Partnerships with EduReach’s five schools across Riyadh, Muscat and Doha increase the group’s portfolio to 14 across the region 

Dubai, Aug 25, 2025: Cognita Middle East (Cognita ME), the regional hub of the global schools group, has announced a major expansion by entering into strategic partnerships with five schools and expanding its footprint into three new Middle Eastern markets – 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. The schools were previously run by EduReach. Cognita ME will now operate 14 schools across the Middle East, building on its existing portfolio of nine schools in the UAE and Kuwait, which include Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, the Repton Family of Schools, Horizon International School, Horizon English School, Ranches Primary School, Al Ain English Speaking School and Dasman Bilingual School. As a result of this partnership, Cognita ME’s student numbers in the region will grow to almost 22,000, while its staff will increase to 4,000.  

Cognita has a global network of more than 100 schools across 20 countries, supporting more than 100,000 students and 22,000 staff.  

Commenting on the expansion, David Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of Cognita Middle East, says, “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.”