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• $10 million fund to support teaching of Asian languages

  The first call for registration of interest is open from 13 October to 20 November 2014. All state and state-integrated schools can apply for funding under ALLiS.

  The Government wants to increase second language learning for all students. As well as learning our national and official languages (English, Te Reo Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language), and Pasifika languages, New Zealand needs to increase the number of students learning Asian languages to support our growing trade and international relationships with key Asian countries.

  ALLiS will support schools by setting up new, or strengthening existing, Asian language programmes. ALLiS funding is available for up to 90 schools or clusters of schools, with particular emphasis on those that establish language learning pathways from primary through to secondary schools. The fund will encourage greater collaboration amongst schools in partnership with external Asian Language and Cultural organisations. Once the funding ends, programmes are expected to be self-sustaining.

  China, Japan and Korea are amongst our top five trading partners but the number of students learning these languages in our schools is relatively low compared to other international languages. In 2013, only two secondary schools offered Korean, fewer than 40 schools offered Mandarin Chinese, while Japanese was offered by 160 secondary schools.

  For more information on the ALLiS programme and the funding process visit the Ministry of Education website.

• New Zealand shines at China Education Expo

  As the photos show, New Zealand’s presence at the fair had a big impact, with the Kiwiana finger puppets proving a popular and distinctive crowd pleaser as students assessed a sea of study options. 

  Initial feedback from industry participants also noted an increase in interest from agents; they report New Zealand is more and more in demand by their customers. The Beijing agent seminar had 120 participants, the majority of which were agents, who had come along to meet New Zealand institutions. 

  Alex Grace, Regional Director – Greater China, says collective hard work by government and industry to build awareness and raise perceptions of quality is clearly having an impact.

  “ENZ, as the government’s lead agency for international education, has paid particular attention to raising the bar in terms of how we package and present the New Zealand education experience. That was noticed and commented on with envy by other countries.”

  “It is gratifying to work in partnership with such a committed and professional group as that which signed up for CEE and our agent seminars. It is only by working together that we’ll increase the impact of our activities and a make a difference.”

  New Zealand: Country of Honour for CEE 2015

  And there is more good news: New Zealand will be the Country of Honour for CEE 2015. Alex says: “Ambassador Carl Worker and I attended the Gala Dinner event at which New Zealand was named as next year’s CEE Country of Honour. This is a major achievement, representing not only the relationships developed by ENZ, but also the commitment over the years by our industry. Please start planning now to participate in October/November next year!”

  Fairs and agent seminars continue in Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shanghai through 3 November.

  

• Student ambassadors appointed in Christchurch

  “The Student Ambassador programme is one of several initiatives aimed at better supporting international students so that they make the most of their time in Christchurch and perhaps encouraging them to stay longer in the region,” said Richard Ashmore, International Student Pathway Coordinator with Christchurch Educated.

  “It is also a great personal development opportunity for the new ambassadors who will receive training and the chance to expand their own international networks.”

  The inaugural group of ambassadors is made up of 14 students from New Zealand, Australia, Afghanistan, India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Russia and the Philippines.

  “Some of the New Zealanders in the group benefitted from similar programmes during their own overseas study experience and want to help others in the same way,” said Richard.

  Izzie Guo arrived in Christchurch in 2009 totally unprepared for the shock of landing in a foreign environment with only a limited understanding of the language. She was fortunate to have amazing support from her homestay mum and senior classmates to help her adjust to a lifestyle, language and living environment vastly different to the one she had left behind in China. Now Izzie is looking forward to helping other international students faced with the challenges that come with embarking on a learning experience in a new country.

  “I have always wanted to help students new to Christchurch. I remember when I first arrived. I had many difficulties and so many people helped me in many ways. I want to give a little help and hopefully that can make a difference,” said Izzie.

  The student ambassadors are studying at mostly tertiary institutions including the University of Canterbury, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Southland Institute of Technology, along with Middleton Grange and Kaiapoi high schools. 

  The student ambassadors were received into the programme by Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel in mid-October. In addition to their mentoring duties, the ambassadors will represent Christchurch Educated and the city of Christchurch at official functions and international education visits and events. They will start in their roles as fully trained ambassadors in January 2015.

  Interest in the roles was so high that a second group of ambassadors will be inducted into the programme next year.

• PM’s Scholarships for Asia announced

  “The experience these students will have while living and studying in a different culture will stay with them for the rest of their lives,” says Peter Bull, Education New Zealand’s General Manager International.

  “While in Asia, the students will establish enduring relationships and networks that will help them to succeed in the global economy and bring benefits to New Zealand.”

  “Education relationships are two-way and having smart capable New Zealand students studying in Asia is very valuable in building capability for New Zealand's future.”

  The Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia cover overseas study, research or internships ranging from six weeks to two years at the best Asian institutions.

  Successful recipients include a group of students from Unitec who will travel to Japan with service robots they have built, a student from the University of Auckland undertaking a Masters in International Law at Seoul University, and a student with a background in primary produce markets aiming to complete a Chinese language course so he can specialise in trade between New Zealand and China.

  Since the inaugural awards in December 2013, just over 350 New Zealand students have been awarded PMSA scholarships. 

  “As well as the individual benefits, scholarship recipients act as ambassadors for New Zealand and showcase the quality of our education system wherever they go in Asia. The more Kiwis who get the chance to study overseas, the better for our own international education industry,” says Mr Bull.

  “Our students make an invaluable contribution toward raising awareness of New Zealand, giving Asian students a direct link with study in our country and representing the possibilities that are out there to experience the benefits of an international education.” 

  Applications are now open for the next round of scholarships and close on 30 March 2015. Visit the PMSA pages to find out more about eligibility and the application process, and for a list of all scholarship recipients to date.

• China's First Lady receives Honorary Doctorate

  Madame Peng was awarded the Doctor of Literature (honoris causa) in recognition of her international contributions to the performing arts and health and education programmes.

  In the citation in advance of bestowing the honorary doctorate, Sir Richard Taylor noted Madame Peng’s distinguished academic and public service career:

  In the 1980s, she was the first person in China to graduate with a Master’s degree in traditional ethnic music from the prestigious China Conservatory of Music, where she is now both a professor and PhD supervisor. Today she holds a wide array of senior positions in her areas of artistic expertise, including Vice-President of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Vice-Chair of the Chinese Musicians Association, and Dean of the Art Academy of the People's Liberation Army, where she holds the rank of Major-General. Madame Peng is also an Adjunct Professor at Peking University, China’s most highly-regarded university and a close and longstanding partner of Massey University.

  Within China, Madame Peng has worked for many years to promote rural development, girls' and women's education, and public health. She has been an ambassador for tobacco control since 2009, and serves as Voluntary Advocate for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis control and prevention for the Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission, which is another Massey University partner in China. In 2011 the World Health Organisation likewise appointed her as a Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, a role that has involved her in a series of high-profile international events to promote concerted action on the two diseases. 

  In March this year, the United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) named Madame Peng as a Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls’ and Women’s Education in recognition of her commitment to empowering girls and women through access to quality education, her outstanding contribution to fighting inequalities in education, her devoted service to human development and creativity, and her dedication to UNESCO’s ideals and aims. Addressing Madame Peng, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova said, “To succeed, we need role models, and you are an immense role model for millions of young girls in China and beyond”.

  ENZ’s China Team had suggested a visit by Madame Peng to CoCA, due to its status as the first art and design school outside of North America to be granted “substantial equivalency” by the US National Association of Schools of Art & Design.

  “This visit – the only separate programme for Madame Peng while she was in New Zealand – showcased a niche area where New Zealand institutions are at the forefront globally”, says ENZ's Regional Director Alexandra Grace. 

  “It was clear from the ceremony that Madame Peng was very pleased to receive this honour, and she was visibly impressed by the calibre of students’ work during her post-conferment tour.”

  In her address, Madame Peng expressed her “heartfelt thanks”, describing Massey University as the “leading university in New Zealand” that had produced many outstanding graduates including government ministers, Olympic champions, an All Black coach and many business leaders.

  “All are important contributors to the prosperity of the country and I believe, with this wonderful faculty and its students, Massey University will enjoy an even greater future," she said.

  Find out more about Madame Peng’s visit to Massey University here.

• Diplomas recognised by Chinese authorities

  Vice Minister of Education Dr Hao Ping and Secretary for Education Peter Hughes signed the Arrangement on Mutual Recognition of Academic Degrees in Higher Education between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the People’s Republic of China at the 8^th Joint Working Group on Education and Training. 

  The Arrangement, first signed in 2002, was updated and re-signed to take into account the range of changes  to the New Zealand Qualifications Framework and related settings that have occurred since 2002.

  In a new move, two and three year diplomas from New Zealand were also added to the list of qualifications officially recognised by Chinese authorities.

  The changes will see greater recognition of academic qualifications between New Zealand and China, making it easier for students to further their studies in either country.

  “This increases New Zealand’s attractiveness at a study destination and expands opportunities for New Zealanders looking to study in China,” said Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce when announcing the signing.

  When Chinese students return to China after their studies, they get their foreign qualifications verified by the China Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE). The updates to the Arrangement ensure that a greater number of students receive the appropriate recognition, enabling them to gain official comparability of their qualifications within the Chinese system. 

• Nine PTEs added to China study abroad list

  “This is an excellent outcome,” says ENZ's Regional Director Greater China – Alexandra Grace.  “It has been a challenging area of work, requiring close coordination between ENZ and NZQA and robust discussions with China’s Education Ministry.  Working closely, we were able to secure this outcome to the benefit of more of our outstanding private tertiaries.”

  The Jiaoyu Shewai Jianguan Xinx Wang (JSJ) Study Abroad website is maintained by the Chinese Ministry of Education and lists high quality tertiary education providers outside of China. Chinese students who are considering tertiary study overseas often use the website to decide where to study.

  The nine education providers that will be added to the JSJ Study Abroad website are:

  • Media Design School

  • New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine Limited

  • New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • New Zealand Tertiary College Limited

  • SAE Institute

  • South Pacific College of Natural Medicine

  • The New Zealand College of Massage Limited

  • UUNZ Institute of Business Limited

  • Wellpark College of Natural Therapies Limited

  These PTEs join 32 other tertiary institutions on the New Zealand page.

  All the education providers being added to the website meet criteria that have been agreed with the Chinese Ministry of Education. The Chinese Ministry of Education will only add education providers which meet the following criteria:

  • be signatories to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

  • have achieved ratings of at least Confident for both educational performance and capability in self-assessment in their most recent NZQA external evaluation and review report (Category 1 and 2 providers)

  • offer degrees (at Level 7 or above of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework)

  • not be specialist English language schools

  • not be distance learning schools

  • not deliver religious programmes.

  Throughout negotiations NZQA has advocated for the adoption of a criteria-based approach for the listing of further New Zealand PTEs. The rationale behind this approach is to allow for a regular review process, ensuring that PTEs on the list continue to meet criteria expected by the Chinese Ministry of Education, and allowing additional PTEs to be added to the list as they meet the criteria.

  The announcement of the addition of nine further high-quality PTEs is a positive step. ENZ and NZQA will continue to negotiate with the Chinese Ministry of Education on the use of the criteria as the basis for regular review and updates to the JSJ Study Abroad website list to ensure that prospective students and parents are able to access accurate and up-to-date information on their study options in New Zealand.

  Providers who are not listed on the website can point to their EER report and the following text on the JSJ website when dealing with Chinese students and partners:

  新西兰还有许多招收外国学生的私立培训机构及语言学校。通过新西兰资格认证局 (NZQA) 审批的学校名单可查阅NZQA网站：www.nzqa.govt.nz.

  New Zealand also has many private training institutions and language schools to recruit foreign students. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved school list is available on the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz.
   
  The New Zealand page of the JSJ Study Abroad website can be viewed at http://www.jsj.edu.cn/n1/12040.shtml 

• $50,000 sister schools programme launched

  The fund, announced by Chief Executive Grant McPherson during the 8^th New Zealand-China Joint Working Group on Education and Training, aims to support schools’ relationships with Chinese counterparts.

  The $50,000 fund will be accessible through a contestable application process for New Zealand schools. It will enable new sister school relationships to be developed and existing relationships to be strengthened.

  Cultivating relationships in sister regions and cities between China and New Zealand will be a priority.

  “New Zealand and China recognise the important role that language and culture plays in developing globally aware citizens,” ENZ's Regional Director – Greater China Alexandra Grace said.

  “The relationships New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools nationwide have with fellow Chinese schools are a valued source of learning opportunities, cross-cultural skills development and friendship between our two countries.”

  Since 2005, the total number of students learning Chinese language in New Zealand schools increased five-fold from 4,733 to 22,031, with particularly strong growth at primary and intermediate level.

  The number of Chinese international school students studying in New Zealand has also increased, growing by 11 percent in 2013. 

  Applications from clusters of schools are encouraged. Further information on the criteria and application process will be published at a later date through E-News. 

• A day in the life of a Kiwi student

  Going to classes, studying, hanging out with friends, working, shopping and keeping fit are common experiences – shared through videos that are being published around the world.

  “These students are so passionate about their lives in New Zealand,” says Hannah Lee-Darboe, new Acting Marketing and Channels General Manager, who has joined ENZ on secondment from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise until June 2015.

  “Who better to share the New Zealand study experience, than our current students showing what life is like in New Zealand.”

  As well as paid advertising, ENZ are reaching out to prospective students on the Study in New Zealand Facebook page.

  “We’ve been busting myths and providing more info about life in New Zealand targeted at students who are pretty certain they’ll study abroad but are still deciding where,” says Hannah.

  While the videos provide a slice of student life that could be anywhere in the country, the stars themselves come from Onslow College in Wellington (Yang Xiao from China), Youbee Design School in Christchurch (Anaiss Ramirez from Chile) and Canterbury, Auckland and Waikato universities (featuring Hannah Vu from Viet Nam, Alicia Jauhari from Indonesia and Lucas Castro Oliveira from Brazil).

  They won a competition run by Education New Zealand to find local stars by showing on screen their five favourite things about New Zealand they’d share with family and friends back home.

  “Hokey pokey icecream and our beautiful environment came up a lot,’ says Hannah. “Along with the education and lifestyle experiences we know makes New Zealand special: the good friends that are made, the ability to work while studying, their relationships with their teachers – and of course the wealth of lifestyle options on your doorstep after class.”

  So far the videos have seen 16,000 new likes on Facebook, there are more than 750 conversations underway, and the videos are proving most popular in Indonesia, India and Viet Nam.

  The campaign is running on digital and social channels in all ENZ priority markets until mid-December.

  www.studyinnewzealand.com/day-in-the-life

• ENZ staff update
  Hannah Lee-Darboe has been seconded from NZTE to Education New Zealand as Acting General Manager – Marketing and Channel Development. Hannah was the High Impact Programme Portfolio Director at NZTE and is an experienced international marketer with 14 years’ experience growing businesses internationally. She will be with us until the end of June 2015.
   
  Emily Branthwaite, Programme Leader – Christchurch Industry Support Programme is leaving Canterbury Development Corporation and Education New Zealand after nearly three years of playing a central role in driving the recovery of Christchurch’s international education industry post-earthquakes. As the Christchurch Industry Support Programme transitions from delivery to complete by June 2015, Emily leaves to pursue other opportunities and we wish her well for the future. Emily hands over her programme leadership responsibilities to ENZ’s new Christchurch-based Business Development Manager, Greg Scott.
   
  Chortip Pramoolpol has been appointed to the position of Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager – Thailand. Chortip has been the Marketing Manager for Zespri International Limited since 2011 where she oversaw sales, marketing, customer relations and operations of the Zespri business in Thailand. Her role will be to establish and manage relationships with government agencies and key Thai education partners, provide information on the market and opportunities for New Zealand organisations, and lead ENZ marketing and promotional activities. Chortip starts with us on 12 January 2015.