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• Learning and development

  At ENZ, we are committed to creating a working environment that inspires, motivates and provides opportunities for our people to grow. We want you to build new capabilities, enhance existing skills and realise your full potential, while contributing to the success of our organisation. 

  

  To support this, we provide access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including: 

  - Dedicated annual learning budget – so you can build your capabilities in ways that empower you to excel while contributing to our shared success. 

  - On-the-job learning – with small teams and a close-knit organisation, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stretch your skills and build capability in real time.

  - Online learning – explore a wide range of courses and resources that align with your role and support your ongoing growth. 

  - Cross-team collaboration – take part in projects across teams to broaden your perspective, gain diverse experience and develop new skills.

  - Organisation-wide mini-masterclasses – an opportunity to learn and grow together.

• South Korea event series highlights growing interest in New Zealand

  New Zealand Education Fair in Korea draws strong interest 

  The New Zealand Education Fair in Seoul brought together 40 New Zealand schools and institutions, offering students and parents the chance to explore study opportunities directly with representatives. 

   

  

  Representatives from University of Auckland English Academy showcasing study options available to prospective students and their parents at the New Zealand Education Fair.

  The event attracted 2,100 pre-registrations, with 900 participants attending on the day, underscoring the strong demand for New Zealand education pathways. Families engaged in one-to-one consultations, gaining tailored advice on study options, English preparation, and scholarship opportunities.

  During the fair, alumni speakers were invited to share their personal journeys and provide guidance to attendees. They spoke about effective English study strategies before departure, practical approaches to a family “one-year living in New Zealand” experience, and the pathways from New Zealand study to admission into leading universities.  

  Strong interest in primary education 

  The fair confirmed a notable shift in interest, with Korean families showing particularly strong enthusiasm for primary education opportunities in New Zealand.  

  Many families expressed interest in spending at least a year in New Zealand with their young children, allowing them to experience the country’s safe and nurturing education environment first-hand. This reflects a growing trend in Korea towards family-based study abroad and “one-year living overseas” experiences. 

  Expanding interest in New Zealand education 

  While in Korea, New Zealand schools took part in the Agent Seminar and one-to-one meetings attended by 51 Korean education agency representatives. There was notable participation from agencies not specialising solely in New Zealand, who are now increasingly considering it a key English-speaking study destination to promote.  

  The event also provided a valuable opportunity for active engagement between New Zealand education providers and agents, followed by the New Zealand Education Night Reception at the official residence of New Zealand’s Ambassador to South Korea, H.E Dawn Bennet. There, deeper exchanges were held with Korean government officials, education stakeholders, and agency representatives. 

  Positive feedback from schools and families 

  New Zealand schools noted the high level of engagement and the quality of conversations with Korean students and their families at the New Zealand Education Fair. Attendees also shared positive feedback, commenting on the value of direct consultations with New Zealand education providers. 

  The Korea fair followed ENZ-led events in Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam, and marked the final stop in this season’s dedicated New Zealand education fairs across Asia. Together, these events have strengthened New Zealand’s connections with families across the region and reinforced the country’s reputation as a world-class study destination. 

  ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager based in Seoul, Kay Lee, said the fair was a valuable platform to not only promote a New Zealand education, but gather insights too. 

  “It clearly showed how market trends and the expectations of Korean students and families are evolving,” she said. 

  “For students, it provided a strong understanding of the benefits of New Zealand’s education system, while for schools it was an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with highly interested families,” Kay added. 

• ENZ calls for funding proposals for New Zealand-China research partnerships

  The New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2026 offers up to NZD $20,000-30,000 for each partnership project. The Fund supports new or existing research partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese universities.  

  Projects typically involve three universities – two from China and one from New Zealand. Past projects have spanned a range of topics across the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and applied sciences. 

  How to apply   Download the New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund Guidance 2026 and Call for Proposals and the Proposal Form.  Send your completed proposal as a PDF, and any questions, to china@enz.govt.nz.    Funding proposals are due by 5pm on 2 March 2026 (NZT).

  
  About the Tripartite Partnership Fund 

  Administered by ENZ, the Tripartite Partnership Fund aims to deepen institutional relationships and strengthen academic collaboration. While the Fund is not designed to fully resource research activity, it supports the development of partnerships that can create wider education benefits. Proposals that outline how the research collaboration may facilitate future student exchange, joint teaching activity, or other forms of academic mobility are especially encouraged. 

  Established in 2005, the Tripartite Partnership has enabled enduring academic connections and a growing portfolio of collaborative projects. 

  Read about the 2025 awardees here: Prime Minister unveils 2025 Tripartite Fund recipients at Fudan University » Education NZ 

• Join ENZ-led events across Asia

  Interested in attending ENZ led events in Viet Nam, Thailand or South Korea later this year? Or a third-party led New Zealand student fair in Japan? We are pleased to advise that event information is now available to education providers, with applications closing early March. Get in touch at events@enz.govt.nz to request information, stating which event you are interested in.  

  The full ENZ 2026 events calendar is here.

• Inviting expressions of interest for the Tokyo Global Friendship programme

  For the fourth year in a row, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is pleased to invite expressions of interest (EOI) for the opportunity for eight students (ages 14-18) and one teacher to join the Tokyo Global Friendship programme hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education from 4-11 July 2026.

  Tokyo Global Friendship Programme | 4 – 11 July 2026

  Teachers are invited to submit a group EOI (one application per school) by Friday 6 March.

  Note:

  Schools must be signatory to Code of Pastoral Care.
  The accompanying teacher must be from the same school as the students and will need at least conversational Japanese.
  Students and the accompanying teacher must be New Zealand Citizens and have a valid passport, with a minimum of six months available from the date of travel, before expiry.

  When will teachers be notified on the status of their school’s EOI

  Teachers who submit a completed EOI for their school by Friday 6 March will be notified by Wednesday 11 March if successful. They will have until Thursday 2 April to submit their full application form which will be sent on to the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education.

  Visit this link to read FAQs before submitting an EOI

  Visit this link for an overview of the programme and to submit your EOI

• 2026 New Zealand School Scholarships launched in Viet Nam

  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) launched the New Zealand Schools Scholarships (NZSS) 2026 programme, recording the highest level of participation since the programme’s inception in 2019.

  A total of 56 New Zealand secondary schools and 55 Vietnamese education agents have participated in NZSS 2026, reflecting strong education provider and market confidence in the programme.

  Launched on 5 January, the programme will have applications close on 22 March 2026, with 56 scholarships available across a diverse range of state, private, single-sex and co-educational schools, offering NCEA, Cambridge or IB curricula.

  To grow awareness and interest in the scholarships and New Zealand’s school study options, ENZ delivered a series of New Zealand School Scholarships information sessions in collaboration with six education agencies and one partner school in Viet Nam. This was in addition to two public webinars livestreamed on a partner media fanpage.

  ENZ also strengthened agent capability through a dedicated six-part webinar series for Vietnamese agents, delivered from 3-18 December 2025. The series featured 36 speakers from New Zealand secondary schools, NZQA and SIEBA, and focused on building agent knowledge of the New Zealand school system, regional school offerings, and NZSS promotion guidelines.

  The agent webinar series attracted over 160 registrations, with 60-98 agents attending each session, indicating strong engagement across the market. The sessions were designed to equip agents with practical tools to confidently advise parents and students and to support consistent, accurate promotion of NZSS.

  ENZ’s Market Manager – Viet Nam, Van Banh said these activities aim to provide prospective school students and their parents clear, consistent information about the NZSS programme and application process.

  “With the programme’s record school participation this year, expanded market outreach, and a strong focus on education agent capability-building, NZSS 2026 is a significant step forward to strengthen awareness of New Zealand’s secondary education offering in Viet Nam and support its long-term, sustainable growth.

  “It’s fantastic to see a sustained level of commitment and contribution from education providers for this programme, it really highlights the strategic value of the NZSS as a pathway programme to study in New Zealand and underlines the sector’s continued confidence in Viet Nam’s secondary school market,” Van said.

  

  Above: Students from Ban Mai School (Ha Noi) attend a workshop about New Zealand education and opportunity with NZSS

  Collectively, participating New Zealand schools have committed an estimated $441,702 NZD in scholarship investment, with each school offering a scholarship valued at 50 percent of the first-year tuition fee.

  Since its first launch in 2019, NZSS has awarded nearly 80 scholarships, enabling Vietnamese students to access high-quality secondary education in New Zealand and progress to positive academic and career outcomes. Alumni achievements continue to reinforce NZSS’ reputation as one of the most established and impactful government-backed secondary school scholarship programmes in Viet Nam.

• New Zealand showcases skills‑focused education pathways to students in the Philippines

  Delivered from 18-25 February across Manila, Pampanga and Davao, the roadshow aligned with ENZ’s Philippines Go-to-Market Plan and responded to strong demand for practical education options linked to employment outcomes. 

  Activities highlighted the strengths of New Zealand’s private training establishment (PTE) and institute of technology and polytechnic (ITP) subsectors, positioning them as high-quality, workforce aligned pathways for Filipino students.

  A total of 12 New Zealand education providers, including six PTEs and six ITPs participated, engaging directly with prospective students, education agents and local stakeholders across three key regional centres. The roadshow featured targeted education agent briefings, networking sessions and student events, enabling providers to showcase programmes designed to meet skills shortages and support career focused study choices.

  Engagement was strong throughout the week. Education agent seminars and workshops attracted more than 40 agencies across Manila and Davao, while student facing events drew a combined total of 440 attendees. Interest was particularly high in programmes offering clear links to employment, industry relevance and practical learning.

  Alongside student and agent engagement, ENZ advanced broader government-to-government objectives through strategic meetings with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in both Manila and Davao. 

  These discussions increased awareness of New Zealand’s vocational education system and explored areas for future collaboration between New Zealand and Philippine institutions. Participating providers are now assessing potential partnership opportunities as part of this exploratory phase.

  ENZ Market Manager – Philippines and Thailand, Chortip Pramoolpol said the engagement played a key role in positioning New Zealand as a destination of choice for a skills driven education.

  “The Philippines is a growing and increasingly sophisticated market,” Chortip said. 

  “This roadshow raised the visibility of New Zealand’s PTE and ITP offerings and reinforced New Zealand’s reputation as a trusted provider of skills focused education that delivers real outcomes for students.”

  The Philippines engagement reflects ENZ’s focus on sustainable growth, diversification and quality outcomes. By highlighting applied education pathways and aligning with workforce priorities, ENZ continues to build momentum in the market while supporting long-term student mobility and institutional connections.

  For further information about the Philippines market, please contact Chortip Pramoolpol, Market Manager – Philippines & Thailand, at chortip.pramoolpol@enz.govt.nz.

• Global demand for English language learning: A market still shifting

  Globally, more than one million students undertook English language study across the major destinations in 2024, generating around 7.6 million student weeks.

  That’s a significant rebound from the pandemic years, but still well below 2019 levels, when the sector reached over 1.3 million students generating more than 10 million student weeks. The expectation was that 2024 would continue the strong momentum seen in 2022 and 2023. Instead, growth slowed.

  As Ivana outlined, this wasn’t due to a drop in interest in learning English. Demand remains strong. What’s changed is the environment around it. 
  Across many of the major destinations, governments introduced tighter visa settings, enrolment caps and more restrictive policies. At the same time, students and families have been dealing with rising costs, weaker currencies and increased uncertainty. The result is a more constrained and more selective market. In 2024, global student numbers declined by around 6 percent and student weeks by 11 percent compared with the previous year.  

  The presentation also highlighted that the shape of demand is changing.

  Adult learners, once a core part of the sector, are declining across many destinations. In their place, younger learners are entering earlier, often for shorter stays. The average age of students’ first study abroad experience has dropped from around 15–16 years pre pandemic to closer to 12–13 today.

  At the same time, traditional patterns of mobility are changing. More students are choosing shorter, more flexible experiences. Some are staying closer to home, supported by the growth of in country options and transnational education offers.  

  There’s also growing competition from newer destinations. Markets such as the Philippines and Dubai are expanding quickly, offering alternatives that can be closer to home or more affordable for students.  

  Taken together, these shifts point to a sector that is no longer simply rebounding, but actively reshaping. As Ivana noted during the session, the key driver is no longer just student demand, it is the interaction between demand, policy settings and economic conditions.

  Download a copy of the report or view the presentation on our IntelliLab website.

  Webinar on the global demand for English language provision | IntelliLab

• ENZ strengthens English language sector connections across South America

  The two-week programme brought together 10 New Zealand English Language Schools (ELS) for tailored engagement events across Chile, Brazil, and Colombia – supporting deeper in-market relationships and raising awareness of New Zealand as a study destination.

  Strong engagement across key markets

  Spanning five cities – Santiago, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Bogotá and Medellín – the roadshow combined education agent-focused seminars with student-facing events.

  Across the programme:

  Delegates took part in five Connect with New Zealand agent events and five Kia ora Nueva Zelanda student-facing events.
  More than 80 agency representatives engaged with New Zealand providers.
  Each provider completed an average of 12 meetings per agent event.

  These interactions enabled providers to reconnect with established partners, build new relationships, and engage with prospective students through presentations, networking sessions and fairs.

  Supporting a key pathway sector

  

  South America Roadshow New Zealand Provider participants with ENZ and some prospective students at Kia ora New Zealand event (in partnership with Travelmate) held at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

  The roadshow focused on English language education, a key entry point for students from Brazil, Chile and Colombia into further study in New Zealand.

  While the sector has not yet fully recovered, strengthening agent relationships and increasing awareness remain important to supporting its growth and its role as a pathway into degree and secondary school programmes.

  Building momentum in the region

  The 2026 programme builds on the inaugural roadshow in March 2025 and reflects ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with agents across Latin America.

  Initial feedback from providers highlights strong satisfaction with the programme’s format and outcomes, alongside a clear appetite to maintain momentum.

  Dr Kate Herbert, Principal of Kiwi English Academy, said the roadshow provided valuable opportunities to reconnect and build partnerships.

  “I can confidently say that the roadshow was a huge success for New Zealand – reconnecting with some education agents after many years and also meeting many new ones. We have had positive responses from several agents already and hopefully that will continue.”

  ENZ’s Director of Engagement, Latin America, Javiera Visedo, said in-person engagement remains critical to grow awareness and build preference for New Zealand as a study destination.

  “These events enable deeper, more meaningful connections with our stakeholders – particularly our agent partners – and support confidence when speaking to students about New Zealand. In an increasingly competitive environment, it’s incredibly encouraging to hear how much agents and institutions value these opportunities. They consistently tell us that these events empower them with the confidence, insights, and enthusiasm they need when speaking to students about New Zealand. This is exactly the kind of impact we, as ENZ, need to continue delivering.”

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