When Schools Improve, Students Succeed
Education systems differ, but the goal is the same: prepare students to thrive. Cognia brings global perspective and local understanding to your improvement journey. Working with leaders across more than 100 countries, we apply proven frameworks, rich diagnostics, and on-the-ground expertise to your unique context. The result is a focused path to stronger instruction, more coherent systems, and better outcomes for every student.
What is Cognia
Cognia is a forward-thinking nonprofit organization. We are a global network of enthusiastic educators here to help you strengthen your schools. Our holistic approach to continuous improvement encompasses accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and customized improvement services. Like you, we want all students to have the opportunities that knowledge brings. Are you ready to lead your education community to new levels?
OUR MISSION
To serve as a trusted partner in advancing learning.
OUR VISION
To impact and inspire education providers to advance and enable pathways of success for all learners.
OUR VALUES
Be Inclusive • Engage with Honesty • Pursue with Courage
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We know schools because we’re in schools
Our global network of educators guides you to diagnose challenges and implement change.
Your success is our mission
Cognia has a singular focus on improving educational opportunities for all learners. When you work with us, you can expect:
- Unmatched expertise to help you achieve visionary goals
- Fresh perspectives to help you link student and school performance
- Insights from a global network of educators
- Services and solutions backed by research
Who we serve
We serve education providers of all types, including public, private, early learning, digital, and charter schools as well as State Education Agencies (SEAs). The impact of our accreditation, assessment, and improvement services reaches around the globe.
Your partner in education
Our expertise spans a wide range of educational issues. But when it comes to what’s most important in your school or region, you’re the authority. That’s why we partner with you to help reach your goals.
