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 17 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 17 countries, teaching 13 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

News and Views

News

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Thought Leadership

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News

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A Window into our World

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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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