Non-Public Schools
Just as no two students are alike, no two schools are identical. That’s why the Cognia Performance Standards are crafted to embrace and celebrate the distinct needs of private schools.
More than 7,000 independent and private schools in the U.S. trust Cognia
Cognia Accreditation enhances learning for all institutions
At Cognia, we honor each school’s mission to serve parents and students with similar values or needs. This institutional fabric sets non-public schools apart—and Cognia Accreditation provides even greater distinction. We serve Catholic and other faith-based schools, schools with a specific pedagogical approach, and all types of independent schools. Drawing on our vast global reach and deep history, Cognia Accreditation supports the vision of non-public schools by applying our rigorous performance standards to advance student learning.
Navigating Excellence: The Unique Path to Continuous School Improvement in Non-Public Education
by Adina Victor, Ed.D.
Vice President Non‑Public Services, Cognia
Vice President Non‑Public Services, Cognia
Double the impact with synchronized accreditation
Join over 1,700 institutions that simultaneously earn dual accreditation to reinforce a simplified transfer of credits and ensure college acceptance of high school diplomas. In this reciprocal arrangement with over 35 organizations, institutions undergo the accreditation process once while proudly displaying two seals of approval and enjoying all the benefits of being part of the Cognia global network.
