Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2026 |
Apr. 30, 2025 |
Apr. 30, 2024 |
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| Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | |||
| Cumulative translation adjustments | $ (7,423) | $ (25,749) | $ 3,417 |
| Wiley Edge And Cross Knowledge | |||
| Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | |||
| Cumulative translation adjustments | (23,200) | ||
| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | |||
| Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | |||
| Pension expense | $ 8,600 | $ 8,100 | $ 7,900 |