Cognia (formerly AdvancED)

Cognia (formerly AdvancED), a not-for-profit organization, founded in the USA in 1895, stands as the oldest, and the most prestigious school accreditation body in the world. Today, with a network of 40,000+ schools, it is one of the largest K-12 school accreditation agencies globally.

It is a consortium of three bodies; the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) & the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

Through its continuous advancement in global schooling standards, Cognia aims to improve all students’ education quality. The Cognia Performance Standards are based on thorough research and customized learning solutions. They are essential for the continuous improvement of schools to earn accreditation. These standards define what makes a good school and provide guidelines for ensuring students, teachers, leaders, and organizations grow and thrive.

An accreditation from Cognia is the very definition of excellence. Any school meeting Cognia’s performance standards can assure its students high-quality schooling anywhere in the world. Their continuous improvement strategy of evolving with changing times helps schools create opportunities for every learner, stay true to their values, and become world leaders in transforming education for the next age.