Cognita Schools Group

🎉 We’re proud that Brighton College Singapore and Repton Dubai — two of our partner schools — have been recognised in the Spear's Magazine Schools Index 2026, a benchmark of the world’s leading private schools.

These schools are part of our long-standing partnerships with leading UK independent school brands, delivering exceptional teaching and opportunities to students across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. 🌏

👏 Congratulations to the teams and communities for this well-deserved recognition!

We’re proud to welcome St. Gilgen International School near Salzburg in Austria to our global community. .at

Located in the picturesque lakeside village of St. Gilgen, the school provides a world-class International Baccalaureate education for students aged 9–18 from more than 35 nationalities, complemented by rich outdoor learning and extra-curricular experiences beyond the classroom.

As Germà Rigau, Managing Director Continental Europe, shared:
“St. Gilgen stands as a powerful embodiment of the values that define us: academic excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to unlocking the potential of every learner.”

We're thrilled to welcome in Providencia, Santiago to the Cognita community – our 18th school in Chile 🇨🇱

Founded in 1976, the school is renowned for its bilingual excellence, strong community values, and innovative approach to learning. By joining Cognita, students and educators gain global exchange opportunities and access to world-class professional development with the UCL Institute of Education.

Josep Caubet, Chief Executive Officer for Latin America shares: "With its strong bilingual tradition, deep roots in Santiago, and clear educational vision, The English Institute has long been a trusted choice for families in Santiago. We look forward to learning from its community as much as contributing to it.

We’re excited for this next chapter of collaboration, growth, and global learning.

Read more via the link in our bio.

Ramadan Mubarak to all colleagues, families, schools and students celebrating across our global community.

Wishing everyone observing a peaceful and meaningful month filled with reflection, kindness and connection.

Ramadan Kareem 🌙

Wishing our global community a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year 🧧

As colleagues, students and families across our schools celebrate the season, including Tết, we’re delighted to recognise this special time of renewal, togetherness and new beginnings. As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, we look forward to the year ahead with learning, connection and shared success. Gong Xi Fa Cai ✨ Chúc mừng năm mới 🌸

We are delighted to welcome David Baldwin, into his new role as Group CEO.

Since joining Cognita in 2018, David has held senior leadership roles across the UK and Middle East, partnering closely with our schools and communities. His strong leadership in the Middle East spanning 14 schools and more than 23,000 students, alongside his deep expertise in K–12 education, made him the standout choice to lead the group into its next exciting chapter.

David Baldwin, Group CEO, Cognita, commented: “It is an enormous privilege to step into this role, for which I am incredibly proud and grateful. For more than twenty years, education has been my passion and life’s work and over that time, I have seen first-hand the brilliant things people do every single day to help schools truly thrive. I am excited to build on the strong foundations, help our schools focus their energy on what matters most – the students, and build a culture where people feel trusted, supported, and proud of the difference they make.”

We look forward to this exciting new chapter under his leadership.

Still reflecting on Safer Internet Day this week?
Here are our 5 top tips for safer AI use in schools 👇

At Cognita, we’re proud to prioritise safe, responsible and transparent use of AI across our schools – so students and colleagues can benefit from the technology without compromising learning or privacy.

Huge thanks to Andy Perryer for helping shape this guidance.

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with ROSHN KSA in our Middle East region to open King's College Riyadh SEDRA, a new all-through campus in north Riyadh.

Opening in Q3 2027, King’s College Riyadh SEDRA will offer a values-driven British education from pre-school to secondary for one of Riyadh’s fastest-growing communities.

Learn more:https://www.cognita.com/news-and-views/cognita-and-roshn-group-to-open-new-kings-college-riyadh-campus-in-sedra-saudi-arabia/

🎥 Watch the launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAi3CXyMw7k

Investment in our digital leaders is an investment in the future of our schools.” - Conall Mac Loingsigh, Digital Learning Advisor, Europe and USA

Last week, at our Europe & USA Digital Leaders’ Conference 2026 at Pearson’s Headquarters in London, colleagues came together for a day of collaboration, shared learning and meaningful conversation around inclusion and digital leadership.

From inclusive learning design to the role of AI in adaptive teaching, the conference highlighted how technology can act as a bridge to better learning outcomes across our schools.

Thank you to all the event speakers and organisers, and a special shout out to Pearson for hosting the event.

👉 Read highlights from our Digital Learning Advisor, Matt Lovegrove, via the link below.

https://www.cognita.com/news-and-views/colleagues-gather-for-sharing-and-collaboration-at-the-europe-usa-digital-leaders-conference/?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=digitalleadersconference_eu_usa_&utm_content=article