Our definition of Holistic Education
The difference a holistic education makes is everything.
It blends social, emotional, physical and cognitive learning.
Our students have a strong academic foundation to support their future. And they’ll be positive, adaptable and feel that they can do anything in the world.
Holistic Education at Cognita
We highlight five of the main components of a holistic education at our schools.
Academic Excellence
Together, our schools provide a truly holistic education that goes beyond grades to develop all-round academic excellence – equipping young people with the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes that prepares them to grow, thrive and find their success in a rapidly evolving world.
Wellbeing
Physical and mental wellbeing play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Holistic Education. Wellbeing is central to living a happy and healthy life, now and in the future.
Digital Learning
We use the term enabler when describing digital competence. This is because we see digital competence as a support for so many other aspects of learning and life. We are ambitious for each of our students to be a digitally enabled learner.
Global and Social Action
Instilling a sense of social purpose and responsibility helps students develop empathy, compassion, and an understanding of their role as active members of their communities.
By incorporating social issues and global challenges into the curriculum, educators can foster students’ awareness of societal needs and inspire them to take action.
Enrichment Opportunities
Learning experiences that are rich, aspirational, challenging, and relevant to the needs of all students are at the core of the curriculum in our schools. Such experiences foster a love for learning, ignite curiosity, and promote holistic growth.
Take an A grade education. And multiply it.
We have three foundations for learning at Cognita. Agency, Adaptability, Positive Attitudes. We call them the A³ because applied together, their power is multiplied. Combined with successful academic outcomes, these qualities are the basis and aspiration of absolutely everything we do:
Agency
Our students will feel they can take control of their own lives and make a positive difference to themselves and others. They’ll be decisive and able to set their own goals, as well as taking responsibility for their decisions and actions. Agency supports and sustains students throughout their whole lives. And it makes them an asset in their communities.
Adaptablility
No matter what life throws at our students, they’ll be able to adjust, and thrive, in response to changing circumstances. Being flexible, open-minded, and resilient in the face of new challenges is essential for every environment and stage of life. It’s never been more important than in the fast-changing world of today. But no matter what happens, this confidence and flexibility is futureproof.
Positive Attitudes
Everyone’s heard the question about the glass being half-empty or half-full. For Cognita students, we want it to always feel half-full. Going into life with a constructive and optimistic attitude means it’s easier to dig in, that life’s challenges feel a little simpler and relationships are made that much stronger.
School Finder
We have over 100 schools across 17 countries, teaching 13 different curricula
