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- NZIEC2023533of404
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English New Zealand announces new chair
Darren, who is the managing director and co-owner of Languages International, previously served as English New Zealand’s chair from June 2012 to 2015.
English New Zealand chair Darren Conway.
“I was planning for something much more relaxing than stepping back into the chair’s role at English New Zealand,” he said.
“But these are unprecedented times and I’m happy to take up the challenge. I hope that my experience and advocacy can help English New Zealand lead the sector out of the current crisis. We can make a useful contribution to the recovery of the New Zealand economy, but we need both judicious and timely support and clear communication from the government, and that’s where our initial focus will be.”
English New Zealand say they greatly appreciate the contributions that Wayne, also the group principal for ICL Education, has made during his tenure.
“It has been a privilege to represent the 22 members schools and I have appreciated the opportunity to engage with government and non-government stakeholders, raising the awareness of what we do and advocating on members’ behalf,” Wayne said.
“We have long argued that our quality and experience be recognised by government agencies in a meaningful way - in the way the export education levy is determined, in the way our sector is quality assured, and in the way our English language courses are categorised.
“To that end, I was very pleased by the recent cabinet paper proposing legislative changes allowing for recognition of ELT as a separate sub-sector and opening the door to achieving these goals.”
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Around the world in five
CANADA
International students want more support
A report by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations calls to shift the focus from the dollar value of international students to offering them better support to live, study and work in the country.
US
Plan to introduce term limits on student visas
The US plans to introduce a maximum term for student visas in 2019 to replace the practice of issuing visas for the duration of studies.
UK
Immigration policy has cost billions in lost exports
An analysis of the economic impacts of UK immigration policy affecting international students suggests losses of about 17.5 billion NZD from 2013 to 2017.
TAIWAN
Universities see a rise in the number of South East Asian students
University campuses in Taiwan have been stepping up efforts to accommodate the increasing number of Southeast Asian students pursuing higher education in the country.
SINGAPORE
International students make up for lack of local MBA takers
Institutions offering MBAs in Singapore are struggling to attract local students, but are seeing renewed interest from students from Viet Nam, India, and China.
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- Dr Fanta Aw
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Coronavirus update for ENZ stakeholders
We’re writing today to provide you with a further update on the coronavirus and its impact on the education sector.
National response
Education New Zealand is taking its lead from the Ministry of Health, who is monitoring the situation closely and will advise if any public health measures become necessary.
At this time, the Ministry of Health has publicly advised the likelihood of an imported case in New Zealand is high, but the likelihood of an ongoing outbreak remains low. However, we recommend that you follow the below advice to keep your students and staff safe and well.
ENZ update
ENZ is working closely with Government agencies to inform and share the advice being developed.
Please find below two updates on ENZ-led programmes based in China.
Prime Minister’s Scholarship (PMS) recipients in China
- The safety and wellbeing of New Zealand students in China is paramount. ENZ is contacting PMS recipients in China to check whether they’d like to come home or are comfortable staying in the current environment. ENZ will support their early return.
- We’re reminding students already in China to follow SafeTravel guidelines. We’re also providing individuals and groups of students scheduled to travel to China with the latest advice.
- ENZ is offering Prime Minister’s scholars who were planning to travel to China in the next three months the opportunity to defer their travel at this time.
- We have been working closely with tertiary education providers as we work through these options.
ENZ events in Asia
- ENZ is reviewing the agent seminars scheduled to go ahead in China this March. We expect to be able to share our decision with the sector shortly.
- Finally ENZ has set up an email address to receive sector feedback, questions and concerns – please email response@enz.govt.nz.
Advice from the Ministry of Education
- The Ministry of Education has released advice for principals, early learning services, tertiary and parents on keeping staff and students safe.
- The Ministry is advising providers to err on the side of caution. Staff and students who are arriving from China, have recently travelled there, or feel they may have been exposed to coronavirus are to take the voluntary precaution of staying at home for up to 14 days. This would take effect from their last date of exposure or from the time they arrived in the country if they are unsure.
- It is important to remember the safety and wellbeing of all students is of paramount importance during this period of uncertainty. As international education providers are aware, they have an important responsibility to ensure that students are well-informed, safe and properly cared for. For further information, see the Ministry of Health’s advice to principals or NZQA information.
- For further guidance, including for homestay, hostel and other accommodation providers, see the Ministry of Education's information for the education sector, caregivers and whānau of learners.
Health and travel advice
- Keep yourself safe by following the World Health Organisation’s standard recommendations to prevent infections:
- Wash your hands regularly
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
- Thoroughly cook meat and eggs
- Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness.
Key sources of information are:
- MFAT’s Safetravel website As of yesterday, it advises New Zealanders do not travel to Hubei province due to the coronavirus and the associated travel restrictions imposed by the Chinese authorities.
- Ministry of Health’s webpage on the Coronavirus. In addition:
- The Ministry has released information for travellers arriving to New Zealand in English, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese.
- The Ministry encourages travellers who become sick within a month of their arrival to seek medical advice and contact Healthline (0800 611 116) or a doctor. It is important to mention recent travel to Wuhan and any known contact with someone with severe acute respiratory illness who has been in Wuhan.
- The Ministry is also publishing border advisories on this page which it shares with border stakeholders.
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) is providing situation reports, travel advice and advises on measures to protect yourself.
Please contact us if you have any issues or concerns - response@enz.govt.nz.
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- ichiharamou
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NZIEC KI TUA 2023 programme announced!
The New Zealand International Education Conference 2023 brings together practitioners and leaders from across New Zealand’s international education sector to look to the future and explore strategies for growth.
Our keynote speakers include:
- Helen Souness: Pathway to the future
- Dr Hinemoa Elder: Māori stories for global learning and teaching
- Dr Stephen Holmes: Post-pandemic insights from international students and parents
- Yemi Penn: Igniting your rebellious curiosity
- Dr Paul Spoonley: International education in 30 years
- Bridget Williams: International education and the sustainable development goals
- Sharon Zollner: The national and global economic outlook for 2024
- Kaila Colbin: Future of education
The conference also includes a range of energising breakout sessions hosted by experts in the sector, centred on the themes of Marketing Smarts, Growing Global, Authentically Aotearoa and Fresh Offerings.
Breakouts include Excellent experiences – Spotlight on student experience insights hosted by Marie Clark and Ross Crosson, ChatGPT, now what? Pitfalls and opportunities of AI in student recruitment hosted by Audrey Voon, Ko wai koe? Building indigeneity into your internationalisation strategy hosted by Monique van Veen and The intersection of EdTech and traditional education hosted by an expert panel.
Check out the full programme here: https://www.nziec.co.nz/agenda
We look forward to seeing you at NZIEC KI TUA 2023, register today: https://www.nziec.co.nz/registration
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