432			21,564			687,966	241,920
Corporate and eliminations
Operating income (loss), by segment:
Net (loss) income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ (154,168)			$ (135,165)			$ 146,549	$ 33,719

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Fair Value Measurement - Quantitative Information Related to Significant Unobservable Inputs Utilized to Calculate Fair Value (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative liability	$ 11	$ 10,677
Level 3 | Discounted Cash Flow
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative liability	$ 284
Credit Risk | Level 3 | Discounted Cash Flow
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Range/Input Value	0.0350

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Leases - Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)	Sep. 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease terms
Operating leases	9 years 4 months 24 days
Finance leases	11 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	9.50%
Finance leases	8.50%

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Cover Page	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 shares
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-38002
Entity Registrant Name	Laureate Education, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	52-1492296
Entity Address, Address Line One	650 S. Exeter Street,
Entity Address, City or Town	Baltimore,
Entity Address, State or Province	MD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	21202
City Area Code	410
Local Phone Number	843-6100
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A common stock, par value $0.004 per share
Trading Symbol	LAUR
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Central Index Key	0000912766
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	127,753,927
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	90,864,186

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax	$ 0	$ 0
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, tax	0	0
Minimum pension liability adjustment, tax	$ 0	$ 0

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Debt - Loss on Debt Extinguishment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of notes payable			$ 35,000
Notes payable			$ 51,700
Loss on debt extinguishment		$ 200		$ 0	$ 26,417	$ 7,481
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | St. Augustine | Exeter Street Holdings, LLC
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business	$ 346,400
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 340,000
Notes payable and other debt | UVM Mexico Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding		$ 103,000			$ 103,000

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	8,650	9,328	8,956	9,628
Restricted stock and RSUs
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	733	931	854	1,034

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Derivative Instruments - Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss)	$ 284	$ 69	$ 4,305	$ (37,611)
Realized (Loss) Gain	0	(213)	3,794	129,723
Total Gain (Loss)	284	(144)	8,099	92,112
Contingent redemption features - Series A Preferred Stock
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss)	0	0	0	(42,140)
Realized (Loss) Gain	0	0	0	140,320
Total Gain (Loss)	0	0	0	98,180
Cross currency and interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss)	284	33	4,305	4,391
Realized (Loss) Gain	0	(213)	3,794	(10,597)
Total Gain (Loss)	284	(180)	8,099	(6,206)
Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss)	0	36	0	138
Total Gain (Loss)	$ 0	$ 36	$ 0	$ 138

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Description of Business

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of Business

Description of Business

Laureate Education, Inc. and subsidiaries (hereinafter Laureate, we, us, our, or the Company) provide higher education programs and services to students through an international network of licensed universities and higher education institutions (institutions). Laureate's programs are provided through institutions that are campus-based and internet-based, or through electronically distributed educational programs (online). On October 1, 2015, we redomiciled in Delaware as a public benefit corporation as a demonstration of our long-term commitment to our mission to benefit our students and society. The Company completed its initial public offering (IPO) on February 6, 2017 and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol ‘‘LAUR.’’

Discontinued Operations

On August 9, 2018, the Company announced the divestiture of additional subsidiaries located in Europe, Asia and Central America, which are included in the Rest of World (formerly called EMEAA), Andean (formerly called Andean & Iberian), and Central America & U.S. Campuses segments. Previously, the Company had announced the divestiture of certain subsidiaries in the Rest of World and Central America & U.S. Campuses segments. After completing all of these announced divestitures, the Company’s remaining principal markets will be Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru, along with the Online & Partnerships segment and the institutions in Australia and New Zealand. This represents a strategic shift that has a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results. Accordingly, all of the divestitures that are part of this strategic shift, including the divestitures announced on August 9, 2018 and those announced previously, as well as the Company's operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that were managed under a contract that expired on August 31, 2019 and was not renewed, are now accounted for as discontinued operations for all periods presented in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 205-20, ‘‘Discontinued Operations’’ (ASC 205). See Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, for more information. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the footnotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements relates to continuing operations.

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In our opinion, these financial statements include all adjustments considered necessary to present a fair statement of our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with Laureate's audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 (the 2018 Form 10-K).

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Goodwill - Summary of Change in the Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 BRL (R$)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2018			$ 1,707,089
Acquisitions	$ 1,333	R$ 5,022	1,333
Dispositions			0
Impairments			0
Currency translation adjustments			(31,030)
Adjustments to prior acquisitions			0
Balance at September 30, 2019			1,677,392
Brazil
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2018			406,452
Acquisitions			1,333
Dispositions			0
Impairments			0
Currency translation adjustments			(29,194)
Adjustments to prior acquisitions			0
Balance at September 30, 2019			378,591
Mexico
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2018			498,219
Acquisitions			0
Dispositions			0
Impairments			0
Currency translation adjustments			10,143
Adjustments to prior acquisitions			0
Balance at September 30, 2019			508,362
Andean
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2018			254,259
Acquisitions			0
Dispositions			0
Impairments			0
Currency translation adjustments			(8,366)
Adjustments to prior acquisitions			0
Balance at September 30, 2019			245,893
Rest of World
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2018			87,419
Acquisitions			0
Dispositions			0
Impairments			0
Currency translation adjustments			(3,613)
Adjustments to prior acquisitions			0
Balance at September 30, 2019			83,806
Online & Partnerships
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2018			460,740
Acquisitions			0
Dispositions			0
Impairments			0
Currency translation adjustments			0
Adjustments to prior acquisitions			0
Balance at September 30, 2019			$ 460,740

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Legal and Regulatory Matters

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Legal and Regulatory Matters

Legal and Regulatory Matters Laureate is subject to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In management's opinion, we have adequate legal defenses, insurance coverage, and/or accrued liabilities with respect to the eventuality of these actions. Management believes that any settlement would not have a material impact on Laureate's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In addition, our institutions are subject to uncertain and varying laws and regulations, and any changes to these laws or regulations or their application to us may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. There have been no material changes to the laws and regulations affecting our higher education institutions that are described in our 2018 Form 10-K.

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity

The components of net changes in stockholders' equity for the fiscal quarters of 2019 are as follows:

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock					Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Treasury stock at cost		Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at December 31, 2018	107,450	$	430	116,865		$	467		$	3,703,796		$	(530,919	)	$	(1,112,695	)	$	—	$	(10,133	)	$	2,050,946
Adoption of accounting standards	—	—		—		—			—			28,944			—			—		—			28,944
Balance at January 1, 2019	107,450	430		116,865		467			3,703,796			(501,975		)	(1,112,695		)	—		(10,133		)	2,079,890
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—			3,149			—			—			—		—			3,149
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	8	—		(8	)	—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	325	1		—		—			(1,421		)	—			—			—		—			(1,420		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(625		)	(625		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			263			—			—			—		—			263
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		224			224
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			191,243			—			—		3,022			194,265
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			49,521			—		30			49,551
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			2,609			—		—			2,609
Balance at March 31, 2019	107,783	$	431	116,857		$	467		$	3,705,787		$	(310,732	)	$	(1,060,565	)	$	—	$	(7,482	)	$	2,327,906
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—			4,854			—			—			—		—			4,854
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	10,991	44		(10,991	)	(44		)	—			—			—			—		—			—
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	32	—		—		—			170			—			—			—		—			170
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(731		)	(731		)
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—			(3,700		)	—			—			—		—			(3,700		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			194			—			—			—		—			194
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—			—			—			—			—		(855		)	(855		)
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			781,592			—			—		(1,976		)	779,616
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			10,275			—		(87		)	10,188
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—			—			—			(10,559		)	—		—			(10,559		)
Balance at June 30, 2019	118,806	$	475	105,866		$	423		$	3,707,305		$	470,860		$	(1,060,849	)	$	—	$	(11,131	)	$	3,107,083

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock				Class B Common Stock					Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Treasury stock at cost			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at June 30, 2019	118,806		$	475	105,866		$	423		$	3,707,305		$	470,860		$	(1,060,849	)	$	—		$	(11,131	)	$	3,107,083
Non-cash stock compensation	—		—		—		—			1,578			—			—			—			—			1,578
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	15,002		60		(15,002	)	(60		)	—			—			—			—			—			—
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	96		—		—		—			1,455			—			—			—			—			1,455
Purchases of treasury stock at cost	(6,150	)	—		—		—			—			—			—			(104,849		)	—			(104,849		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—		—		—		—			(193		)	—			—			—			—			(193		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			649			649
Net loss	—		—		—		—			—			(95,226		)	—			—			(1,568		)	(96,794		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—		—		—		—			—			—			(82,070		)	—			(510		)	(82,580		)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	—		—		—		—			—			—			4,531			—			—			4,531
Balance at September 30, 2019	127,754		$	535	90,864		$	363		$	3,710,145		$	375,634		$	(1,138,388	)	$	(104,849	)	$	(12,560	)	$	2,830,880

As described in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, the change in beginning retained earnings resulting from the adoption of accounting standards represents the cumulative impact of adopting ASU 2016-02.

Stock Repurchase Program

As previously disclosed, on August 8, 2019, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $150,000 of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company’s repurchases were made in a block trade and pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). During the quarter ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 6,150 shares of its outstanding Class A common stock for a total purchase price of $104,849, of which 5,130 shares totaling $87,921 had settled by close of business on September 30, 2019. The remaining shares settled during the first several days of October 2019 and their purchase price of $16,928 is recorded as a liability as of September 30, 2019. In early October 2019, the Company's stock repurchases reached the authorized limit of $150,000.

As discussed in Note 21, Subsequent Events, on October 14, 2019, the Company's board of directors approved the increase of its existing authorization to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock by $150,000 for a total authorization (including the previously authorized repurchases) of up to $300,000 of the Company's Class A common stock.

The components of net changes in stockholders' equity for the fiscal quarters of 2018 are as follows:

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock				Additional paid-in capital			(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at December 31, 2017	55,052	$	220	132,443		$	530	$	3,446,206		$	(946,236	)	$	(925,556	)	$	12,118		$	1,587,282
Adoption of accounting standards	—	—		—		—		—			5,074			—			—			5,074
Balance at January 1, 2018	55,052	220		132,443		530		3,446,206			(941,162		)	(925,556		)	12,118			1,592,356
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		(3,756		)	—			—			—			(3,756		)
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	59	—		(59	)	—		—			—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	145	1		59		—		(804		)	—			—			—			(803		)
Distributions from noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			581			581
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		(468		)	—			—			(20,575		)	(21,043		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		(76		)	—			—			—			(76		)
Accretion of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		(57,324		)	—			—			—			(57,324		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			38			38
Net income	—	—		—		—		—			168,879			—			2,666			171,545
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			83,648			(279		)	83,369
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			2,210			—			2,210
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			376			—			376
Balance at March 31, 2018	55,256	$	221	132,443		$	530	$	3,383,778		$	(772,283	)	$	(839,322	)	$	(5,451	)	$	1,767,473
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		7,687			—			—			—			7,687
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	27	—		(27	)	—		—			—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	188	1		—		—		(942		)	—			—			—			(941		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(1,473		)	(1,473		)
Change in noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(2,730		)	(2,730		)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		882			—			—			—			882
Accretion of Series A Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		(4,650		)	—			—			—			(4,650		)
Gain upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock	—	—		—		—		74,110			—			—			—			74,110
Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock upon conversion	36,143	144		—		—		237,957			—			—			—			238,101
Other	—	—		—		—		—			(744		)	—			—			(744		)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			(19		)	(19		)
Net income	—	—		—		—		—			224,412			—			(456		)	223,956
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			(197,143		)	471			(196,672		)
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—			—			10,126			—			10,126
Balance at June 30, 2018	91,614	$	366	132,416		$	530	$	3,698,822		$	(548,615	)	$	(1,026,339	)	$	(9,658	)	$	2,115,106

	Laureate Education, Inc. Stockholders
	Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock				Additional paid-in capital		(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Non-controlling interests			Total stockholders' equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount
Balance at June 30, 2018	91,614	$	366	132,416		$	530	$	3,698,822	$	(548,615	)	$	(1,026,339	)	$	(9,658	)	$	2,115,106
Non-cash stock compensation	—	—		—		—		6,561		—			—			—			6,561
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	29	—		(29	)	—		—		—			—			—			—
Vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding	11	—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		324		—			—			—			324
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	—	—		—		—		—		—			—			(328		)	(328		)
Net loss	—	—		—		—		—		(94,789		)	—			(1,895		)	(96,684		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—		—			(52,961		)	211			(52,750		)
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax of $0	—	—		—		—		—		—			(560		)	—			(560		)
Balance at September 30, 2018	91,654	$	366	132,387		$	530	$	3,705,707	$	(643,404	)	$	(1,079,860	)	$	(11,670	)	$	1,971,669

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) in our Consolidated Balance Sheets includes the accumulated translation adjustments arising from translation of foreign subsidiaries' financial statements, the unrealized gains on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, and the accumulated net gains or losses that are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for our minimum pension liability. The change in AOCI includes the removal of the cumulative translation adjustment related to subsidiaries that were sold during the period. The components of these balances were as follows:

	September 30, 2019									December 31, 2018
	Laureate Education, Inc.			Noncontrolling Interests			Total			Laureate Education, Inc.			Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(1,149,993	)	$	(108	)	$	(1,150,101	)	$	(1,127,719	)	$	459	$	(1,127,260	)
Unrealized gain on derivatives	10,416			—			10,416			18,366			—		18,366
Minimum pension liability adjustment	1,189			—			1,189			(3,342		)	—		(3,342		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(1,138,388	)	$	(108	)	$	(1,138,496	)	$	(1,112,695	)	$	459	$	(1,112,236	)

Secondary Offerings

In June 2019, Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership (Wengen), our controlling stockholder, converted owned shares of the Company's Class B common stock into an equal number of shares of the Company's Class A common stock and sold a total of 10,955 shares of Class A common stock in a secondary offering at a price of $15.3032 per share. Wengen received all of the net proceeds from this offering and no shares of Class A common stock were sold by the Company.

In September 2019, Wengen converted owned shares of the Company's Class B common stock into an equal number of shares of the Company's Class A common stock and sold a total of 15,000 shares of Class A common stock in a secondary offering at a price of $16.85 per share, prior to underwriting discounts and commissions. Wengen received all of the net proceeds from this offering and no shares of Class A common stock were sold by the Company.