Cognita Schools

Exciting news: Downsend School, UK, is expanding! 🎉 We’re proud to announce the opening of Downsend Sixth in September 2025. This purpose-designed Sixth Form in central Leatherhead will combine academic excellence with a predominantly A Level curriculum, and a unique pre-university experience set to build confidence for further education and career success. Featuring cutting-edge facilities such as specialist labs, an Innovation Suite, and collaborative spaces, it marks the next step in Downsend’s growth. This milestone reflects our commitment to expanding opportunities for our students and community. Learn more about this brilliant development ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWmpEQs7 #WeAreCognita #Growth #HolisticEducation #ALevels

School Spotlight: Repton Al Barsha, UAE 🌟 This month, we shine a light on Repton Al Barsha, our exceptional partner school in Dubai. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school’s inaugural GCSE cohort in 2024 achieved 35% grades 9-8 (A*) and 53% grades 9-7 (A*-A), with a 100% pass rate. These results reflect the school’s dedication to nurturing talent and ensuring every student reaches their full potential. Repton Al Barsha recently unveiled its state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre, purpose-built to inspire post-16 students as they prepare for their next steps. Explore the vibrant space that fosters collaboration, exploration, and the creation of lifelong memories ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTeWzQUY Beyond academics, the school embraces community spirit through impactful initiatives, like the 24-hour fitness challenge for Global Be Well Day and a community bake sale, raising funds for The Sparkle Foundation in Malawi. Learn more about what makes Repton Al Barsha a truly special place for learning and growth ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ectYamvE #WeAreCognita #SchoolSpotlight #AcademicExcellence #UAE

This month marks a special milestone in the Cognita journey 🎉 Twenty years ago, in November 2004, we welcomed our very first school, Quinton House School in the UK, into the Cognita family. Since then, each year has brought new partnerships and shared achievements. In a beautiful twist of timing, November 2024 also welcomes our newest partner, Doukas School in Greece. Join us as we look back on November Through the Years... Here’s to 20 years of dedication, growth, and the journey forward! #WeAreCognita #Anniversary #HolisticEducation #Celebration 📸 Hastings School , Colegio Europeo de Madrid and CHIREC International School

Reflecting on an inspiring #CogCon2024! Two weeks ago, colleagues across Asia came together in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India for an unforgettable professional development experience. 🌏 From powerful sessions on leadership and data-driven teaching to innovative discussions on AI in the classroom, attendees left with fresh ideas and meaningful connections. Here’s just a glimpse of the great things they shared: 👩🏫 "CogCon gave me new ways to shake up my classroom!" - Shaheera S., Australian International School, Singapore 🤖 "I learned how to use AI to enhance learning experiences." - Nina, Stamford American School Hong Kong 👥 "Connecting and collaborating was invaluable." - Trent, Australian International School, Singapore 🧠 "A solid foundation in research supports impactful teaching." - Amy, St. Andrews International Schools, Thailand S107 Thank you to the Asia Regional Team and to everyone who joined us in making CogCon 2024 such a success! 🌟 #WeAreCognita #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment 📹 Hannah Casey, CHIREC International School

🎉 Celebrating 20 years of Cognita! 🎉 Two decades ago, Cognita set out to make a difference in students' lives worldwide. Today, with over 100 schools in 17 countries, we’re proud to be a global community of over 95,000 students. 💙 To our incredible teachers – you are the heart of Cognita, inspiring and empowering our students to thrive. 🙏 To our dedicated Regional and support staff, thank you for being the backbone of our schools. ✨ To our students and families, we’re here to help every learner grow academically, socially, and emotionally in ways that suit them best. 🤝 Together, by providing a world-class education, we’re building a future-ready generation destined to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Over the next 12 months, we’ll be sharing stories from across Cognita that highlight our journey, achievements, and the incredible people who have shaped our community so far. Stay tuned as we celebrate our past, present, and future! #WeAreCognita #Anniversary

Just 2 weeks to go until School of the Future 2024! 🌟 From 2 - 4 December, Cognita Chile’s annual conference will showcase the powerful integration of technology in education. At the heart of this vibrant event are students, demonstrating creativity, adaptability, and resilience through various digital challenges. Highlights include: 🔹 Roundtables for collaborative student discussions 🔹 Keynotes sharing the latest in educational technology from leading companies such as Samsung Electronics, Evolyte, and Common Sense Media 🔹 Expert Panels on tech and pedagogy, including a discussion on AI and Education: New Opportunities for Learning with Cognita colleagues Dr Simon Camby, Ian Wallace, Sarah Ebery, and Isis Aquino 🔹 The Sustainable Development Goals Challenge, solving real-world issues 🔹 An exhilarating Robotics Challenge. Discover more and follow the conference here: https://lnkd.in/dWS_N25E #WeAreCognita #SOTF2024 #DigitalLearning #HolisticEducation

What if “Giving” was the secret to truly impactful leadership? This year’s Global Be Well Day focused on “Giving,” and the impact was extraordinary. Across Cognita schools, students, colleagues, and parents contributed over 500,000 hours of service through the Be Well Impact Hour, taking on incredible projects like rainforest conservation awareness, fundraising for The Sparkle Foundation, and even blood donations. Lizzie Varley, our School Improvement Partner Middle East and Chair of the Global Student Wellbeing Network, shares her reflections on how “Giving” ties into leadership. She explores how generosity can enhance collaboration, build trust, and empower school communities, all while maintaining high standards. Discover how the spirit of Giving isn’t just about helping others but also about inspiring a leadership culture that brings out the best in everyone. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epaDjke9 #WeAreCognita #Leadership #ThoughtLeadership #GBWD2024 #Giving

Our Cognita regional leadership events offer colleagues the opportunity to connect, share, collaborate and learn from each other.    In this short video from our recent Europe and USA Leadership Conference, some of our colleagues talk about their key takeaways from this year's event.   Across two days, our teams delved into quality holistic education, leadership, and workplace culture, all while strengthening cross-regional connections and collaboration. The event also provided an opportunity to remind leaders about the mindsets, behaviours, and ways of working that shape our environment, including the launch of the region's new Employee Value Proposition.    The energy and passion for growth were palpable, reaffirming our commitment to empowering leaders to inspire change, pursue excellence, and elevate education across Europe and the US. #WeAreCognita #Leadership #Growth #Europe #USA 🗣️ Sarah Reynolds, Matt Lovegrove, Jon Wayth, and Tushi Gorasia

Repton Dubai has been listed once again in Carfax Education’s The Schools Index, an esteemed international listing of the world’s top private schools ⭐ This year, Repton Dubai has been recognised as one of the 15 best private schools in the Middle East. Gillian Hammond, Principal at Repton Dubai and Chief Education Officer of Excella, shared: “We are delighted to be listed again in the 5th edition of the Global Schools Index (by Carfax Education) 2024. Being listed as one of 15 best private schools in the Middle East is testament to our strong parent-school partnership, the dedication of our talented teachers, and the hard work of our ambitious Reptonians. We are proud and grateful to receive this recognition and offer huge congratulations to all members of our Repton family.” Congratulations to the entire Repton Dubai community on this fantastic achievement! #WeAreCognita #Dubai #Excellence #Leadership #Growth

Exciting milestone for Cognita! 🌍 🇬🇷 We’re thrilled to welcome Doukas School, our first partner in Greece, into our global family of over 100 schools. This collaboration brings 1,700 students and 200 colleagues into our community, opening new pathways for innovation, collaboration, and teaching excellence on an international scale. Germà Rigau, Managing Director Continental Europe at Cognita, shared, “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.” Learn more about this exciting partnership and our shared dedication to world-class education ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePtanZ4Q #WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation #Greece