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 theyโ€™re starting from.

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

We protect whatโ€™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 thatโ€™s, quite literally, world class.

Itโ€™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.

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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 โ€˜moreโ€™ 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

Weโ€™re a global staffroom of over 18,000 colleagues. Thatโ€™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.

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.

Testimonials

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A Window into our World

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Join us for the Be Well Impact Hour this Global Be Well Day! ๐ŸŒ

With just two weeks to go until GBWD 2024, we're excited to introduce the Be Well Impact Hourโ€”an opportunity for our global community to come together, give back, and inspire positive change.

For at least one hour, students, teachers, parents, colleagues and regional and global Cognita teams will dedicate time to connect, support, and contribute to their communities. This initiative reflects the essence of Giving, one of the core principles of the Cognita Be Well Charter, and a key factor in enhancing our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Get ready to make a difference and be part of something impactful. Together, we can create meaningful connections and spark positive change across the globe ๐ŸŒŸ

How will you spend your Be Well Impact Hour? ๐ŸŽ‰

#GBWD2024 #WeAreCognita #CognitaImpactHour #CognitaBeWell

Join us for the Be Well Impact Hour this Global Be Well Day! ๐ŸŒ

With just two weeks to go until GBWD 2024, we`re excited to introduce the Be Well Impact Hourโ€”an opportunity for our global community to come together, give back, and inspire positive change.

For at least one hour, students, teachers, parents, colleagues and regional and global Cognita teams will dedicate time to connect, support, and contribute to their communities. This initiative reflects the essence of Giving, one of the core principles of the Cognita Be Well Charter, and a key factor in enhancing our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Get ready to make a difference and be part of something impactful. Together, we can create meaningful connections and spark positive change across the globe ๐ŸŒŸ

How will you spend your Be Well Impact Hour? ๐ŸŽ‰

#GBWD2024 #WeAreCognita #CognitaImpactHour #CognitaBeWell
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT๐ŸŒŸ

โžก๏ธ Meet Aileen, an outstanding student from The British School of Barcelona in Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Aileen has just graduated from BSB, achieving the maximum of 45 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - a remarkable achievement! This month, she is off to continue her studies at Imperial College London specialising in Electronic and Information Engineering.

The holistic education and supportive environment at BSB fostered her growth, allowed her to pinpoint her interests and strengths, and ultimately thrive in our rapidly evolving world ๐ŸŒ

Congratulations to Aileen and our educators at BSB ๐ŸŽ‰ 

#WeAreCognita #StudentSpotlight #HolisticEducation

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT๐ŸŒŸ

โžก๏ธ Meet Aileen, an outstanding student from The British School of Barcelona in Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Aileen has just graduated from BSB, achieving the maximum of 45 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - a remarkable achievement! This month, she is off to continue her studies at Imperial College London specialising in Electronic and Information Engineering.

The holistic education and supportive environment at BSB fostered her growth, allowed her to pinpoint her interests and strengths, and ultimately thrive in our rapidly evolving world ๐ŸŒ

Congratulations to Aileen and our educators at BSB ๐ŸŽ‰

#WeAreCognita #StudentSpotlight #HolisticEducation
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๐ŸŽฅ Meet two of the Faces Behind @escolavillare! ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท

In this monthโ€™s Cognita Faces series, weโ€™re excited to introduce you to Ernani Soares de Paula, Director General, and Talita Calvo Garcia, Deputy Director at Escola Villare in Brazil ๐ŸŒŽ

Join us as they share insights into what makes the Villare school community so special, highlighting the dedication and passion that drive the schoolโ€™s mission to deliver exceptional education every day.

#WeAreCognita #CognitaFaces #Leadership #brazil

๐ŸŽฅ Meet two of the Faces Behind @escolavillare! ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท

In this monthโ€™s Cognita Faces series, weโ€™re excited to introduce you to Ernani Soares de Paula, Director General, and Talita Calvo Garcia, Deputy Director at Escola Villare in Brazil ๐ŸŒŽ

Join us as they share insights into what makes the Villare school community so special, highlighting the dedication and passion that drive the schoolโ€™s mission to deliver exceptional education every day.

#WeAreCognita #CognitaFaces #Leadership #brazil
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The countdown is on... โฐ

Just one month to go until Global Be Well Day (GBWD) 2024! ๐ŸŽ‰

GBWD is a Cognita global event where our 100+ schools come together to highlight the importance of physical and mental wellbeing within our communities.

This year, weโ€™re focusing on the theme of Giving, a key contributor from our Be Well Charter. ๐ŸŒŸ Watch the short video below to discover what Giving means to our global community.

We canโ€™t wait to celebrate together at the end of September! 

#WeAreCognita #GBWD2024 #CognitaBeWell #Giving #wellbeing

The countdown is on... โฐ

Just one month to go until Global Be Well Day (GBWD) 2024! ๐ŸŽ‰

GBWD is a Cognita global event where our 100+ schools come together to highlight the importance of physical and mental wellbeing within our communities.

This year, weโ€™re focusing on the theme of Giving, a key contributor from our Be Well Charter. ๐ŸŒŸ Watch the short video below to discover what Giving means to our global community.

We canโ€™t wait to celebrate together at the end of September!

#WeAreCognita #GBWD2024 #CognitaBeWell #Giving #wellbeing
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