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• Doing Business in India programme

  The 16 postgraduate students have just returned from a two-week Doing Business in India programme. 

  Education New Zealand funded the students from New Zealand’s universities on the programme at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi. The IIFT, an autonomous public business school, is widely recognised for its knowledge and resources in foreign related trade and research having trained more than 40,000 business professionals across 30 countries.

  Greg Johnston, a University of Waikato honours student and budding entrepreneur, says the Doing Business in India programme was “outstanding”. 

  “What Education NZ have provided for us is outstanding and they made a great decision to link in with IIFT. The calibre of IIFT faculty is world-class”.

  Greg, who is passionate about international trade and commerce, was quick to apply for the chance to participate in the programme that aimed to enhance New Zealand’s trade and education links with India. 

  He says Doing Business in India delivered on its promise to help New Zealanders to better understand trade patterns, business opportunities and procedures to successfully engage in business with India.

  Education New Zealand’s Regional Director South Asia, Ziena Jalil, hosted the students at a networking event at the New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi along with other New Zealand government agency officials. 

  “The Doing Business in India programme has given some of New Zealand’s brightest emerging talent an opportunity to learn how India does business – emphasizing the official requirements for starting and operating an industrial or commercial business in India. Just as importantly, each participant on the programme was an ambassador for New Zealand education.” 

  The participating students came from six of New Zealand’s eight universities. They were chosen on their ability to demonstrate cross-cultural understanding and awareness, their understanding of the importance of the global networks and partners for New Zealand’s business success, and on their understanding of the importance of India to New Zealand’s trade and economic future. 

  The Doing Business in India programme supports the 2011 New Zealand and Indian Prime Ministers’ Education Initiative announced to enhance bilateral tertiary education cooperation. 

  This education initiative was also the catalyst for the establishment of the New Zealand India Education Council under which Education New Zealand recently put out a call for joint research applications from New Zealand and Indian academics. Over 60 research applications were received in response to the call. A joint New Zealand-India panel will decide successful applications during the first week of May. 

• Immigration update: new eMedical system

  INZ says eMedical is an exciting initiative that will deliver important benefits, including:

  • Saving time and costs for INZ and its customers: eMedical provides a secure online channel for a visa applicant’s health information; in most cases this information will not need manual assessment by immigration officers.

  • Improved customer experience through eliminating paper medical certificates: this will help INZ reduce visa application processing times.

  Applicants and their representatives will continue to have access to their medical information through eMedical reporting mechanisms.  As happens now with paper medical certificates, an applicant will be able to provide their health information, as captured in eMedical, to their representative if they have one.

  The new eMedical system will also support a fully online visa application process.  eMedical will be phased in progressively from late 2014, and during 2015 it will be integrated with Immigration ONLINE, INZ’s new technology platform for visa applications and processing.

  More information can be found on the Immigration New Zealand website.

• Think New enters India

  India is currently the second largest and fastest growing source of international students to New Zealand. Education New Zealand (ENZ) is looking to build on this positive momentum with a new marketing campaign. 

  While New Zealand is well known in India for cricket, tourism and to some extent movies such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, there is still work to do to improve awareness of New Zealand as a high quality education destination.

  Kathryn McCarrison, General Manager Marketing and Channel Development, says: “Those who know New Zealand like New Zealand but there is a lack of awareness about us as a high quality international study destination. This campaign aims to help fill this knowledge gap.”

  The campaign challenges prospective students who are already thinking about study abroad options to take the next step and convert their general interest in New Zealand into active consideration.

  Visitors who register their interest in studying in New Zealand on the Education New Zealand (ENZ) campaign website will be contacted by a pool of New Zealand specialist education agents who can provide more information about the courses, the criteria and support with the application process.

  Popular Indian Premier League (IPL) coach of the Chennai Super Kings and former New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming is fronting the awareness raising campaign.  By expressing interest, prospective students will be automatically “in to win” an exclusive dinner date with Stephen Fleming. Fleming’s team is having a great IPL season and he is highly regarded in Indian as among the best captains the Black Caps ever had.

  “The New Zealand tertiary education sector has a huge range of programmes available. As well as being specialists in a number of areas we also offer niche and vocational courses which are less developed in other countries so New Zealand really stands out from the crowd.

  “We want to continue to grow the number of high quality Indian students studying in New Zealand and for them to secure meaningful jobs, particularly in industries experiencing skill shortages such as I.T, Engineering, Agriculture and Forestry and Construction. We hope that this campaign will help us to achieve this goal,” Kathryn says.

  ENZ is working with ten of the top Indian agencies on this campaign. These agencies will amplify the campaign messages through their own networks, reaching many thousands more students.

  The campaign will run from 12 May to the end of June, building on a strong public relations strategy that ENZ has been running in India since October 2013.

  View the campaign website

• ANZA workshop

  Education New Zealand’s Channel Development Manager Kaye Le Gros presented the Think New brand and the New Zealand Education Story to agents in a seminar that showcased New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand also presented immigration updates at the seminar. 

  Almost 100 education institutions attended the three day workshop, including 44 from New Zealand, along with around 60 work and travel organisations and service providers. 

  Agents from 50 countries were there, all focused on sending students and youth travellers to our side of the world.

  For the first time, Brazil was the top agent country, reflecting the popularity of New Zealand and Australia as study destinations for Brazilian students.

  Next year’s workshop is coming to New Zealand – mark 28-30 April 2015 in your diary for the workshop at Sky City in Auckland. Kaye says this will be a great opportunity for regions and groups to consider familiarisation visits for agents visiting New Zealand in 2015. 

• eT4e - Ed Tech for Export conference

  The conference is organised by Grow Wellington with the support of Education New Zealand.

  This year's conference features four international speakers from business and academia - Lee Wilson, CEO of Filament Games in Wisconsin; Dr Erkki Sutinen, head of the edTech Research Group from the University of Eastern Finland; Jennifer Carolan, head of the NewSchools Seed Fund in California; and Hapara founder Jan Zawadzki.

  They will be joined by national speakers including Noelene Anderson, Pixelhouse; David Ellis, NZCER; Adrian Sallis, Vital English; David Cameron, LearnKo and Maru Nihoniho, Metia Interactive.

  Globally, education technology is one of the fastest growing sectors in education. Growth is being driven by increased student and teacher demand for engaging and effective learning solutions, the need to develop digital skills and digital citizenship in modern economies, and the entry of major technology corporates and investment entities into the business of education. Global expenditure is forecast to reach US$220b by 2017.

  “Asia- Pacific is expected to be one of the leading regions for growth of edtech. Education New Zealand is keen to work with those companies with smart content and technology to capitalise on that demand,” says Clive Jones, General Manager of Business Development at Education New Zealand.

  Education technology converts traditional education systems into automated virtual learning environments through web-based courses, assessment materials, online tutoring, professional development, and data management systems.

  Visit www.edtechforexport.co.nz for more information, to check out the programme and to register

• PM’s Scholarships for Asia announced

  The Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia cover overseas study, research or internships ranging from six week to two years at undergraduate or postgraduate level at top Asian institutions.

  At an event to mark the programme’s first year, Prime Minister John Key and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce congratulated recipients.

  Successful recipients include a student from Otago University, who will study chemistry and pharmacology at the National University of Singapore, and a group from the New Zealand Institute of Fashion Technology who will deepen their design and manufacturing knowledge working on a collaborative project with Indian students at a partner institution in Tamil Nadu.

  The inaugural awards were made in December 2013, with many recipients still completing their studies throughout Asia. This next round of scholarships will enable 103 people to study overseas.

  Peter Bull, Education New Zealand’s General Manager International, says the scholarship programme was established to give New Zealanders the opportunity to experience what it's like to operate in a different country and culture, and build all important people-to-people networks with our trading partners.

  “Listening to returned students talk about their experiences; it’s clear it’s an opportunity that’s had a significant impact on those involved. One recipient got in touch recently to report her experience studying in Hong Kong had an immediate impact – helping her to secure a job with a top law firm who were very interested in her overseas experience.”

  “I’m delighted at how quickly people have leaped at this opportunity to develop their international outlook and act as ambassadors for New Zealand education in parts of the world where there’s generally very low awareness about our country, let alone our way of thinking, learning or teaching.”

  Mr Bull says the scholarships demonstrate reciprocity in New Zealand’s education relationships, something that’s very important as ENZ works to intensify education recruitment, business development and government relations activity throughout the region.

  Applications are open for the next round of the Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and close 28 September 2014. Applications can be made by individuals or groups.

  Mr Bull says overall, the quantity and quality of applications greatly exceeded expectations; a fantastic outcome for a programme that’s only just begun.

  “I encourage future applications to take the time to prepare high quality applications – the bar is only going to go up.”

• Flying Kiwis off to Chile

  “We’ve had a fantastic response to this year’s call for Flying Kiwi nominations. Forty one schools from all around New Zealand put forward some outstanding students for consideration – it’s been a quite a task to narrow it down to just seven students,” says Mr McPherson.

  “These senior Spanish students will spend three weeks in Santiago, going to school and living with Chilean families, immersing themselves in the language and the culture.” The Flying Kiwis programme was developed in response to the successful Chilean government-sponsored Penguins without Borders programme which sees Chilean students coming to New Zealand to study. “New Zealand is the first country to develop such an exchange with Chile and I am thrilled to be able to give our young people the chance to experience a taste of the Chilean way of life. “One of last year’s Flying Kiwis said he wasn’t very confident speaking Spanish before he went but the experience in Santiago helped him get top marks in end of year exams. And he plans to go back to South America in the future.

  “Flying Kiwis and Penguins without Borders create bonds between our countries and lifelong connections for both the Chilean and New Zealand students taking part,” says Mr McPherson. Almost 240 ‘Penguins’ have studied in New Zealand since January 2013. There are currently 96 Chilean young people studying at schools in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

  Chile is a small but growing source of students for New Zealand and is our second largest source of students from South America, after Brazil. Chilean high school students value the opportunity to improve their English language skills as they experience a different culture and lifestyle living with New Zealand families.

• ENZ to increase investment in South East Asia

  General Manager International Peter Bull says New Zealand’s historic ties with the ASEAN region leave New Zealand well placed to grow and deepen its education activities as its nations develop and prosper at rapid pace. 
  “Recent fairs, events and several other business development initiatives in South East Asia have been very successful, with many leads for New Zealand’s institutions and business in progress. We want to build on this momentum by investing in more highly skilled and capable locally-based employees to support the fantastic team there already.”

  Previously managed as two regions by South Asia Regional Director Ziena Jalil and South East Asia Regional Director Izak Human, the new regional structure will take effect from 30 June and be led by Ziena Jalil, based in Delhi.

  Izak Human, who is based in Kuala Lumpur, will assist with the transition until September 30.  All the staff in ENZ’s offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City will remain in their current positions.

  “I thank both Regional Directors for their significant contributions to our industry to date. Izak has supported, advised and helped to develop New Zealand’s international education activity in South East Asia for the last four years, and Ziena has played a major role in turning New Zealand’s second largest source of students, India, into our fastest growing market.”

  “I look forward to the opportunities ahead for ENZ’s newest region, but I also ask for your patience and support during this time of transition.”

  The location and role descriptions for the new South East Asia positions are still being determined and further updates will be provided in future issues of International Education News.

• New Zealand - the most exciting place to learn a new language

  The two agencies have joined forces to attract young Japanese to New Zealand with the offer of up to $300 worth of adventure activities.

  Every student who enrols with one of the 22 English Language Schools (who are all part of the English New Zealand group) taking part in the campaign will get to experience some of the best adventures New Zealand has to offer. Activities range from a bungy jump in Queenstown to a jet boat ride on Auckland’s magnificent harbour. 

  The campaign will run through to June.

  Tourism New Zealand’s Chief Executive Kevin Bowler says international students contribute significant tourism dollars to the country by travelling during their study, and hosting their friends and family. “The education market is a significant one, so it makes perfect sense for us to combine our efforts, and leverage the combined strength of the New Zealand brand as both an education and tourism destination, to convert more students to travel and study here.”

  Grant McPherson, Chief Executive, Education New Zealand says this campaign is a great example of the education-tourism opportunities which exist in New Zealand.

  “Tourism New Zealand’s flagship campaign 100% Pure New Zealand tells the story of this country's unparalleled combination of landscapes, people and activities.

  “New Zealand is one of the highest quality English language education destinations in the world but it is our setting which really makes us stand out from the crowd so it makes a lot of sense for the two agencies to join forces on a marketing campaign. I am excited to see the results.”

  The campaign challenges Japanese students already thinking about studying in New Zealand to take the next step and convert their general interest into actual enrolment.   

  Japan is currently New Zealand’s fourth largest source country for international students but there is potential to grow this market further.

   The Japanese government has an increased focus on international education and improving English language skills in the lead up to hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Summer Olympics. ENZ is looking to capitalise on this opportunity.

   Education New Zealand (ENZ), the government agency responsible for marketing international education is working on realising that opportunity. 

  Visit the campaign website

• New Interactive Events Calendar

  • filter your search by date range, sector, countries of interest, event type and registration status

  • download the events calendar two ways - by printing to a PDF or exporting to an Excel spreadsheet

  • personalise the calendar by adding your own meetings as part of the wider schedule when downloading the Excel spreadsheet

  • quickly spot new events added to the calendar when it is updated monthly

  • search for events that are organised and run in New Zealand, such as professional development workshops – just select New Zealand as your country of interest when you are in the calendar.

  Click on the 'Events' tab

  

   

  Or click 'About events' and then ''click here.'