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.

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary
community of diverse yet connected schools,
spanning seventeen 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 ‘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.

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Empowering Early Education in Colombia 🇨🇴

We’re thrilled to share highlights from the first-ever Preschool Principals' Conference for Redcol Holding schools, held at @burecheschool.

Over two days, leaders from our nine schools gathered to explore innovative strategies and share ideas focused on educating our youngest learners. The event featured in-depth training on the HighScope curriculum - led by @colegiolaspachas's Rector, Maria del Rosario Concha - as well as workshops on student wellbeing, all emphasizing active learning and the creation of nurturing environments.

Events like these exemplify the strength of connecting as a global family, animating shared knowledge to enrich the holistic education we offer and strengthening support for our educators’ growth.

#WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation #Colombia #PreSchool

Empowering Early Education in Colombia 🇨🇴

We’re thrilled to share highlights from the first-ever Preschool Principals` Conference for Redcol Holding schools, held at @burecheschool.

Over two days, leaders from our nine schools gathered to explore innovative strategies and share ideas focused on educating our youngest learners. The event featured in-depth training on the HighScope curriculum - led by @colegiolaspachas`s Rector, Maria del Rosario Concha - as well as workshops on student wellbeing, all emphasizing active learning and the creation of nurturing environments.

Events like these exemplify the strength of connecting as a global family, animating shared knowledge to enrich the holistic education we offer and strengthening support for our educators’ growth.

#WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation #Colombia #PreSchool
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Unveiling Cognita's new hashtag! 🌍✨ 

We proudly introduce a new symbol of our shared purpose, collective identity, and united commitment to excellence: #WeAreCognita. 🌟

We Are: Diverse, Global, Leaders, Connected, Stronger Together. 

#WeAreCognita

Unveiling Cognita`s new hashtag! 🌍✨

We proudly introduce a new symbol of our shared purpose, collective identity, and united commitment to excellence: #WeAreCognita. 🌟

We Are: Diverse, Global, Leaders, Connected, Stronger Together.

#WeAreCognita
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Global Be Well Day 2024: Over 500,000 Hours Given to Drive Positive Change 🌏

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to share our Global Be Well Day Highlights video, showing the incredible impact of our Cognita community around the world. 🎥

On 27 September, more than 90,000 students, 18,000 colleagues, and parents from over 100 schools and offices came together to focus on Giving. From spending time with care home residents in Madrid to preparing care packages in Bangkok, supporting animal shelters in Dubai, and students in Chile preparing breakfast for their school’s maintenance staff, it’s inspiring to see what we can achieve together as a global family.

Through the Be Well Impact Hour, we collectively donated over 500,000 hours to support and inspire change in our local communities. 🕒✨

Watch the video to see some of the highlights and feel inspired to keep the spirit of giving alive throughout the year! 🌟

At Cognita, we're proud to make wellbeing our priority. Every day. 

#WeAreCognita #GBWD2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay #Wellbeing #Giving

Global Be Well Day 2024: Over 500,000 Hours Given to Drive Positive Change 🌏

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to share our Global Be Well Day Highlights video, showing the incredible impact of our Cognita community around the world. 🎥

On 27 September, more than 90,000 students, 18,000 colleagues, and parents from over 100 schools and offices came together to focus on Giving. From spending time with care home residents in Madrid to preparing care packages in Bangkok, supporting animal shelters in Dubai, and students in Chile preparing breakfast for their school’s maintenance staff, it’s inspiring to see what we can achieve together as a global family.

Through the Be Well Impact Hour, we collectively donated over 500,000 hours to support and inspire change in our local communities. 🕒✨

Watch the video to see some of the highlights and feel inspired to keep the spirit of giving alive throughout the year! 🌟

At Cognita, we`re proud to make wellbeing our priority. Every day.

#WeAreCognita #GBWD2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay #Wellbeing #Giving
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Tomorrow is World Teachers' Day 2024! 🎉 

World Teachers' Day is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the dedication, passion, and hard work of our educators around the globe. Thank you for inspiring and empowering the next generation every day 💙

Simon Camby, our Group Chief Education Officer, shares his appreciation: "A huge shout out to all of the amazing teachers in the Cognita family who work so hard, every day, with our students. The care, thought and professionalism that you show is truly appreciated. Thank you."

#WorldTeachersDay #WeAreCognita #Education

🎥 North Bridge House Schools, Repton Al Barsha, Instituto Educativo Olinca, Colégio Maxi, ISZN - International School Zurich North

Tomorrow is World Teachers` Day 2024! 🎉

World Teachers` Day is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the dedication, passion, and hard work of our educators around the globe. Thank you for inspiring and empowering the next generation every day 💙

Simon Camby, our Group Chief Education Officer, shares his appreciation: "A huge shout out to all of the amazing teachers in the Cognita family who work so hard, every day, with our students. The care, thought and professionalism that you show is truly appreciated. Thank you."

#WorldTeachersDay #WeAreCognita #Education

🎥 North Bridge House Schools, Repton Al Barsha, Instituto Educativo Olinca, Colégio Maxi, ISZN - International School Zurich North
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