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Today, we are pleased to announce a landmark partnership with Doukas School, our first collaboration in Greece. By partnering with Doukas School, we welcome 1,700 students and...
Today, we are pleased to announce a landmark partnership with Doukas School, our first collaboration in Greece. By partnering with Doukas School, we welcome 1,700 students and 200 colleagues to our worldwide community, now across 17 countries.
Located in Marousi, near Athens, Doukas School has been a beacon of educational excellence in Greece since 1917. Known for its innovative approach to holistic education, the school serves students from kindergarten through high school, offering the Greek national curriculum, the International Baccalaureate, and A-Levels. Doukas School’s commitment to academic distinction, paired with a focus on personal growth, mirrors our vision of delivering a world-class, well-rounded education that prepares young people to excel in a rapidly evolving world.
This alliance brings Doukas School into our family of over 100 schools globally, opening doors to innovative learning and professional growth opportunities for students and educators alike. Through this partnership, Doukas educators will be able to exchange insights with more than 21,000 colleagues worldwide, benefiting from state-of-the-art professional development programmes, including bespoke Team and Leadership courses in partnership with the world-renowned IOE, Faculty of Education and Society at University College London.
Germà Rigau, Managing Director Continental Europe at Cognita, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Doukas School into the Cognita family as our first partner in Greece. Doukas shares our commitment to empowering students with the skills and resilience they need to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. We look forward to collaborating with their exceptional leadership team and educators to drive innovation in education, both locally and across our global community.”
Konstantinos I. Doukas, CEO of Doukas School, added:
“We are so proud to join Cognita’s global family of schools. This partnership not only reinforces Doukas School’s pioneering role in the educational landscape but also marks a new chapter in our 107-year legacy, enhancing our reach and impact within Greece and beyond.”
To find out more about Doukas School, visit our School Finder or the school’s website.
