Chinese Ownership of UK Private Schools Faces Scrutiny After Closures

Durham High School in the UK has abruptly closed after 12 years of operation, leaving students like Maiah needing to find new institutions before the start of the examination year.

The closure has prompted industry leaders to call for tighter oversight of foreign investors, specifically targeting Chinese ownership of private educational institutions in the United Kingdom.

Durham High had participated in the 2025 Galaxy Global Education Schools Conference in Shanghai last November, an event attended by various education agents and school leaders.