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• Connecting institutions to a global audience

  SiNZ is a powerful tool to capture the attention of high-quality international students. In the year to June 2017, more than 1.5 million people had more than 2 million sessions on the SiNZ website.

  To help increase the number of international students that SiNZ directs to institutions, ENZ’s digital team is working with institutions to better convey their value propositions.

  Lucia Alarcon, ENZ’s International Digital Project Manager, says the first step has been contacting institutions to update their contact details on SiNZ.

  “We have had a great response so far, with almost half of the institutions we contacted engaging promptly,” said Lucia.

  “ENZ referral traffic performs better than other sources of traffic so having SiNZ traffic referred to institutions increases conversion opportunities.”  

  Lucia said future communications will encourage institutions to update their SiNZ profiles, providing them with tips and advice to make a stronger profile. 

  “We’ll also keep them updated on our future plans for SiNZ, such as upgrading our search platform so it does an even better job of conveying institutions’ value proposition to international students.”

  “We’ll also carry out a survey to find out how we can improve the referral process.”

  For information on how to list an institution on SiNZ, email info@studyinnewzealand.govt.nz

• Korean college adds Auckland to curriculum

  From 2019, 120 Korean tertiary students from the college will come to Auckland each year, attending either the Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS), Academics College Group (ACG) or Cornell. They will spend 12 months gaining practical experience in the region as part of their three-year training course.

  Koguryeo College teaches a range of courses in aviation, food science, natural energy, engineering, tourism and hospitality.

  Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) International Education Manager Henry Matthews says the new partnership arose after ATEED hosted a group of visiting principals from Korea earlier this year as part of a professional development programme.

  “The principals were so impressed by the warm welcome, the high standard of education institutes and great Kiwi lifestyle, they suggested to the college that Auckland would be the ideal study destination,” he said.

  “For Korean students, gaining international work and study experience can put them ahead of other candidates when they’re looking for employment after their studies.”

  As part of the agreement, Koguryeo College will also offer two scholarships for New Zealand and international students based here to go to Korea, learn the language and take part in the college’s various training programmes. 

  Korea is the fourth largest market for the international education sector in New Zealand. Some 5,000 Korean students base themselves in Auckland, contributing $167 million a year to the region. This new agreement will deliver an additional $3.5 million per year to the regional economy.

• Korean students welcomed across New Zealand

  The school visits programme is a joint initiative between the New Zealand and Korean Governments as part of the New Zealand-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which came into force in December 2015.

  2017 is the second year of the three-year programme.

  Twenty five schools from Canterbury, Waikato and Nelson-Marlborough regions will participate in the programme this year, with each school hosting on average five students.

  ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson is pleased to welcome the students to New Zealand.

  “The programme is a wonderful opportunity for Korean students to be part of our high-quality education system, to improve their English language skills and, at the same time, to experience the New Zealand lifestyle in our regions,” Grant said.

  “The visit will also be an enriching experience for the Kiwi students involved.”

  The Korean students start attending classes this week and are encouraged to try a range of new and different subjects. Students will also receive two hours of English language tuition per day and live with homestay families to get a taste of New Zealand family life.

  ENZ is working with the Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA) to deliver the programme.

  ENZ is also running a social media competition with the visiting students by getting them to share their New Zealand education experience using the hashtag #studyinnz.

• Japanese schools look to New Zealand

  Led by ENZ, the seminars provided an opportunity for schools from the Wellington and Whanganui regions to meet their Japanese counterparts and discuss how they could partner together.

  ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager – Japan, Misa Kitaoka, said while initial expectations from New Zealand providers was that the demand would primarily be for short-term group visits, the Japanese schools showed enthusiasm for a variety of programmes including group visits and long-term students.

  “As awareness of New Zealand education grows in Japan, so does the demand – as seen by the school market showing year-on-year growth,” said Misa.

  "Japan is a market where school-to-school relationships deliver outcomes for both parties."     

  

  From left: Christine Pugh (Wellington Region Economic Development Agency), John van der Zwan (SIEBA Executive Director), Misa, Masaru Yamada (JAOS Chairman), Yukari Kato (JAOS Executive Board member) and Richard Kyle, ENZ Business Development Manager, at the SIEBA-JAOS workshop for education agents.

  “These opportunities will only continue to grow as the Japanese government accelerates plans to promote internationalisation as we get closer to the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2020.”

  Air New Zealand partnered with ENZ on the seminars, and will sponsor 10 Japanese schools to visit New Zealand to progress school relationships.

  The seminars were also an opportunity for John van der Zwan, Executive Director of the Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA), to provide an overview of its work and value to Japanese schools, especially if looking for a New Zealand school to receive groups through SIEBA’s placement service.

  SIEBA also partnered with the Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS), a peak body for Japanese agents, to answer questions from Japanese agents, and to present on what the new Code of Pastoral Care means for them.

  The agents welcomed standardised templates produced by SIEBA, including enrolment forms and agent contracts, which agents said will make their business more efficient. 

• New Zealand teaching showcased in Thailand

  The teachers came from 60 provinces across Thailand to attend the four-day event, along with Chortip Pramoolpol, ENZ Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager – Thailand, and Karen Rutherford, Head of School of AUT International House.

  The event provided teachers with new guidelines and teaching techniques to ensure their students get the most from their classes.

  AUT conducted a training session showcasing the New Zealand teaching style, which Chortip said received overwhelmingly positive feedback.

  

  Karen Rutherford speaks with Thai teachers.

  “Teachers commented on how practical and hands-on it was."

  "It helped tighten the education collaboration between New Zealand and Thailand and provided a great platform to raise awareness of us to the teachers and participating government agencies.”

  AUT will also select and sponsor one teacher to receive one month of complimentary English language training.

  The event was organised by Brand Suntory (Thailand) Co., Ltd in partnership with the Office of Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education and Kasetsart University.

  The Brand’s Tutor Summer Camp ran from 29 June to 1 August 2017.

• Chinese students gather for Youth summit

  The summit was arranged by Global Engagement Institute and hosted at the University of Auckland Business School. The three-day summit was followed by a week of special topic days on leadership. 

  Fifteen New Zealand students from Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch joined the 34 Chinese students to learn about leadership opportunities in a global context, based on cultural understanding, respect, trust and diplomacy. 

  Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Asia New Zealand Foundation, the University of Auckland and Fonterra, amongst others, gave presentations providing insights and advice to guide the students in the future. Students also participated in a speech competition, with the top three Chinese students winning scholarships to study English at Languages International in Auckland.

  Greg Scott, ENZ General Manager, Industry Development said the summit was a great initiative to support future leaders from both New Zealand and China.

  “It provided a valuable platform for students from China and New Zealand to share their perspectives and culture.

  “From day one, these young people demonstrated what is required to be future global citizens.” 

  The students were joined by Lin Lin Zhai, a representative from the Qingdao Education Bureau, who announced that the 2018 summit would be held in Qingdao, providing Kiwi students the opportunity to travel to China.

  The summit is then expected to return to New Zealand in 2019.

  ENZ was the premier sponsor of the event, alongside additional sponsors including the Asia New Zealand Foundation and New Zealand China Council.

  

• Summerland Primary joins SIEBA

  The programme, supported by ENZ, helps to grow international programmes at smaller schools that don’t have the resources and capabilities to do it on their own.

  By centralising administration of international programmes, schools can focus on the educational and pastoral aspects.

  Barb Dysart, a Co-Principal of Summerland Primary, said as a school new to the sector, creating networks, administering programmes and managing all the paperwork on their own was a challenge.

  “We had no time to market our school and we were reliant on ‘word of mouth’ or agents to bring international students.” 

  Barb says working with SIEBA made it easy to enrol prospective students, and provided clarity and good practice around the policies and procedures.

  “With SIEBA’s involvement, we’ve seen a large increase in international students attending our school – in part because of our confidence and ease in the process.

  “If we are unsure of any situation, SIEBA is an email away. With their advice and support, we are able to focus on what we do best – teaching.”

  Richard Kyle, ENZ Business Development Manager, said for many schools the work load of managing an international programme often fell on already busy principals or senior staff. This was a barrier to get more actively involved.

  “SIEBA already has the insight and expertise so reaching out to them saves schools from having to reinvent the wheel,” said Richard.

  “Welcoming international students to your school is a big commitment, and to make it sustainable and as stress-free as possible, peak bodies such as SIEBA can be a big help.”

  To find out more about SIEBA’s primary schools programme, please contact Robbie Pickford, Project Manager: robbie@sieba.nz

• Five steps to studying in New Zealand

  Lucia Alarcon, ENZ International Digital Project Manager, says the tool was developed to better support prospective international students, who often find it hard to know where to begin.

  “Choosing to study abroad is a big decision, so we want to make it easier for students to start the process by breaking the study abroad journey into five easy steps.

  “Research tells us that breaking down a decision into steps makes people more likely to start the process. User testing has shown our 5 Steps guide is a compelling way to encourage students to get started on their New Zealand study adventure.”

  Using appealing graphics and simple language, the five steps cover study options, budgeting, applying for a course, applying for a visa and departure.

  Each step guides students to relevant content on the SiNZ website, leading them to a wider range of pages. It also directs students to content added to SiNZ in recent months, such as the Cost of Living and Explore NZ pages.

• Chinese and Kiwi students team up for tech innovation

  Twenty six secondary school students from Sichuan Province, China, and 15 students from Avonside Girls’ High School and Shirley Boys’ High School participated in the Canterbury Sichuan Innovation & Technology Youth Summit, held in the city’s Innovation Precinct earlier this month.

  Christchurch Educated partnered with the Ministry of Awesome to deliver the five-day programme that included workshops on teamwork and pitching, visits to central city innovation zones and talks from young, local entrepreneurs. 

  The students worked in teams to develop a tech solution for a problem they identified relating to food, language and culture, transport or city. Solutions included a ‘smart’ rubbish disposal system for dirty cities, an app that uses music to teach new languages, and augmented reality glasses that allow users to interact with people from another country and practise communicating before they visit. 

  On the final day, participants pitched their solution to a panel of experts from the tech industry who awarded prizes for the most innovative solution, best teamwork and best pitch. 

  One of the judges, Helen Shorthouse, Technology Sector Leader, ChristchurchNZ, said by working in teams the students had quickly developed cross-cultural understanding. 

  “It was really impressive the way they took common problems facing both New Zealand and China and developed innovative tech solutions that could be applied in both countries.”

  A number of young entrepreneurs from Christchurch start-ups including ShareaCamper, Smish, FluentIQ, EVNEX and the Christchurch City Council’s ‘Are you Alright?’ campaign shared their experiences and helped participants prepare for their pitches.

  The event comes out of the Canterbury-Sichuan relationship that has been in development since an MoU was signed with the Sichuan Provincial Government in 2013.

  Karen Haigh, ChristchurchNZ Market Project Manager, International Education, said this is the first time the event has been held in Christchurch but there are plans to continue it. 

  “We foresee the programme being run on an annual basis with Chinese partners, and also offered to other markets such as Korea and Viet Nam. 

  “We hope it will attract more students with an interest in IT to Christchurch, while showcasing the innovation and tech opportunities here.”

• NZIEC challenge speaker urges educators to embrace global citizenship

  Scarlett said global citizenship is thinking more widely than just the context of your immediate community, city or country and being a person who understands the rights and responsibilities as a true citizen of the world.

  Last year, Scarlett was funded by the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO to travel to Canada with other young people to write the International Youth White Paper on Global Citizenship and present it at the Third UNESCO Forum for Global Citizenship Education.

  The experience made her think through more complex global issues and work with young people coming from different places and perspectives.

  “I care so much about this because I believe it is the best way to make the world a better place,” Scarlett said.

  While it is not simple for people to become global citizens, as there is no quick fix to complex world problems, students often feel helpless and become disengaged.

  This is where educators can help by being the bridge between students and global citizenship, by teaching students to understand diversity and think critically, she said.

  “Your global citizenship can’t just live through young people, you need to put it into action in your own lives."

  Scarlett said not only do today’s educators need to actively engage young people from a variety of backgrounds and empower and upskill students to be prepared for the world’s complexity, educators also need to hold themselves accountable and take action on global citizenship now, to shape the future for the next generation.