AESA Prep Academy and the AESA International School System are officially recognized as a Cognia® School of Distinction, earning a near-perfect Index of Education Quality (IEQ) score of 393 out of 400. This extraordinary milestone positions AESA's entire School System at the absolute pinnacle of distinction!!! Cognia, the world’s largest education improvement and accreditation organization, evaluates over 40,000 private and public schools across 100-plus countries. While the global average IEQ score ranges between 278 and 283, AESA’s remarkable score of 393 stands as a rare benchmark of institutional excellence, reflecting near-perfect marks across Cognia’s rigorous standards for effective leadership, powerful learning, and a thriving student centered school culture,  placing it among the highest-rated schools evaluated within Cognia’s elite performance tiers. "We are incredibly proud that Cognia has recognized the absolute dedication to excellence that defines the entire AESA family," says founder, CEO, and Executive Head of School, Barbara Garza. "Earning a 393 IEQ score places AESA in the highest echelon of schools worldwide."