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BRAZIL
More students keener to study abroad
Brazil’s study abroad market skyrocketed in 2016, increasing by 14 percent, with more than 247,000 Brazilian students studying abroad. The Brazilian Educational and Language Travel Association released a new survey that shows Brazil’s average-stay study abroad programmes increased between 2015 and 2016.
CHINA
China announces new push for elite university status
China has selected 42 universities for a new project that seeks to have all participating institutions ranked as “world class” by 2050. The project aims to strengthen the capacity, quality, and international standing of the selected universities by 2050.
CANADA
Northern British Columbia launches new study campaign
‘A world-class education with a small town welcome’ is one of the taglines from Northern British Columbia, which has launched a targeted marketing campaign to promote the region's post-secondary education and boost slowing international enrolments.
US
US business schools see decline in international applications
Political climate and anti-immigration policies in US are blamed as UK and Canada report an increase in applications, while US business schools see a decline in international applications.
GLOBAL
IIE: Study abroad impacts employability skills
Study abroad has a beneficial impact on employability after graduation, according to a report by IIE. The research found that studying abroad has an overall positive impact on the development of a wide range of job skills and has a long-term impact on career progression and promotion.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
New destinations and delivery models will influence student mobility
A new report argues that international student mobility will continue to grow but will see new destinations and delivery models taking over, and partnerships between institutions will be crucial.
US
Declining international enrolment in US higher education in 2017
International enrolment in US higher education declined by nearly 4 percent between 2016 and 2017, with the decline more pronounced at graduate level in both STEM and non-STEM fields.
CHINA
China publishes more science research than the US
China has overtaken the United States in the volume of scientific research it publishes, according to a report from the US National Science Foundation. In 2016, China published 19 percent of the global total of scientific studies.
INDIA
Technical courses revamp focuses on practical learning
To combat rising unemployability and to produce work-ready graduates better suited to industry requirements, curriculum changes are being made in India to engineering and technical courses to make them more practical.
GLOBAL
Mobile graduates launch app for the ‘study abroad generation’
Student reviews of attractions, restaurants, bars and places to visit in countries all around the world have been compiled into an app to help international students navigate their host countries.
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Farm Cove Intermediate and Luoyang International School: Sister Schools
International education a priority
At Farm Cove Intermediate (FCI) international education goals are included in our strategic documentation, as this is an area of high priority. We recognise the importance of our FCI community becoming Asia-equipped with our Asian neighbours now such a significant part of our lives. However, our FCI links with Asia go far beyond obligation and responsibility as we get so much enjoyment from sharing with both students and teachers from other cultures. Since our first group arrived from Japan 27 years ago, we have experienced the enormous value of celebrating cultural diversity through our hosting of international students from Asia.
Sister School relationship established
We’ve particularly enjoyed hosting students and teachers from our sister school, Luoyang International School (LYIS), which is in Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. Our relationship with LYIS began with a surprise email from their Principal, Jason Tsai, in 2012. He had visited our school when he was working in Auckland several years ago. His aim was to connect with an Auckland school and he believed that we would be a good fit to host a group of his students for short visit. We learnt that LYIS was four schools in one, from pre-school to college, and that students boarded five nights a week. This modern school of 2500 students was built only four years ago and has a focus on English language learning and using a variety of teaching methodologies. Our planning all came together and, in less than a year, 15 students arrived for a four week stay, accompanied by the principal and a teacher. The teacher spent her time working alongside our teachers, while the students mixed freely with their classmates and quickly became part of our school. The visit went so well that they visited us again in 2014, when we signed a sister school agreement to further promote teacher and student exchange and broaden our educational horizons by adding a global perspective. We agreed to join hands as sister schools and seek opportunities for purposeful, genuine and authentic communication.
Collaborative Poetry- a challenge but fun. Students were given Chinese names by the students.
Sister school visit enabled
After an initial scoping visit by four FCI teachers to LYIS, and with the blessing from our Board of Trustees we decided to take a group from FCI to China. Support from ENZ’s New Zealand China Sister Schools Fund enabled us to take two teachers on the visit.
The trip far exceeded our expectations. It provided amazing opportunities, was so much fun and changed us all. There were many high fives, welcome to China hugs, hand-made gifts and songs sung as we mixed with the LYIS students. They had spent months preparing for us. We enjoyed lessons in practical science, calligraphy, Chinese music, English, Mandarin and physical education. A night in homestays allowed our students to get a glimpse into Chinese life; the food was really yummy and the excursions to local points of interest were truly memorable.
Our trip to LYIS really advanced our sister school relationship. We have developed life-long friends and deepened our understanding of Chinese culture and the Mandarin language. Our learning flowed out across our school and the wider community, as we shared our daily experiences through social media while we were on the road, and presented to our whole school on our return.
Relationship set to grow
Planning is underway for a group from LYIS to visit us, and for a larger group from FCI to return to Luoyang in 2017. Short-term teacher exchanges are also being discussed.
Students greatly enjoyed learning the art of calligraphy.
Tips and insights
If you’re thinking of establishing a sister school relationship in China, here are some things to consider.
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Do you have the support of your school community for such a venture – including your Boards of Trustees, teachers, parents and the students? You will need all of these stakeholders to support a successful relationship.
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Are there good lines of communication between the school in China, or their agent, and your school? This is essential, so that clear understandings and expectations are established and the potential for any misunderstandings minimised.
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How easy is it to travel to the Chinese school from New Zealand and for them to travel to you, and how long will it take to complete the journey? China is vast, and it can take three or more flights plus a lengthy train or coach trip to get to some districts.
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How much will it cost each participant? The cost for families to send their child on the trip, plus the cost of sending the teachers, needs to be calculated. It is important that the group has a clear understanding of what is and is not covered by the trip budget.
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What sort of preparation is required by students, teachers and parents? Good preparation – especially on the part of the students – is a critical factor as it underpins the success of the trip. You can support the preparation for Chinese students to come to you by sharing facts, photos, videos and links through social media. At FCI we put a lot of emphasis on teaching our students to be excellent hosts. In our experience, students travelling to Chinese schools take about ten weeks of lessons and three family meetings to gain the knowledge and skills that will enable them to have a positive experience.
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Will your students feel comfortable in the Chinese school environment and vice versa? China is a very different culture, even more so as you get away from the big cities. Similarly, life in your community is likely to be a totally new experience for the Chinese student. It is our view that children need to experience cultural differences, but not be challenged to the point where they are overwhelmed.
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What does the district around your school and their school offer which would be of interest for the students? Visiting special points of interest in the local district adds significantly to the experience for the students.
We really value our sister school relationship with LYIS in China. By hosting them twice and visiting with both a staff group and later with a student group, we are recognising more and more similarities between our cultures, and learning to appreciate the differences. Future exchanges will allow us to have more fun, too, as we develop an even greater understanding of one another.
We are very much looking forward to FCI LYIS China Trip 2017.
Linda Harvie, Principal - Farm Cove Intermediate School
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International students welcomed to the capital
More than 300 students from over 20 countries attended the official welcome to New Zealand’s coolest little capital last week.
The event was held at the Michael Fowler Centre and organised by WREDA (Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency).
Wellington City Mayor Justin Lester was on hand to give the students a warm welcome alongside current international student Khang (Kyle) Phan from Massey University.
The students learned about Kiwi culture through a series of interactive and fun activities. Students were introduced to Māori culture with a Kapa Haka performance from local Wellington group, Te Kapa Haka o Pukehuia. They also had a chance to cuddle puppies and bunnies with SPCA staff, learn juggling and tricks from the Circus Hub, try on police vests and hats and have a go at rugby alongside a few Hurricanes players.
As well as celebrating Kiwi culture, the event was a chance to celebrate students’ own cultural backgrounds. Many prizes were given out on the day including a free helicopter tour to the student who was judged best dressed in the traditional clothes of their home country.
Chloe Kincaid, WREDA Project Coordinator for the event said that international students are an important part of the Wellington community.
“Each year, thousands of international students find a second home in Wellington, bringing a rich cultural diversity to our schools and community,” said Chloe.
“This event is another way for Wellington to welcome and celebrate all of our wonderful international students.”
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New appointments in South and South East Asia
Including some new roles to support the existing and potential opportunities the region offers New Zealand education providers.
“The SSEA region accounts for around a quarter of all international students in New Zealand and offers significant export education opportunities as well. It is home to two of ENZ’s three tier one markets and our fastest growing market this year – India,” says Peter Bull, General Manager International.
Peter says the new appointments will increase the depth of in-market expertise in marketing, business development and government relations, as well as ensure strong coordination with NZ Inc agencies and the education sector in New Zealand.
Following the appointment of Ziena Jalil, as Regional Director – SSEA from 1 July, the latest additions to the region include:
Sarah Stabler has been appointed Lead – Public Relations/Marketing (SSEA). This is a new role and aims to provide stronger marketing and PR expertise and leadership in the region to increase awareness of New Zealand as a study destination and to lead the delivery of ENZ PR and marketing activity. Sarah is currently Senior Director at PR agency Baldwin Boyle Shand in Singapore and has more than 16 years of PR and marketing experience in South East Asia. Sarah is based in Singapore.
Grant Fuller has been contracted as a Senior Advisor to work on a specific project with ENZ in-market staff and the Business Development team in New Zealand to develop a strategy for realising the many business development opportunities that the region offers. Grant is a former New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore and has considerable in-market experience.
Jugnu Roy has been appointed Lead – Events (SSEA). In this role, Jugnu will provide leadership to ENZ’s SSEA marketing staff on developing and implementing an events strategy which supports New Zealand institutional needs. Jugnu has most recently been ENZ’s Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager for South Asia and will continue to perform this function while taking on leadership for regional events as well. Jugnu is based in New Delhi.
Francesca Hilbron has been appointed Lead – International Market Manager, South and South East Asia, Japan and Korea. Francesca’s role provides the conduit between ENZ in-market staff and New Zealand strategic relationships. It also provides leadership for activities such as Ministerial missions and bilateral meetings. Francesca has most recently been ENZ’s International Market Manager for South Asia, Japan and Korea and brings useful NZ Inc experience to the role, having also worked for Immigration New Zealand. Francesca is based in Wellington.
Johnny Tramoundanas-Can has been appointed International Market Manager, South East Asia and reports to Francesca Hilbron. Johnny has joined ENZ from the Tertiary Education Commission where he was most recently Private Secretary in Minister Joyce’s office. Johnny is based in Wellington.
In addition, ENZ will shortly be recruiting for another new role – Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager Malaysia, to be based in Kuala Lumpur.
“Malaysia is a very important market for New Zealand given the high value of students who come from there. However, recent changes in-market have meant that our student numbers are down. This role will play an important function in strengthening in-market relationships and strongly driving awareness for New Zealand in this key market,” says Ziena Jalil, ENZ Regional Director SSEA.
“There are exciting times ahead for the South and South East Asia team, with ASEAN 2015 commemorations and the Cricket World Cup coming up, among many other activities. Our team is determined to ensure we make the most of these opportunities for New Zealand’s education sector,” says Ziena.
For further information on ENZ plans for SSEA please contact Ziena Jalil at: ziena.jalil@enz.govt.nz
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International intern programme helps Kiwi exporters
The International Markets Insights Programme, an intern programme at Victoria University of Wellington, brought together 15 international students from eight countries in Asia, the Middle East and Europe with Wellington businesses looking to export to those countries.
The students provided the exporters with vital information about their home countries to help the Kiwi businesses break into those markets.
Specially designed workshops were an integral part of the programme. Led by international business experts, they covered topics as diverse as digital marketing, intellectual property, export finance, and intercultural communication.
“As well as being useful for skills and information, the workshops were a great networking opportunity for everyone involved, and they were really well attended,” said programme manager Dr Alison Kuiper.
Japanese student Miki Akemitsu joined the Woolyarns New Zealand team, and worked with new contacts in the Japanese textile market.
“There’s a huge advantage in that Miki could contact people directly and speak to them in their language,” said marketing manager Jimad Khan.
Miki also researched Japanese importing legislation and scouted important locations in the Japanese market, which Jimad said helped speed up the process of learning about the new market.
The three-month programme was a partnership between the university and ENZ, and was supported by Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency (WREDA).
“International students are increasingly looking for practical work experience to complement their learning, and lift their future employment prospects,” said Sarah Gauthier, Regional Project Manager at Education New Zealand.
“These internships were highly valued by all the students involved as a stepping stone in their career development, as well as by the companies they worked for.”
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
Institutional websites remain a key element of online recruiting
As many as 9 in 10 prospective students don’t have a particular school in mind when they begin their search process, making institution websites an essential source of information for prospective students. Social media plays an important part too, particularly for gathering recommendations for institutions or schools and as a window into student life.
GLOBAL
Teacher demand international schools’ biggest challenge
Parents’ desire to equip their children with English language skills and prepare them for university overseas have contributed to a worldwide boom. The number of international students worldwide is forecasted to reach 6.3 million by 2021. Schools will therefore face the challenge of finding enough skilled teachers to deliver a high quality education to all of these students – some 150,000 qualified teachers are expected to be needed by 2021.
USA/MEXICO
Building bridges not walls will bring greater innovation
Over 60 university leaders from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa met earlier this month along the USA-Mexico border to discuss the challenges and opportunities pertaining to innovation in higher education. They discussed innovation through effective partnerships – internationally, and between business connections and between disciplines.
AUSTRALIA
The growth of the higher education sector as an industry: what can we learn from Australia?
Australia is an attractive destination for students, but the country doesn’t rest on its laurels. Australia’s universities and schools take a proactive approach to recruitment. Many Australian institutions have implemented student diversification policies and have begun direct recruitment to specific demographics or regions.
UK
Mobility = Employability
In 2015, 64% of employers said that graduates with international experience are more employable – up from 33% in 2006. Globally, mobility is on the rise yet the UK fares poorly. In 2013/14, just over 10,000 of all higher education students in UK were outwardly mobile, compared to 50,000 each from Germany and Spain. The dominant barriers to mobility include lack of confidence with language skills (36%) and perceived difficulties adapting to a different culture (19%). So what are we doing to respond to these barriers?
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How New Zealand education compares around the world
Education at a Glance provides comparable national statistics measuring the state of education worldwide. The report analyses the education systems of 34 OECD member countries, as well as Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Most of the recent data in the report relates to 2011.
The findings show New Zealand is performing well.
In terms of international education, key findings include:
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New Zealand has the 11th largest market in absolute market share terms (at 1.7 percent), about the same as last year, but much higher than its share in 2000 (0.4 percent)
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In 2011, we ranked fourth in terms of proportion of tertiary-level students who were international (16 percent). In particular, we had the highest proportion of diploma-level students who were international (at 21 percent ), and the fifth highest (with 13 percent ) at degree level
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The level of international doctorate students has continued its significant rise since 2005 (since the introduction of domestic-fees policy). Nearly 40 percent of doctorate-level students were international in 2011 (the third highest level after UK and Switzerland).
The report shows that New Zealand is:
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investing 7.3 percent of its GDP in education - the seventh highest in the OECD
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·investing 20 percent of all public expenditure in education, which is the second highest percentage in the OECD
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in the top third of countries for participation in early childhood education - 95 percent of four year olds enrolled in 2011
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in the top 10 of the OECD for the highest proportion of tertiary qualified adults, with 39 percent of 25 to 64 year-olds and 47 percent of 25 to 34 year-olds in New Zealand having a diploma or higher qualification
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increasing significantly the number of 15 to 19 year olds enrolled in study - 81.5 percent in 2011, up from 74 percent in 2008.
The OECD report, Education at a Glance 2013 is available here
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Update on the New Zealand Story – Our shared story to support export growth
The New Zealand Story project is led by the chief executives of Education New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.
The Story will:
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Communicate New Zealand’s values and personality
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Feel and be authentic
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Feel different to other countries’ stories
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Move us beyond place (our landscape)
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Be a foundation story from which other stories can grow
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Support growth in export earnings.
It will help communicate New Zealand’s distinct and unique attributes to international audiences around the world.
Education New Zealand Marketing and Channel Development Manager Kathryn McCarrison says that while New Zealand has a great reputation in a number of areas, “the New Zealand Story is an opportunity to sharpen and highlight our country’s many qualities.
“What we have got is a gap between how international audiences see us and the ideal positioning we need to ensure the world ‘buys’ New Zealand.
“The New Zealand Story will fill that gap so that exporters don’t have to spend half their meetings in international markets explaining why New Zealand is great. They can get straight into saying why they are great.”
The New Zealand Story will be a foundation for more specific stories about individual businesses and sectors like education. It will help give the stories told in international markets by individual companies and organisations a common voice when talking about New Zealand.
The Story has been tested and accepted by businesses and consumers in six markets –Australia, China, USA, Jakarta, India and Germany.
Leaders from New Zealand’s primary sectors, manufacturing services, export education, Māori and wider government have also had extensive input into the story’s formulation.
The project is now in its creative development stage. A toolbox for industry will be developed that will include images and videos to help ‘NZ Inc’ partners (from both the public and private sector) tell a consistent story about New Zealand across different sectors and in very diverse international markets.
This is an exciting development in the marketing of New Zealand globally and one that will help us all tremendously in raising the profile of our own sectors overseas.
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Talking international education in Berlin
The get-together provided an opportunity to hear different views and perspectives on New Zealand, its education system and motivating factors for German students to study there.
It was also a chance for IEC Online to showcase its activities, particularly as education agents are a main recruitment channel for German students to New Zealand.
ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager Ute Haug said New Zealand is a very popular English language study destination for German students.
“In Germany, New Zealand is seen as offering high quality and globally-recognised qualifications in a supportive, welcoming and safe learning environment – with the bonus of great lifestyle opportunities.”
Haug added that New Zealand’s appeal goes beyond tuition, and that international students are drawn here because of support networks in place too.
“Even childcare options can be motivating factors for students as we’ve seen with Sina. She will be undertaking her study at Massey with her baby and partner in tow, so she’s happy to know that she will be supported in this regard.”
In the discussion with Dr Mary English, whose family has hosted international students over the years, Haug said it became clear that it is not only international students who benefit from the New Zealand experience, but also Kiwi kids who gain insights into other cultures and learn about other parts of the world.
Germany is the largest source country for European international students to New Zealand and New Zealand’s seventh largest education market worldwide – some 3,300 German students studied in New Zealand in 2015.
IEC Online is one of Germany’s largest education agents sending German tertiary students to New Zealand. IEC cooperates with all the eight New Zealand universities and with five Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs).
