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  • Special offer on ICEF Academy NZ Education Agent Course

    ICEF Academy, the professional training arm of ICEF, has launched a new online course that is designed to equip education agents with the resources they need to provide the highest quality of guidance to students wishing to study in Aotearoa New Zealand.   

    The New Zealand Education Agent Course (NZEAC) has been developed in collaboration with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) and adds to the ICEF Academy’s portfolio of destination training. 

    ICEF is now offering a promotional rate for readers of E-News. Education agents can use the code NZEAC30 during checkout to purchase the exam with a 30% discount. This offer is available until 31 December 2024.  

    Since its 27 June launch date, the course is already proving popular. As of 14 August, 618 education agents have enrolled in the course, 532 have started, 127 have completed the course, and 16 have graduated.  

    Commenting on the course’s uptake, Sahinde Pala, General Manager Sector Services at ENZ said it was encouraging to see that the course was proving popular amongst education agents.  

    About the course itself, she said “The course offers comprehensive insights for education agents to help them advise students on study in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will help them become better informed about the country’s policies, culture and education system so that their advice to students is current, accurate and helpful.” 

    In undertaking this course, education agents will have the opportunity to study modules which will encompass New Zealand’s culture and history, education system, work policies and legislation, as well as effective student recruitment and support. The course is self-paced and free, however those seeking to highlight their knowledge as a destination New Zealand specialist have the option to undertake a paid certification exam, for which the 30% discount applies. 

    Education Agents interested in learning more about the New Zealand Education Agent Course can learn more at: New Zealand Education Agent Course (NZEAC) | ICEF Academy. Education agents are also reminded to register with AgentLab to keep up-to-date with all agent-related news and information  

  • MyStudy NZ WeChat mini programme gets a refresh

    MyStudy NZ is our intelligent matching tool which matches prospective students to courses and institutions in New Zealand based on a set of questions and areas of interest. It can be found on www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz for our western markets.

    However, for our China market who predominantly use WeChat, we developed a mini programme for them in November 2018.

    The new version of the mini programme continues the original smart matching, but is more user-friendly and personalised, making it easy for students to obtain official information about application.

    How is 2.0 better than 1.0? We believe it’s better in eight different ways: 

    1. Social sharing enabled – Prospective students who come across their dream school can now share it to a WeChat friend or group chat immediately. The recipient can open the mini programme and view the details of the school as well.
    2. One-click authorisation – Students won’t have to fill in all the details to become a member anymore. With one click, prospective students can authorise their WeChat accounts to become registered MyStudy NZ members.
    3. Clear living costs displayed – Once prospective students get a match, they can expand and view the annual living costs in a pop-up window.
    4. You can see the latest content with added filter – Without registering, students can view the latest OA articles and filter based on views or posting date.
    5. UX (user experience) optimisation – Users can now choose paths when entering the mini programme.
    6. Complete UI (user interface) update – To remain consistent with the refreshed ‘I am New’ brand.
    7. New notifications – Push notifications will be sent to remind students to register, do course matching, bookmark favourite schools and talk to them.
    8. Speed optimisation and no more errors – We have done some coding optimisations and upgraded our server so the mini programme will load faster and users shouldn’t receive any more error messages.

  • Teaching the world about New Zealand

    To better market New Zealand as a study destination, we’ve added hundreds of high-resolution images, videos, infographics and case studies to the New Zealand Story toolkit.  

    What is the New Zealand story?

    New Zealand Story is an initiative that brings together expertise from the private sector and Government agencies, including NZTE, Tourism New Zealand, Education New Zealand (ENZ) and more. Our purpose is to help define the things that make us unique as a country and give us a framework to share our New Zealand story with the world. Our toolkit is a big part of this. The New Zealand Story business toolkit resources are consistent with and support the resources available to you in ENZ’s Brand Lab.  

    How the toolkit can help

    When people choose to study overseas, they leave behind their friends, their family and their comfort zone. So when deciding on a place to go, they’ll want somewhere that’s not only tolerant of foreigners, but welcoming and friendly. The toolkit is packed with resources that highlight our open hearts and open minds.

    Chances are they’ll also be keen to experience a new culture and way of life. There’s nowhere quite like New Zealand for a unique cultural experience, and again, the toolkit has a huge range of images, videos and case studies that showcase our open spaces and can connect your brand with our country’s great lifestyle and rich culture.

    Lastly, it’s important to remember that they’re coming to study. New Zealand is world-class in many areas, including sports, tourism and education. Combine that with our reputation for creativity, innovation and ingenuity and we really are an ideal destination for those looking to kick start their career. Our toolkit features more than just pretty landscapes – it’s also packed with resources that highlight our expertise in these areas.  

    Craft your own New Zealand story

    Stories bring ideas to life in a way that makes them both memorable and shareable. And whether you’re a school, a tertiary institution or another education provider altogether, that’s exactly what you need to stand out from the crowd. The toolkit can help you tell your story in an engaging and compelling way.  

    Go check it out

    Register at nzstory.govt.nz for free access to all of the assets in our toolkit. You can also subscribe to the New Zealand Story newsletter to keep up-to-date with new content, research and case studies.

  • ENZ Indonesia launches Kiwi Challenge 2024

    On 21 September 2024, the Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ai (ENZ) team in Indonesia proudly launched the fifth KIWI Challenge, continuing ENZ’s collaboration with New Zealand universities. Each year, the competition is co-hosted by ENZ and one New Zealand university with the University of Otago invited to participate in 2024.   

    This year, university students will participate alongside high school students for the first time. Their challenge is to propose solutions that support youth-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). 

    The in-person and online launch event featured a virtual keynote speech by Associate Professor Conor O’Kane, Head of the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship programme at Otago Business School. In-person attendees included Associate Professor Leah Watkins, Director of Masters’ Programmes; Regional Manager Sarah Ewing; and Otago Master of Entrepreneurship alumna Fasya Amasani, who delivered insightful sessions about the university. ENZ’s Market Manager, Naluri Bella Wati, also provided an overview of the competition regulations. 

    The event attracted approximately 100 attendees, all eager to engage with this inspiring challenge. ICAN Education, one of Otago and ENZ's agent partners, served as the on-ground organiser.  

    Students have until 31 October 2024 to register and send in their video submissions. Following this, the top five teams from both high school and university categories will be selected to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas in the finals, scheduled for 7 December 2024.  

    Promotional poster for the 2024 KIWI Challenge featuring this year’s event’s details. 

  • eVisas and VisaView coming soon

    From 7 December, eVisas (passport-free applications and label-less visas) will be available for many students who apply online, joining the one thousand applicants who are applying for visas electronically every week through Immigration ONLINE.

    At the same time, New Zealand education providers will become able to use Immigration New Zealand’s VisaView service to check whether a non-New Zealand student can study with them.

    eVisas

    INZ will extend eVisas to the following online applicants:

    • People applying in New Zealand to renew their Work, Visitor and Student visas (except Chinese nationals)*

    • People from visa-waiver countries applying outside New Zealand for a Work, Visitor or Student visa (citizens of visa-waiver countries do not need a visa to travel to New Zealand as a tourist for less than three months).

    These applicants will not have to send in their passports to INZ when they submit their applications online. The visa holder will receive their visa approval notification through their Immigration ONLINE account, and may print their visa record from their account. This notification contains visa details, including travel and other visa conditions.

    Visa holders are advised to carry their visa approval notification when they travel. Online systems allow airlines to confirm that a person can travel to New Zealand, but the visa approval notification can be used as an additional confirmation if requested.

    Further information about eVisas is available at www.immigration.govt.nz/eVisas

    Visa transfer to new passports

    Because visa details are linked to passports, people who obtain a new passport after being granted their visa need to transfer their visa details to their new passport. There is potentially a greater risk with eVisas that visa holders may neglect to transfer visa details to their new passports. For explanation of how to transfer visa details, see here

    VisaView

    VisaView is an online visa enquiry system that is being extended to education providers from 7 December 2015. It will enable providers to check whether a non-New Zealand citizen can study with them.

    VisaView is currently used by employers to check migrants’ eligibility to work in New Zealand.

    What happens next?

    We will email education providers when VisaView is launched, with a link inviting them to register for a VisaView account. A detailed user guide will be available.

    There will be some opportunities for education providers to attend face to face training sessions in a few centres during December and early February.

    * INZ is liaising with Chinese authorities and plans to implement eVisas for Chinese nationals during 2016.

  • International education drives NZ$4.5 billion economic boost as sector grows with strong public support

    New Zealand’s international education sector continues its steady and balanced growth, contributing more than NZ$4.52 billion annually to the economy and enjoying enduring public support for international students. 

    According to latest Stats NZ data, education-related travel exports climbed to $4.52 billion for the year ended September 2025, up from $3.6 billion in the year ended December 2024. International education now ranks among New Zealand’s top 10 exports and now contributes 13.6% of the country’s total services exports. 

    From January to August 2025, 83,535 international students enrolled with New Zealand education providers, a 14% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and already surpassing last year’s full-year total.  

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) Chief Executive Amanda Malu said the figures confirm New Zealand’s position as a trusted and attractive destination for international learners. 

    “New Zealand is moving higher up the ladder of top choices of study destinations as students look for quality education in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment. Our steady growth shows the sector is resilient and competitive as we move at pace to deliver on the International Education Going for Growth Plan,” Malu said. 

    “We are not chasing numbers at any cost, we are focused on sustainable, balanced growth that benefits our regions, strengthens our economy, and adds value to our communities.” 

    Quality Tertiary Institutions (QTI) Chair and New Zealand Skills and Education Group Founder, Brijesh Sethi, said he was very pleased to see international student enrolments increase for private training establishments (PTEs) in New Zealand. 

    “This growth is not only an academic success story but also an economic one.  

    International students contribute substantially to local communities and the national economy, reinforcing the international education sector’s role as a cornerstone of New Zealand’s global engagement strategy.  

    While there are some concerns regarding the PTE application numbers for 2025, enrolment increases are encouraging,” Sethi said. 

    Public support remains strong 

    Alongside growth in international student enrolments, ENZ’s latest 2025 Public Perceptions of International Education Survey shows 77% of New Zealanders want to see the same or more international students in the country up slightly on last year’s 75%. 

    By comparison, only just over 50% of Australians polled in 2025 support maintaining or increasing international student numbers, and at less than 50% of those in the UK polled in 2023 were in favour of students coming to research or study at UK universities 

    Commenting on the survey, Malu said the survey shows international education is a key economic growth driver that also brings diverse perspectives through visiting students.  

    “It’s absolutely fantastic to see New Zealanders continue to back international students so strongly year after year,” Malu said.   

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Waikato, Alister Jones, said they were excited about the increasing number of international students at the university. 

    This represents the significant work undertaken by our International and Engagement Office, both onshore and offshore.  

    Our international students bring diversity to our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, as well as having a positive impact on the wider communities and businesses.  

    For the students who choose to make New Zealand their home upon completing their studies, it is a really good outcome for New Zealand society as a whole, Jones said.  

    Beyond the economic benefits, New Zealanders also continue to appreciate the broad range of cultural and social benefits that international students bring to the country.   

    81% agree international students contribute to local communities, and 79% say they provide invaluable global connections and research links. 

    “International education is not just an economic driver, it’s a bridge to the world.  

    “New Zealanders clearly value the cultural and social benefits international students bring, and that support is vital as we look to the future, Malu said. 

    Looking ahead 

    ENZ’s International Education Going for Growth Plan aims to double the sector’s export value to NZ$7.2 billion by 2034, while maintaining public support for international education. 

    “International education is a key contributor to the Government’s Going for Growth Plan to grow the New Zealand economy. This growth reflects the sector’s resilience and its critical role in our economic future.” 

    “Our focus is on sustainable, balanced growth, diversifying markets, strengthening vocational pathways, and ensuring students have a positive experience.  

    “We want New Zealand to remain among the top choices globally, not just for education quality but for the values we stand for,” Malu said. 

    Read more:  

    International student enrolments 2013-2025

    2025 New Zealanders’ Perceptions of International Education Survey | ENZ IntelliLab

    For further information: 

    Sai Raje | Senior Communications Advisor, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao 
    sai.raje@enz.govt.nz | +64 21 479 649 


    About Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao 

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is the government agency dedicated to helping New Zealand realise the social, cultural, and economic benefits of international education. Our role is to promote New Zealand as a high-quality education destination offering excellent education and student experiences.

    With approximately 85 staff in 13 locations around the world, ENZ works closely with New Zealand’s diverse education sector which includes schools, English language providers, Private Training Establishments, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Te Pūkenga), and universities.

    Internationally, we work with a range of education stakeholders, including government agencies and education providers to identify and encourage sustainable growth opportunities for New Zealand’s education sector.

  • Information releases

    Release of Ministerial documents

    As part of our commitment to open and transparent government, Education New Zealand (ENZ) proactively releases a variety of agency-produced documents provided to Ministers.

    This process is proactive in that it is not dependent upon receiving a request to release the documents. The proactive release of Ministerial documents supplements the wide range of information released by ENZ including the publication of Official Information Act responses, news stories, media releases, corporate publications on this website and intelligence and information on IntelliLab.

    If you require any additional information or would like to lodge a request for official information you can contact us in a number of ways:

    • Postal address: Level 5 Lambton House, 160 Lambton Quay, PO Box 12041, Wellington 6144

    Date

    Information release for download

    ENZ ID

    26/08/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 October to 31 December 2025

     2526-158

    26/08/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 October to 31 December 2025 (cover briefing)

     2526-158

    26/08/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 July to 30 September 2025

    2526-076

    26/08/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 July to 30 September 2025 (cover briefing)

    2526-076

    19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 April to 30 June 2025

    2425-292

    19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 April to 30 June 2025 (cover briefing)

    2425-292

    19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 January to 30 March 2025

    2425-254

    19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 January to 30 March 2025 (cover briefing)

    2425-254

     19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 September to 31 December 2024 

    2425-211

    19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 September to 31 December 2024 (cover briefing)

    2425-211

    19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 July to 31 August 2024

    2425-134

    19/02/2026

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 July to 31 August 2024 (cover briefing)

    2425-134

    13/03/2025

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 April to 30 June 2024 (cover briefing)

    2425-073

    13/03/2025

    ENZ Quarterly Report - 1 April to 30 June 2024

    2425-073

    24/07/2024

    International Student Experience Survey Report 2024

    2425-040

    22/07/2024

    Update on the Global Brand Tracking Report 2024

    2425-006

    30/05/2024

    ENZ Quarterly Report – 1 January – 31 March 2024

    2324-134

    30/05/2024

    ENZ Quarterly Report – 1 January – 31 March 2024

    2324-134

    26/04/2024

    Domestic international education engagement opportunities

    2324-120

    11/03/2024

    Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Report – 1 July – 31 December 2023

    2324-178

    11/03/2024

    ENZ Quarterly Report 1 July – 31 December 2023

    2324-178

    15/02/2024

    International Student Enrolments, August 2023

    2324-081

    21/12/2024

    International Student Experience Survey Report 2023

    2324-072

    02/10/2023  

    ENZ quarterly report 1 April to 30 June 2023     

    2324-008

    02/10/2023       

    ENZ quarterly report 1 April to 30 June 2023 (cover briefing)

    2324-055

    28/07/2023

    Competitors initiatives and policies to attract international students

    2324-007

    14/06/2023

    ENZ quarterly report 1 January to 31 March 2023 (cover briefing)

    2223-235

     14/06/2023

    ENZ quarterly report 1 January to 31 March 2023

    2223-164

     01/03/2023

     ENZ quarterly report 1 October to 31 December 2022

     2223-127

     01/03/2023

     ENZ quarterly report 1 October to 31 December 2022 (cover briefing)

     2223-127

     07/12/2022

    ENZ quarterly report 1 July to 30 September 2022

     2223-068

     07/12/2022

     ENZ quarterly report 1 July to 30 September 2022 (cover briefing)

     2223-068

    02/11/2022

    Proposed amendments to the Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and Latin America

    2223-077

    06/10/2022

    Update on ENZ’s social licence work

    2223-051

    05/09/2022

    Education New Zealand Quarterly Report for 1 April to 30 June 2022

    2223-059

    05/09/2022

    Education New Zealand’s Quarterly Report for 1 April to 30 June 2022 (cover briefing)

    2223-059

    10/08/2022

    Update on the Kantar brand health survey for international student preference

    2223-037

    23/06/2022

    ENZ Statement of Intent 2022-2026 and Statement of Performance Expectations 2022-23 cover briefing

    2122-150

    23/06/2022

    ENZ quarterly report 1 January to 31 March 2022

    2122-136

    23/06/2022

    ENZ quarterly report 1 January to 31 March 2022 (cover briefing)

    2122-136

    30/04/2022

    Draft ENZ Statement of Intent 2022-2026 and Statement of Performance Expectations 2022-23 cover briefing

    2122-127

    25/02/2022

    ENZ quarterly report 1 October to 31 December 2021                                   

    2122-101

    25/02/2022        

    ENZ quarterly report 1 October to 31 December 2021 (cover briefing) 

    2122-101

    22/12/2021

    Update on UK market opportunities

    2122-074

    01/12/2021

    Student Experience Survey 2021

    2122-071

    22/11/2021

    Release of ENZ Insight Story

    2122-063

    04/08/2021

    Development of ENZ's strategic framework and four year plan

    2122-001

    15/07/2021

    Update on the Global Competence Certificate

    2021-258

    15/07/2021

    Update on the educational publishing industry

    2021-256

    17/06/2021

    Education New Zealand Financial Review

    2021-253  

    10/06/2021

    Minister's Attendance at ENZ Partners Workshop Week Monday 14 June 2021

    2021-240  

    02/06/2021

    Education New Zealand Release of The Insight Story

    2021-212  

    25/05/2021

    Report from the International Education Chief Executives’ meeting

    2021-237          

    21/05/2012 ENZ’s quarterly report 1 April to 30 June 2021 2122-049
     

    Briefing to accompany ENZ's quarterly report 1 April to 30 June 2021

     

    21/05/2021

    Quarterly report for 1 January - 31 March 2021 briefing

    2021-172

     

    Quarterly report for 1 January - 31 March 2021

     

    10/05/2021

    Education New Zealand indigenous education engagement in North America

    2021-199

    30/04/2021

    ENZ Statement of Performance Expectations 2021-22

    2021-200

     

    Briefing to accompany ENZ Statement of Performance Expectations 2021-22

     

    20/04/2021

    International Education Sector Feedback on Recovery Plan

    1255737

    25/03/2021

    Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia and Latin America

    2021-175

    08/03/2021

    ENZ Quarterly Report for 1 October to 31 December 2020

    2021-155

     

    Briefing to accompany ENZ quarterly report for October to December 2020

     

    19/02/2021

    Minister's attendance at ENZ Board planning session 23 February 2021

    2021-139

    19/02/2021

    Summary from meeting with ENZ Chair and Chief Executive

    2021-110

    03/02/2021

    Education New Zealand release of The Insight Story

    2021-107

    03/12/2020

    Options for further cohorts of international students

    1245840

    26/11/2020

    Quarterly Report for 1 July to 30 September 2020

    2021-069

     

    Quarterly Report for 1 July to 30 September 2020 briefing

     

    26/11/2020

    Attendance at Peak Bodies Forum on 2 December 2020

    2021-074

    18/09/2020

    Education New Zealand quarterly report from 1 April to 30 June 2020

    2021-038

    15/07/2020

    Education New Zealand quarterly report from 1 January to 31 March 2020

    1920-152

    15/07/2020

    Education New Zealand quarterly report for 1 October - 31 December 2019

    1920-152

    06/11/2020

    Updated 2019 full year international student enrolments

    2021-063

    30/04/2020

    Education New Zealand draft Statement of Performance Expectations 2020/21

    1920-154

    02/03/2020

    International Student Experience survey 2019

    1920-121

    25/11/2019

    Education New Zealand quarterly report from 1 July to 30 September 2019

    1920-079

    21/11/2019

    Education New Zealand's Annual Report 2019 for presentation to the House

    1920-078

    13/11/2019

    Understanding New Zealanders' perceptions of international education in 2019

    1920-022

    31/10/2019

    Student visa summary: October 2019

    1920-061

    19/09/2019

    Student visa summary: September 2019

    1920-053

    03/09/2019

    Education New Zealand Statement of Intent 2019-2023 and Statement of Performance Expectations 2019-2020 for presentation to the House

    1920-001

    20/08/2019

    Student visa summary: August 2019

    1920-031

    15/8/2019

    Education New Zealand quarterly report for 1 April to 30 June 2019

    1920-016

    30/07/2019

    Māori name for Education New Zealand

    1920-002

    19/07/2019

    Attendance at New Zealand International Education Conference and Expo 2019

    1920-004

    19/07/2019

    Student visa summary: July 2019

    1920-008

    26/06/2019

    'Employer Perceptions of Hiring International Graduates' research summary

    1819-225

    19/06/2019

    Student visa summary: June 2019

    1819-221

    10/06/2019

    ENZ quarterly report from 1 January to 31 March 2019

    1819-190

    14/05/2019

    Student visa summary: May 2019

    1819-208

    15/04/2019

    Student visa summary: April 2019

    1819-183

    28/03/2019

    Student visa processing times - impact on international education

    1819-166

    28/03/2019

    Update on Education New Zealand response to the Christchurch terrorist attack

    1819-168

    21/03/2019

    Education New Zealand response to the Christchurch terrorist attack

    1819-162

    19/03/2019

    Student visa summary: March 2019

    1819-159

    27/02/2019

    Education New Zealand quarterly report from 1 October to 31 December 2018

    1819-115

    25/02/2019

    Education New Zealand function to farewell Board Chair Charles Finny

    1819-118

    21/02/2019

    Student visa processing update

    2384 18-19

    15/02/2019

    Student visa summary: January 2019

    1819-130

    11/02/2019

    'NauMai NZ' digital student experience platform

    1819-127

    04/02/2019

    Student visa processing

    1819-121

    24/01/2019

    Student visa summary 2018 full year

    1819-114

    04/02/2019

    Education New Zealand’s Annual Report 2017-2018 for presentation to the House

     

     

    October 2018 student visa summary

     

     

     

     

    Education New Zealand quarterly report from 1 July to 30 September 2018

     

    Visit to Education New Zealand to learn about the digital marketing programme

     

    December 2018 student visa summary

    05/12/2018

    September 2018 student visa summary

     

    Understanding New Zealanders’ perceptions of international education in 2018

     

    Economic value of international education to New Zealand 2018

     

    Updated economic value of international education to New Zealand 2018

     

    Meeting with Education New Zealand’s Board

     

    August 2018 student visa summary

    01/10/2018

    Additional information on the Education New Zealand Recognised Agency Programme

     

    New Zealand International Education Conference and Expo 2018

     

    Meet and greet with Paulo de Camargo, Brazilian Ambassador to New Zealand

     

    ENZ quarterly report for 1 April to 30 June 2018

     

    July 2018 student visa summary

    28/09/2018

    Education New Zealand's Statement of Intent 2018-2022 and Statement of Performance 2018-2019 for presentation to the House

     

    June 2018 student visa summary

     

    Relaunch of Education New Zealand Recognised Agency Programme

     

    Education New Zealand Recognised Agency Programme

    31/07/2018

    Trends in the number of international students enrolled with New Zealand providers

     

    Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student leaders visit to New Zealand 

     

    May 2018 student visa summary

    05/07/2018

    April 2018 student visa summary

     

    Education New Zealand quarterly report for 1 January to 31 March 2018

    14/06/2018

    March 2018 student visa summary

     

    Education New Zealand’s draft Statement of Intent 2018-2022 and Statement of Performance Expectations 2018-2019

    30/04/2018

    Education New Zealand's Board Strategy Session

     

    Education New Zealand administered scholarships

     

    New Zealand - Viet Nam Strategic Engagement Plan on Education (dated 20 February 2018)

     

    Visa Summary: January 2018

     

    Bid to host the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education Conference and Exhibition 2021

     

    Latest international student enrolments and student visa trends

     

    Education New Zealand quarterly report for 1 October to 31 December 2017

     

    New Zealand - Viet Nam Strategic Engagement Plan on Education (dated 8 March 2018)

     

    February 2018 student visa summary


    Information withheld or deleted
                                             

    Deletions have been made from the documents under the following sections of the Official Information Act 1982:

    • 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons

    • s9(2)(b)(i) as it would disclose a trade secret

    • s9(2)(ba)(i) as it would be likely to prejudice the supply this information in the future and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be 

    • 9(2)(b)(ii) as its release would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information

    • 9(2)(f)(iv) as the work is still under active consideration

    • 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions

    • 18(d) as the information is or will soon be publicly available.

    In preparing this information release, ENZ considered the public interest considerations in section 9(1) of the Official Information Act 1982.

    Information release

    Where there is a high degree of public interest, Education New Zealand may proactively additional information

    24/05/2021

    Letter from Minister Hipkins to International Education Peak Bodies representatives

    International Education sector feedback on the Strategic Recovery Plan for International Education

    18/12/2018

    ENZ's response to the SSC inquiry into the use of external security consultants

     

  • More analysis of latest international student enrolment data

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    The 2012 Export Education Levy data contained mixed news across sectors, and from some of our key international markets. While the number of international student enrolments is down overall, importantly the value of the industry, as measured by international fees earned, has increased by 2 percent and this is a significant result.

    Education New Zealand is committed to working with each sector of New Zealand’s international education industry to support institution’s needs and priorities to enable industry-led growth. We have a strong programme of work underway in 2013 to achieve this.

    Schools

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    For all schools, international student numbers declined 0.3% to 15,643 students in 2012 compared with 2011

    • Primary and intermediate enrolments were down 3.3%

    • Secondary, composite and special enrolments fell 0.3%.

    • But value has remained more or less static over the past five years

    • South Korea and China make up half the international education market for this sector

    South Korea was down 15% for schools in 2012. Why?

    • South Korean Government moves to provide more English language tuition in Korea

    • Foreign providers setting up in Korea

    • Christchurch earthquake

    • Economic factors in markets

    • High NZ dollar.

    China shows strong growth

    • In 2012 there was a 20% increase in Chinese school international student numbers

    • Chinese first-time visa applications are up, particularly for contributing, composite and special schools.

    Japan is emerging as a growth market

    • Japanese school international student numbers rose 23% in 2012

    • ENZ regards Japan as a market worth further exploration, particularly for school partnerships.

    Universities

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    Universities earned $308.9 million in international fees in 2012, an increase of 5.5%

    • There are fewer international students, but they are higher value.

    International university student numbers fell 5.2% - a decline of 980 students

    • Indian international students accounted for more than 40 percent of the decline.

    • There was a small increase in numbers of Chinese international students (universities’ biggest and most valuable market). This suggests that New Zealand’s most important international education market is performing well

    • Japanese international student numbers almost doubled

    • Saudi numbers are falling due to a halt in new intakes for Saudi scholarship students in 2012

    • Universities have seen overall international student numbers fall since 2004 despite ongoing growth in the global market for international students

    • Capacity exists and there is scope for recovering market share in the university sector.

    Figures for individual universities are not yet available but we believe about a quarter of this decline can be attributed to a fall in enrolments at Canterbury and Lincoln Universities due to earthquakes

    Universities have strong commitment to internationalisation, partnering with institutions in a variety of markets.

    Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs)

    In 2012 ITP fee income was up 4.9% from 2011 - overall revenue for the sector has increased almost 50% since 2007

    International student numbers rose 7.1%; EFTS were up a corresponding 3.4%. ITPs was the only sector to see a rise in numbers and EFTS  

    India and China make a combined 57.6% of all ITP international enrolments:

    • Numbers are up or holding for all major markets

    • There were small declines in South Korea and Saudi Arabia

    • Saudi numbers are falling due to a halt in new intakes for Saudi scholarship students in 2012

    • China remains relatively strong

    • ITPs are encountering strong competition in India from traditional competitors Canada and Australia

    • ITPs want to diversify their exposure to India and China with new market development in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia and the Philippines.

    Private Training Establishments (PTEs)

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    PTEs (non-SDR)

    Enrolments at non-SDR PTEs (mostly English language schools) fell 13% in 2012

    • English language schools down 17%.

    • Tuition fees were down 9 % to $105.1 million

    • The decline in English language schools likely to be linked to the rising value of the NZ dollar. International language travelers are known to be price sensitive; also an area of intense international competition.

    This fall, which has been happening for two years, is of concern because ESOL students often move on to further academic study

    Why down:

    • Affordability – the high NZ dollar

    • Greater provision of English language tuition in South Korea

    • Saudi Arabia – fewer new Saudi scholarships

    • New immigration policy – changes to work rights for L5 and 6 diplomas introduced in April 2012

    • Competition from other our key global competitors.

    PTEs (SDR)

    • Enrolments at SDR PTEs (mainly vocational education training institutions) were down 6% in 2012

    • Tuition fees were up 6.4% to $99 million

    • Internationally, demand is growing for high quality vocational training

    • Some of our competitors (eg. Australia) have tightened up student immigration criteria for vocational training.

  • ENZ responds to international education commentary on NBR

    ENZ Acting Chief Executive Dr Linda Sissons rebuts an economics commentary published on National Business Review (NBR) on Monday 25 March 2024. The rebuttal is published here on NBR and is reproduced below. 

    In response to your piece “International education: wrong horse to back for export growth?my answer to the question is a hard “no. Here’s why.  

    Students are returning to New Zealand. In the first eight months of 2023 international student enrolments topped 59,000 with all sectors experiencing growth except wānanga. Accepting that it is from a low base, comparing 2023 to 2022, Universities have bounced back strongly reporting a 15% increase from 24,040 to 27,535 

    It is true that we have not yet returned to 2019 numbers. In my opinion, this is not a bad thing. During the pandemic years the sector lost people and capability. The recent moves of some of our competitors tell you what a sudden return to those numbers of students brings 

    I want to address your correspondents concerns about the lack of a plan and competition within amongst universities. There is a plan. The New Zealand International Education Strategy, revised in 2022 in discussion with the sector and across Government, sets out the plan to develop a high-value, resilient and innovative education sector for both international and domestic students.  

    I can also assure you that the sector is working together to achieve its goals, that all eight universities participated in a recent ENZ-led delegation to India, is just one example of the co-operation. 

    International education is more than universities. In the first eight months of 2023 English Language Schools saw the greatest percentage increase in international enrolments, increasing by 347% from 1,565 to 7,001. Schools reported a 114% increase from 5,925 to 12,662. NZIST Te Pūkenga, a 32% increase from 4,955 to 6,560 and Private Training Establishments (funded and unfunded), a 13% increase from 5,000 to 5,671.  

    Immigration New Zealand tell us that international student visa applications for all forms of study have increased by about 20 per cent in the peak application period. Between 1 October 2023 and 8 March 2024, they received over 31,800 applications for an international student visa. 

    Today we have a base of international students in the country and the pipeline for the coming academic year has strong growth 

    Our own research shows that the experience international students have while studying in New Zealand is a good one. In our Student Experience survey of 4,755 international students from more than 70 nationalities, 84 percent rated their overall experience positively, while another 83 percent said they would recommend New Zealand as a study destination. 

    When these students return to their home, and 75% of international students return home after three years, they will be our word-of-mouth advocates – an advocacy we didn’t have during the COVID years. 

    New Zealanders also appreciate the benefits of international students. In an ENZ survey of 1,100 New Zealanders conducted in December last year, 75 percent of respondents believe that international students benefit New Zealand. The Ipsos Fast Facts survey, which drew responses from all regions of the country, saw 80 percent of respondents highlighting economic benefits, particularly in local communities, as a key reason for their positive view.   

    The results of the 2023 survey highlighted the continuing growth in support for international students and their positive impact on New Zealand since 2016 when only 57 percent believed international students helped the New Zealand economy and economic growth. 

    We have students in New Zealand; a strong pipeline; students having a positive experience and advocating for New Zealand; and New Zealanders appreciating the benefits having of them in our communities. 

    International education is highly competitive. Your correspondent rightly recognises that there are new competitors emerging and Singapore is a good example. We’ve also seen countries like South Korea, a core market for New Zealand, become competitors.  

    This is not new. We have, and will always have, to compete to attract international students to New Zealand – that they are returning tells me our reputation is good and we remain an attractive option. 

    Globally the number of international students has grown significantly over the past two decades from around two million in 1998 to over 6.4 million in 2020, according to UNESCO data. New Zealand only needs a very small proportion of what is effectively a supply-driven market to return to pre-pandemic levels of economic contribution and value. 

    While I am confident that international education is not the wrong horse, achieving double the export earnings is going to require a lot of hard work and there is much to do. My point is, that in less than two years since the borders reopened in August 2022, the recovery has well and truly commenced, the progress made to date is significant, and as a sector we can be rightly proud of what we have achieved together. 

     

    Linda Sissons

    Acting Chief Executive, Education New Zealand

  • International education is a win:win for NZ communities and visiting students

    ·       84 percent of international students studying in New Zealand rate their overall experience positively.

    ·       75 percent of New Zealanders believe that international students benefit New Zealand.

    International education is delivering for both the international students and the New Zealand communities in which they study and live. These are the key findings of two research projects to measure the student experience and the views New Zealanders hold towards international education which have just been released by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ). ENZ is the New Zealand government agency focused on international education.

    Student experience in New Zealand

    In the 2023 International Student Experience survey of 4,755 international students from more than 70 nationalities, 84 percent rated their overall experience positively, while another 83 percent said they would recommend New Zealand as a study destination.

    Students were most positive about their personal development and outcomes, with 87 percent saying the experience helping encourage their curiosity and develop new ideas. Students were also very positive (88 percent) about the people and connections they made in New Zealand.

    New Zealand was the first choice of study destination of 78 percent of respondents and 64 percent said their New Zealand experience had met or exceeded their expectations, which is consistent with previous research.

    Commenting on the results, ENZ General Manager for Marketing and Communications Geoff Bilbrough, said the results showed that New Zealand’s ability to deliver a quality education to international students had remained strong through the recent pandemic, and augured well for further recovery of the sector.

    “The strong preference of students for New Zealand as a place where they can obtain a high quality education while enjoying unique personal development and learning experiences really shone through in the student experience survey.”

    "The fact that 83 percent would recommend New Zealand based on their personal experience is also very positive, because they will share their experience with friends and families. This word-of-mouth testimony builds resilience for New Zealand as an international education destination.”

    Local benefits

    In an ENZ survey of 1,100 New Zealanders conducted in December last year, 75 percent of respondents believe that international students benefit New Zealand.

    The Ipsos Fast Facts survey, which drew responses from all regions of the country, saw 80 percent of respondents highlighting economic benefits, particularly in local communities, as a key reason for their positive view.  Local and cultural contributions were also noted with 81 percent saying international students help local students learn about other cultures and ways of living, and contribute to New Zealand’s cultural diversity. 

    The results of the 2023 survey highlighted the continuing growth in support for international students and their positive impact on New Zealand since 2016 when only 57 percent believed international students helped the New Zealand economy and economic growth.

    The proportion of New Zealanders who feel that international students make it harder for New Zealanders to get jobs also decreased from 34 percent in 2018 to 24 percent in 2023.

    However, some respondents expressed concern that some international students use the New Zealand education system as a means to residency, while 32 percent felt New Zealand’s infrastructure in housing, transport and medical services is not well equipped to allow for international students.

    Mr Bilbrough said the positive result from the domestic survey was also good news.

    “International students have always been a significant contributor to regional economies. It is particularly pleasing that there is strong awareness and support of the cultural exchanges that happen when international students learn alongside New Zealand students and participate in our communities. While the research identified some challenges, the definite trend in awareness of the benefits international students bring to New Zealand is very positive for the future.”

     

    For further information: 

    Sai Raje | Senior Communications Advisor, Education New Zealand  

    sai.raje@enz.govt.nz

     +64 21 479 649 

     

    Notes to Editors: 

    About Education New Zealand (ENZ) https://www.enz.govt.nz/  

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is the government agency responsible for taking New Zealand’s education experiences to the world. ENZ promotes a New Zealand education as one that teaches students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and lifelong learners, which will help them succeed in their future careers and create a positive impact on the world.  

    With approximately 100 staff in 18 locations around the world, ENZ works closely with New Zealand’s diverse education sector including schools, English language providers, Private Training Establishments, Te Pūkenga (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics), universities; and internationally with NZ Inc agencies, Government agencies and education providers to encourage sustainable growth and identify opportunities. 

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