- Cognita Middle East expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar through partnerships with five schools – Downe House Riyadh, King’s College Riyadh, Downe House Muscat, Cheltenham Muscat, and King’s College Doha.
- Network grows to 14 schools in the region, serving nearly 22,000 students and supported by 4,000 staff, building on its presence in the UAE and Kuwait.
- Part of a global group with 100+ schools in 20 countries, Cognita blends academic excellence with personal development, preserving each school’s identity while sharing a collective vision.
Cognita Middle East (Cognita ME), the regional hub of the global Cognita schools group, has announced a major expansion by partnering with five schools and extending its presence into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The move strengthens its regional footprint and reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence and holistic education.
The new schools joining Cognita ME are Downe House Riyadh, King’s College Riyadh, Downe House Muscat, Cheltenham Muscat, and King’s College Doha. With these additions, the group will now operate 14 schools in the Middle East, building on its existing nine schools in the UAE and Kuwait. Student numbers in the region will grow to nearly 22,000, supported by 4,000 staff members.
Cognita is one of the world’s leading school groups, with more than 100 schools across 20 countries, supporting over 100,000 students and 22,000 staff. Teachers benefit from advanced professional development programmes, while students are part of a global community that blends academic, social, emotional, and physical learning to build confidence and adaptability.
Commenting on the expansion, David Baldwin, CEO of Cognita Middle East, said the move marks an exciting new chapter. He emphasised that while each school maintains its own identity and ethos, they share a collective ambition to create inspiring learning environments that help every student reach their full potential.
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In Saudi Arabia, Cognita has partnered with Downe House Riyadh, the first premium British girls’ school in the Kingdom, and King’s College Riyadh, the first British private school in the country. In Oman, the group has added Downe House Muscat and Cheltenham Muscat, both of which have already achieved strong academic results. In Qatar, Cognita partnered with King’s College Doha, a British curriculum school known for its outstanding GCSE and A-Level results.
Through this expansion, Cognita ME aims to build on its proven success in the region and use its global expertise to support thriving school communities that deliver both strong academics and personal growth.
