Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has announced plans to acquire a $600 million minority stake in Nord Anglia Education, a UK-based operator of premium private schools.
The deal is part of a global investment consortium led by Swedish private equity firm EQT and includes other major backers such as Neuberger Berman, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Corporación Financiera Alba, and Dubai Holding.
This move reflects the rising global interest in education assets, fueled by strong demand for premium schooling and digital learning solutions. The education sector—from early childhood to higher education—has become a key focus for sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, and pension investors seeking stable, long-term growth opportunities.
Nord Anglia Education operates more than 80 schools across 33 countries, serving over 90,000 students aged 2 to 18. Mubadala, which manages over $300 billion in assets, continues to expand its investment portfolio across healthcare, technology, and education—sectors seen as resilient and aligned with evolving global trends. The investment also underscores the growing interest of Gulf investors in non-cyclical industries with long-term value. Photo by Elliotrhys, Wikimedia commons.