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• Digital skills and global citizenship at #NZAsiaTech Code Camp

  A team of six students from Te Kura Māori o Porirua, a predominantly te reo Māori medium school in Porirua, interacted with school students in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Viet Nam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia.   

  The overall theme was tourism, seen through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) - a theme that is highly relevant for the Asia-Pacific region. Students were given the task of profiling their home country’s SDG initiatives, with a focus on sustainable tourism.   

  

  Team Enterprise 12 from Viet Nam work on building website project during #NZAsiaTech Code Camp 

  The North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence partnered with educational coding programme Code Avengers and Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao to deliver the event. 

  “With New Zealand’s borders having been closed for more than two years, it’s crucial that the next generation of students still have opportunities to build cultural competencies and make connections across the globe,” says Education New Zealand’s Regional Director for Asia, Ben Burrowes.   

  “The #NZAsiaTech Code Camp was an opportunity for Kiwi students to re-establish connections with students in other countries, while gaining critical digital skills to prepare them for the future. 

  “It also also gave a taste of New Zealand’s education offering to prospective international students from the Asia region, who might consider enrolling in high school or tertiary study in New Zealand in the future.”  

  Code Camps can help to generate subsequent visits by interested students to New Zealand. For example, the Code Camp held at Waseda Jitsugyo School in 2021 and at Waseda University Junior and Senior High School in 2022 has led to Waseda’s group students’ programme sending around 50 students from three schools to New Zealand for three weeks in March 2023.  Code Camp served as a great opportunity for students and teachers from Waseda University affiliated schools to experience our world-class digital education first-hand. 

  Honam Jeon, the Education Manager at Gangwon International Education Institute said the programme helped increase awareness of New Zealand: 

  “South Korea is very interested in international engagement and exchange programmes for school students. The #NZAsiaTech Code Camp was a perfect example we want to continue to join. Thanks so much again to ENZ for organising the well-structured programme.”    

  The online programme included team building exercises, English learning, HTML coding lessons, and the creation of a website by student teams, to demonstrate their understanding of the importance of sustainable tourism.   

  “As our students look to enter an increasingly globalised word, developing cultural connections and transferable skills is so important,” says Te Kura Māori o Porirua school principal, Whāea Evelyn Wharehinga.  

  “The Code Camp has been an exciting growth experience for our students, who have extended their digital literacy skills while having the chance to connect with students of different ethnicities and cultures across the Asia-Pacific region.”   

  

  Team Indonesia was the winning team after presenting their newly developed website on Sustainable Tourism to a virtual panel of judges. 

  The students presented their sustainable tourism-themed websites to a panel of expert judges at the awards ceremony on 2 July 2022, with students from Indonesia winning the top prize.  

  Steve Budd of Code Avengers, a global edtech company based in New Zealand, said it was a great programme to participate in.  

  “It was a privilege to gift all participants a one-year free subscription to the Code Avengers site as part of our mission to build lasting digital capabilities for educators and young people, and bridge the digital divide,” says Budd.    

   

• From the CE: Introducing The Insight Story

  We are planning to release The Insight Story quarterly as a useful and timely snapshot for members of the international education sector.

  Overall, the data tells us New Zealand is well-positioned for change – despite the ongoing, devastating impact of COVID-19.

  This first issue covers four broad topics that have been top of mind for international education practitioners over the past year: how New Zealand is moving from volume to value, perceptions of international education, the transformation of international education, and the current operating climate.

  It shows good progress towards two key goals under the 2018 New Zealand International Education Strategy, which was developed with the sector.

  In particular, it is heartening to see that from 2013 to 2019, we can see a real shift from a volume model of student attraction to one of value – the courses and levels of study are changing, and the type of education providers students are choosing is broader, too.

  We’re also beginning to see more international students choosing to study in regional New Zealand, and particularly outside of Auckland city.

  The majority of the data has already been released by the Government, including ENZ. However, this is the first ENZ publication to bring together the many strands of international education to paint a picture of this complex sector.

  To read The Insight Story, head to MaiENZ. MaiENZ is a new way to access ENZ's digital services and was developed to give our industry partners easy, centralised access to our tools and services. It is free and quick to register for MaiENZ – it has a single sign-on, so one account gives you access to multiple tools.

  Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

  My strength is not that of a single warrior but that of many.

  Ngā mihi,

  Grant McPherson

  Chief Executive Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao

   

• Indian scholars awarded at Auckland summit

  The awardees are Indian students currently studying at New Zealand universities in the fields of business, design and STEM-related programmes (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).  

  Some 19 of the total 31 recipients were honoured in person by Tertiary Education Minister Paul Goldsmith at the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) Edutech Summit 2017 on 4 August. 

  They are recipients of the first round of the NZEA awards, which offers each recipient a scholarship of NZ$5,000 towards their first year tuition fees. 

  Speaking at the summit, ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said the students were important to New Zealand’s broader relationship with India. 

  “These top young scholars will further strengthen ties between our two countries by contributing to a broader exchange of ideas in our universities, building our respective research capabilities, and enriching New Zealand culture.”   

  The summit featured industry heads and policy makers from both countries. Speakers included New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English, Ambarish Datta, Managing Director and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange Institute and Mohandas Pai, Chairperson of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry from India. 

  The 2018 round of NZEA will go live on the Study in New Zealand website on 1 September 2017, with applications closing 15 November 2017. 

  NZEA is the first joint scholarship scheme between Education New Zealand and all eight New Zealand universities for a specific country.

• Around the world in five

  INDIA

  Watch for shifts in Indian outbound this year

  India has become a key sending market in international education. However, Indian students’ choice of study destination is highly influenced by visa policy and the availability of post-study work opportunities. Recent developments in the US and the UK have called their continuing appeal into question, opening the door for other destinations to claim a share of the market. So where will these students go?

  Read more   

  MALAYSIA

  Many students in fields that don’t interest them

  At least one in three Malaysian students is pursuing a degree that doesn’t suit his personality or character traits, according to an international recruitment agency. The agency suggests that the mismatch between character traits and qualifications was one of the main reasons that Malaysia had a high number of unemployed graduates – 200,000 in 2016, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation.

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  CHINA

  Schools develop global vision in students

  In Hangzhou, education authorities are encouraging schools to adopt an international outlook and curriculum. Next month, 30 local elementary and middle schools will officially be models in international student exchanges, global relations and the employment of teachers from abroad. By the end of this year, the city hopes to have 80 schools in that designation.

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  CANADA

  Campaign launches to spur #LearningAbroad

  The Canadian Bureau for International Education has rolled out a nationwide campaign, Learning Beyond Borders, to encourage students to study abroad. Just 2.3% of university students studied abroad in 2014/15, but research suggests a much higher number of students are interested in studying abroad. Already, 87 education institutions have signed up, committing to removing barriers such as funding and credit transfer.

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  GLOBAL

  Study zones: Find out the best cities in the world for international students

  The annual ‘Best Student Cities’ list by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) table ranks 125 cities on a number of measures including student satisfaction, affordability, university rankings, employer activity and more. The list highlights Montreal, Canada as the number one location, pushing Paris into the second place. For the first time, New Delhi and Mumbai feature among the top 100. Auckland is ranked 28, and Christchurch is ranked 74.

  Read more

• Latest insights on international education

  The Insight Story March 2022 is the latest snapshot of international education from Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao. 

  This fourth issue includes research, insights and trends on: 
  • our top source markets 
  • other English-speaking international student destinations  
  • student visa numbers 
  • international student experiences  
  • transitions from secondary to tertiary study in four priority Asian markets. 
   

  Do you know, for example, which countries are most interested in our Study with New Zealand website?

  Or how students from Japan rate the value for money and cost of living in New Zealand, and their overall experience here?

  Or which nationalities have the highest number of student visas granted in other English-speaking international education markets?

  Or how positively international students rate their experience in New Zealand, and how international student experience at New Zealand universities compares with the global benchmark?

  To find the answers to these questions and more, read The Insight Story and sign up for future issues, on the IntelliLab website.

• US delegation delighted by New Zealand biculturalism

  Although many of the study abroad advisors were already working with New Zealand partners and sending students to New Zealand, they hadn’t experienced the country themselves.

  Prior to the visit, participants listed Māori culture and heritage as one of their top three focuses for the visit to New Zealand institutions.

  In Dunedin, the delegation was welcomed onto the Otago Polytechnic campus with a powhiri. In return, the delegation sang “Te Aroha” – after having practised it on the bus ride from their hotel.

  The group said this moment, and similar experiences on other New Zealand campuses, was what provided them with a better understanding of New Zealand and the international student experience – even more so than the brochures they received from institutions.

  “I was surprised and very impressed to see how Māori culture is so integrated and celebrated around the country. This is unique and a stark contrast to the experience of indigenous cultures in other countries,” said one delegate.

  Alanna Dick, ENZ Field Director – North America, said the advisors left with a better understanding of New Zealand, and a drive to help more US students experience it too.

  “It was clear to me the visit was a success when one study abroad advisor told me that now they understand the main points of difference between New Zealand and Australia! They now tell their students they would have a unique study experience in New Zealand, especially if they take a course to learn more about the indigenous culture like Kapa Haka or introduction to te Reo Māori.”

  The US delegation offered suggestions for New Zealand institutions to consider when hosting international guests:

  • Explain how Māori culture is embedded into curriculum
  • Invite Kiwi students to sit on a student panel or lead campus tours
  • More conversations over kai with faculty, staff and students and less PowerPoint presentations
  • Consider having faculty give a short presentation about their area of research or courses they teach.

  The US delegation also attended NZIEC to present a session on US engagement. They shared interesting initiatives and partnership models from their campuses, highlighted the importance of curriculum integration between US and overseas institutions, and shared best practices for outreach to students from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds.

• From the CE: International education in the spotlight

  Kia ora koutou,  

  I’ve recently returned to New Zealand following a productive visit to Viet Nam with the Prime Minister’s Trade Mission. It was highly encouraging to see international education front and centre of so many conversations. Beyond attracting Vietnamese students to New Zealand, the education relationship between our countries is evolving into deeper collaborations involving education institutions, businesses, and governments. 

  The visit also showcased outstanding examples of educational partnerships across the spectrum of New Zealand’s international education sector, from universities and private training establishments to EdTech companies, highlighting the breadth of collaboration opportunities. 

  Overall, the Mission was a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of New Zealand as a top-tier education destination offering a safe and welcoming environment.  

  International education was also a component of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters’ official visit to China. As part of his programme, the Minister had a warm meeting with Chinese alumni of New Zealand universities. From the report back, it was clear that the New Zealand study experience had left the alumni with a lasting, positive impression.  

  Coming up in May, ENZ will be going into the field for the 2025 International Student Experience Survey. This survey covers a range of topics relevant to the sector, including student decision-making, arrival and orientation, the education experience, living experience, people and connections, and perceptions of value for money. 

  Last year’s survey had 86 percent of international students reporting a positive overall experience of their time in New Zealand, and 41 percent of students giving an ‘excellent’ rating, the highest percentage yet! In case you missed deep diving into specific aspects of the student experience, you can browse through them here. 

  I’ve started packing my bags again, as this weekend I will be joining the Prime Minister’s Trade Mission to India. I’ll be staying on for a further week in Delhi for APAIE 2025. I look forward to updating you in my next column. 

  Ngā mihi nui, 

  Amanda Malu 

  Chief Executive  

  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao 

• Go Overseas a go!

  “I’m very excited that we’ll be working with Go Overseas over the next three years,” says Amy Rutherford, International Market Manager, North America. “Their genuine love of both New Zealand and studying abroad, their innovative ideas, and the enthusiasm with which they embrace all that New Zealand has to offer is energising.”

  This year’s promotion will start in the US on 1 September and run for six weeks. “We’re excited about our continued partnership with ENZ for the next three years and beyond,” says Mitch Gordon, CEO Go Overseas. “New Zealand is a top destination for students around the world and we’re committed to continuing the growth in inbound numbers. This partnership fits well with the Go Overseas mission to increase opportunities for US students around the world. On a personal level, we love New Zealand and are passionate about sharing that enthusiasm with others.”

  More than 1,000 students from 615 US universities applied for the scholarship last year, with the successful student Emma Faucher studying at Victoria University of Wellington from February to June this year. Emma can be seen below with the pounamu she received for her excellent contributions to the Study in New Zealand Instagram page. New Zealand has seen significant growth in the number of US students this year, with a 23 percent increase in the number of US first time student visas in 2015 to date.

  Amy will be talking about the scholarship during her session at NZIEC 2015 tomorrow. However if you can’t be there and you have questions about the scholarship please email Amy amy.rutherford@enz.govt.nz and Mitch mitch@gooverseas.com.

• Explore new marketing collateral for you to use

  New resources are available to help show prospective students what it’s really like to study with Aotearoa New Zealand. Testimonial videos and photography are available for you to download and share. 

  On top of that, there are student profiles for each student showcasing the incredible educational journeys and experiences international students have in New Zealand. 

  The materials can be found on ENZ’s Brand Lab. More resources are on their way!   

• Win the ‘ultimate’ tour of Wellington

  Four prizes are up for grabs, which include return flights and accommodation in Wellington for five nights, a helicopter ride over the city and visits to top education facilities. The winners will also tour Wellington’s famous film locations and studios where movies like Avatar and The Hobbit were created.

  WREDA Education Programme Manager Brook Pannell said agents influence more than half the international students who come to Wellington and the competition is about increasing awareness and knowledge of the region.

  “We’re aiming to pique agents’ interest in Wellington as a study destination and create four new experts for the region.

  “All entrants will be encouraged to sign up for our new quarterly newsletter that contains tips and resources to help them market Wellington schools and institutions to students.”

  To enter, agents need to answer three simple questions about Wellington and propose why they should be picked to win. They must also have current agreements with New Zealand institutions in order to enter.

  Agents can submit their entries on this link.

  The competition closes April 9 and the winners will tour Wellington from 8-12 May 2017.