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 16 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.

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary
community of diverse yet connected schools,
spanning sixteen different countries.

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

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 18,000 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 16 countries, teaching 12 different curricula.

Testimonials

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Happy Digital Wellness Day! 🌟

Today, let's take a moment to reflect on our digital habits and prioritise our wellbeing.

Rewind to Global Be Well Day last year, we focused on nurturing our digital wellbeing as part of a holistic education. And who better to share some advice than one of our students, Leonardo from @colegio_olinca in Mexico 🇲🇽

Thank you for sharing, Leonardo 💙

#WeAreCognita #DigitalWellnessDay #Wellbeing #CognitaBeWell

Happy Digital Wellness Day! 🌟

Today, let`s take a moment to reflect on our digital habits and prioritise our wellbeing.

Rewind to Global Be Well Day last year, we focused on nurturing our digital wellbeing as part of a holistic education. And who better to share some advice than one of our students, Leonardo from @colegio_olinca in Mexico 🇲🇽

Thank you for sharing, Leonardo 💙

#WeAreCognita #DigitalWellnessDay #Wellbeing #CognitaBeWell
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Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, UAE rated ‘Very Good’ in their inaugural KHDA inspection 👏

We are delighted to congratulate @rgsguildforddxb on this historic achievement. Being the first new school ever to receive a ‘Very Good’ rating from KHDA is a testament to the unwavering dedication and excellence of the entire school community, led by Clare Turnbull and supported by the exceptional team at Cognita Middle East.

This milestone underscores our shared commitment to providing outstanding holistic education. As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we eagerly await the school’s continued growth and success in the years ahead.

#WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation #Dubai #VeryGood #KHDA

Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, UAE rated ‘Very Good’ in their inaugural KHDA inspection 👏

We are delighted to congratulate @rgsguildforddxb on this historic achievement. Being the first new school ever to receive a ‘Very Good’ rating from KHDA is a testament to the unwavering dedication and excellence of the entire school community, led by Clare Turnbull and supported by the exceptional team at Cognita Middle East.

This milestone underscores our shared commitment to providing outstanding holistic education. As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we eagerly await the school’s continued growth and success in the years ahead.

#WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation #Dubai #VeryGood #KHDA
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⭐ Global Be Well Day 2024 ⭐

Global Be Well Day is an annual event in the Cognita diary, which promotes the importance of Wellbeing through activities focused on the Be Well Charter. 

This year, while we will continue to offer schools the flexibility to focus on what they want to do around our Be Well Charter, our central focus will be on ‘Giving’.

We can't wait to celebrate together on Friday 27 September, in just five months!

#WeAreCognita #GBWD2024 #HolisticEducation #Wellbeing

⭐ Global Be Well Day 2024 ⭐

Global Be Well Day is an annual event in the Cognita diary, which promotes the importance of Wellbeing through activities focused on the Be Well Charter.

This year, while we will continue to offer schools the flexibility to focus on what they want to do around our Be Well Charter, our central focus will be on ‘Giving’.

We can`t wait to celebrate together on Friday 27 September, in just five months!

#WeAreCognita #GBWD2024 #HolisticEducation #Wellbeing
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