Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Cognita Middle East (Cognita ME), the regional hub of the global schools group, entered into strategic partnerships with five schools to expand its footprint across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar.

The partner schools include Downe House Riyadh, King’s College Riyadh, Downe House Muscat, Cheltenham Muscat, and King’s College Doha, Cognita ME revealed in a press release today.

This milestone strengthens Cognita’s presence in the region and reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence and holistic education

With this partnership, Cognita ME will now operate 14 schools across the Middle East, building on its existing portfolio of nine schools in the UAE and Kuwait. Additionally, Cognita ME’s student number in the region will reach almost 22,000, while its staff will increase to 4,000.

David Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of Cognita Middle East, commented: “This expansion marks an exciting new chapter for Cognita, strengthening our presence in the Middle East and building on the foundations we’ve established in the UAE and Kuwait. As we grow into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, our focus remains on delivering an exceptional education that meets the needs of each community.”

He affirmed the group’s commitment to preserving the individuality of each school while sharing a collective ambition to create inspiring learning environments that build confidence and help every student realize their full potential.

Moreover, this expansion will enable Cognita ME to build on its proven success in the Middle East, leveraging its global and regional expertise, resources, and insights from over 100 schools worldwide to accelerate growth and support the success and prosperity of its new school communities.