PennSchool Officially Accredited by Cognia (USA)

PennSchool is proud to announce its official international accreditation by Cognia, a significant milestone that reaffirms our commitment to global educational excellence and recognizes the continuous dedication of our teachers, staff, and students toward innovation and sustainable development.

This achievement marks a major step forward in PennSchool’s journey of growth, representing our strong commitment to providing a high-quality, internationally recognized learning environment, where students are encouraged to explore, learn, and reach their full potential.

Being accredited by Cognia – one of the world’s leading education accreditation organizations – is the result of the persistent efforts of the entire PennSchool community, including our devoted teachers, dynamic students, and supportive staff.

During the evaluation process, PennSchool was recognized for several outstanding criteria, including:

• A high-quality curriculum that balances academic knowledge and skill development.
• A modern, student-centered learning environment that promotes critical thinking and creativity.
• A humanistic school culture that values diversity and fosters a strong sense of community.
• An effective governance and quality assurance system aligned with international standards.

Importantly, this international accreditation brings many advantages to PennSchool students, such as:

• Global recognition when transferring or applying to other international schools within the Cognia network.
• Enhanced admission and scholarship opportunities at prestigious universities in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and many other countries.
• Access to international learning assessment standards helps students build essential competencies, character, and skills to become true global citizens.

The School would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all teachers, parents, students, and staff members of PennSchool, whose dedication and collaboration have made this remarkable achievement possible, carrying forward the proud spirit of “Proudly PennSchool”.

Cognia is a global non-profit organization dedicated to helping schools and educational institutions build strong communities of learners, educators, and leaders. Through its accreditation, certification, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives, Cognia empowers schools to achieve sustainable educational growth.

Cognia’s accreditation framework is based on four key standards: Learning Culture, Leadership for Learning, Engagement of Learning, and Growth in Learning, which holistically assess a school’s educational quality. This rigorous process requires institutions to meet various benchmarks related to curriculum, teaching quality, and student learning experiences.

Collaborating with over 40,000 public and private schools across more than 90 countries, from early childhood to high school levels, Cognia provides a global perspective on teaching and learning.

Learn more about Cognia at https://www.cognia.org.

The Cognia accreditation not only recognizes PennSchool’s achievements throughout its 5-year journey but also serves as a powerful motivation for us to continue innovating, enhancing quality, and developing sustainably.

This milestone further strengthens PennSchool’s position within the community of globally accredited schools, reflecting our mission to provide students with an excellent, humanistic, and internationally integrated education.