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• Thank you for your help

  International students around the country are being photographed, videoed and interviewed to inform and update these materials which will be used online, at education fairs, during offshore school visits and more.

  Education New Zealand (ENZ) would like to thank the schools and institutions nationwide who have helped us by making available students and locations for new photography, for our new high schools campaign (to be run in Thailand, Viet Nam, South Korea and Japan) and for the Dragons documentary campaign in China.

  A marketing toolkit for education providers is also being developed as part of our revamp of marketing materials. The toolkit will include resources schools and institutions can use in their marketing (such as an image library) and collateral for outbound and inbound international visits, including a promotional DVD about studying in New Zealand.

  Institutions have also helped revamp the New Zealand Specialist Agents (NZSA) training programme, due to be launched in the next few months. ENZ has modernised the training programme for agents based on feedback from institutions, agents themselves and students. Training will be provided online through an interactive, seven-step e-learning programme that concentrates on the most important information agents need to sell a New Zealand education.

  Kathryn McCarrison, ENZ’s General Manager Marketing and Channel Development, says Education New Zealand appreciates how responsive and accommodating institutions have been to requests for help and information-checking over the past few months.

  “Despite being busy, you’ve taken the time to bring your best and brightest to our attention. We can’t create great marketing campaigns without your students’ stories, so thank you for your enthusiasm and cooperation.”

• Code Administrator transfer to take place in August

  On that date NZQA officially becomes the Code Administrator.

  Until 1 August, Code signatories should continue to contact the Code Office at the Ministry of Education for Code related matters. The NZQA will announce future arrangements for Code signatories, ahead of the transfer.

  The Ministry of Education received 44 submissions on the proposal to transfer functions, including 37 from signatory providers (20 schools, 12 private training establishments, 1 ITP, and four universities), plus seven submissions from sector bodies.

  The majority of submissions supported the proposal, but some questions were raised around potential costs, NZQA’s jurisdiction and ongoing support that would be available to providers, especially schools.

  Potential costs associated with the transfer will be covered by the Ministry of Education and NZQA - there will be no cost to the Export Education Levy.

  The transfer will improve alignment between Code quality assurance and other wider quality assurance processes which NZQA has responsibility for in the non-university tertiary sector. Combining this work in one agency will improve efficiency and avoid duplication.

  As the Code Administrator, NZQA will develop relationships with the Education Review Office, and further its existing relationships with schools. Current arrangements with the Education Review Office and Universities New Zealand on Code-related quality assurance will remain the same, unless changes are discussed and agreed collectively by all parties.

  The Ministry of Education and NZQA are working closely to ensure that all Code signatories are well supported and all functions are carried out as usual during the transition period.

  Current arrangements through which students lodge complaints with the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA) with decisions reached by the IEAA and Review Panel will continue for the time being.

  A formal notice on this change was published in the New Zealand Gazette on 30 May 2013.

  More information can be found at the Ministry of Education’s website here

• Brazilian science scholarship opening

  Education New Zealand is now working with New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (NZITP) on an agreement to include ITPs the SWB programme.

  The inclusion of New Zealand universities in the national call for applications for the SWB Scholarship follows the signing of an agreement between Universities New Zealand and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) which was witnessed by Prime Minister John Key and Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff, during Mr Key’s visit to Brazil in March 2013. 

  The SWB programme aims to send 100,000 Brazilian students on undergraduate “sandwich” courses; PhD “sandwich” courses; full PhD and post doctorates programmes to study science, technology, engineering, mathematics and creative industries at top universities around the world.

  The SWB also offers opportunities to foster relationships between institutions under a Special Visiting Researcher scholarship scheme. This scheme aims to attract recognised international researchers in priority areas set by the SWB programme to conduct projects with Brazilian research groups and visit Brazil for up to three months each year over a period of two to three years. 

  Information and applications for study at New Zealand universities is now available to Brazilian undergraduate and postgraduate students at this link.

• Changes to ENZ in Vietnam

  Nga Phuong Tran, who has worked with many in the New Zealand international education industry over the last three years, is again working fulltime for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).   

  ENZ is in the final stages of appointing a new, fulltime Market Development Manager (MDM) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Once appointed, the MDM will be responsible for all support and logistics around the education fairs usually provided by ENZ, other recruitment activities as well as helping New Zealand education providers expand their engagement with Vietnam. 

  Until the new MDM in HCMC is appointed, please direct all enquiries related to Vietnam to the ENZ Regional Director, Izak Human.

  When this latest appointment is made, ENZ will have fulltime representatives in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. All of these Southeast Asian regional representatives are able to provide information on:

  • education opportunities in their respective countries;

  • local regulations regarding provision of education services;

  • assistance with finding suitable partner institutions; and

  • how to connect with national education ministries and officials.

  ENZ representatives also maintain regular contact with a network of regional education agents and would welcome information on specific programmes or study options that you may want to promote in South East Asia.

  Nga’s farewell message is that over the last three years “I have had the privilege of working with over 90 New Zealand education providers from all over New Zealand. I have met with so many memorable and wonderful people from different institutions. Many of you have taken a proactive and innovative approach to promoting New Zealand education in the Vietnamese market – so keep it up!

  Thank you for your support and friendship.”

• Code transfer to NZQA

  NZQA will now be processing applications for Code signatory status, and responding to queries about the Code and any complaints alleging provider non-compliance.

  School relationships with the Education Review Office in terms of monitoring the Code will remain unchanged, and arrangements for universities will also stay the same with Universities New Zealand continuing as the body responsible for quality assurance.

  Any complaints from international students against providers will continue to be considered by an independent body.

  All matters relating to administration of the Code should now be directed to NZQA. This includes applications, notification of changes, attestation returns, and any concerns around compliance.

  For more information, go to the NZQA website.

• NZ partners Global Skills Summit

  New Zealand is a country partner for the event which will provide a platform for discussion and information exchange, and help foster the government, industry and business relationships that underpin the India-New Zealand education relationship.

  New Zealand's education relationship with India has grown stronger over the past few years, particularly with the establishment of the India-New Zealand Education Council (INZEC) and with the reciprocal high-level delegations that have taken place.

  These visits have created channels for a dynamic two-way relationship between our countries, and exposed India to New Zealand’s expertise in vocational training and skills development, and allowed first-hand experience of our education facilities.

  There is a wealth of opportunities for New Zealand to collaborate with India and support the country with their ambitious skills development goals, especially in key areas such as agriculture and food processing, tourism and hospitality, media and entertainment, and healthcare.

  The Summit gives yet another opportunity for New Zealand to showcase our expertise in the technical and vocational education space, and forge new ties with India's education industry. Previous Summits have seen over 800 participants, 60 speakers, 10 countries and over 30 exhibitors.

  As a country partner, New Zealand will have a speaking slot where New Zealand will be sole country profiled, and the opportunity to jointly-host three workshop sessions around skills issues and topics. We will also have prominent visibility throughout the Summit, including an exhibit stall, and coverage in press and social media.

  So far, eleven representatives from six New Zealand institutions have registered to attend.

• ENZ hosts agents and alumni in Japan

  There are many New Zealand providers and agents who are working hard in Japan, and we know that there are more who would like to make forays in to this market. In line with these activities and initiatives, ENZ is making a concerted effort to re-enage with Japan – changing its status from a Tier Three to a Tier Two priority market, and ensuring it receives additional marketing support and investment.

  New Zealand and Japan have a long history of education cooperation – Japan is New Zealand’s fourth largest source country for international students, with 9,563 Japanese students in 2012.

  There is plenty of opportunity to grow from this strong base, and New Zealand is more committed than ever to engage at all levels – including government, as demonstrated by the visit in the same week by the Minster for Tertiary Education Skills and Employment, Hon. Steven Joyce to strengthen our education relationship.

  New Zealand is an ideal partner for Japan in its bid to internationalise its education system and its workforce, providing a prime destination for Japanese students to learn English – formally and informally – in a world-class education system within a multicultural environment.

  The agent networking events held in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka and were designed to give New Zealand education providers the opportunity to reconnect with their existing Japanese agents and expand their network of education agent contacts in Japan. It was also an opportnity to promote ENZ’s new online agent e-learning programme which provides agents with current and relevant information on New Zealand and New Zealand education.

  The events featured a presentation from ENZ on New Zealand’s unique study benefits and an update from Immigration New Zealand on their new Immigration ONLINE visa processing, scheduled for launch in the first quarter of 2014, plus, of course, an opportunity to network and socialise afterwards.

  It is hoped that the agents left these events with a clear sense that they are very much valued as promoters and sellers of New Zealand education to Japanese students and their families.

  

  The purpose of the alumni networking event in Tokyo was to help keep the alumni connected with New Zealand and with one another, and affirm their roles as willing ambassadors for New Zealand education.

  The alumni networking reception was held at the New Zealand Embassy in Toyko, and it proved to be the perfect venue for hosting the approximately 40 alumni and the New Zealand education providers who were in town for the agent events.

  The networking function included speeches from New Zealand’s Ambassador to Japan, Mark Sinclair, Minister Joyce and invited Japanese alumni, and included a performance from Tomitsuyu (stage name) a geisha in training. 

  The event also included a classic kiwi BBQ and a yes/no game much loved by the Japanese.

  A nice moment recalled by the two ENZ staff who attended was of alumni taking photos of themselves eating pavlova to post on their Facebook pages.

  The activities in Japan supported ENZ’s recently launched ‘Study in New Zealand’ school campaign in which showcases to prospective school students and their parents that you get more from a New Zealand education: a better learning experience, greater lifestyle opportunities and the foundations for a promising future and career.

• Strong team established in South East Asia

  It was first time everyone in the South East Asia team had been together in one location and it was a great opportunity for the them to work on the business plan for the coming year.

  Three areas of focus were identified during the planning sessions; first, delivering great marketing events (such as those recently held in Indonesia and Malaysia and soon to be held in Thailand and Viet Nam); second, introducing New Zealand institutions to potential partners and facilitating business development. Opportunities currently being explored in this area include early childhood education in Indonesia and Borneo; vocational education in Viet Nam; and English language opportunities in several countries. The third area of focus is leveraging Government connections and relationships.

  Also over the two days, the team spent time working out the best way to ‘pitch’ New Zealand as a destination for tertiary education to students at selected schools in all countries of focus. The first task was to identify which Year 8-10 students and parents would consider New Zealand as an education destination, and what types of schools they were at; and then, how the team could most effectively raise awareness of New Zealand education as a study destination among this group. The South East Asia team will be trialling a pitch in selected schools soon, and awareness-raising activities of this sort will become an important part of their job at the conclusion of the fairs.

  Many of you will already know some of the team – but perhaps only as a voice over the phone, so the accompanying photo shows, from left to right: Sarah Gauthier, ENZ’s Wellington-based International Market Manager who supports South East Asia; Izak Human, ENZ’s Regional Director – South East Asia; Margaret Low (Malaysia), Yenny Chen (Indonesia); Gewalin (Nan) Lertrasameewong  (Thailand), Dinh Duong (Viet Nam) and ENZ General Manager – International, Peter Bull.

  Yenny and Dinh are new to the team and next month Dinh will be in New Zealand for the first time. During her stay in New Zealand, from 10–18 October, Dinh is hoping to gain as much understanding of New Zealand education as possible and would very much like to meet education providers and visit schools and other education institutions

  If you would like to meet Dinh and show her what New Zealand can offer Vietnamese students, or discuss your plans for market development in Viet Nam, please email Sarah Gauthier: sarah.gauthier@enz.govt.nz.  (Note: due to itinerary constraints, we may not be able to honour every request, so please understand if we are unable to visit you – but rest assured that we will do our best!)

• Seven Flying Kiwis travel to Chile

  

  'Flying Kiwis' Charlotte Butler, Catherine Lee, Shai Robinson and Caznae Raynes with two 'Penguins'

  The ‘Flying Kiwis’ initiative was developed by Education New Zealand in response to the highly-successful ‘Penguins without Borders’ programme, which was piloted in New Zealand and saw 40 Chilean students come to Auckland to live and study for two terms in the first half of this year.

  The ‘Flying Kiwis’ are all students from Auckland schools that hosted the ‘Penguins’. While in Santiago they will attend school and live in homestays, with some staying with the families of former or current programme participants.

  

  ‘Flying Kiwis’ Catherine Lee and Charlotte Butler address guests at a welcome reception held at the Ambassador’s residence in Santiago

  The experience will give the ‘Flying Kiwis’ and their accompanying teacher an invaluable opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and the Chilean culture, and will enable them to see and experience the lives of the Chilean ‘Penguin’ school mates they have been studying and living alongside in New Zealand. The ‘Penguins’ have had a window in to the lives of Kiwi students, and now it’s the turn of the Kiwi students to gain some insights into their world.

  The ‘Flying Kiwis’ initiative represents another strand in the strengthening education relationship with Chile and also contributes to the establishment of enduring connections between Chilean and New Zealand young people.

  New Zealand school communities in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland are currently hosting the second cohort of 101 Chilean students in the ‘Penguins without Borders’ programme. 

   

• International education a $2.6 billion dollar industry
  Infometrics valued the economic contribution of international students to New Zealand at $2.5 billion and the sale and delivery of New Zealand’s education services and products offshore at $104 million. 
  Education New Zealand (ENZ) Chief Executive, Grant McPherson, says while the report presents a comprehensive picture of international education’s economic contribution, its immense social and cultural benefits shouldn’t be forgotten when considering value. 

   

  “As well as its economic benefits, international education strengthens New Zealand’s global connections. It helps tomorrow’s business partners, investors, politicians and leaders – both from New Zealand and overseas – to form enduring connections and build greater cultural understanding.”

   

  Visit the Research webpage for a copy of the report and an infographic of key findings.