Shoaib Raza

Director of Digital Learning & Entrepreneurship Nexus International School, Singapore

Shoaib Raza is a multi-award-winning educator and international school leader whose work sits at the forefront of innovation, strategy, and learning. He is recognised globally for his ability to navigate the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in education, bringing an international perspective on how schools can build resilience, adopt future-ready practices, and sustain meaningful value creation in the age of GenAI.

With extensive experience across a variety of school settings, from traditional independent schools in London to ultra-modern international schools in Asia, Shoaib has consistently driven ambitious projects that advance both educational quality and organisational strategy. His leadership has been associated with multiple national awards, reflecting his proven track record of excellence in cultivating innovation and aligning it with measurable impact.

Shoaib’s expertise lies in anticipating emerging trends and integrating them into frameworks that are scalable, outcome-focused, and rooted in evidence-based practice. In the context of GenAI, he works with schools to develop strategies that strengthen digital maturity, safeguard equity, and promote objective-led thinking. He positions curriculum as a strategic asset and champions the entrepreneurial mindset, empowering learners and educators alike to create meaningful value through innovation.

His approach combines strategic clarity with practical execution. By supporting capability audits and succession planning, Shoaib ensures that leadership bench strength is developed in tandem with technological adoption. His work focuses on aligning school-wide initiatives with broader organisational priorities, embedding cultures of continuous improvement, and using learning strategy as a lever for cultural cohesion and long-term sustainability.

An influential voice in international education, Shoaib has promoted its merits across more than a dozen nations and four continents. He speaks the language of educators, boards, and investors, ensuring that the integration of AI into schools is not merely a technical exercise but a strategic endeavour tied to institutional identity and value creation. His current areas of interest include curriculum as a strategic asset, strategic optionality through educational quality and brand equity, the role of digital platforms in scalable delivery, and education as an investable sector with long-term social impact.

Shoaib is also the author of Timeless Learning: Raising Thinkers with Classical Education and AI Innovation, a best-selling book that explores how enduring principles of classical education can inform bold, future-ready practice. The book positions timeless educational ideas alongside the disruptive potential of AI, highlighting how schools can navigate change while remaining grounded in human-centred values.

As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Shoaib continues to contribute to global conversations on innovation, equity, and the future of learning. He is committed to equipping educators and learners with the frameworks, strategies, and mindsets required to adapt to a world shaped by technological transformation. His work underscores that the navigation of AI in education is not simply about adopting new tools, but about rethinking the very conditions under which learners thrive and institutions succeed.

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