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NZIEC 2017: Call for speakers open
ENZ warmly welcomes presentation proposals from across the New Zealand and global international education industry. Presentations can relate to any aspect of the industry.
Check out the NZIEC 2017 Call for Presenters document and presenter guidance on the NZIEC website.
Presentation submissions close on 28 February 2017.
A new partnership
ENZ is pleased to welcome ISANA International Education Association New Zealand as an official conference partner for NZIEC 2017. The partnership will see ISANA design and deliver a full breakout stream focused on enhancing the international student experience during the two-day conference.
ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said the partnership was a natural fit.
“ISANA has a track record of helping education providers to better support international students through the adoption of strategies, models and evidence for teaching, learning and support.
“ISANA’s involvement in NZIEC 2017 will mean that hundreds of international education professionals attending the conference can access that capability.”
Check out all the details here.
Exploring leadership in international education
At NZIEC 2016 we celebrated the journey our industry has taken from small beginnings to becoming New Zealand’s fourth largest export earner.
At NZIEC 2017 we will explore the leadership required to raise our vibrant and successful industry to further heights in years to come.
Whether we are forging positive student experiences, developing cutting edge products and services, taking our international relationships to the next level, or delivering innovative education offerings offshore, leadership matters.
Find out more about our conference theme here.
About NZIEC 2017
The 26^th New Zealand International Education Conference is expected to attract up to 700 delegates. Registrations will open in April 2017. For more information, check out www.nziec.co.nz.
We hope to see you at NZIEC 2017!
Agent seminar a success in Taipei
In November, ENZ hosted an agent seminar in Taipei to provide agents with information on New Zealand education, marketing resources, and updates about the latest policy changes.
The event was an opportunity for new and established institutions interested in the Taiwanese market to meet education agents from Taipei, Kaohsiung and other neighbouring cities. The event was well-attended with 19 New Zealand schools, universities and technical institutes and 65 education agents.
Joyce Hu, Education Marketing Manager of New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office said the attendance was a big step up from 2015.
“It was great to see an increase in the number of New Zealand institutions and local agents involved this year, and we hope this trend will continue – along with the positive feedback,” Joyce said.
“Agents were particularly pleased to see the range of institutions that had travelled to Taipei for the event and appreciated the chance to network,” she added.
Alexandra Grace, ENZ’s Regional Director – Greater China, opened the seminar and provided an update on New Zealand's education strengths and proof points.
DynaSpeak meeting with an agent

This was followed by Deputy Director of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i, discussing the importance of the education relationship between Taiwan and New Zealand, and the potential to increase student flows. Immigration Manager – Bangkok, Harun Samuel, then gave a presentation on student visa timelines, approval rates and pathways.
To ensure each institute met with every agent, ENZ arranged a speed dating session, followed by a networking dinner later that evening for institutional representatives to mingle with the Taiwanese agents.
In organising the event, ENZ had two helpers in Prime Minister Scholarship for Asia winners Anne-Sophie Shogimen and Eva Laurenson, two Kiwi students currently studying in Taiwan.
From left: Rachel Brandon, ENZ International Event Coordinator; Harun Samuel, Immigration Manager Bangkok; Anne-Sophie Shogimen, PMSA winner and event helper; Alexandra Grace, Regional Director – Greater China, Education New Zealand; Joyce Hu, Education Marketing Manager of New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office; Felix Ye, Education Manager, Southern, Western China & Hong Kong, Macau; Eva Laurenson, PMSA winner and event helper.
Scholarship update
The team has also launched a new online application process for the different scholarships on offer, Community Force. Applicants simply create a username and login, select the relevant award(s), complete the form and submit.
Visit the Study New Zealand and Education New Zealand scholarship pages to read about the scholarship programmes and find application links.
Outbound scholarships
Round one of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia (PMSA) 2016/17 and the inaugural round of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America (PMSLA) 2016/17 have closed, and the recipients have been officially announced by new Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister, Paul Goldsmith.
The purpose of these scholarships is to build lasting trade, economic and people-to-people connections between New Zealand and Latin America, and New Zealand and Asia.
The awardees come from New Zealand universities, institutes of technology, polytechnics and private training establishments. They will have the opportunity to study, carry out an internship, or conduct research at top institutions throughout Asia and Latin America.
Applications are now open for the next PMSA and PMSLA round. Applications for PMSA close 30 March 2017, while the PMSLA close 30 April 2017.
Please note: There has been a revision to the citizenship eligibility criteria for PMSA and PMSLA. Applicants must now be New Zealand citizens or permanent resident visa holders (no longer permanent resident visa holders of 2+ years).
Inbound scholarships
The Generation Study Abroad (GSA) Excellence and Travel Award recipients are in the process of being finalised, with a further announcement to be made in January.
ENZ has partnered with eight New Zealand universities and 10 institutes of technology and polytechnics to offer the GSA awards, with the aim to support the Institute of International Education’s GSA initiative to double the number of US students who study abroad.
The GSA awards will also help attract US students to study in New Zealand. Along with ENZ’s Kiwi Ambassadors who blog and post on Instagram, GSA awardees will become Kiwi SnapChat Ambassadors, promoting study in New Zealand using social media – a first for ENZ in the US market.
Also underway is the selection process for the inaugural New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) developed for Indian students to experience New Zealand excellence in the fields of business, fashion, and STEM-related programmes. More details on the scholarship will be provided in the New Year.
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).
Nelson English Centre gets an upgrade
After six months of renovations, students are already enjoying the new school located off Trafalgar Street in Nelson, opposite Cathedral Park. The front five classrooms look out over the park and church, where students can enjoy their lunch breaks.
The new facility has the city on its front doorstep and a cosy student courtyard at the rear. Director James Upton, says the student zone is specially designed so that teachers, staff and students are constantly crossing paths with people from other countries.
“It’s a great open-plan area with everything our students need, from academic support to information about activities or just a space to use Wi-Fi and chill out,” he says.
The student zone
ENZ hosts Kiwi orientation for Tokyo students
ENZ hosted an orientation for 33 high school students about to embark on a year of study in New Zealand at the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo last Friday.
From education to lifestyle, representatives from ENZ and MFAT spoke to the students about everything New Zealand has to offer.
The students are part of the “Next Generation Leadership” programme organised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education. Under this programme, some 200 high school students in Tokyo are selected annually to receive scholarships for one year of study in the US, Canada, Australia – and as of this year, New Zealand, which will receive 40 students starting February.
The New Zealand study orientation included an interactive Q&A session discussing pathways to New Zealand universities (including ITP and PTE options), outdoor activities available in New Zealand and how computers and technology are incorporated in the classroom. One student made a speech in English during the day, expressing her excitement for her adventures in New Zealand.
Ahead of Japan’s hosting of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympics, the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education has been busy working with the city’s school sector to promote international education and student exchange.
To further strengthen its relationship with the Board, ENZ will be securing a new partnership under the Arrangement on Education Cooperation. The partnership is set to be signed by ENZ and the Board next month with a reception to be held at the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo.
Misa welcoming students to the orientation

Misa Pitt, ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager – Japan, said the partnership with the Board of Education in the nation’s capital is a significant milestone for ENZ Japan.
“This partnership will provide a fantastic opportunity for us to promote future expansion of the existing student/teacher training programme in New Zealand as well as to support the Board’s new initiative on inbound student recruitment to Japan.
“We look forward to working with SIEBA, English New Zealand and other groups to introduce the exciting new programmes available in New Zealand.”
Victoria and ACG welcome international students to new pathway programme
The study pathway allows students to enrol in courses at Victoria at different times of the year, offering a range of options to suit students’ academic backgrounds and levels of English.
The programme kicked off last week in Wellington’s CBD near Victoria’s Pipitea campus – allowing the future Victoria students to engage with university services including libraries, health services, recreation centre and learning support systems.
The first intake welcomes some 50 students from Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Nepal and Brazil.
Victoria’s Provost, Professor Wendy Larner said ACG is a highly regarded provider of pre-degree programmes, and Victoria is excited by the potential of the programme.
“International students bring variety and new perspectives to the university environment as well as the greater Wellington community,” she said.
“Approximately 20-30 percent of international students stay in New Zealand at the end of their studies, contributing significantly to the economy, while those who return home often maintain links to New Zealand, acting as influential ambassadors for our country.”
Bryce Pedersen, ACG’s Deputy Principal for the Victoria University programme, said ACG is pleased with the number for the first intake.
“It demonstrates international students’ demand for academic pathway programmes in Wellington,” he said.
Three more student intakes are scheduled in 2017.
Thai students explore New Zealand study options
Ben Burrowes, ENZ Regional Communications Manager, South East Asia, said the large turnout was encouraging to institutions looking for talented Thai students.
“Providers were impressed by the high quality of the potential students looking for higher education, high schools and English language studies. Some institutions even signed up applicants on the spot.”
At the fair, ENZ gave tables to partners OCSC (Office of Civil Service Commission), TIECA (Thai International Educational Consultants Association), Immigration New Zealand and the New Zealand Alumni Association, who were busy answering queries of parents and students throughout the day.
In the afternoon, a seminar function was held where Thai alumni and parents discussed the key motivations for studying in New Zealand and the way it has changed them as people. They talked about the discipline and multitasking needed to succeed in study abroad, advising prospective students on the difference between New Zealand and Thailand’s education systems and what prospective students need to be prepared for.
Ben said these discussions on the practical experience of study abroad were very helpful to prospective students – as were the virtual reality headsets.
“The virtual reality headsets proved hugely popular for visitors at the fair, offering them a glimpse into life with a host family, New Zealand’s innovative classrooms, our outdoor lifestyle and unique culture.”
A day before the fair, 21 New Zealand institutions and 73 agents attended an agent seminar. This included presentations on NCEA qualifications, GPA conversion and the new code of practice for pastoral care, followed by an afternoon of business meetings for institutions and agents to discuss working together.
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.
Japan and New Zealand celebrate long education partnership
To acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the first school visits by four Japanese schools, ENZ partnered with Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand to host a reception in January, thanking the schools for their continued support of New Zealand. The event received positive media interest in Japan and resulted in almost 30 articles.
The event was opened by a powerful kapa haka performance by local group Nga Hau E Wha to showcase Māori language and culture.
Nga Hau E Wha performing a kapa haka

Misa Pitt, ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager – Japan, said Māori language and culture has been a popular subject for school trips to New Zealand.The event was opened by a powerful kapa haka performance by local group Nga Hau E Wha to showcase Māori language and culture.
“I learned that Yokohama Senior High School has its own kapa haka group,” she said.
After the performance, Misa officially welcomed the guests before Stephen Payton, New Zealand Ambassador to Japan, and awarded the school representatives a certificate of appreciation, signed by ENZ CE Grant McPherson. They also received plaques and airline tickets from Clovis Peryer, General Manager of Air New Zealand Japan.
Both Ambassador Payton and Clovis emphasised that New Zealand is a safe and welcoming environment for international students, with Misa adding that support starts from a government level.
“I explained our code of practice for the care of international students, assuring them that New Zealand has a robust support system for the well-being of students,” said Misa.
Ambassador Payton also noted that both the upcoming Rugby World Cup and 2020 Tokyo Olympics are opportunities to further promote an education exchange between the two countries.
“We look forward to continue working closely with the awarded schools to promote New Zealand as a study destination,” said Misa.
Ambassador Payton awarding representatives of the Japanese schools.

The Japanese schools awarded were:
Osaka Kunei Senior High School – 25th anniversary
Have sent 3,800 students on an academic study programme
Tama University Hijirigaoka High school and Junior High School – 25th anniversary
Have sent 2,770 students on an academic study programme
Urawa Reimei Senior High School – 20th anniversary
Have sent 5,000 students on a school excursion
Yokohama Senior High School – 25th anniversary
Have sent 690 students on an academic study programme