Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (21,594)	$ (19,553)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	(11,859)	9,333
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0	(48)	0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(11,811)	9,333
Comprehensive income	(33,405)	(10,220)
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	60
Comprehensive loss attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ (33,404)	$ (10,160)