Note 3 - Detail of Selected Balance Sheet Accounts (Detail) - Other Intangibles (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Non-amortizable intangibles:    
Accreditation $ 107,043 $ 109,872
Trade names 66,100 71,532
Non-amortizable intangibles 173,143 181,404
Amortizable intangibles, net:    
Finite lived intangible assets 19,010 20,625
Less—accumulated amortization (18,055) (18,880)
Amortizable intangibles, net 955 1,745
Other intangibles, net 174,098 183,149
Curricula [Member]
   
Amortizable intangibles, net:    
Finite lived intangible assets 19,010 19,085
Other Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
   
Amortizable intangibles, net:    
Finite lived intangible assets   $ 1,540