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JAPAN
International students fall behind in job hunt
Despite efforts to encourage Japanese companies to globalise, language issues and mismatches between students and employers mean few job offers are made to international students.
TAIWAN
Government to boost post-study work rights
The Taiwan government is looking to lower restrictions for international students to remain after graduation and access work rights in a move to bolster the country’s professional workforce.
GLOBAL
For international students, shifting choices of where to study
What do falling or stagnating international student enrolments in the US and UK mean for international student mobility around the world?
AMERICAS
Crossing borders: How 10 universities are forging new ties in the Americas
Institutional collaborations are enabling 10 universities across the Americas to work together on common issues such as lack of technological innovation, climate change and public health issues.
GERMANY
Germany seeks solutions for lack of teachers in schools
An "education emergency" looms in Germany as schools struggle with a shortage of nearly 40,000 teachers due to a population increase and hurdles to get into teacher training programmes.
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Asia
More Tamil Nadu State students from middle class families plump for higher studies abroad
More students from India, including middle-class families, are now eager to study abroad as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Popular courses include engineering, management, and medicine, with countries like the UK, Canada, Russia, and Kazakhstan being preferred destinations. New visa rules in the UK have caused some concern, leading students to consider Australia and New Zealand as alternative options.
North America
Agent role to be reviewed in Canada’s new international education strategy
Global Affairs Canada is concerned about the vulnerability posed by education agents in Canada's international education sector, as they engage in unethical practices that could harm the country's reputation. The upcoming strategy will also prioritize diversification of programs, destinations, and source countries to spread economic benefits more equitably and reduce reliance on specific markets like India and China.
South America
Argentina's agency sector optimistic on future growth
Argentina's outbound study travel sector is optimistic about future growth, with 85% of ARSAA (Argentine Study Abroad Association) members expecting travel in the upcoming quarter. Challenges such as affordable flights, payments, and school communication highlight the need for improved solutions to support Argentine students studying abroad.
Europe
UK to block dependants from accompanying international students as of January 2024
The UK government plans to restrict dependents from accompanying international students, except for those pursuing postgraduate programs with a research focus, starting January 2024. This policy aimed at controlling net migration has sparked worries among prospective students planning to study in the UK.Africa
South Africa's ELT schools hopeful after further recovery in 2022
Education South Africa (EduSA) schools saw a 44.2% increase in international students in 2022, but numbers remained below pre-pandemic levels. Saudi Arabia and Brazil were top source markets, while African markets showed promising growth. The association plans to focus on branding, marketing, and digital development in 2023 to further enhance their international profile.
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AUSTRALIA
Australia to consider July entry for international students
International students may be the first cohort of international travellers that will be exempt from Australia’s current travel ban according to the latest three-step process for exiting lockdown that PM Scott Morrison has outlined.
GLOBAL
Early lessons from moving ELT online: start with what makes your school special
Students – and agents as well – are now faced with a wide range of new online language programmes, and are still measuring the quality of instruction and student experience on offer.
CANADA
Canada: new flexible post-grad work rules
Canada’s government has announced “flexible” post-graduation work permit rules for international students studying at a distance, while individual institutions have introduced millions of dollars in support funds to help students struggling financially as a response to Covid-19.
JAPAN
COVID-19 hits student finances, amid calls for wider reforms
Many students in Japan have been forced to give up university studies for financial reasons, after the country’s coronavirus emergency and lockdown resulted in the loss of part-time jobs and problems with family income.
CHINA
China's top universities cancel entrance exams for overseas students
Universities in China have begun canceling entrance examinations for overseas students, citing coronavirus concerns, as the central city of Wuhan reported a new cluster of cases for the first time since its lockdown was lifted.
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Noteworthy education programme featured during Prime Minister’s Trade Mission to Japan
Hot on the heels of the Prime Minister’s Trade Mission to Southeast Asia in April, relationships with our partner countries in the region continued to be strengthened for the benefit of the education sector during New Zealand’s most recent trade mission to Japan. This mission supported export sectors, including education, to engage with the Japan market and leverage emerging opportunities while advancing the New Zealand brand. The inclusion of education in the high-level visit acknowledges its contribution to the government’s ambition to lift the value of exports.
The strong people-to-people links between New Zealand and Japan are noteworthy with high student mobility in both directions. Japan is the third largest source of international students for New Zealand according to 2023 international student enrolment data with the school sector making up the largest proportion of enrolments. Japan is also a top destination for New Zealand scholars with many joining the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme and in the most recent Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia group announcement, three groups were awarded scholarships for programmes in Japan.
The international education sector was represented by two delegates nominated by ENZ to participate in the full business delegation. Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Chancellor University of Canterbury, attended as Chair of the Vice-Chancellor’s Committee on behalf of the wider university sector and John van der Zwan, Executive Director, Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA). Unfortunately, John had to withdraw due to illness.
The education programme elements woven into the high-level visit included a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing, a visit by Mrs Amanda Luxon to a local Japanese school, and scholarship students participating in the New Zealand Sports and Business Leadership luncheon.
MoU between Massey University and a group of all-girls secondary schools
The Prime Minister promoted awareness of New Zealand’s world-leading universities among high schools in Japan through witnessing the signing of an MoU between Massey University and six all-girls secondary schools in Japan.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon witnessed the signing of the MoU between Massey University and six all-girls secondary schools in Japan.
The memorandum signing ceremony was held at the New Zealand Embassy in Japan on 18 June. The MoU will develop a special admission system, enabling Massey University’s foundation or bachelor’s programmes to accept outstanding students recommended by the principals of the Japanese high schools. Through this agreement, students who meet Massey University's English and academic requirements and receive a recommendation from their schools will be able to enrol in Massey University's bachelor's programmes. Students can graduate with a degree in three years from the time they start their studies.
Shelly Turner, Deputy Vice Chancellor represented Massey University in Tokyo at the MoU signing and said at the signing “Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has a long-standing relationship with Japan, reflecting our commitment to fostering international education and cultural exchange, and more recently we have seen a growing interest in our full degree programmes.
“We are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to ensure our Japanese students thrive academically and personally. We recognise the crucial role of women and girls in tertiary education and are committed to empowering them to achieve their full potential during their studies, and transition to successful careers,” said Shelly.
The Japanese school Principals, including Japan Women’s University Senior High School Principal, Yumi Susuki also welcomed the new partnership.
“For the past 30 years, our school has deepened its understanding of New Zealand culture and society through language training programs in New Zealand. With the 2022 agreement between Education New Zealand and our school, and now the new special admission system with Massey University, we hope to build even richer relationships and empower our students to shape their future,” said Yumi.
The Japanese schools that signed the agreement participated in the 'New Zealand Education Familiarisation Tour,' co-hosted by ENZ and Air New Zealand in March 2024. During the tour, they found a high level of compatibility with Massey’s educational philosophy, wide range of academic options, future-oriented learning environment, and extensive support for international students.
Homei Elementary School
Mrs Luxon with teachers and students at Homei Elementary School.
International education opportunities were also highlighted in a well-received visit Mrs Luxon made to Homei Elementary School on 19 June (affiliated to Japan Women’s University). It was Mrs Luxon's first trip to Japan and her school visit enhanced New Zealand's presence and reputation among all-girls' schools and universities in Japan.
In 2022, an Education Cooperation Arrangement between ENZ and Japan Women's University (JWU) and its affiliated schools including the Homei Elementary School was concluded to promote student and teacher exchange as well as gender equality and women’s empowerment.
From 2025, Homei Elementary School will send its first cohort of six graders (11-12 years old) to St. Margaret’s College for a short-term study and homestay experience.
Sports and Business Leadership Luncheon
The Sports and Business Leadership Luncheon held earlier in the programme on 17 June celebrated people-to-people connections and promoted New Zealand as an attractive study destination, including through the “Tobitate” scholarship programme.
The Tobitate programme, managed by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), sends students abroad and New Zealand has welcomed many students as part of this initiative. Ten Tobitate Alumni were invited by ENZ to attend the lunch in support of the New Zealand – Japan sporting ties and to promote education opportunities in New Zealand to the Japanese audience.
The Prime Minister’s remarks during the event celebrated ten years of the Game on English programme (which combines rugby and study in New Zealand for Japanese high school students), highlighted Fonterra’s contribution to its success, and announced Air New Zealand as a new sponsor.
Upcoming Events in Japan for NZ education providers
ENZ’s Acting General Manager International and Regional Director Asia (excluding China), Ben Burrowes accompanied the delegation and said he is looking forward to the upcoming ENZ events in Japan.
“The team is preparing to welcome providers to Japan later this year for the New Zealand Fair and Agent Seminars from 6 to 8 October.
“The timing of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s recent visit to Japan couldn’t have been better. We will look to further leverage this focus by continuing our work with the sector to promote New Zealand’s education offerings with prospective students, families and education stakeholders in Japan.”
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Around the world in five
Australia
Students express anger over visa fee hike
Students are expressing anger, sadness and disgust in response to the Australian Government’s announcement on Monday that say student visa application charges increase by 125 per cent to $A1600. Many are saying the rise in fees is unfair and excessive.
Canada
International students contributed $31 billion to Canadian economy in 2022
An updated analysis from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) estimates that the combined direct and indirect GDP contribution of all students expenditures in the country amounted to CDN$30.9 billion (US$23 billion) in 2022. That amounts to nearly a quarter of Canada’s service exports for the year, placing education among Canada’s top export sectors.
United Kingdom
Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers
Researchers at the University of Reading fooled their own professors by secretly submitting AI-generated exam answers that went undetected and got better grades than real students. The university’s markers – who were not told about the project – flagged only one of the 33 entries, with the remaining AI answers receiving higher than average grades than the students.
China
Exam scandals spark fears for overseas student recruitment
China has become embroiled in a fresh cheating scandal involving the international exams used for admissions to universities overseas after a large number of test-takers reported having their scores in the United States Advanced Placement (AP) exam cancelled because of alleged misconduct.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh “rising market” that could be key to diversifying – report
An improving economy in Bangladesh with more families choosing to invest in education has seen the country rapidly emerging as a “significant market in the global education sector”, a Sinorbis and ETS report said.
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A message to our students and their families
Our focus at this time is on supporting the families and communities affected by the attack and making sure people feel safe and secure – public safety is the top priority for the New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Government.
People everywhere in New Zealand are coming together to ensure that New Zealand remains an inclusive, caring country.
The attack is an assault on the values of New Zealanders – values of international friendship, tolerance and kindness. International education has a powerful role to play in this, and we value the diversity and perspectives all our international friends bring to New Zealand.
The following services are available, and we encourage you to access them if required:
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If you are in New Zealand, and you or someone you know is feeling distressed in the wake of these events you can call or text 1737 to speak to someone.
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If you are currently studying in New Zealand you can also get support from your education provider.
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Ministry of Health is offering health advice for coping after a traumatic event.
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ACC has support available to victims of the Christchurch terror attack.
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Immigration New Zealand offers general information and guidance for those living and working in New Zealand.
New Zealand is committed to making sure all international students feel safe and well, and that the country remains a welcoming and open society:
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The New Zealand Government’s pastoral care requirements are world leading and set high expectations for the support of international students. The requirements ensure education providers are providing support, information and counselling services. Also, that students are safe and properly cared for.
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New Zealand’s International Student Wellbeing Strategy includes a focus on health and wellbeing, and inclusion, and funds initiatives that support these aims.
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The New Zealand International Education Strategy 2018-2030 is focussed on delivering excellent education and student experience, and ensuring international students are welcome and safe.
Noho ora mai (stay well, look after yourself).
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Asia
A shift towards non-recruitment based engagement with Indian schools could be key to better managing student expectations, stakeholders have suggested. Those who have done it well – particularly schools in the US – have created engagement through faculty, immersion trips, experiential learning opportunities, curriculum engagement and alumni, The PIE learned.
North America
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, and a leading destination for international students within Canada. On 1 March, the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills released details of how the international student cap will be applied within the province's education system.
Europe
A new paper from a group of experts, including three former universities ministers, challenges suggestions that the United Kingdom has too many international students and warns that the government is using out-of-date data to predict the number of overseas students expected to come to the UK for their higher education.
Africa
International educators need to prepare for ‘The Africa Decade’, where enrolment growth rates of African students globally are expected to hit their fastest rates over the next 10 years. Modelling suggested African students will account for one in eight international students by 2050, but visa rejections are seriously hampering efforts to enrol students from across the continent.
Oceania
International students are more open to switching destinations following recent government policy changes in three of the top destinations – Australia, Canada and the UK, with the UK most affected and the USA looking set to benefit, according to a student survey conducted by global higher education-focused agency group IDP Education.
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ICEF ANZA returns to New Zealand
We’re pleased to announce that Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre will host ANZA from March 4-6, 2026. ICEF ANZA will showcase New Zealand as a study destination to 160+ agents from all over the world, and is open to education providers from both Australia and New Zealand. ICEF ANZA was last in New Zealand in April 2024, where global agents and New Zealand and Australian education providers came together in Christchurch.
ICEF ANZA is an Australasia-focused event that gives education providers from Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to meet with top international student recruitment agents from around the world who have a focus on these key study destinations.
ENZ Group General Manager International and Sector Engagement, Sahinde Pala, said ENZ is excited to welcome ICEF ANZA back to New Zealand at a time when we are well positioned to attract more international students.“We encourage institutions to participate, as well as to invite agents to visit their regions before and after the event, to experience more of our beautiful country first hand," she said.
For more information please visit: https://www.icef.com/events/icef-anza/
Click here to register: https://www.icef.com/provider-registration-form/
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Around the world in five – April E-News 2022
International
ENZ online education pilot extended
Education NZ to roll over Recognised Agency scheme to end of year
International learners stay cool on studying Down Under
Universities in ‘no mood’ to rush back to HE globalisation
New Zealand
International postgraduate students treated 'like massive drain on society'
Te Pukenga shares International Education Strategy
Financial hangover for Wintec, Waikato University as international students trickle back in
MIL-Evening Report: Open letter to Minister Faafoi – an appeal to help 34 abandoned Papuan students
Host families needed in Tauranga
Dunedin firm’s education tool a winner
India
Japan
New Zealand Relaunches Innovative Rugby and English Study Programme
Latin America
It's time to talk about educational quality at Education New Zealand's first Kōrerorero
Visions and perspectives on quality education in Latin America and Oceania
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Thailand
Otago University New Zealand hybrid 2nd generation recruitment
Viet Nam
Opportunities for teachers to catch up with the wave of digital transformation in education
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Generation Study Abroad and Travel Award winners announced
ENZ has awarded five students US$2000 travel stipends: Cooper Frantz Geddes, Raquel Goutierez, Emma Hardy, William Pahutski and Phoebe Stark.
A further nine students received US$500 from New Zealand universities towards their study costs.
An example of a ‘Kiwi ambassador’ - US student Jake Voss shares his New Zealand adventures on the SiNZ Instagram.
To apply, students had to submit an essay explaining why they wanted to study in New Zealand and serve as ‘Kiwi ambassadors’ on social media.
ENZ’s Director of Education, North America, Amy Rutherford said this support is part of ENZ’s commitment to helping US students experience New Zealand universities.
"These programmes open up new opportunities for US students seeking to study in New Zealand.”
Launched in 2014 by the Institute of International Education, GSA is an initiative to double the number of American students who study abroad by the end of the decade.
ENZ has provided more than 24 scholarships to US students since the programme’s inception, selecting recipients on the basis of academic excellence, leadership skills and ambassadorial qualities.
In addition to the GSA Awards, ENZ and the US Department of State recently announced a new $100,000 partnership in support of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad.
To read about the winners’ Kiwi adventures, visit their blogs:
Cooper Frantz Geddes http://coopertakeschristchurch.blogspot.com/ Raquel Goutierez http://raquelalexis.weebly.com Emma Hardy https://emkathardy.wordpress.com/ William Pahutski http://billsnewzealandadventure.weebly.com/ Phoebe Stark https://therockytopkiwi.wordpress.com/ Maya Calderwood https://studynz17.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/why-new-zealand/ Sadie Dix https://mynewzealandchronicles.wordpress.com/ Eliza Fallick https://efallicknz2017.wordpress.com Carli Fawcett http://newzealandadventures.webs.com/ Michael McGaw https://michaeltakesonnewzealand.wordpress.com/ Daniel Patel http://danpinnz.blogspot.com/2017/04/im-off-to-new-zealand.html Ellie Peoples https://passportpagesweb.wordpress.com/ Kelsey Woody https://kelseywoody22.wixsite.com/website/blog Josie Davis https://medium.com/@davis.josie01
