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  • Building on momentum from 2025 for steady growth in 2026

    Kia ora koutou, 

    As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved together, and to thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown to grow international education in New Zealand. 

    This year has been one of big wins: 

    • New Zealand now has 83,535 international students enrolled between January and August, a 14% increase on last year, already surpassing 2024’s total. 

    • Education-related travel exports hit $4.52 billion, making international education among New Zealand’s top 10 exports. 

    • 87% of international students rated their experience in the country positively, with 77% of New Zealanders agreeing that international education benefits the country. 

    These results are a testament to the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of everyone in this sector. Thank you for working with us on our Go-to-Market Plans, we are excited to keep building on this momentum in 2026 as we deliver on the International Education Going for Growth Plan. 

    And it’s not just our sector shining, New Zealand continues to stand out globally on several counts, which make us even more appealing as a high-quality study destination.  

    We are globally ranked: 

    • fifth for overall higher education quality (QS World University Rankings 2026) 

    • second on the Sustainable Trade Index 

    • third-most peaceful country in the world (Global Peace Index 2025) 

    • first for work-life balance (Global Life Work Balance Index 2025) 

    • tenth for overall prosperity and wellbeing (Legatum Prosperity Index 2025). 

    Finally, I want to acknowledge Amanda’s outstanding leadership as ENZ Chief Executive. Amanda has strengthened relationships across government and the sector, represented New Zealand internationally, and delivered an organisational reset that sets ENZ up for the future.  

    We’re immensely grateful for her contribution and wish her every success in her next role. 

    The ENZ Board has started recruiting for a new Chief Executive, and we’re working closely with Amanda and the leadership team to ensure a smooth transition. In the meantime, business continues as usual, and our team remains focused on achieving the growth goals we have set for international education. 

    On behalf of the ENZ Board, thank you for everything you’ve done to help international education grow and thrive this year.  

    Wishing you a safe and happy festive season filled with relaxation, good cheer and time with loved ones. We look forward to connecting again in the New Year and continuing this important work together. 

    Ngā mihi nui, 
    Tony Gray 
    Chair, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao 

     

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  • Get involved in the next Korea–New Zealand Digital School Exchange Programme

    Programme information 

    • Number of New Zealand schools selected: Up to 10. 

    • Who can apply: Schools with students in Year 7-9. 

    • 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.)  

    • Exchange period: Four, one-hour Zoom sessions held weekly from Monday 11 May 2026 to Monday 8 June 2026. 

    • Exchange times: To accommodate both time zones, exchange sessions will be scheduled between 12:00-3:00pm NZT.  

    • Participation fee: Free of charge. 

    Why join?  

    • Promote your school to a South Korean audience for free  

    • Showcase New Zealand’s unique education environment and culture  

    • Engage your students in a hybrid STEM and cultural exchange  

    • 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:  

    • Coordinate all communication with New Zealand schools. 

    • Match exchange times with Korean schools and New Zealand schools. 

    • Provide pre-training for New Zealand teachers and students. 

    • 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:   

    • Are looking to build long-term sister-school relationships with Korean schools, especially through social studies, cultural/global studies, languages or global citizenship education.  

    • 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 

    • Applications close: Friday 12 December 2025 11:59pm  

    • Selection process: 15 – 16 December   

    • Notification of outcome: Wednesday 17 December  

    • 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.  

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