30 October 2025 at 10:30 am
Get involved in the next Korea–New Zealand Digital School Exchange Programme
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is inviting schools to apply for the Korea–New Zealand Digital School Exchange Programme for Term 2 - 2026.
Programme information
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Number of New Zealand schools selected: Up to 10.
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Who can apply: Schools with students in Year 7-9.
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Number of participating students per session: 20-25 (Korean schools typically involve a full class of 20-25 students per exchange session. If a New Zealand school wishes to include more than 25 students, they can form multiple groups of around 20 students each to participate separately.)
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Exchange period: Four, one-hour Zoom sessions held weekly from Monday 11 May 2026 to Monday 8 June 2026.
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Exchange times: To accommodate both time zones, exchange sessions will be scheduled between 12:00-3:00pm NZT.
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Participation fee: Free of charge.
Why join?
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Promote your school to a South Korean audience for free
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Showcase New Zealand’s unique education environment and culture
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Engage your students in a hybrid STEM and cultural exchange
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No added work to your teaching load - LEL takes care of all the admin and logistics, allowing you to simply show up with your classroom and enjoy the global learning experience
Teachers in previous rounds praised the programme for its smooth delivery and the enthusiasm it sparked in their classrooms.
Check out the story from the previous programme: New Zealand – Korea digital student exchange » Education NZ
How it works
ENZ and Seoul MOE work closely with Learn English Live (LEL), who will:
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Coordinate all communication with New Zealand schools.
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Match exchange times with Korean schools and New Zealand schools.
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Provide pre-training for New Zealand teachers and students.
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Facilitate sessions using topics tailored for digital exchanges ranging from culture & language sharing, United Nation SDG projects, STEM learning, global citizenship and much more.
In previous programmes, NZ teachers appreciated not having to prepare or run the sessions themselves—LEL takes care of everything.
Is this right for your school?
This programme is a great fit for schools that:
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Are looking to build long-term sister-school relationships with Korean schools, especially through social studies, cultural/global studies, languages or global citizenship education.
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See value in soft marketing opportunities, promoting their school in Korea in a meaningful, low-pressure and no cost way, and are interested in attracting potential international students over the long term.
Application timeline
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Applications close: Friday 12 December 2025 11:59pm
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Selection process: 15 – 16 December
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Notification of outcome: Wednesday 17 December
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Next steps: From April 2026, selected schools will be contacted by LEL with a detailed guide
If you wish to apply for this programme, please fill out the Expression of Interest (EOI) here or scan the QRCode below.
If you have any questions, please contact ENZ (Alana Pellow ) or Learn English Live (William Clarke ).
Background
ENZ has partnered with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (Seoul MOE) to run digital classroom exchanges since 2021 with ENZ education technology partner Learn English Live (LEL) . These exchanges have created meaningful connections between students, teachers, and schools in both countries. NZ students have had the opportunity to connect with their Korean peers, build global friendships, and experience cross-cultural learning—all from their own classrooms.
