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Wellington schools team up for international education
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, Chilton Saint James School and Scots College will market collectively as the Wellington Private Education Network, and will jointly fund an office in China where an onsite Marketing Manager can grow key relationships in the market.
The model has already seen a positive return, with Scots’ international student numbers more than doubling in the last 18 months. The schools are looking to develop a similar model in Thailand.
“This collaboration project sees us able to fully utilise shared resources which no single school could do on their own. Given we all offer the same world class education experience, it makes sense,” says Graeme Yule, Scots College Headmaster.
The collaboration will also implement StudyCare, a pastoral care programme to enhance the experience for international students that will also “help welcome and support new students to Wellington,” says Kathy Lloyd Parker, Principal of Chilton Saint James.
The programme has been developed by students and will be shared across all three schools.
Jenny Williams, Principal of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is excited to see how the initiative will impact the wider community.
“The reaction been very positive and we have already seen an increase in interest for placement at our schools. Wellington has a wonderful offering for international students. There is real benefit to our current students and the wider Wellington community in increasing international numbers and internationalising our city.”
John Goulter, ENZ's General Manager, Stakeholders, Communications and Intelligence, is supportive of the collaboration.
“This initiative is a great example of regional collaboration to bring more international students in to Wellington. As a capital city, Wellington has so much to offer international students, and this is a great step to round out the region’s appeal.”
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New Zealand is safe and open for business
New Zealand’s international education industry is open for business as usual, says John Goulter, ENZ General Manager Stakeholders and Communications.
“New Zealand remains a safe and welcoming place for international students to live, study and travel around,” he emphasised.
“While last Monday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake gained global media attention, within a day of the quake, daily life in almost all parts of New Zealand had returned to normal.
“All of New Zealand’s gateway cities of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown were open and all regional airports were operating – meaning people could continue to fly between destinations.
“New Zealand is remarkably resilient to these kinds of events.”
He emphasised that the earthquake was not centred near areas of high population density and its damage was not widespread.
“Two-thirds of international students are in Auckland which was unaffected.
“Similarly, Christchurch has been largely unaffected and the city is functioning as normal.”
ENZ had received no reports of any injuries to staff or students at schools, private providers or universities.
The earthquake had a big impact on Kaikoura, a small settlement several hours’ drive north of Christchurch in the South Island, and recovery work there would be ongoing for some time.
There had also been aftershocks, which were expected.
In Wellington, a small number of buildings in the central business district had sustained some structural damage, and these were being managed with minimal impact to normal business and daily life in the city.
Mr Goulter said that Education New Zealand had been working closely with its international offices to share updates on the earthquake to keep our key markets informed, and to monitor media coverage and perceptions of the quakes.
“We would like to reassure international agents, media, parents and potential students that New Zealand continues to be a safe, high-quality educational destination.”
He suggested that international students due to travel to New Zealand to make direct contact with their education provider for further information, or to monitor the Ministry of Education's website for updates.
Mr Goulter said he was confident that the recent earthquake activity would have minimal if any long term impact on New Zealand’s international student market.
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International students take to the field
The AIMS Games International Sporting Championship is a pathway to sporting achievement for New Zealand students 11 to 13 years old. The games are held annually in Tauranga in September and have become a huge success. In 2016, the AIMS Games hosted more than 9,000 competitors from 275 schools, competing across 21 sports from rugby to swimming to aerobics.
They are often one of the first times young athletes can test their skill at a national level.
Building on its international recognition, the AIMS Games has now teamed up with Education Tauranga to create a programme specifically for international students. The programme will see New Zealand schools hosting teams from across the globe, allowing international students to experience New Zealand school life while training for the AIMS Games.
Anne Young, Manager of Education Tauranga, said the development has a lot of potential to draw more students to New Zealand.
“Combining a classroom experience with the games is really exciting," said Anne.
"International students will meet New Zealand kids from throughout the country, and then be able to compete against their new friends at one of the biggest high-level youth sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere.”
The games also aim to foster a positive attitude to sport. They aim to create a supportive culture amongst participating schools where success is celebrated, participation is encouraged and new friendships are formed.
Tournament Director Vicki Semple is looking forward to hosting schools from different parts of the world.
“For New Zealand students to be able meet and appreciate different cultures in a sporting context gives the games another flavour.
“I’m sure many lifelong international friendships will be made,” she said.
An introductory video about the AIMS Games can be found here.
For schools and agents wanting to get involved, please contact AIMS Games Tournament Director Vicki Semple at vickis@nzaimsgames.co.nz
A free promotional poster can be downloaded here.
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Around the world in five
INDIA
Watch for shifts in Indian outbound this year
India has become a key sending market in international education. However, Indian students’ choice of study destination is highly influenced by visa policy and the availability of post-study work opportunities. Recent developments in the US and the UK have called their continuing appeal into question, opening the door for other destinations to claim a share of the market. So where will these students go?
MALAYSIA
Many students in fields that don’t interest them
At least one in three Malaysian students is pursuing a degree that doesn’t suit his personality or character traits, according to an international recruitment agency. The agency suggests that the mismatch between character traits and qualifications was one of the main reasons that Malaysia had a high number of unemployed graduates – 200,000 in 2016, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation.
CHINA
Schools develop global vision in students
In Hangzhou, education authorities are encouraging schools to adopt an international outlook and curriculum. Next month, 30 local elementary and middle schools will officially be models in international student exchanges, global relations and the employment of teachers from abroad. By the end of this year, the city hopes to have 80 schools in that designation.
CANADA
Campaign launches to spur #LearningAbroad
The Canadian Bureau for International Education has rolled out a nationwide campaign, Learning Beyond Borders, to encourage students to study abroad. Just 2.3% of university students studied abroad in 2014/15, but research suggests a much higher number of students are interested in studying abroad. Already, 87 education institutions have signed up, committing to removing barriers such as funding and credit transfer.
GLOBAL
Study zones: Find out the best cities in the world for international students
The annual ‘Best Student Cities’ list by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) table ranks 125 cities on a number of measures including student satisfaction, affordability, university rankings, employer activity and more. The list highlights Montreal, Canada as the number one location, pushing Paris into the second place. For the first time, New Delhi and Mumbai feature among the top 100. Auckland is ranked 28, and Christchurch is ranked 74.
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Canterbury conference showcases the power of regional collaboration
Organised by Christchurch Educated and with major sponsorship from China Southern Airlines, it was fitting that the theme for the event was ‘Strength through collaboration and social responsibility’.
Since 2015, the Canterbury region has been supported by ENZ’s Regional Partnership Programme (RPP) in conjunction with the Canterbury Development Corporation and the Canterbury Leadership Accord. Canterbury is implementing an ambitious growth strategy that will see student enrolments soar from 11,000 to 25,000, and the economic value more than triple from $291 million to $937 million.
ENZ’s Programme Manager for the RPP, Greg Scott, said Christchurch Educated is showing how international education will contribute to an exciting future for Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.
“International education hugely benefits our regions as an enabler of economic growth, community development, cultural diversity and global connections,” said Greg.
“Regional centres have the capacity for a wide variety of educational, social and cultural opportunities for international students. It is important that we continue to enhance value propositions for all regions across New Zealand.”
Tom Hooper, CE of the Canterbury Development Corporation
Canterbury Development Corporation’s Chief Executive, Tom Hooper, presented Christchurch’s future as a culturally diverse “city of opportunity” that attracts and retains younger, more entrepreneurial migrants. Tom also emphasised that international education is a key enabler to meet a projected skilled workforce gap of 75,000 over the next 15 years. Christchurch Deputy Mayor, Andrew Turner, opened the day by emphasising the importance of international education for the future growth and diversity of Christchurch, noting that more than 50 percent of recent skilled migrants had previously held a student visa.
During the day, participants engaged in a variety of workshops on topics such as the future of work, social enterprise in international education, design thinking, social media, agent management and panels on student wellbeing and the Code of Practice.
Bree Loverich, Programme Manager at Christchurch Educated said the conference demonstrated the strength of collaboration in Christchurch and how the rebuild is allowing their city to respond beyond recovery.
“Through our speakers and workshops, we explored global challenges and predictions of industry disruption, including automation and digital technology,” said Bree.
“The not-so-distant future will require us to innovate in order to attract a new breed of international student – collaborative thinkers and doers looking for communities of likeminded people.”
Francis Valentine, Founder of Mind Lab, presenting on the future of learning
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Around the world in five
UK
Students reveal intent to build community links
A student roundtable session saw 20 international students from across the UK give feedback on their experience. More targeted orientation and help finding part-time work were among their top recommendations. The ability to work part-time was seen as very important, not only for financial reasons but because of the opportunity to access a wider network, build self-confidence, and to immerse themselves in city life.
INDONESIA
Researchers still not getting published
The head of Gadjah Mada University's (UGM) Graduate School of Medicine says inadequate writing skills means Indonesian researchers struggle to produce scientific papers for international journals. A recent study shows over a defined period, Indonesia published only 39,719 scientific documents, compared to Singapore’s 215,553 publications and Malaysia’s 181,251 publications.
UNITED STATES
Are micro-campuses a new model for international HE?
With an estimated 400 million people in developing countries lacking access to higher education, the University of Arizona (UA) has developed a ‘micro-campus’, using technology to deliver education to students anywhere in the world. Students watch lectures outside of class, and use class time on a local campus to work practically with other students.
SOUTH EAST ASIA
The demand for international schools in Asia continues
Recent data shows that the demand for international schools in South East Asia is exceeding supply. Furthermore, student enrolment is no longer dominated by expatriates, but by local families who want an English-medium education with globally recognised qualifications for their children. Across the region, the number of students attending international schools increased by 10 percent from September 2015 to September 2016.
EUROPE
Europeans back funding vocational training over higher education
A recent survey of nearly 9,000 citizens in eight European countries reveals that, when forced to prioritise one area of education, 17 per cent chose higher education, compared with 30 per cent who want more vocational education and training (VET). Support for higher education was highest in Spain (30 per cent) and Italy (23 per cent), and lowest in Sweden (6 per cent), Germany and Denmark (both 9 per cent).
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International students help Kiwi kids become ‘Asia-ready’
The Foundation’s recent report, Losing Momentum – School Leavers’ Asia Engagement, shows that fewer than 10 percent of senior secondary school students are ‘Asia-ready,’ and more than half said they are not confident to engage with Asians, even in New Zealand.
Mr Draper says one solution may be to put in place a system where international students from Asia can engage with Kiwi students in a planned and structured way.
In the International Student Experience report by Study Auckland and ENZ, one of the challenges highlighted was international students’ lack of engagement with New Zealand students. International students said cross-cultural connection would make their experience more satisfying and enjoyable, particularly through structured events and organised socialising.
“They want opportunities to engage with New Zealanders and we want that as well for our young people – so let’s engage them in ways that would benefit both them and their Kiwi peers,” says Mr Draper.
“I can’t think of a better way to improve New Zealand students’ confidence to engage with Asian cultures than to have their Asian mates share their cultures with them.”
The Foundation holds ‘Experience Asia’ events in schools across the country where international students teach local students about their culture, such as how to make dumplings, how to play a traditional Asian musical instrument, or teaching martial arts.
Mr Draper says New Zealand school leavers’ lack of confidence in engaging with Asian peoples and cultures is concerning given that New Zealand’s present and future – economically, culturally and socially – are tied to Asia.
“All indicators show that Asia will play a critical role in young New Zealanders’ careers, their personal relationships, and their life experiences. Developing Asia-related competencies will be a necessity for their future,” he says.
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Student visa approval rates
Updated student visa decision data
The 2017 student visa decision data is now available on the INZ website.
Education providers must use this list when enrolling international students, to confirm if the students come from a country with a high visa decline rate for the purposes of Rule 18.2 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2013. This Rule specifies the English language proficiency testing requirements for international students from countries with a student visa decline rate of more than 20 percent.
The list is updated annually and comes into force for Rule 18 purposes one month after publication.
Education providers that enrol international students have until 25 February 2018 to adjust their enrolment policies. From that date, education organisations must use the published 2017 decline rates when enrolling international students, to determine which Rule 18 requirements apply.
Agent approval data for Viet Nam and the Philippines
Since 2016, INZ has published student visa approval rates of education agents in India on its website. INZ has now extended this to include the 2017 student visa approval rate data for education agents assisting student visa applicants in Viet Nam and the Philippines.
The data includes all education agent and adviser types, including offshore exempt agents and licensed immigration advisers.
The Viet Nam report is limited to education agents with five or more student visa applications completed in the stated time period, while the Philippines and India reports are limited to education agents with 10 or more student visa applications completed.
Please contact IEengagement@mbie.govt.nz if you have any questions.
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New Zealand to host APAIE 2021 conference
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced that New Zealand has been successful in its bid to host the APAIE conference in March 2021.
The conference theme is “innovation for sustainable futures” and will focus on building links between APAIE and universities in the South Pacific region.
The conference will use the new Auckland Convention Centre after it is completed in 2019 and is expected to attract some 2000 delegates. University of Auckland will host the event and the other seven universities will co-host.
“I want to congratulate the universities who worked together to put forward this successful bid. This is great news for our international education sector as international education adds considerable richness to New Zealand,” said Minister Hipkins.
“We know that international education offers opportunities for young people to study here and for our young people to study abroad. That’s why we want our international education sector to have a strong future.”
Grant McPherson, ENZ Chief Executive, said New Zealand’s selection to host APAIE 2021 was wonderful news. It was also a significant achievement.
“The selection reinforces New Zealand’s reputation for having a world-class education sector and for leadership in international education thinking across the Asia-Pacific region.
“The APAIE conference is a valuable platform for engaging with education organisations across the Asia-Pacific region, providing a one-stop shop for 2,000 delegates to establish partnerships with quality institutions,” said Grant.
“Over the next couple of years, ENZ will work with the New Zealand industry to build our presence at APAIE conferences in Kuala Lumpur in 2019 and British Columbia in 2020, so that the 2021 conference delivers for our industry and showcases the best of our international education sector to the world.”
“The bid has been a true NZ-Inc effort,” Grant emphasised.
“The University of Auckland played a central leadership role, with the strong support of all of our universities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) and Tourism NZ’s Major Events team have also provided invaluable support in making the bid a success,” he said.
Read Minister Hipkins' announcement here.
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SIEBA’s 2018 hui is close to sell-out
With 320 registered delegates, the second annual SIEBA hui on 17-18 May at Te Papa in Wellington is fully booked on day one, with places still available for the dinner and day two.
The hui will feature 40 presenters from across the New Zealand school sector as well as a range of external experts.
Author and television host Nigel Latta is this year’s keynote speaker.
The hui is open to principals, international directors and managers, international deans, administrators and homestay co-ordinators of SIEBA member schools.
Jennifer Kirkham, SIEBA Professional Learning & Development Operations Manager, who is managing the hui, said it was “very pleasing” to see the hui generate such strong interest across the sector.
“It shows how SIEBA is continuing to grow in value to its member schools, government agencies and to wider industry.
“The hui offers a wide range of seminars focused on building cultural competency, the student experience and running an international student business, which will appeal to the variety of delegates attending the hui.”
The hui includes sessions on meaningful cross-cultural interaction that enrich the experience of all students, mental health and wellbeing needs of international students, and helping schools grow their international student programmes through effective strategic planning, marketing and budgeting, she said.
“It's also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the sector’s success, with five International Education Leadership Awards being presented during the conference dinner,” Kirkham said.
Richard Kyle, ENZ’s Business Development Manager, said ENZ’s relationship with SIEBA, as the school sector peak body for international education, has proven to be a very important government-industry partnership that continues to drive capability, quality and efficiency to the sector.
“SIEBA also provides advice and advocacy for its members and the wider sector along with other sector peak bodies on themes such as school-to-tertiary education pathways, which help ensure a thriving sector and sustainable growth for industry,” Kyle said.
Registrations for day two (18 May) of the 2018 SIEBA Hui can be completed on this link.
