Founded in 1895, Cognia, USA (formerly AdvancED) is a not-for-profit organization that stands as the oldest, largest and the most prestigious school accreditation body in the world, with a network of 40,000+ schools. It is a consortium of three bodies; North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) & 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 the quality of education for all students. The Cognia Performance Standards are based on thorough research and customized learning solutions. They’re essential for continuous improvement of schools to earn accreditation. These standards define what makes a good school and provide guidelines for making sure 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.