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  • Sector support needed for the 2024 International Student Expenditure Survey

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) will soon be collecting data for the next International Student Expenditure Survey and is seeking sector support to ensure it gains an accurate picture of international students' expenditure while they study in New Zealand.  

    This survey is important to the future of New Zealand’s international education sector as it enables us to tell the story of the value to New Zealand, to each sector and to each region. It gathers information on international student travel (including visiting friends and family) and spending from a national survey of student expenditure. 

    The last survey was undertaken in 2018 and over 5000 responses were received. Since then, that data has since been put to multiple uses, including informing the quarterly Statistics NZ Education Trade Services number as well as a range of other student and regional valuations. 

    ENZ’s Director of Insights, Marie Clark, ran an information session on the upcoming survey last week. The session covered:  

    • Why the survey is important, including other options we have explored 

    • An overview of what is being collected. 

    • The quality assurance processes  

    • Who’s involved with the work  

    • An overview of the survey  

    • The outputs that are proposed 

    • What’s involved for providers and students 

    If you missed it, you can watch a recording of the session here.

     

    More information will be sent directly to providers soon with details on how the sector can help share the survey amongst students. The more responses we get, the more accurate the results will be and therefore will provide greater insights for education providers, the regions, and the various subsectors.  

    If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to insights@enz.govt.nz.  

  • Does it matter if New Zealand wasn’t a student’s #1 choice? Join the Insights and Student Experience teams and find out!

    In this session, Director of Insights, Marie Clark, Insights Analyst, Dr Tom Vardy, and Student Experience Manager, Ross Crosson, will give an overview of the key findings of the survey and will also exclusively preview our deep dive into the questions on decision making and country choice.  Answering the question: Does it matter if New Zealand wasn’t an international student’s first choice? 

    In the 2024 International Student Experience Survey, students lifted their positive rating of their experience to 86 percent, two percent higher than the previous year. In addition, the number of students who rated their experience as “excellent” lifted eight percent to 41 percent. ENZ’s media release which includes links to the report and data sets can be found on our website - Rise in international students rating New Zealand experience positively.

    As many education providers are looking to take advantage of new opportunities, this webinar is an important first chance to identify what additional support for international students may be required for the 2025 academic year. 

    Click this link to join the session: Student Experience Webinar | Tuesday 24 September 11am to 12pm.

  • ‘Welcome to New Zealand’ Scholarship applications are open!

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is happy to announce that it is now accepting applications for its ‘Welcome to New Zealand’ scholarships. The scholarships include an award of EUR 5,000 and a return flight with Air New Zealand to study with New Zealand and are intended to contribute to tuition fees and school or university-related costs.  

    Students from France, Italy and Germany are eligible to apply for the scholarships. There is one scholarship available for each of the following categories: 

    • Tertiary students from France who wish to study at a New Zealand higher education institution for at least one semester. 

    • Tertiary students from Germany who wish to study at a New Zealand higher education institution for at least one semester. 

    • High school students from Germany who wish to study at a New Zealand high school for at least two school terms (20 weeks). 

    • High school students from Italy who wish to study at a New Zealand high school for at least two school terms (20 weeks). 

    ENZ’s Market Development Manager Europe Adina Stoye said that ENZ was delighted to be able to offer these scholarships to help raise awareness of New Zealand as a study destination.  

    “Germany, Italy and France are all countries that ENZ is focused on growing in Europe. Through this campaign, potential students can learn that New Zealand is a high-quality study destination for both the quality of our education and the experience international students have when they come here,” said Adina.  

    “We are also delighted to partner with Air New Zealand to include return flights alongside the scholarship award. Scholarship winners will get a taste of New Zealand’s wonderful hospitality before they even land.,” Adina added. 

    Education agents and education providers can find social media assets and printable materials to help with promotion of the scholarships on BrandLab.  

    To find out more about the scholarships, you can visit the webpage here. Our ENZ team in Europe is also available to help with any queries. Adina Stoye and Olga Elli can be reached at europe@enz.govt.nz 

    Applications close at midnight on 8 February 2025 (CEST). The original deadline of 8 January was extended to allow extra time for students to complete the application process. 

     

  • Tune in for more useful insights from the ENZ Insights team!

    On Wednesday 4 December, our Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills, Hon Penny Simmonds, released the interim 2024 enrolment figures. These numbers are used to assess the state of the New Zealand international education sector. 

    ENZ’s Insights team have been going through the numbers and our Director of Insights, Marie Clark, is holding a webinar on Thursday 12th December from 2.30-3.30pm. Tune in as Marie will take you through the data including total enrolment numbers by subsector, highlight emerging trends and will offer advice on how this information can be used in your planning. 

    Register for this webinar here. 

    Also coming up over summer.... 

    Join us to hear more about the state of New Zealand’s education brand overseas   

    Our latest brand health research was conducted in October, and we’re pleased to say that the results are looking good! ENZ will be hosting another webinar on Wednesday 29 January at 10:30am NZT   and invites the sector to come and hear about:  

    • International student considerers’ perceptions of New Zealand as an international education destination 

    • New Zealand’s competitiveness compared to other key international education destinations 

    • How perceptions and competitiveness of a New Zealand education has changed over time. 

    • The drivers and barriers to international study, and study with New Zealand 

    • How findings are being put into action 

    You can register for this session here.  

    Both sessions will be recorded and available, along with the Brand Tracking Report on Intellilab following the webinars. 

  • Allocation priorities for student visa applications

    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has changed the way they allocate international student visa applications from students in New Zealand, so they have more flexibility and can process these applications more efficiently during the summer processing peak.  

    INZ’s allocation priorities change from time to time to reflect current demands and will be posted on their website. You can view these allocation priorities here.  

    Tuition fee receipt reminder 

    When a student is in New Zealand (onshore) and submits an application for a student visa, it is a requirement to provide a tuition fee receipt with the application at the time of submission. 

    The approval in principle process is not available for students who are in New Zealand. Any onshore application should include evidence a student: 

    - has paid their tuition fees in full for one year or one programme (whichever is shorter); or 

    - that they are exempt from paying tuition fees and their education provider has confirmed this. 

    If the receipt is not provided with the application, then it has an impact on the processing and the application takes longer to be processed. For more information, you can find INZ's Student visa application information sheet for continuing international students here. 

    International education data  

    Every year, INZ publish data on the offshore student visa approval rates and application volumes for education agents by market. They also publish the overseas student visa application decision data broken down by country. 

    Updated data for 2024 has now been published: View this data here 

  • India insights snapshot

    Country dashboard – India  

    In the year ended December 2024 New Zealand exported $398.02 million of education related travel to India and imported $3.9 million, representing a trade balance of $394.12 million and a total trade value of $401.92 million.  

    Broad field and level of study for Indian students in New Zealand - 2023 

    Browse the full country dashboards for India and other markets on this link. 

    International student enrolments from India  

    Between January and August 2024, overall international student enrolments from India grew 34% to 10,640 from 7,930 enrolments in the full year period for 2023. Enrolments for universities grew around 64%, private training establishment enrolments grew 36% and Te Pūkenga enrolments from India grew 15% over the same period.  

    86% of Indian students in New Zealand rate overall experience positively  

    Indian students are thriving in New Zealand. The New Zealand International Student Experience Survey 2024 reveals that 86% of Indian students rated their overall experience in New Zealand positively. 
     
    From high-quality education and a warm, welcoming environment to strong community connections, these insights reflect New Zealand’s continued commitment to delivering a world-class, student-centred experience. 

    Browse the full International Student Experience Survey 2024 Report on ENZ Intellilab 

    Browse the International Student Experience Survey 2024 on Tableau 

  • New Zealand institutions strengthen ties with Latin American education agencies

    In April, ENZ supported the Study in New Zealand Agent Seminars – an event series organised by Kiwi EdLink, a New Zealand-based organisation that represents education providers across the country.

    New Zealand’s educations offerings for Latin American students were showcased to education agents at the seminars. From English language programmes for children, youth, and adults to short or long-term school studies in New Zealand. 

    The participating institutions from New Zealand were the Kiwi English Academy, Glendowie College and Onslow College. 

    ENZ teams in Santiago and São Paulo hosted networking events at the New Zealand Embassy in Chile and the Consulate in Brazil, inviting selected agents aligned with Kiwi EdLink’s strategic goals in the region.  

    In addition to facilitating these connections, the ENZ team also provided market insights and engaged in conversations about future steps to deepen engagement and opportunities in Latin America’s dynamic education landscape.

    Attendees of the Study in New Zealand seminar in Santiago, Chile. This event was hosted at the New Zealand Embassy.

    During the event in São Paulo, Director of Kiwi English Academy, Kathryn Herbert, said “This is a moment to reconnect with our Latin American partners so we can better understand how to offer relevant programs to Brazilian students.”  

    The feedback from sector attendees was positive. Director of International Students at Onslow College, Robynne Bloemstein, said that the institution is very excited to reengage with the Latin American market and welcome students from the region into its student body, which already includes 45 international students. 

    It was the first visit to Brazil for the Director of International Students at Glendowie College, Rebecca Johnstone. She said “We love Latin American students—we currently have 47 international students in total, including two Chilean students and a new Brazilian student starting in July. They all contribute greatly to the multicultural environment of our school.” 

    Check out the video report the ENZ team put together with the representatives of New Zealand schools at the São Paulo event. 

     

  • Update from Immigration New Zealand

    Visa processing update

    • From 01 January to 31 March 2025, student visas have been processed in 12 days (two and a half weeks) on average, compared to 24 days (five weeks) for the same period in 2024.

    • Currently, international student visas are being decided in 10 days (two weeks) on average. 

    • The tertiary sector’s mid-year intake is almost upon us, and students need to apply for their visas now.

    • Latest visa processing times can be found on the INZ website: Student visa wait times | Immigration New Zealand.

    Reminders from Immigration New Zealand

    The conditions of a student visa state that the visa holder must attend the programme of study at all times, at the place of study endorsed on the visa (unless there are genuine reasons for absences), and that they must make satisfactory progress in the programme of study.

    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) receive a number of applications from students in New Zealand, who have poor attendance and/or progress, without any explanation of why.

    If students do have poor attendance or progress, it is recommended that an explanation for this is provided up front with the application to avoid the need for INZ to request further information. This will prevent any delays in processing.

    If you are refunding an international student’s fees, then the ToE form should be filled out, regardless of whether or not the student’s visa has been sighted by the provider.

  • Stronger together: TNZ and ENZ support school sector growth through agent famil

    The week-long programme brought eight agents from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to Wellington, Marlborough and Canterbury.

    The aim was to give agents first-hand experience of New Zealand’s short-term study offerings in schools, strengthen connections with regional education providers, and explore opportunities to develop tailored study tour programmes.

    The famil was funded by TNZ, with ENZ collaborating with Schools International Education Business Association of New Zealand (SIEBA) to manage the itinerary and logistics.

    ENZ Senior Market Development Manager (China), Felix Ye, and TNZ Trade Development Manager (Greater China), Sandy He, led the delegation of eight agents - providing on-the-ground support and sector insights.

    In the year ended December 2024 New Zealand exported $1.29 billion of education related travel to China. This represented 35.8% of all exports of education related travel. For trade in education related travel China, People's Republic of ranked 1 of 140 for highest export value. [1] According to data from Stat NZ, 7.9k Chinese students holding visitor visas came to New Zealand for short-term programmes or study tours - the majority visiting during China’s school holidays in July. [2]

    The agents visited St Mark’s School in Wellington, meeting with Erica Harrison, the Acting Principal, and her team.

    The agents met with 15 schools across the three cities, including a mix of private, state-integrated, and single-sex schools. The journey began in Wellington with a warm welcome at Rāroa Normal Intermediate, where the group received a traditional mihi whakatau — a first-time experience for many.

    Deputy Principal Dave Gillies said it was a great opportunity to showcase the school’s experiential learning focus.

    “We’re excited about developing professional relationships with the agents and the opportunities that will grow from this visit,” he said.

    Students from Chisnallwood Intermediate School perform a haka to welcome the group to the school.

    In the South Island, the group explored a range of school offerings and regional initiatives.

    In Blenheim, agents gained insights into the unique characteristics of state-integrated education at Richmond View School, Marlborough Boys' College, and Marlborough Girls' College. 

    In Methven, Mt Hutt College showcased its tailored short-term programme, featuring sustainability-focused tourism at Ōpuke Thermal Pools and hands-on alpine and agricultural experiences – a creative integration of local resources into learning.

    The famil concluded in Christchurch, where SIEBA and Christchurch Educated gave overviews of the New Zealand school system and introduced how their initiatives support the growth of international education across the sector.

    ENZ Regional Director of Greater China, Dr Ron Xavier, said study tours are a growing area of interest among Chinese agents.

    “This famil gave a genuine sense of what New Zealand schools can offer — from cultural experiences to hands-on learning — and helped connect agents with educators who are eager to host students,” he said.

    ENZ and TNZ plan to work closely with participating partners to develop new study tours across different regions for 2026, helping raise awareness of New Zealand as an education destination for Chinese students.

    SIEBA Executive Director, John van der Zwan, is looking forward to experiencing the benefits of the study tour famil. 

    “Study tours have significant potential, we look forward to the outcomes of this famil increasing the exposure of New Zealand’s regional schools in the China market,” he said.

     

    Paddling a waka on the Avon River. Beyond education, the famil also highlighted New Zealand’s unique culture and natural beauty. From visiting Te Papa and Wētā Workshop to paddling a waka on the Avon River in Ōtautahi Christchurch, agents experienced the blend of tradition and innovation that makes New Zealand a compelling destination.

    [1] Tourism data | Corporate and Stats NZ

    [2] https://tourismnewzealand.com/insights/tourism-data/

  • New Zealand’s EdTech at centre-stage of International Education

    Export digital products and services have long been an important element of New Zealand’s international education sector, but they have largely flown under the public radar. Overnight, the needs of learners changed, and education providers found themselves in uncharted territory.

    New Zealand companies with an established reputation delivering digital educational programmes quickly stepped up both the range and reach of their products. This, combined with Aotearoa’s reputation for creativity and innovation, and more than a little manaakitanga, has resulted in the phenomenal growth of some of our best-known EdTech brands over the past year.

    Kami is helping Schools Globally

    At digital online learning platform Kami, the goal is success for every student, regardless of ability, by providing inclusive and intuitive tools that support any learning style. They include text-to-speech, voice-typing, freehand drawing, and audio and video commenting.

    Many of the schools which closed globally adopted Kami’s digital classroom technology. The company has grown from 8 million to 27 million users in 180 countries over the past year, adding one million new users in one week alone.

    Code Avengers taps into the popularity of Gaming

    Code Avengers takes a left-field approach to engaging learners by tapping into the popularity of gaming and uses those concepts to captivate students and build their digital capability. The platform was only founded in 2012 and is now being used in 15,000 schools in 14 countries.

    “Our goal is to prepare teachers and students, from all backgrounds, for the current reality of the job market, and the jobs of tomorrow,” says Code Avengers CEO Hamish Day.
     
    “We want to help give people confidence and an opportunity to learn the skills that industry tells us it needs.”

    Education Perfect are inspiring the next Generation of Changemakers

    EdTech providers also have the power to engage students on social issues and challenge them to think critically. Key market player Education Perfect, which reaches more than one million students in 1800 schools globally, is finding new ways to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

    It is building curriculum content to include issues such as social justice, sustainability, student health and wellbeing, and indigenous issues. It recently partnered with Australian animal rights organisation Voiceless to deliver modules focused on animal welfare, including the issues of dolphins living in captivity and the export of live animals.

    EP Partnerships Director Anna Redmile says that joining forces with Voiceless allows teachers and students to have conversations which promote critical thinking and better understanding of the world they live in. 

    Education consultant and Voiceless adviser Dr Christina Jarvis agrees. "As we help children embrace an increasingly complicated future, such skills are paramount for developing engaged citizens.” 

    EdTech will continue to play a key role in New Zealand’s International Education Offering

    The EdTech sector was estimated to contribute $300 million to the New Zealand economy in 2017, and those figures will have ballooned with the impact of Covid.

    Looking to the future, educational technology will play an increasingly key role in the diversification of New Zealand’s international education offerings. And there is no shortage of amazing and pioneering companies ready to play their part.      

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