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NZLC wins fifth Study Travel Star Award
For the fifth year running, New Zealand Language Centres (NZLC) Ltd has won the Study Travel (ST) Star Award for Star English Language School, Southern Hemisphere.
The ST Star Awards recognise excellence in the international education industry. The ceremony was held in London earlier this month in front of some 1200 industry representatives from around the world.
The fifth win marked the induction of NZLC into the ST Super Star Hall of Fame, an unprecedented achievement by a New Zealand based international education provider.
Miles Stewart, NZLC Co-Director said the win shows that NZLC has the ability to compete and succeed on a global scale and sets benchmark standards for others to follow.
“Being recognised by our peers as a Super Star organisation demonstrates that NZLC represents a new way of providing industry-leading education and opportunities for our students and our partner businesses. This is something we continue to be extremely proud of.”
NZLC beat out the four other nominees in its category: Greenwich English College Australia, Impact English College Australia, Langports English Language College Australia and Languages International New Zealand.
NZLC is one of the largest English language schools in New Zealand, an NZQA Category 1 school and a member of English New Zealand.
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Immigration New Zealand update
Pathway visa pilot extension
With a significant amount of change happening during the second half of this year, INZ has not been able to sufficiently advance the development of the pathway student visa policy.
As a result, the existing pathway student visa pilot will be extended to 30 April 2019. This extension will come into effect on 26 November 2018, along with a number of other scheduled immigration changes.
Celia says this means all current pilot participants will be able to continue offering pathway student visas, and pathway student visa applications will continue to be accepted up until 30 April 2019.
“We have taken on board the feedback we have received during the consultation with the education sector. We will continue to work on reviewing the pathway student visa into 2019 and we are extending the pilot to allow for this. The education peak sector bodies will be informed and involved throughout this process” says Celia.
As part of the extension, INZ will also make the following improvements on 26 November 2018:
- A dedicated online pathway student visa application form, including the ability to enter up to three programmes of study and education providers
- One eVisa approval letter that includes the details of each programme of study (including the start and end dates)
- Enhanced guidelines on the INZ website for pathway student visa applicants
- Enhanced guidelines and training for Immigration New Zealand staff processing pathway student visas.
Please note: no new providers will be added in for this extension. Entry criteria for providers will be part of the work being done early next year.
Post-study work visa changes come into effect
In August 2018, the Government announced changes to the post-study work visa policy to ensure that post-study pathways for international students are fit for purpose. These changes come into effect on 26 November 2018.
Transitional provisions will be introduced to ensure students who were studying or had applied for a student visa as at 8 August 2018 will not be affected by the changes.
Visit the INZ website for further information, including an FAQ document about the changes.
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Consultation on proposed changes to vocational education in New Zealand underway
A key aim is to create a more sustainable future for the Institute of Technology and Polytechnic (ITP) sector.
The proposed reform would bring together New Zealand’s ITPs to create one new Institute of Skills and Technology, which would continue to be state-owned and funded.
ENZ’s Chief Executive Grant McPherson encourages those in the international education sector to have their say.
“Every year more than 18,000 international students choose to study at New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) due to the quality of educational experience and career development opportunities they provide.
“Throughout 2019, we will continue to support ITPs in market, providing global marketing campaigns, events, agent training, market intelligence, agent and media familiarisation tours, lead referrals from the www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz website, and other resources. At a regional level, we will continue to support ITPs via ENZ’s Regional Partnership Programme.
“New Zealand’s ITPs remain open for business and continue to welcome international students,” he says.
Click here to see the proposed changes and to have your say.
Public consultation is open until 5 April 2019.
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Japan to headline NZIEC as Country of Honour
The Country of Honour designation celebrates and showcases New Zealand’s international education connections with partner countries.
This year, ENZ has joined with the Japanese Embassy to celebrate the growing education connections between New Zealand and Japan.
Misa Kitaoka, ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager for Japan, said the timing couldn’t be better to showcase Japan.
“It is an exciting year for Japan and New Zealand relations, with Japan hosting the Rugby World Cup in September this year, and the Olympics and Paralympics in 2020.“NZIEC will leverage the attention this will bring to celebrate the strong education relationship between our two countries as well as to ignite a renewed, strategic partnership with Japan that presents new business opportunities for our industry partners.
“We look forward to celebrating this relationship with conference delegates in August, and already have lots of ideas of how to showcase Japanese culture at the event.”Japan is New Zealand’s third largest source of international students, with more than 10,000 Japanese students enrolled here annually. These numbers are on the rise, showing solid growth particularly in the school sector.
The Japanese government’s accelerated plans and policies for internationalisation, in conjunction with the two international sporting events, have prompted Japanese schools and universities to develop overseas study programmes.
For these reasons, ENZ signed a MOU with Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education in 2017 and Atsugi Board of Education in 2018.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
Just how important is a university website? Very, new study finds
Institution websites play an important role in student applications, with up to 85 percent of ‘stealth applicants’ primarily applying based on visits to the university website alone.
ASIA
University launched by eight SAARC nations announces admissions
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has announced dates for postgraduate STEM programme admission applications for its South Asia University, including offering specially created multiple-entry South Asia University visas.
EUROPE
54 networks bid to join European Universities pilot
Fifty-four bids have been received by the European Universities Initiative, which aims to deepen the collaboration between European universities.
CANADA
Canada eases application requirements for post-study work permits
The Canadian Government has expanded the window during which international students may apply for a post-study work visa to six months and has also allowed students to apply from outside Canada.
IRELAND
62% of international graduates of Irish HEIs employed in Ireland
At least 62 percent of international student graduates of Irish higher education institutions in 2017 found employment in Ireland.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
Study abroad decision process is changing, with more factors at play
Peer reviews, virtual campus tours, videos, and cost of tuition and living becoming much more influential factors in students’ choice of study destinations.
CHINA
Students choosing from a wider pool of study destinations
While the US remains the top study destination for Chinese students, a growing number of students are choosing to study in the UK, Australia and Canada.
EUROPE
Europe a top destination for non-EU researchers
For many non-European Union scientists, a successful research project in Europe is a springboard to a career in their home country.
GLOBAL
Three ways artificial intelligence is transforming higher education
Chatbots for student support and wellbeing, robot teachers and changes to the research ecosystem are among the major ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming higher education.
TURKEY
Higher education authority lifts limit on international students
The Council of Higher Education has lifted the cap on the proportion of international students allowed to study at Turkish universities, with plans to formulate a strategic plan for international recruitment.
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US student Fox Meyer has received a $5,000 Think New Grant for his research.
A Bachelor of Science student at the University of Otago, Fox’s research is looking at how South Dunedin's geology will change over time and respond to dramatic events such as earthquakes – in particular, how the harbour water flow will impact South Dunedin.
“South Dunedin is built on reclaimed land, meaning the land had to be significantly modified by humans to accommodate our support infrastructure and housing,” said Fox.
“Instead of trying to deny ground water its natural course, I’ve set out to help explain how to balance living in South Dunedin while allowing that water to flow freely beneath our feet.”
Fox’s research earned him a Think New Grant, administered by ENZ. The $5000 grant supports international students working on innovative research or study projects in New Zealand.
Along with his supervisor, Dr Virginia Toy, Fox is planting water sensors in Otago Harbour in order to understand how water flows between the inner harbour and the porous sediments of South Dunedin.
The pair currently have three sensors and will use the grant to purchase more, which will expand the scope of the project.
ENZ’s Chief Executive, Grant McPherson, said Fox’s application was a stand-out entry in a very strong field.
“We had 61 applications, and it was extremely difficult to choose the winner. There was an amazing range of very high-quality applications,” said Grant.
“In order to create a better future for New Zealand, we need new approaches and solutions. Our education system, and Kiwi culture more generally, encourages creativity, innovation and critical thinking – and this brings some exceptional international students here to help us with this.”
A total of 2,732 international students from the US studied at New Zealand universities in 2017, up nine percent on 2016.
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New travel rules for New Zealand from 1 October 2019
The NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) needs to be granted before traveling to New Zealand. It can take up to 72 hours for an approval to come through, so anyone coming to New Zealand should apply with plenty of time. Requests can be made via the official app or Immigration New Zealand’s website. There is a small fee.
Who needs an NZeTA?
- People visiting or in transit from a visa waiver country — that is, a country whose passport holders do not need to get a visa before they arrive in New Zealand.
- People travelling on a passport from a transit visa waiver country, and who will be in transit through Auckland International Airport’s transit lounge on the way to another country.
- Permanent residents of Australia.
What does this mean for international students?
People who are planning to come to New Zealand to complete a short course, such as an English language course, will need to apply for an NZeTA if they are coming from a visa waiver country.
International students who need a visa to study will not need to get a NZeTA.
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English New Zealand and Universities New Zealand sign MOU
The MOU was signed on 19 June between Universities New Zealand, the peak body representing all New Zealand universities, and English New Zealand, which represents 22 private and state-owned English language schools (all Category 1) in 12 destinations around New Zealand.
As part of the MOU, each of New Zealand’s eight universities will accept the Accredited Pathways Assessment ofan individual English New Zealand member as evidence of meeting their English language proficiency requirements.
The Accredited Pathways Assessment for English New Zealand members will be in addition to the quality assurance requirements that all member schools must meet, over and above NZQA requirements. Member schools with accredited assessments will show the Accredited Pathways Assessment quality mark in addition to the English New Zealand membership logo.
With approximately 20,000 students per year from over 75 countries studying at English New Zealand member schools, the memorandum will encourage a diverse range of students to consider a quality pathway to higher education in New Zealand, adding to the sector’s diversity and sustainability.
English New Zealand Chairman, Wayne Dyer, said English New Zealand and Universities New Zealand have been working together for some time to encourage and enable pathways to tertiary study in New Zealand.
“This agreement is a significant step forward and combines rigorous quality assurance with pragmatism for the benefit of individual students and for New Zealand’s international education sector as a whole,” Dyer said.
Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan agreed the university sector benefited enormously from these sorts of partnerships.
“But we enter them only when absolutely certain that they meet the rigorous quality standards expected of New Zealand university education and qualifications,” Whelan said.
“The fact that we have signed this MOU is a vote of confidence in the high quality of English New Zealand’s accredited providers.”
ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said the agreement was a great example of the ongoing collaboration between the university and English language sectors.
“The MOU will go a long way to enabling the long-term growth of the international education sector.
“This is in perfect alignment with the New Zealand International Education Strategy, with its focus on the sector’s sustainable growth,” McPherson said.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
Four Worlds of Work: Preparing students for the global market
According to consulting firm PwC, students will need to prepare for four possible ‘worlds of work’ by 2030, including scenarios such as innovation outpaces regulation, big companies are king, and social responsibility trumps corporate agenda.
GERMANY
Germany’s foreign enrolment grew again in 2018
The number of international students in Germany has climbed once again, with 374,580 international students enrolled in German universities in 2018, up from 358,900 in 2017, according to an annual trends report from the German Academic Exchange Service.
UK
Chinese students’ applications to UK universities up by 30%
The numbers of Chinese students applying to UK universities exceed those from Northern Ireland for the first time, with UK higher education benefitting from tensions between US and China, according to experts.
GLOBAL
In the future, will acquiring relevant skills matter more than earning a degree?
There has been a lot of talk about the need for graduates to acquire certain ‘soft skills’ if they are to survive in a future fuelled by technologies such as automation and robotics.
INDIA
India allocates $86.1 million to create “world class institutions”
India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to allocate $86.1 million NZD to create “world-class institutions” in a bid to attract a greater number of international students. However, concerns have been raised over the “ambitious campaign”.
