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• Student Visa Dashboard for December 2016

  Student visas only capture students who enter New Zealand with a student visa. These students are mostly those who are planning to study for more than three months.

  Student visa data is a reliable indicator of whether students are entering, remaining or leaving New Zealand. The dashboard contains detailed tables and graphs on the numbers of both first-time and total international student visas issued, with commentary on the trends to date.

  The December 2016 dashboard includes summary level trends comparing to the three year average, year-to-date and the same month in the previous year. It also includes more detailed breakdowns by markets, sectors and regions focusing on year-to-date and monthly trends.

  Download the Student Visa Dashboard for December 2016.

  Please feel free to send feedback to intelligence@enz.govt.nz

• Safety app available to students

  Launched in Rotorua last week, the app was designed by Toi Ohomai external contractor Paramdip Singh for anyone to get help quickly if they have concerns about their safety.

  The app works similarly to a panic button – pressing the app icon sends an emergency message to all nominated contacts and begins voice recording the surroundings.

  The pre-embedded message reads "PLEASE HELP", but can be customised if people wish. The message also includes the user's GPS location.

  Graeme Rennie, Head of International at Toi Ohomai, said it is a great initiative invented in Rotorua for the benefit of international students and the community.

  The app is free to download from the Google play store.

• Register for the China Mayoral Forum education session

  The forum theme is sustainable economies, and is an opportunity to strengthen relationships with regions of both countries. Fifteen mayors and vice-mayors from across China will attend alongside 33 mayors from across New Zealand, including smaller regional centres.

  Following introductory presentations by Sir Richard Taylor (WETA Group) and Maggie Zhou (Alibaba), the forum will discuss opportunities for trade, investment, education and developing mutually beneficial partnerships.

  The forum is being organised by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and Wellington City Council, with support from ENZ.

  LGNZ President Dave Cull says the forum is an excellent opportunity to grow relationships with New Zealand’s largest trading partner.

  “There is much to be gained for our communities in developing a greater understanding and appreciation of how China operates,” said Mr Cull.

  “Face-to-face meetings provide the opportunity for the representatives of our cities, districts and regions to engage directly and look for mutually-beneficial economic development opportunities.”

  Sarah Gauthier, ENZ Regional Project Manager, said the education break-out session would be particularly relevant.

  “This will be an engaging panel discussion touching on key ideas and interactions with China on education, followed by a chance to engage with some of the Chinese representatives,” said Sarah.

  “We encourage education institutions, regional education organisations and other service providers to attend.” 

  Registration is free but spaces are limited. To register click here.

  For more information, contact Sarah Gauthier: sarah.gauthier@enz.govt.nz

• Sign up for ENZ's market intelligence webinars

  Following the popularity of ENZ’s Viet Nam webinar last year, ENZ is continuing its webinar series in 2018, providing more intelligence to our industry.

  These free interactive sessions will update New Zealand education providers on the latest happenings in some of New Zealand’s key markets. This will include recent trends, target audience insights, competitor insights as well as an update on what ENZ’s priorities are for the market.

  Register now using the emails below to secure your place: 

  • Thailand – 7 March 3:30pm NZ time

  Register by emailing Southeastasia@enz.govt.nz 

  • India – 29 March 4:00pm NZ time

  Register by emailing India.Enquiries@enz.govt.nz

  We hope to arrange webinars for other markets later in 2018.

  Please note: the webinars are only open to New Zealand education providers.

• China's priorities for education reform

  Key work for 2018 includes:

  • Releasing comprehensive gaokao reform plans for Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong and Hainan, with guidance on gaokao testing subjects for various majors offered at undergraduate level in Chinese universities. For example, by 2020, Beijing will be using a new gaokao system. Students will be tested on the compulsory subjects of Chinese, maths and foreign languages, with students then free to choose three additional subjects from political sciences, history, geography, physics, chemistry and biology.
  • Writing the draft of early childhood education law, conducting research announcing the Opinion on ECE Deep Reform and Development to improve the wages and supply of ECE teachers, and urge local government to provide funds to the ECE sector
  • Developing a five-year plan on textbook developments for primary and middle school students.

  Adele Bryant, ENZ’s Regional Director North Asia, said while these plans are only for students in China, New Zealand providers that host Chinese students should still be aware of them.

  “China is moving ahead with its education reform in response to concerns of parents and students around the gaokao and about quality in the early childhood sector. 

  “New Zealand education providers and exporters should be aware of the developments in such a key market and whether it creates opportunities for direct entry of students, teacher training or provision in the early childhood sector and in education publishing,” she said.

• New students tour the Bay of Plenty

  The region’s latest cohort of international students enjoyed a visit to the Summerhill lookout, ice-creams at Maketu and a heritage tour around the region.

  Anne Young, Education Tauranga Regional Manager said the free programme is a chance to make newcomers to the region feel included and supported.

  “We know that if we proactively foster an environment where newcomers feel welcomed, they are more likely to enjoy better social connections and engagement, and with this comes positive social, economic and cultural benefits for our community,” said Anne.

  "It enables students and families to make those important connections with others that may not be made if they are just working directly with the school they are enrolled at." 

  The range of local Kiwi activities that the students and their families enjoyed also included swimming at Mount Hot Pools, a trip to Comvita, a hike to the Summerhill lookout and fish and chips on the beach at Maketu.

  “It's been really neat, and it was also an opportunity for me and my staff to introduce ourselves and let them know there is someone to contact if they need to,” said Anne. 

  Education Tauranga has another orientation event planned for later this year.

  

• Fun and games at Christchurch student welcome

  The event was held at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, and offered free food, games – including jenga, table tennis, and a Rugby 101 workshop led by the BNZ Crusaders – as well as a number of live music and cultural performances such as kapa haka, Indian Bangara dancing and a traditional Chinese lion dance. 

  Canterbury’s community groups and tourism operators were also on hand to greet new students, alongside Christchurch Deputy mayor Andrew Turner, who gave a welcome speech.

  ChristchurchNZ International Education Programme Manager Bree Loverich was pleased to see such a strong turnout.

  “This event was a fantastic opportunity to bring together new students, international education staff, homestay families and volunteers to celebrate our different cultures and showcase all there is to see and do in Christchurch and Canterbury,” said Bree.

  

  

  

• More Vietnamese students to study in Wellington

  WREDA’s Study Wellington has signed an MOU with an English language school, Apollo English Vietnam, a language school with 30 locations across Vietnam.

  A major component of the partnership is that most students who pass English language studies at Apollo Vietnam will be recognised as meeting English language requirements for entry into affiliated Wellington high schools.

  WREDA’s Brook Pannell says the partnership with Apollo Vietnam will pay dividends.

  “Apollo Vietnam is a quality provider and represents a large channel of potential students. They have educated around 500,000 students since 1995 and many of those students have a desire to apply their knowledge in a safe, English-speaking environment like Wellington.

  “The company is so confident about the quality of their teaching that if a student doesn’t pass their language test, they can retake the course for free. This gives us confidence that more Vietnamese secondary school-age students will come to Wellington to study, bringing with them significant economic and cultural benefits.”

  Mr Pannell said international education currently delivers approximately $230 million in foreign exchange earnings to Wellington region, with latest data showing 5 percent growth (275 students) in total student visas for the year ending 2017.

  The MOU was made possible through education consultancy Lightpath Consulting, recently established by former New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, Haike Manning, as well as NZiFocus and Education New Zealand.

  

  A virtual classroom simulation at the ENZ Education Fair in Hanoi for students considering New Zealand as an education destination

  ENZ’s Regional Director South, South East Asia & the Middle East, John Laxon, said: “This partnership is a great example of how in-market partnerships can grow awareness of New Zealand as an education destination. The partnership will provide a trusted local endorsement of New Zealand to students that are more likely to study abroad.”

  The MoU was signed at the ENZ Education Fair in Hanoi on 8 April, which also included a virtual classroom simulation for students considering New Zealand as an education destination.

• Future Proof assets on The Brand Lab

  The “Future Proof Yourself in New Zealand” celebrates New Zealand’s ranking as best in the world for preparing students for the future, in a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

  Philippa Brown, ENZ’s International Digital Content Manager, said that since the launch of the campaign in March, ENZ’s messaging has reached more than 33 million people around the world.

  “Being ranked number one in the world has given us an opportunity to catch people’s attention and highlight the quality of New Zealand’s education offering,” she said.

  “It’s a very strong message that resonates in every market. Because of this, we wanted to share the assets with the wider industry to ensure this positive message spreads far and wide.”

  Future Proof imagery, videos and other assets are now available for New Zealand education partners to use in their own marketing.

  These materials can be found on The Brand Lab by searching “Future Proof”.

  The Future Proof campaign focuses on three key messages that outline New Zealand’s strengths in preparing students for the future:

  • Develop future skills: In New Zealand, students learn to think for themselves and are supported to develop in-demand skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and teamwork.
  • New ways to learn: New Zealand combines a robust academic education with hands-on learning and real-world experience, giving students an edge in their future career.
  • Open and welcoming: New Zealand’s fair, free and diverse society allows students to be themselves, and helps them develop qualities that can get them ahead in the global workplace.

  Find out more about Future Proof.

• IDP Education opens in Auckland

  Located on Lorne Street, the centre is staffed by a team of counsellors and offers international students free events, support and advice.

  James Cauchy, IDP Regional Director Australasia, said the new centre extends the level of support IDP can provide to students in New Zealand.

  “Over the last eight years, we have partnered with New Zealand’s universities and education institutions to assist students from around the world to study [here]. This has given us deep insights into the perceptions and expectations international students have when they arrive in New Zealand,” said James.

  “Our New Zealand student services launch supports our vision of creating a truly connected community, combining face-to-face, personalised services with our latest technology platforms in an engaging and welcoming environment.”

  IDP has helped international students study in English-speaking countries for almost 50 years, with offices in more than 30 countries.

  The Auckland centre will also be home to an IELTS English language test centre, making it one of the first places in New Zealand where customers can take IELTS on a computer.

  Computer-delivered IELTS will be available in New Zealand from August.