Chinese owners of UK private schools criticized after closures

EducationIndustry leaders call for tighter oversight of foreign investorsDurham High participated in the 2025 Galaxy Global Education Schools Conference in Shanghai last November that was attended by education agents, school leaders and parents. (From the LinkedIn page of GGE)CLEMENT NGUJuly 29, 2026 12:46 JSTLONDON -- After 12 years at Durham High School, Maiah was told abruptly earlier this month that the private school was closing and that she would need to enroll in a new institution to begin a crucial examination year in September.