Thrive in a rapidly evolving world

At Cognita, we know every student is unique.

We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from.

And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 20 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.

Cognita is one of the world's leading global
schools groups, with over 100 schools united by the same commitment to provide a high quality holistic education for their students

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We genuinely believe that a holistic education is about connecting the cognitive, social and emotional. This results in students that succeed academically but with more. The ‘more’ is the way they are prepared to take their place in the world. A world that is complex, fast paced and exciting. Our students use their education to make a positive difference to themselves and others. They have a sense that anything is possible.''

Dr Simon Camby


Chief Education Officer

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Our Cognita Strengths

Academic excellence

The only thing that never changes in a Cognita school is quality. We invest in our schools and teachers to keep everyone growing. Our students are equipped with a strong academic foundation. And a holistic education that prepares them for whatever lies ahead.

Great teachers

We understand the value of great teachers. Our teachers are excellent and we want to help them grow even further. We offer global career opportunities and leadership development programmes to keep our teachers shining. Because education and progression should never stand still and learning is lifelong.

Shared knowledge

We’re a global staffroom of over 21,000 colleagues. That’s a lot of expertise. When a new school joins us, we open the door to all that knowledge and effective practices. So that schools will keep their individuality, but gain all the support of our worldwide community.

School Finder

We have over 100 schools across 20 countries, teaching 14 different curricula.

Our Sustainability Strategy

At Cognita, our aim is to do our part to contribute to a more sustainable, diverse, inclusive and responsible future. We are committed to making a positive impact on our environment and supporting the communities in which we learn and work.

Our schools are passionate about making a positive difference in the world, and we are here to support and empower schools to continue with the great work they do.

We also strive to create ambitious goals and make year-on-year progress on the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) topics that are most important to us and our stakeholders. Read about our sustainability strategy, progress and ambitions in our latest Sustainability Report.

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Masters Academy International will blend elite athletic training with future-ready academics and serve as the official…

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We are proud to announce the exceptional achievements of our students in the 2025 International Baccalaureate…

Thought Leadership

At Cognita, we embed sustainability in everything we do – from building environmentally responsible operations, to…

A Window into our World

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Our nine Redcol Holding schools in Colombia recently celebrated Colombian Independence Day with a vibrant musical tribute 🇨🇴 

Over 220 students joined forces to perform La Tierra del Olvido by Carlos Vives — a song that celebrates Colombian identity and pride.

At Cognita, we believe music and the arts are essential to holistic education — giving students a voice, fostering agency, and encouraging deep cultural connection.

This joyful project showed what’s possible when education, creativity, and culture unite. Watch now 🎥 🎵

New Cambridge School, Colegio La Arboleda, Bureche School, New Cambridge School Cali, Colegio Británico de Cartagena, Colegio Santa Francisca Romana, Gimnasio del Norte - Redcol, Newport School, Vermont School

#WeAreCognita #holisticeducation

Our nine Redcol Holding schools in Colombia recently celebrated Colombian Independence Day with a vibrant musical tribute 🇨🇴

Over 220 students joined forces to perform La Tierra del Olvido by Carlos Vives — a song that celebrates Colombian identity and pride.

At Cognita, we believe music and the arts are essential to holistic education — giving students a voice, fostering agency, and encouraging deep cultural connection.

This joyful project showed what’s possible when education, creativity, and culture unite. Watch now 🎥 🎵

New Cambridge School, Colegio La Arboleda, Bureche School, New Cambridge School Cali, Colegio Británico de Cartagena, Colegio Santa Francisca Romana, Gimnasio del Norte - Redcol, Newport School, Vermont School

#WeAreCognita #holisticeducation
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🎙️ In Episode 2 of Cognita in Conversation, we delve into the powerful impact of great teaching.

Mark Wenzel, former Director of Education in Asia, shared a compelling insight: research shows that quality instruction is one of the most significant contributors to student success. In other words, great teachers are a powerful catalyst for learning.

At the same time, student agency—their curiosity, motivation, and ownership of learning—is essential. When empowered learners are supported by skilled and caring teachers, the results can be transformative.

We turned to the students of Stamford American International School, Singapore and Australian International School, Singapore, asking them to reflect on the teachers who’ve shaped their learning journeys. Their thoughtful responses, alongside insights from Florian Ciprian Baciu, Ed.D., Senior International Baccalaureate World Schools Manager, paint an inspiring picture of how strong teacher support empowers students to thrive.

🎧 Tune in now. 

#WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation

🎙️ In Episode 2 of Cognita in Conversation, we delve into the powerful impact of great teaching.

Mark Wenzel, former Director of Education in Asia, shared a compelling insight: research shows that quality instruction is one of the most significant contributors to student success. In other words, great teachers are a powerful catalyst for learning.

At the same time, student agency—their curiosity, motivation, and ownership of learning—is essential. When empowered learners are supported by skilled and caring teachers, the results can be transformative.

We turned to the students of Stamford American International School, Singapore and Australian International School, Singapore, asking them to reflect on the teachers who’ve shaped their learning journeys. Their thoughtful responses, alongside insights from Florian Ciprian Baciu, Ed.D., Senior International Baccalaureate World Schools Manager, paint an inspiring picture of how strong teacher support empowers students to thrive.

🎧 Tune in now.

#WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation
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🌟 Meet Sixto Joyanes, Chief Operating Officer, Latin America.
 
Sixto shares how working in education is deeply rewarding, especially when surrounded by passionate people who inspire, support, and push him to keep moving forward. At Cognita, Sixto has had the chance to connect with teams worldwide, united by a shared vision of expanding educational opportunities and driving growth across our communities.
 
As part of our Cognita Stories series celebrating 20 years of impact, we’re proud to spotlight Sixto, a pillar of leadership helping our schools thrive and grow into dynamic learning environments 🌍

#WeAreCognita

🌟 Meet Sixto Joyanes, Chief Operating Officer, Latin America.

Sixto shares how working in education is deeply rewarding, especially when surrounded by passionate people who inspire, support, and push him to keep moving forward. At Cognita, Sixto has had the chance to connect with teams worldwide, united by a shared vision of expanding educational opportunities and driving growth across our communities.

As part of our Cognita Stories series celebrating 20 years of impact, we’re proud to spotlight Sixto, a pillar of leadership helping our schools thrive and grow into dynamic learning environments 🌍

#WeAreCognita
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🎙️ Introducing Cognita in Conversation — our new roundtable series bringing students and global experts together to explore the ideas shaping education today.
 
Our first episode looks at future skills, inspired by the World Economic Forum’s call to adopt key skills like analytical thinking, creative thinking, leadership and social influence, and empathy and active listening.
 
We asked students at Stamford American International School, Singapore and Australian International School, Singapore to reflect on one of these skills and how they’re developing it in real time. Their insights, alongside those of Senior International Baccalaureate World Schools Manager, Florian Ciprian Baciu, Ed.D and Director of Education in Asia, Mark Wenzel, offer a powerful glimpse into how learning is evolving.
 
#WeAreCognita #InConversation #HolisticEducation

🎙️ Introducing Cognita in Conversation — our new roundtable series bringing students and global experts together to explore the ideas shaping education today.

Our first episode looks at future skills, inspired by the World Economic Forum’s call to adopt key skills like analytical thinking, creative thinking, leadership and social influence, and empathy and active listening.

We asked students at Stamford American International School, Singapore and Australian International School, Singapore to reflect on one of these skills and how they’re developing it in real time. Their insights, alongside those of Senior International Baccalaureate World Schools Manager, Florian Ciprian Baciu, Ed.D and Director of Education in Asia, Mark Wenzel, offer a powerful glimpse into how learning is evolving.

#WeAreCognita #InConversation #HolisticEducation
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Across our global community, we’re taking steps toward a more sustainable future 💚

From eliminating single-use plastics to building full-scale recycling systems and embracing zero-waste practices, our schools are making real, lasting change. 🌍

Because education isn’t just about what happens in the classroom — it’s about shaping values, building habits, and inspiring action that lasts a lifetime.

“Innovation, commitment, and leadership of our students and colleagues continue to inspire us all.” – Jamie Delaney, our Head of ESG, Group Ethics and Compliance Officer ♻️

#WeAreCognita #WorldEnvironmentDay

Across our global community, we’re taking steps toward a more sustainable future 💚

From eliminating single-use plastics to building full-scale recycling systems and embracing zero-waste practices, our schools are making real, lasting change. 🌍

Because education isn’t just about what happens in the classroom — it’s about shaping values, building habits, and inspiring action that lasts a lifetime.

“Innovation, commitment, and leadership of our students and colleagues continue to inspire us all.” – Jamie Delaney, our Head of ESG, Group Ethics and Compliance Officer ♻️

#WeAreCognita #WorldEnvironmentDay
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