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From the CE: China, the GCC, and a warm welcome
Tēnā koutou katoa
Recently I arrived back to New Zealand after a whirlwind visit to Beijing to attend the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE).
While there, I was delighted to announce that New Zealand will be the Country of Honour at next year’s conference in 2025. New Zealand and China share a long and important relationship - it remains New Zealand’s largest trading partner and CACIE is the biggest international education conference in China – connecting professionals, researchers and international education stakeholders.
Overall, the visit was extremely useful and included engagements with the President of China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), senior Chinese Government officials, opinion leaders and media, as well as visits to education providers and meetings with New Zealand Inc Agency heads. I also really enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with ENZ’s China team in market.
Ed Tuari from our leadership team has also just returned to New Zealand after undertaking a market confirmation exercise in the Middle East region. The purpose of the exercise was to connect with key stakeholders and partners working in the region to establish what opportunities are available in international education, and to explore what level of resource ENZ may need to allocate to the region in the future. His travels took him to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman.
Some good news to report on New Zealanders’ perceptions of international education and international students in New Zealand. The results from our latest survey show that 72 percent of respondents believed that international education and international students benefit New Zealand. This is similar to previous years' scores which is promising.
For the first time this year, the annual survey asked respondents if they wanted to see more or fewer international students in the country. Forty-one percent of those surveyed said they would like to see more, with another 36 percent supporting the same number of students. 82 percent of New Zealanders agreed that international students contribute to our cultural diversity, with 79 percent feeling they help local students learn about other cultures and ways of life, as well as contributing to local businesses during their studies. A thriving and sustainable international education sector needs the support of New Zealanders to create a welcoming environment for international students, so the results are pleasing to see.
Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te manuhiri
With your food basket and my food basket, the visitors will be cared for.
Ngā mihi nui,
Amanda Malu
Chief Executive
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Hong Kong student wins Wellington award for unstinting community service
The Year 12 student from Wellington Girls’ College has been named a winner at the annual Wellington International Student Excellence Awards for her contribution to the city’s international student community and her tireless community service.
She was among a group of 24 high-achieving secondary and tertiary international students recognised at the event for excelling academically, in the arts, sport, community, or online.
As the only child of a teacher and a primary school assistant, Jasmine came to New Zealand in November 2019 to complete her education. Leaving behind a competitive school environment, and a tense and complex political environment, she arrived in Wellington ready to embrace the open and culturally diverse environment she found herself in.
Jasmine says that she had always wanted to get involved in community activities, but until arriving in New Zealand she lacked both the confidence and the opportunities.
“As an international student here, I have been given so many opportunities. I want to treasure all of them and get involved.”
Jasmine quickly understood the value of participation and leadership.
“Arriving in a new country where you don’t know anyone can be a lonely experience, and it’s easy to just hang out with people from your own country, but I have made great friends, both from New Zealand and around the world, and gained support through the organisations I’m involved with.”
From helping to reinvigorate the International Club at school, Jasmine went on to be a key player in the establishment of the Wellington International Students’ Association, which not only connects international students across city schools, but also seeks to build relationships between domestic and international students.
Domestic and international students learn from each other
She believes there is much that domestic students stand to learn from international students.
“They get to see a perspective from another part of the world. Coming here to study has allowed me to immerse myself in New Zealand's culture and learn far more about the country than I would if I was a tourist.
“I’m sure the same applies to New Zealand students who haven’t had the opportunity for exchanges or travel. Through encouraging domestic students to get involved in our events we have built stronger connections.”
But Jasmine hasn’t stopped there. From Mary Potter Hospice to Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to the Student Volunteer Army (SVA), she has put in the mahi. She recently earned her SVA Silver Service Award pin for clocking up more than 250 volunteer hours working to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Taking her community service to the next level, Jasmine has been selected to represent Wellington Girls’ College in the National Ambassador programme. She will join other like-minded students from around the country working to connect, support, and empower international students.
All of this while juggling studies, sport, mentoring, and music. However, she insists that she has gained more from her community service than she has given.
Volunteering builds skills and network
“Volunteering gave me the opportunity to get out there and build a strong network with experienced people. I’ve gained important inter-personal skills like customer service and communications, and I’ve also learned a lot about New Zealand culture.”
Jasmine says being an international student in New Zealand has also allowed her to appreciate some of the important issues which other communities, such as the LGBTQIA, face.
“I appreciate the inclusiveness towards gender minorities here. In Asia, people are much more reserved about their beliefs and opinions but here we can have open discussions and everyone can be passionate about sharing their thoughts. It has had a powerful influence on me.”
Global citizen skills important
The global citizen skills acquired through international education are so important for the current generation of students heading off to Uni or into the workforce, Jasmine says.
“It’s important to know people from other parts of the world, understand some of the issues they face, and appreciate their culture and beliefs. Building relationships in-person is so much more valuable than learning from the internet.”
“The diversity of ethnicity and cultures, religious and political opinions here in New Zealand has really enhanced my worldview.”
Jasmine is delighted to have been recognised for her contribution to the community, and says her parents were thrilled when her name was announced at the awards ceremony. “Not only are they proud of my own achievements, but they feel that I am representing Hong Kong well in New Zealand.”
Jasmine’s parents were among 214 friends and family of recipients who joined the livestream of the awards ceremony from around the world.
As for the future, Jasmine is looking forward to completing Year 13 and being a member of the student executive next year, striving for the SVA Gold Award for volunteering, being a National Student Ambassador, and ultimately heading to the US to study Computer Science.
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From the CE: The need to connect remains critical
Kia ora tatou,
This month I want to add some colour, and give credit, to the work New Zealand institutions and the Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) team have been undertaking offshore in the continuing drive to raise awareness of NZ education options and opportunities.
I have mentioned before how much of this activity is often ‘unseen’ from New Zealand, and yet it is pivotal to our marketing and outreach to potential students, their parents, agents, institutional and government partners. The principle focus of this effort is to engage with students, build awareness, and drive interest and enrolment in New Zealand education providers. But that is not all. These activities and events, play an important role of ensuring the sector and its institutions remain connected to key international counterparts and government agencies, lifting the profile of New Zealand as a destination for international education while building long term resilience for the sector.
Here is a quick update on some of this International activity. Images of some of these interactions are shared in our international photo gallery update here.
China: Massey University and ENZ organised a Massey University friends and alumni reception in the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing on 27 August. About 50 participants attended the event including alumni and partners of Massey University. The event was particularly timely following China being the Country of Honour at NZIEC Ki Tua earlier in the month and highlights the important linkages between government to government and institutional relationships in key markets.
India: ENZ was a gold sponsor of the IC3 Institute annual conference, held in Hyderabad on 23 - 24 August. ENZ was joined at the event by representatives of seven New Zealand universities and saw strong interest among counsellors in New Zealand as a study destination. More than 2,000 delegates attended the two-day event.
Brazil; Colombia - Latin America: Following on from strong interest shown in New Zealand at the first in person expo at the Australian Centre Expo in Sāo Paulo in August, ENZ’s Director of Engagement Latin America, Javiera Visedo, took the opportunity to reconnect with providers and stakeholders across New Zealand after attending NZIEC Ki Tua. In Auckland, she delivered a market insights session to local ELS and PTE sector representatives highlighting opportunities for growth.
Malaysia: The first instalment of the Indigenous People Talk series took place on 13 August with Dr Hazel Abraham from AUT joining Malaysian academics to discuss the importance of education and technology to empower indigenous communities in both countries.
Indonesia: Universities New Zealand signed an arrangement with LPDP (the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education) on 2 August in Jakarta. The Arrangement was signed by Prof Neil Quigley, University of Waikato Vice Chancellor and Chair of the UNZ International Committee, and Andin Hadiyanto, President director of LPDP. New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, HE Kevin Burnett joined representatives of all eight New Zealand universities to witness the ceremony.
South Korea: In three short days from 31 August to 2 September, the ENZ team organised an Agent seminar, a New Zealand Education night reception and the New Zealand Education Fair. All were well attended and interest from attendees was high.
Thailand: Similarly, in a compressed week from 25 - 30 August, the ENZ Thai Team coordinated Agent seminars, the New Zealand Education Fair in Bangkok, and follow-up school visits and agent fairs in the Thai provinces of Chiang Mai, Phuket and Chonburi.
Vietnam: In the lead up to the New Zealand Education Fairs which will take place in October, the ENZ Vietnam team participated in the GSE Education Fair by hosting a ‘Study with New Zealand’ session on 9 September.
If you are interested in learning more about how your school or institution can participate in building connections with international students, contact our international team through this link.
Within New Zealand, we were delighted to welcome the first cohort of students from Ichihara City to undertake a study tour at Waimea College in Nelson from 6 - 20 August. Reinforcing the importance of the study trip, ENZ’s Lisa Futschek joined the Mayor of Ichihara in Wellington to discuss further strengthening of the Education Cooperation Arrangement with Ichihara City that was originally signed in 2020.
Our sector engagement team continued its briefings of key sub-sector peak bodies to outline the ENZ Annual Plan and how it impacts their sector. This included briefings for the SEIBA Board, QTI and ITENZ, and English New Zealand. This followed briefings early in August with international directors of New Zealand universities and Te Pūkenga. Feedback from the bodies was appreciative of the explanation and sharing of the plan, with questions raised at the briefings a key part of the transparent and helpful feedback we received.
The urgency for the international education sector to address challenges and opportunities of the future continued on from the NZIEC Ki Tua conference in mid-August through to the recent ITENZ conference held in Christchurch on 12 and 13 September. The PTE sector has faced some of the most challenging conditions in recent times, but the determination of those attending to identify and take opportunities to regain their previous strength was impressive and bodes well for the sector’s path to a brighter future.
On the marketing front, visits to the Study with New Zealand (SWNZ) website continued to perform well with the total number of active sessions lifting nine percent to 125,203 during August. Of particular interest was the strong interest from Thailand which overtook India in August as the main source of interest with a spike in activity before and during the Education Fair in Bangkok. As we move through the year, other markets are also expected to show lifts in activity associated with local market fairs and promotion.
This week also saw ENZ host the first Tertiary Education Institution Manaaki Scholarship workshop in Auckland since ENZ took over the management of the scholarships programme last November. The workshop was attended by all eight universities and Te Pūkenga, with support and involvement from MFAT, Manaaki alumni and Skills Consulting Group. The scholarships not only benefit the students, but also the sector who gain access to many international students through this unique programme.
As I look back on this month’s review it is obvious to me that to continue the rebuild of the international education sector for New Zealand the need to connect remains a critical part of the recovery. Whether it is happening in other countries or here in New Zealand, it is important to remember we are a ‘people’ business – we need to get out there and connect. Safe connecting.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!
What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people! It is people! It is people!
Ngā mihi,
Grant
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From the Chief Executive
This letter summarises the first in-person meeting with the Minister and peak bodies since December last year. At the meeting, the Minister reiterated that the Government is committed to the international education sector, and acknowledged that it has endured many challenges over the past year. The letter also signalled a direction of travel through this period of uncertainty.
We know that much of the sector’s current uncertainty stems from the question of when New Zealand might open its borders. As the Minister says in his letter, there is likely to be limited re-engagement with countries in which we have high levels of trust and confidence, and those pursuing similar Elimination Strategies to New Zealand through most of 2021.
The Minister is currently revising the Government’s Recovery Plan for International Education. He wants to provide “as much direction and certainty as possible” by drawing up a roadmap for the sector’s rebuild. His office has also proactively released the sector’s feedback on the Strategic Recovery Plan for International Education.
One thing that remains true is the New Zealand International Education Strategy 2018 (NZIES) continues to be the overarching long-term strategy for New Zealand’s international education. The need for diversification, building a resilient industry and developing global citizenship continues to support the New Zealand Government’s goal for a more inclusive, sustainable and productive future.
Over the year, many of us have had to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. While the short-term outlook around the border remains uncertain, we are committed to ensuring that international students will again be onshore when the time is right.
At ENZ, we continue to support the NZIES and will incorporate the outcomes of the Government’s Recovery Plan into our plans to ensure that we look to the future to create improvements for the sector.
International education is based on mutual benefit. It’s good for New Zealand providers, good for New Zealanders and good for our international partners and learners.
Wherever you are in the world, thank you for your continued commitment to international education and New Zealand. We appreciate all your hard work.
Ngā mihi,
Grant McPherson
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao
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Around the world in five - August 2022
International
New Zealand border fully open for international travellers
New Zealand’s reopening to all students...
New Zealand sector optimistic as it reopens to all students
Chris Hipkins, New Zealand Minister of Education
NZ Centre at Peking University to continue
New Zealand visa fees to increase
Former int’l student in New Zealand deported due to drink-driving offence
China an anomaly as usual choice factors return
How universities can support international students beyond orientation week
New Zealand
Safest country in the world revealed: New Zealand climbs to second in Peace Index
Kiwi high schoolers are the future of entrepreneurship with award-winning pitch
Overseas students welcomed back to Hamilton as travel restrictions end
International students finally return to Christchurch
Positive signs Indian students still find NZ an 'attractive destination'
Aotearoa's EdTech companies are taking on the world
China
PM Speech to China Business Summit
India
New Zealand announces Soha Ali Khan as its new education brand advocate for India
University Of Auckland: Mumbai Team Win University Of Auckland Business Case Competition
The Inaugural Round of Joint-Research Proposals at New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi Announced
Te Pūkenga announces new international education strategy to boost global connectedness
Japan
New Zealand and Japan mark 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Japan aiming to recover international education sector in five years
Thailand
New Zealand launches I AM NEW 2022 campaign to accept international students
United States
Internationals behind quarter of US billion-dollar startups
Viet Nam
Seeing the value of education better through the pandemic
Director of ENZ Vietnam: "Being a mother helps me master financial balance skills"
New Zealand offers 30 Scholarships for Global Certificate of Competence 2022 to Vietnamese teachers
Migration and ROI fuelling Vietnamese interest in overseas study
The first international conference on “Global Citizen Education”
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NZ’s updated Code of Practice – caring for international students
The following article is based on a presentation by Julia Moore from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) at NZIEC KI TUA 2022 in August. NZQA is responsible for administering the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (the Code), which came into effect in January this year.
All domestic and international tertiary students, and international students in schools, are now covered by the Code. Offshore learners are also covered, with updated guidance from NZQA explaining what is expected, and what pastoral care might be provided for people studying offshore.
Wellbeing is closely connected with success in education, and this is recognised in the updated Code. The Code signals a new way of thinking about success for learners which includes wellbeing and acknowledges that being heard and responded to is part of wellbeing.
“International learners should be able to have their voices heard and heeded,” Julia said.
The Code sets a framework for the relationship between providers and students. It acknowledges solutions are best found locally, so the Code requires providers to work out what is appropriate in their own setting, and for meeting the needs of diverse learners. Learners and their communities need to be included in the design, review, and improvement of practice. Taking care of international learners has become an organisation-wide responsibility for the education provider, rather than the sole responsibility of pastoral support teams or the international office.
“We aim to support providers’ continuous improvement in taking a whole-of-organisation approach to pastoral care, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and responding appropriately to the diverse voices and wellbeing needs of their learners,” Julia said.
You can listen to NZQA’s full presentation at the link below.
NZQA holds regular workshops on the Code, and you can find out more here
Links to further information:
Read the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
Code resources for tertiary providers
Code resources for school signatories
If you have any questions, please email the code team at NZQA: Code.Enquiries@nzqa.govt.nz
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International education drives soft power in offshore markets
Former Ambassador to Brazil Caroline Bilkey knows this only too well. She says our strong reputation in international education is a “success story” which pays dividends down the line, as former students happily help to build our profile globally.
In her role progressing New Zealand interests offshore, Ms Bilkey has seen first-hand the benefits of working within networks of local people who studied in New Zealand.
“Not only is their experience in New Zealand a great conversation starter, but it also means you are more likely to be given the benefit of the doubt, and the person may be more willing to advocate your issue with their peers, because they know and like New Zealand, having studied there.”
Trade and business can benefit from link to international education
With more than 30 years’ experience with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and multiple offshore postings, Ms Bilkey knows of countless instances where trade and business have benefited from a direct, or indirect, link to a former international student’s New Zealand education experience.
One such example is an Argentinian-Brazilian woman who returned to Brazil after studying in Auckland, to work for Fonterra and Zespri. Ms Bilkey describes the woman as “able to talk enthusiastically about the New Zealand story behind the products coming in”.
She believes there is something “quite special” about the links built through international education, largely because students are usually young, and their experiences are intense and formative.
Whether it is international students coming to study in New Zealand or Kiwis studying abroad, Ms Bilkey believes that there are many benefits associated with international education, beyond diplomacy, international trade, and the obvious economic benefits.
Positive international education experience opens hearts and minds
There are higher-level, public good benefits, she says. “A positive international education experience contributes to the global good, as it opens hearts and minds and encourages tolerance.”
Other benefits for all of us include the exposure to cutting-edge thinking and breakthroughs resulting from research collaboration between New Zealand and international students’ home countries. “The idea that if you get outside the box and have people coming in with a different approach, that can sometimes generate really positive, new and innovative ideas.”
Ms Bilkey is in no doubt that a positive international education experience in New Zealand boosts our connectivity with the rest of the world by building long-term relationships, enhancing business, opening doors to trade opportunities, and helping shape global citizens, all badly needed in a world facing unprecedented challenges.
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Around the world in five - September 2022
International
Ardern welcomes students back to New Zealand
Amended NZ education strategy released
Finding value in technology for education
New Zealand university plans biggest ever job cuts
Gender gap ‘impossible to overcome’ without ‘intervention’
NZ: Victoria partners on TESOL in Vietnam
Linguistic racism can take a high toll on international students
New Zealand
Watch: PM Jacinda Ardern on Covid-19 Rules, Construction Industry and International Students
Tauranga education showcase returns to South Korea
Education NZ’s plan to woo Asian students
ESOL outdated: English for speakers of other languages guilty of othering
Return of international students marks new era for sector
International students: How changes in Asia could affect how young Kiwis learn
Australia
Western Australia government launches Agent Incentive Scheme, extends student bursaries
China
China will again welcome international students
Colombia
NZ Embassy welcomes Colombia agents
India
University of Auckland announces scholarships worth NZ$1.5 million for Indian students
Rural Indians join rush to study abroad as prospects dim at home
Indonesia
9 Indonesian women complete Girls in Tech scholarship programme
Italy
Japan
Government sets goal of 100,000 students going abroad by 2027
Malaysia
Many Malaysians returned as experts after New Zealand education, says High Commissioner
New Zealand’s University of Waikato keen to collaborate with Malaysian universities
South Korea
New Zealand, Korea well placed in digital ecosystem to work together: ambassador
Winners of Student Reporter Contest recognized at ceremony
Thailand
Rose Garden Rangsit School joins hands with ENZ to organize coding camp
Vietnam
Quang Tri teacher receives full scholarship from New Zealand Education Agency
University of Auckland supports students from South-East Asia
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Consultations
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is reviewing the NZQA Rules to reflect amendments to the Education and Training Act 2020 which came into effect on 1 August 2022, and to ensure the rules remain up-to-date and fit for purpose.
Consultation closed on 21 October 2022. Go to https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/rules-consultation/
New Zealand International Education Strategy 2022-2030
The Minister of Education is refreshing the New Zealand International Education Strategy. The Ministry of Education has developed a draft Strategy and was seeking your views on the proposed changes.
Consultation closed on 28 June 2022. Go to https://consultation.education.govt.nz/te-puna-kaupapahere-policy/new-zealand-international-education-strategy-2022/
Enrolling international fee-paying students under Year 9
The Ministry of Education was seeking your views on the future of enrolling international fee-paying students under Year 9 (primary and intermediate level).
Submissions closed on 11 March 2022. Go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/intlenrolunderyear9
Immigration policy settings
The New Zealand Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into what immigration policy settings would best facilitate New Zealand’s long-term economic growth and promote the wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Submissions closed on 24 December 2021. Go to www.productivity.govt.nz/inquiries/immigration-settings
ENZ made its own submission to the inquiry, which you can read here (links to Productivity Commission website).
Draft policy statement: high value for international education
The Ministry of Education was seeking your views to help it define what ‘high-value’ means for international education.
Submissions closed on 24 September 2021. Go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/highvalue/
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Strengthening the international student experience
The true value of education starts with a great experience for the international students who choose New Zealand. These experiences help us to foster long-lasting connections with the rest of the world. These connections support the social, cultural and economic relationships New Zealand needs for its own prosperity.
In May we responded to allegations of visa fraud. With 125,000 international students studying in New Zealand last year, our industry is strong. To maintain the momentum we need sustainable growth. We all have a responsibility to make sure we have our settings right to attract the right students to the right programmes.
Education providers are at the heart of this. We have an industry of high performing institutions delivering outstanding programmes and products for domestic and international students. However, we acknowledge the concerns that have been expressed in the media around a small number of providers.
At Education New Zealand (ENZ) we are working more closely than ever before with our New Zealand government agencies. We are serious about our role in building a strong, sustainable international education system that works for New Zealand. We are committed to a joined up New Zealand Government approach to tackle issues of non-compliance which negatively impact on the exceptional contribution made by most of the 850 New Zealand providers enrolling international students.
ENZ welcomes the new code of practice for international students launched on 1 July as a way of strengthening provider engagement and responsibility for the student experience and with the agents New Zealand providers are working with.
Providers are the link between agents and student flows. We will be supporting providers to do the right thing, which the vast majority do, and continue working with other New Zealand government agencies for them to better understand where some providers may not be meeting these expectations. This will help us to help the industry safeguard our reputation as a world-class education destination and to protect the education brand that we have built together.
While market diversification is important for us, education markets like India are going to remain a critical part of our industry. Within the next five years India will have the largest tertiary-age population in the world with a middle class expected to grow to around 500 million. The demand for higher education is only going to continue to grow.
To be a part of this opportunity, we need to remain aspirational but we also acknowledge that we need to be smarter in how we operate.
We all need to be thinking long-term about what international education means to New Zealand. We are about sustainability, quality, value and integrity. We are about supporting mutual benefit and need to continually look at the value our own domestic students gain from international engagement. Done well, international education contributes hugely to our positioning in the global community.
Telling the international education story and showcasing the benefits it brings to New Zealand and New Zealanders is a top priority for ENZ. We encourage you to work with each other, your communities, and with us, to continue to highlight the value and vibrancy that international education brings to New Zealand.
John Goulter, Acting Chief Executive Education New Zealand
