Rivermont Collegiate affirms accreditation with non-profit organization

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Rivermont Collegiate officials on Tuesday said the school is fully accredited through a global nonprofit accrediting organization.

Officials at the private school said the accreditation through the nonprofit Cognia ensures “continued uninterrupted service for students and families, and underscores Rivermont’s ongoing commitment to high educational standards, institutional quality, and financial stability.”

“Rivermont Collegiate has a long history of operating under a dual accreditation structure,” Collin Lawrence, Interim Head of School, said. “Reaffirming our relationship with Cognia is important for our school and our ability to provide an exceptional learning experience for all students – and it should ease any concerns students, parents, and staff have had regarding our path forward.”

According to officials, Rivermont underwent its most recent accreditation review with the Independent Schools Association of the Central States during the 2023-24 cycle.

Officials said ISACS informed them that accreditation would end effective June 30. Rivermont officials are appealing that decision.

Officials said Cognia’s accreditation is separate and remains in full effect and there will be no impact on the school’s operations.

Rivermont’s next scheduled accreditation review with Cognia will be in 2029.