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LONDON - Partners Group Private Equity Limited (LSE:PEY) announced Friday that CVC Strategic Opportunities will acquire a 20% minority stake in International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global K-12 education platform.
Partners Group will remain the majority shareholder in ISP, while OMERS, which acquired a minority stake in 2021, will also maintain its investment position. The transaction values PGPE’s stake in ISP at approximately €45 million, in line with the company’s latest published net asset value.
As part of the deal, PGPE will sell approximately 20% of its exposure in ISP, amounting to around €9 million. The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
ISP, which was founded in 2013 by Partners Group and the ISP management team, has grown to become one of the largest K-12 school platforms globally. The company currently operates 111 schools across 25 countries, educating over 110,000 students.
The education group follows a growth strategy focused on adding high-quality schools to its platform in locations with strong demand. ISP’s educational approach emphasizes academic progress alongside the development of language, digital, and life skills.
According to the announcement, future growth initiatives will include adding new schools to the platform, investing in proprietary technology solutions for teaching, and expanding school infrastructure.
As of August 31, 2025, ISP represents the sixth largest investee company in PGPE’s portfolio. The information was provided in a press release statement from Partners Group Private Equity Limited.
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