Cognita

COGNITA WELCOMES THE FOUR-FOREST GROUP TO ITS GLOBAL SCHOOLS COMMUNITY, STRENGTHENING ITS PRESENCE IN SWITZERLAND

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's leading global schools groups, Cognita, today announced that the FOUR-FOREST Group has joined its global community of schools, strengthening its presence in Switzerland. The FOUR-FOREST Group, which consists of two campuses in Luzern and one in Zug, joins Cognita's growing community of more than 100 schools across 16 countries, teaching over 85,000 students. This includes Cognita's two other schools in Switzerland, Obersee Bilingual School in Wollerau, and the International School Zurich North.

Key Points: 
  • Cognita, a leading global schools group, is expanding its worldwide family of schools with the addition of the FOUR-FOREST Group in Zug and Luzern, welcoming over 300 students and 60 staff to its international community.
  • LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's leading global schools groups, Cognita, today announced that the FOUR-FOREST Group has joined its global community of schools, strengthening its presence in Switzerland.
  • This includes Cognita's two other schools in Switzerland, Obersee Bilingual School in Wollerau, and the International School Zurich North.
  • By being part of the Cognita family of schools, FOUR-FOREST educators and students join a global community that is rich in knowledge, opportunities, and best practices.

Over 85,000 Cognita students highlighted digital wellbeing in celebration of Global Be Well Day

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 85,000 students of all ages across over 100 Cognita schools in four regions took part in the group's fifth annual Global Be Well Day on 29 September, which served to highlight the vital link between wellbeing and education. Throughout the day, which this year centred on digital wellbeing, students took part in fun and enriching workshops, including yoga classes, sharing positive online habits, and art therapy. Students also connected with their peers from around the world through a remarkable virtual choir and a digital penpals programme.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout the day, which this year centred on digital wellbeing, students took part in fun and enriching workshops, including yoga classes, sharing positive online habits, and art therapy.
  • Students also connected with their peers from around the world through a remarkable virtual choir and a digital penpals programme.
  • Global Be Well Day is focused on Cognita's evidence-based Be Well Charter, the foundation upon which every wellbeing action rests.
  • In an increasingly digital era, our focus on 'Digital Wellbeing' is not only timely but crucial for helping students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

FIRST REPRESENTATIVE BODY FOR THE WORLDWIDE INDEPENDENT K-12 EDUCATION SECTOR LAUNCHES: THE GLOBAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION (GISA)

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first worldwide representative body for the K-12 independent education sector the Global Independent Schools Association (GISA) launched today with an urgent call for greater knowledge-sharing between the independent sector and governments to improve education for all.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first worldwide representative body for the K-12 independent education sector the Global Independent Schools Association (GISA) launched today with an urgent call for greater knowledge-sharing between the independent sector and governments to improve education for all.
  • This global association seeks to co-ordinate, represent, and give a voice to the global K-12 independent education sector, which educates 350 million children around the world.
  • It will provide a forum for the sector to share its vast body of accumulated knowledge and expertise within the independent sector.
  • For the first time, some of the leading names in global K-12 independent education have united to form this new body.

FIRST REPRESENTATIVE BODY FOR THE WORLDWIDE INDEPENDENT K-12 EDUCATION SECTOR LAUNCHES: THE GLOBAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION (GISA)

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first worldwide representative body for the K-12 independent education sector the Global Independent Schools Association (GISA) launched today with an urgent call for greater knowledge-sharing between the independent sector and governments to improve education for all.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first worldwide representative body for the K-12 independent education sector the Global Independent Schools Association (GISA) launched today with an urgent call for greater knowledge-sharing between the independent sector and governments to improve education for all.
  • This global association seeks to co-ordinate, represent, and give a voice to the global K-12 independent education sector, which educates 350 million children around the world.
  • It will provide a forum for the sector to share its vast body of accumulated knowledge and expertise within the independent sector.
  • For the first time, some of the leading names in global K-12 independent education have united to form this new body.

KKR Invests in Taylor’s Education Group

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Thursday, November 25, 2021
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Global investment firm KKR and premium Southeast Asian private educator, Taylors Education Group (TEG), today announced the signing of agreements under which KKR will acquire a minority stake in Taylors Schools.

Key Points: 
  • Global investment firm KKR and premium Southeast Asian private educator, Taylors Education Group (TEG), today announced the signing of agreements under which KKR will acquire a minority stake in Taylors Schools.
  • Other education-focused verticals under the TEG umbrella include Taylors University, Taylors College, The British University Vietnam and Taylors Hostel Management, among others.
  • KKR also looks to leverage our operational experience, global network, and education expertise to further enhance Taylors Schools offerings.
  • Taylor's Education Group is one of the largest private education groups in Malaysia with 20,000 students.

Jacobs Holding Completes Capital Increase in Cognita, Partnering with BDT Capital Partners and Sofina as Significant Minority Stakeholders

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
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Jacobs Holding AG (Jacobs) announced today that it has successfully completed a capital increase in Cognita, a leading, global K-12 schools group, partnering with BDT Capital Partners (BDT), a merchant bank that provides family- and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital and Sofina SA (Sofina), a family run and controlled investment company.

Key Points: 
  • Jacobs Holding AG (Jacobs) announced today that it has successfully completed a capital increase in Cognita, a leading, global K-12 schools group, partnering with BDT Capital Partners (BDT), a merchant bank that provides family- and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital and Sofina SA (Sofina), a family run and controlled investment company.
  • Both BDT and Sofina will serve as minority shareholders to support Cognitas growth ambitions.
  • Jacobs acquired Cognita in October 2018 from KKR and Bregal Investments and will continue to own a majority of Cognita.
  • For further information about Jacobs Holding AG, please visit: www.jacobsag.ch
    BDT Capital Partners provides family- and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital.

Cognita Students Buck National GCSE Results Trend Once Again Under New Grading Structure

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Education, Academic transfer, Education reform, Cognita, Education in the United Kingdom, General Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary education in Wales, Grading in education, Grading systems by country

Nationally (UK) only around 3% of grades awarded are expected to be at this new level that differentiates the very highest attaining students.

Key Points: 
  • Nationally (UK) only around 3% of grades awarded are expected to be at this new level that differentiates the very highest attaining students.
  • Cognita students also achieved double the national average of 7+ grades (equivalent to the former A grade and above) across all subjects, with an average 41% of grades at 7+, compared to the national average of 20.5%.
  • Oscar achieved nine GCSEs at the very highest Grade 9, as well as two A*s in unreformed subjects (those still marked under the former GCSE grading structure).
  • Stuart Rolland, Cognita's Chief Executive Europe, said, "We are so proud that Cognita students continue to buck the national trend which shows a flat trajectory under the new grading structure.

Cognita Students Buck National GCSE Results Trend Once Again Under New Grading Structure

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Education, Academic transfer, Education reform, Cognita, Education in the United Kingdom, General Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary education in Wales, Grading in education, Grading systems by country

Nationally (UK) only around 3% of grades awarded are expected to be at this new level that differentiates the very highest attaining students.

Key Points: 
  • Nationally (UK) only around 3% of grades awarded are expected to be at this new level that differentiates the very highest attaining students.
  • Cognita students also achieved double the national average of 7+ grades (equivalent to the former A grade and above) across all subjects, with an average 41% of grades at 7+, compared to the national average of 20.5%.
  • Oscar achieved nine GCSEs at the very highest Grade 9, as well as two A*s in unreformed subjects (those still marked under the former GCSE grading structure).
  • Stuart Rolland, Cognita's Chief Executive Europe, said, "We are so proud that Cognita students continue to buck the national trend which shows a flat trajectory under the new grading structure.