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Robert Harrison

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Chief Executive Officer at ACS International Schools
📍 Cobham, England, United Kingdom

Robert Harrison is the Chief Executive Officer of ACS International Schools, with extensive experience in international, public, and private education. An accomplished executive with a Ph. D. from Duke University and a background in special education, he focuses on the intersection of curriculum design, strategic planning, and technological transformation.

As a lifelong educator, Robert is a frequent author and speaker on the future of education and has served as co-editor-in-chief of the IB Journal of Teaching Research. He is deeply committed to shaping educational policy and practice, translating his extensive experience into a broader vision for global learning.

Unique fact: While at the International Baccalaureate, he spearheaded the development and worldwide implementation of the innovative MYP eAssessment for students aged 11-16.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cobham, England, United Kingdom
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AI in Education
Frequently speaks and writes about moving from AI policy to classroom implementation that supports inquiry, academic integrity, and critical thinking.
Digital Citizenship
Advocates for teaching students to use technology mindfully and ethically, rather than simply banning phones, to prepare them to navigate the modern world.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Chief Executive Officer
ACS International Schools
9-2022 - 4-2026
Director of Education and Integrated Technology
ACS International Schools
9-2018 - 8-2022
Education Strategy Director
ACS International Schools
4-2013 - 9-2018
Head of Middle Years Programme Development
International Baccalaureate
9-2010 - 3-2013
Continuum Curriculum Manager
International Baccalaureate
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Contributor profile: Dr Robert Harrison – ACS International Schools. Featured in Open Access Government
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Education
1986 - 1991
Ph.D.
Duke University
2001 - 2004
Special Education
George Mason University
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