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Successful agent engagement and student recruitment drive in Malaysia
The events aimed to gauge student interest in studying in New Zealand and deepen collaboration with education agents and schools.
To kick off the series, in early March, ENZ and representatives from New Zealand universities co-hosted a morning tea information session and focus group for Malaysian education agents in Kuala Lumpur.
The session promoted the ENZ resources available to support agents, and representatives from University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, Massey University, University of Otago, and University of Waikato led a discussion exploring key messages that resonate with Malaysian students and parents, understanding the factors influencing destination choice and brainstorming strategies to strengthen New Zealand’s brand visibility.
The event brought together 11 agencies from across Kuala Lumpur.
Co-funded agent activity
ENZ supported three key education agencies from across Malaysia to undertake co-funded student recruitment activity.
In Selangor, AECC Global Malaysia and ENZ hosted a mini-booth fair at HELP International School – giving students the opportunity to interact directly with representatives from Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, the University of Canterbury, University of Otago, and the University of Waikato.
The mini-booth fair at HELP International School.
The mini-booth fair at HELP International School.
Over to Shah Alam, SELSET Education partnered with INTEC College to host an information session showcasing eight of New Zealand’s tertiary institutions.
INTEC College students heard from the Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Southern Institute of Technology, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and pathway provider, University of Canterbury International College.
Around 100 students were in attendance, and the session was followed by an opportunity for students to chat further with the study providers on show.
Students at INTEC College exploring New Zealand tertiary education study options.
To close out the co-funded activity, ENZ made its first official visit to East Malaysia since before the pandemic.
ENZ and JM Education partnered to lead a series of school visits in late April Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Around 400 students attended information sessions across three schools. The events were led by the University of Auckland and University of Otago at Kota Kinabalu High School, Sekolah Menengah Sains Sabah, and Maktab Nasional.
Attendees of one of the information sessions.
ENZ Market Manager for Indonesia and Malaysia, Naluri Bella, said that partnering with agents for co-funding targeted activities helps enhance both agents and students’ awareness and understanding of New Zealand’s unique education offering.
“These collaborations not only build trust and commitment among agents but also positions New Zealand as a competitive and credible choice for Malaysian students,” she said.
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Australia
A new study into the perceptions of immigrants and immigration policy preferences led by The Australian National University (ANU) has found that Australians want less migration but also hold “large and often contradictory misperceptions”. At the same time, support for international students remains steady.
Africa
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United Kingdom
A UK public opinion poll has shown support for international students and for maintaining or increasing current numbers, with most voters not viewing students as migrants.
India
India’s University Grants Commission has introduced several higher education reforms over the last four years in keeping with the National Education Policy 2020.
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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
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Thailand retention campaign launches to encourage long-term study in New Zealand
ENZ Thailand has launched a retention campaign to encourage students from Thailand who have previously studied here to return to New Zealand for further study.
Students who choose to continue their education in New Zealand will be eligible for an air fare scholarship (valued up to NZD $3,000), making it easier for them to travel and transition into long-term study. At least 25 New Zealand education providers have volunteered to subsidise the award.
The campaign has already generated strong interest. It was launched at the New Zealand Summer Pre-Departure Orientation on 1 March in Bangkok with over 240 students and parents in attendance.
The scheme will work with students or education agents providing proof of previous study. Once the students are in New Zealand, they can rebate the air fare through coordination with their agents.
Education providers involved in the campaign:
Universities:
- Lincoln University
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
Schools:
- Auckland Grammar School
- Cambridge High School
- Glendowie College
- Hamilton Girls’ High School
- Hillmorton High School
- Kaikorai Valley College
- Lynfield College
- Macleans College
- Massey High School
- Mount Albert Grammar School
- Napier Boys’ High School
- Newlands College
- Nga Tawa Diocesan School
- Northcote College
- Palmerston North Boys’ High School
- Palmerston North Girls’ High School
- Papatoetoe High School
- Pukekohe High School
- Rosehill College
- Waitaki Girls’ High School
- Whanganui Girls’ College
- Whanganui High School
If you are an education provider interested in being involved in future retention campaigns, you can email Jaruwan Pongjaruwat, Programme Manager – Thailand at Jaruwan.pongjaruwat@enz.govt.nz.
