LONDON, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Efekta Education Group, a global leader in AI-powered learning technology, has announced the appointment of Sir Nick Clegg, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister, to its newly established Advisory Board. This move is intended to bolster the company’s mission to democratize access to high-quality education worldwide.
Sir Nick’s expertise is expected to be particularly valuable as educational systems face challenges such as teacher shortages and increasing disparities in educational opportunities. His extensive background at the intersection of public policy, technology, and education will contribute to Efekta’s goal of using innovation to enhance public education systems responsibly and effectively. His connections with government officials, industry leaders, and the technology sector will be instrumental in fostering partnerships that ensure AI-driven educational solutions yield measurable outcomes for both teachers and students.
Before joining Efekta, Sir Nick served as Meta’s chief policy decision-maker, where he engaged with global leaders and policymakers. During his tenure as Deputy Prime Minister, he championed several educational initiatives aimed at promoting social mobility, including the introduction of the £2.5 billion Pupil Premium to assist disadvantaged students and the expansion of free early years education.
Sir Nick joins Efekta at a time of rapid growth for the company, which has recently formed new partnerships with organizations and governments across Southeast Asia, Africa, Central Asia, and Latin America. Notably, Efekta has initiated the world’s largest AI learning pilot, involving over four million students and teachers in these regions. In earlier trials in Brazil’s Paraná state, 750,000 students showed a 32.5 percent improvement in standardized English test scores after two years of using Efekta’s platform. The company also reported a significant increase in classroom engagement, with 95 percent of participants actively involved in learning activities.
“Education sits at the heart of economic opportunity and social mobility, and technology will play an increasingly important role in how we support teachers and learners at scale,” Sir Nick remarked. “Efekta’s focus on solving teacher shortages in regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America by using AI to augment, rather than replace, teaching is precisely the approach education systems need. I am excited to support the team as they collaborate with governments and institutions worldwide to translate innovation into tangible educational benefits.”
Efekta’s Advisory Board is tasked with providing strategic guidance on the company’s long-term growth, educational impact, and the responsible use of AI. The Board is chaired by José Manuel Barroso, a former President of the European Commission and Prime Minister of Portugal. Together with Sir Nick, the Board members will assist Efekta in its ongoing expansion, engagement with the public sector, and ensuring that technology enhances rather than diminishes the role of teachers.
“We are delighted to welcome Sir Nick Clegg to Efekta’s Advisory Board. His vast experience across both education and technology policy brings invaluable perspective at a pivotal moment for our company and for global education more broadly,” stated Stephen Hodges, CEO of Efekta. “As we continue to scale internationally, Sir Nick’s insight and leadership will help us ensure our technology delivers real learning outcomes for teachers and students around the world.”
Efekta Education is dedicated to making high-quality education universally accessible at scale. The company enables students to learn more efficiently through its AI-powered curriculum and tools designed for both students and teachers. With a foundation built on data from the world’s largest online English school and over 60 years of experience in immersive education, Efekta’s AI technology adapts in real-time to the needs of individual learners.
To date, Efekta’s AI-powered learning platform has reached over 24 million learners, currently serving more than four million active students, 25,000 teachers, 3,000 corporate clients, and various governments worldwide. Efekta is a subsidiary of EF (Education First), the world’s largest private education organization.
For more information, visit www.efekta.com.
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