Catholic Schools
At the heart of Catholic education lies a mission that inspires every action and decision to support learning and faith. Cognia Accreditation embraces this commitment by applying rigorous performance standards that elevate learning outcomes and improve schools.
Bringing standards to life through a Catholic lens
With over 100 years of unwavering commitment to Catholic schools and 1,200 current partner institutions, Cognia passionately serves and uplifts Catholic education through:
Rigorous performance standards and valuable resources
- Alignment of our research-based performance standards with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools (NSBECS) showcases the unique Catholic ethos and education model
- Cognia Surveys aligned with the Catholic standards and benchmarks published by the NCEA NSBECS Advisory Council (NNAC) can provide key stakeholder insights
World-class accreditation and continuous improvement
- A holistic three-part accreditation journey that supports continuous improvement
- STEM or competency-based education certifications available to supplement accreditation
Dedicated expertise
- A dedicated Catholic schools team with a deep understanding of Catholic tenets
The Cognia global network
- Simplified transfer of credits and acceptance of high school diplomas by colleges and universities
- Digital resources, diagnostic tools, and online professional learning
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A testament to continuous improvement
Loyola Academy, a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory high school on the North Shore of Chicago, formed an accreditation partnership with Cognia that has lasted for more than a century.
Two is better than one
Pursue dual accreditation with Cognia and one of these three Catholic school accrediting organizations. Increase opportunities for student learning, simplify credit transfers, and ensure college acceptance of diplomas in this reciprocal arrangement.
