Cognita Schools

At the end of August, we hosted the inspiring Cognita Middle East Leadership Conference aboard the iconic QE2! 🚢 🇦🇪 The day was filled with connection, collaboration, and growth, with incredible energy and insights shared by members of our Cognita community. Some of our respected colleagues have shared their key takeaways from the event in this short video, including highlights from David Baldwin’s keynote on Cognita’s thriving culture, and Simon Camby’s challenge to criticise and ‘throw rocks’ at areas he is working on. ➡️ Find out more about the event here: https://ow.ly/Y6ZR50ThfWk #WeAreCognita #Leadership #Dubai #QE2

Meet Aileen, an outstanding student from The British School of Barcelona in Spain 🇪🇸 Aileen has just graduated from BSB, achieving the maximum of 45 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - a remarkable achievement! This month, she is off to continue her studies at Imperial College London specialising in Electronic and Information Engineering. The holistic education and supportive environment at BSB fostered her growth, allowed her to pinpoint her interests and strengths, and ultimately thrive in our rapidly evolving world 🌏 Congratulations to Aileen and our educators at BSB 🎉 #WeAreCognita #StudentSpotlight #HolisticEducation

Back-to-school smiles across the Middle East and Latin America! 🇦🇪🇰🇼🇨🇴🇲🇽 As classrooms come alive with energy, we're excited to see the incredible learning journeys ahead for our global community. Wishing our students, families, school teams, and regional colleagues an inspiring and successful year! #WeAreCognita #BackToSchool #HolisticEducation 📸 RGS Guildford Dubai, Horizon International School, Horizon English School, Dubai, New Cambridge School, Instituto Educativo Olinca, Newport School

Cognita continues its strong growth trajectory in the UAE: I am proud to welcome everyone in Al Ain English Speaking School (AAESS) to our global Cognita community: an outstanding addition to our growing family of schools in the Middle East!   Having visited the school today, I understand even better why AAESS is so highly regarded in Al Ain: driven by a committed senior leadership team, the teachers provide outstanding Holistic Education with a rich extracurricular offering, enabling more than 2,000 students to thrive. I am confident that the school will continue to go from strength-to-strength!   #WeAreCognita #GlobalFamily #HolisticEducation #Thrive

🌟 Cognita Middle East Leadership Conference 2024 🌟 Last week, over 350 of our school and operational leaders came together aboard the iconic QE2 in Dubai for an inspiring day of connection, innovation, and growth 🚢✨ From enriching discussions on the future of education to cultural integration within our schools, this event was a powerful reminder of the strength of our community. A heartfelt thank you to Damian Hughes, host of the High Performance podcast, for his compelling keynote on resilience and adaptability. Our Middle East Leadership Conference truly exemplified the power of connection in the region —to our shared values, to each other, and to continued leadership journeys. To find out more about the event, and to see the full list of Oward winners, visit our website now ➡ https://lnkd.in/ezCNvY8z #WeAreCognita #Leadership #Education #Growth #Innovation #MiddleEast David Baldwin Stuart Millman Ian Wallace

High Performance once again goes International... Amazing to see so many of you watch Damian Hughes support Cognita Schools over in Dubai! https://lnkd.in/edMFzjWe Sharing his learnings from the planet’s highest performers on the five stages of change, we heard from Damian exactly how you can get from where you are to where you want to be. It was brilliant to witness such a warm reception from a lovely audience. Ian Wallace Gareth Mordey MSD David Baldwin

The countdown is on... ⏰ Just one month to go until Global Be Well Day (GBWD) 2024! 🎉 GBWD is a Cognita global event where our 100+ schools come together to highlight the importance of physical and mental wellbeing within our communities. This year, we're focusing on the theme of Giving, a key contributor from our Be Well Charter. 🌟 Watch the short video below to discover what Giving means to our global community. We can’t wait to celebrate together on 27 September 2024! #WeAreCognita #GBWD2024 #CognitaBeWell #Giving #Wellbeing 🎥 Colégio Maxi, Instituto Educativo Olinca, Colegio Santa Francisca Romana, El Limonar International School, Oakleigh House School, Repton Dubai

Cognita schools celebrate A Level and GCSE achievements globally 🎉 Congratulations to our Cognita students for their exceptional A Level and GCSE results in 2024. Their dedication and hard work have truly shone through, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements 🎓 A sincere thank you to our dedicated teachers and exceptional support teams. Together, we’re celebrating academic excellence and the incredible community effort that made it possible. Read more about our A Level and GCSE results on our website now ➡ https://lnkd.in/e_qe6Dti #WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation #AcademicExcellence #Graduation #ALevels #GCSE 📸 North Bridge House Schools, Repton Dubai, Quinton House School, Repton Abu Dhabi, St Clare's School, Porthcawl

We are thrilled to welcome Al Ain English Speaking School (AAESS) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to the Cognita family—our first school in Al Ain! Established in 1978, AAESS has been a beacon of academic excellence, serving 2,000 students from Nursery to Sixth Form. Speaking about this recent development, David Baldwin, CEO for Cognita Middle East, said: “This marks a significant milestone for Cognita, as AAESS is the first school we’ve partnered with in Al Ain. We are eager to collaborate in delivering a world-class educational experience, advancing pedagogy and empowering our students, staff and families to thrive in our rapidly evolving world.” Welcome, AAESS, to a global community rich in knowledge, innovation, and best practices! 🌍 Find out more about AAESS joining our family here 👉https://lnkd.in/erE-T-sd #WeAreCognita #MiddleEast #AbuDhabi #HolisticEducation

🌟 School Spotlight: Escola Villare in Brazil 🌟 Escola Villare, located in São Caetano do Sul, ABC Paulista, Brazil, has been dedicated to educating global citizens, nurturing values, and building strong foundations for life, for more than 30 years. What sets Villare apart? A distinctive teaching methodology, long-standing educator dedication, and a deep passion for fostering close relationships with students from the Early Years through High School. Villare's commitment to individualised learning and strong community ties make it one of the top schools in Brazil. Read more about our latest Spotlight School ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMX8uP2i #WeAreCognita #HolisticEducation #Brazil #SchoolSpotlight