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New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is reviewing the NZQA Rules to reflect amendments to the Education and Training Act 2020 which came into effect on 1 August 2022, and to ensure the rules remain up-to-date and fit for purpose.
Consultation closed on 21 October 2022. Go to https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/rules-consultation/
New Zealand International Education Strategy 2022-2030
The Minister of Education is refreshing the New Zealand International Education Strategy. The Ministry of Education has developed a draft Strategy and was seeking your views on the proposed changes.
Consultation closed on 28 June 2022. Go to https://consultation.education.govt.nz/te-puna-kaupapahere-policy/new-zealand-international-education-strategy-2022/
Enrolling international fee-paying students under Year 9
The Ministry of Education was seeking your views on the future of enrolling international fee-paying students under Year 9 (primary and intermediate level).
Submissions closed on 11 March 2022. Go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/intlenrolunderyear9
Immigration policy settings
The New Zealand Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into what immigration policy settings would best facilitate New Zealand’s long-term economic growth and promote the wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Submissions closed on 24 December 2021. Go to www.productivity.govt.nz/inquiries/immigration-settings
ENZ made its own submission to the inquiry, which you can read here (links to Productivity Commission website).
Draft policy statement: high value for international education
The Ministry of Education was seeking your views to help it define what ‘high-value’ means for international education.
Submissions closed on 24 September 2021. Go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/highvalue/
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ENZ moves to Study with New Zealand website
The official government site for advice on how to study with New Zealand has been completely rebuilt and rebranded, in line with ENZ’s new global brand campaign to attract more international students to a New Zealand education.
The Study with New Zealand website showcases the full range of choices available to international students, from studying in New Zealand to new, flexible options for online and offshore courses, and pathways from these courses to further onshore study or blended learning programmes. It replaces the Study in New Zealand site.
Students can search for a course, a school, an education agent or a scholarship in a more intuitive and comprehensive way. ENZ will add new functions to the site in early 2022, including more enhancements to the Finder tool.
The new website is a key part of ENZ’s strategy for the evolution of the New Zealand education brand, in line with the Strategic Recovery Plan for International Education, which aims to diversify our education offerings and rebuild a more resilient sector.
Inviting students to study with New Zealand is more than just a subtle shift in language.
The website asks students to take a new look at a New Zealand education. It features ENZ’s new brand messages, photographs and videos showing students learning online. All brand and campaign materials are available for use by international education providers and agents on the ENZ Brand Lab.
We welcome your comments and suggestions on the new site. Get in touch with Study with New Zealand digital project manager Brooke Dyer at feedback@studywithnewzealand.govt.nz
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Have your say on immigration policy settings and international students under Year 9
Immigration policy settings
The Productivity Commission is inquiring into immigration policy settings, and submissions close on 24 December 2021.
The New Zealand Government has asked the Commission to undertake an inquiry into what immigration policy settings would best facilitate New Zealand’s long-term economic growth and promote the wellbeing of New Zealanders.
To have your say, go to productivity.govt.nz/inquiries/immigration-settings
Future of international students under year 9
The Ministry of Education has opened consultation on the future of the enrolment of international fee-paying students under Year 9, and submissions close on 11 March 2022.
The proposed policy change affects international students at the primary and intermediate levels and would require the amendment of the Education and Training Act 2020. To have your say, go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/intlenrolunderyear9
Keep up with public consultations affecting the international education sector.
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Global demand for online courses from New Zealand, pilot shows
ENZ has tested the market for New Zealand’s online courses using FutureLearn – a London-based platform with a global learner base of 17 million people.
A total of 22 short courses from 13 New Zealand providers attracted nearly 63,000 enrolments from more than 48,000 individual learners in more than 200 countries between June and October 2021. The pilot project will run through to March 2022.
ENZ’s General Manager of Partnerships and Marketing, Paul Irwin, says the pilot project demonstrates the potential of online study platforms to reach new global audiences and draw learners into more online or onshore study with New Zealand.
“This pilot shows there is an appetite for online courses from New Zealand, as well as our ability to attract learners in full-time employment – a segment with a big potential for growth.
“It also highlights the willingness of many in the New Zealand education sector to build their online presence,” he says.
The pilot project featured digital courses from New Zealand universities, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, private training establishments and education technology companies – all promoted under the umbrella of a New Zealand-branded collection of courses.
They covered a wide range of subjects from technology and accounting to languages and culinary skills. English language courses were the most popular, but there was strong interest in 3D animation and courses with a sustainability theme.
“As well as running the digital learning project, ENZ was able to add value by steering the strategy to encourage learners to engage with New Zealand’s unique education brand,” Mr Irwin says.
“Partnering with an existing online education platform like FutureLearn is a smart way to test global demand from online learners, to complement our traditional mobility audience. We were able to use what we had, bypass the development phase and get to market fast with an established customer base, making it easier to test what did and didn’t work.
“The next steps are to continue evolving our offering on FutureLearn and better understand the pros and cons of partnering with existing online learning brands versus the potential benefits of a New Zealand-only branded platform that uses existing, proven technology.
“But we need to do more work first to develop a viable commercial model for providers. There is also room to improve the ability of providers to convert digital leads into viable pathways for further study,” he says.
ENZ will be adding more courses and providers to the FutureLearn platform between now and March 2022 and is planning the approach for the next three months, as well as options beyond March with FutureLearn.
If you are interested in being part of the pilot, contact the pilot project manager Tim Brown at tim.brown@enz.govt.nz
Find out more about the Online Learning Rented Platform Pilot by downloading the report and viewing the full pilot data. Check out Education New Zealand’s Products and Services Diversification Programme Timeline.
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Vietnamese TikTok contest draws millions of views for New Zealand
The contest is part of a collaboration between Education New Zealand and the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City to promote New Zealand education.
A total of 54 entrants posted their take on New Zealand to the hashtag #studywithnz on the popular TikTok app, which allows people to create and share short videos.
Beating off the competition to take first prize was Phan Khanh Ngan. Her video drew inspiration from the format of the popular Vietnamese TV quiz show The Road to Mount Olympia.
“I didn’t think the classical vlog would be attractive enough to catch the attention of people and make them remember the brand,” said Ngan.
“So, I chose one of the most beloved TV shows in Vietnam, which is known to allow its audiences to learn new knowledge.”
Coming in second, and with the most likes and comments, was hot TikToker Ngo Hai Long, who has 1.3 million followers. His video attracted nearly 43,000 likes.
The TikTok contest was the finale of a programme by ENZ and the International School of Business at the University of Economics that included 11 webinars for students and 10 New Zealand university masterclasses.
ENZ’s Vietnam Market Manager, Van Banh, said the popularity of the competition showed the growing awareness in Vietnam of the benefits of studying with New Zealand.
“Given international travel restrictions in most parts of the world, we are thrilled to see that Vietnamese students are still able to discover New Zealand in a special way.
“These creative 60-second TikTok videos show their affection towards New Zealand’s people, land, culture and education system,” she said.
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Summer down under
With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on international travel in force, many students are choosing to stay in New Zealand over summer rather than go home because in most cases, they will not be able to return for the start of the 2022 academic year.
ENZ’s Director of Student Experience and Global Citizens, Sahinde Pala, says it will be the second unexpected summer in New Zealand for many students.
“Those international students who are still here have shown amazing resilience. We know how hard it can be to be separated from loved ones at home for so long.
“But the early results from our research suggest they have remained remarkably positive about the overall New Zealand experience, despite the challenges.”
ENZ is supporting students again this summer with information and resources on health and wellbeing, exploring the country and building their work skills.
The Summer in New Zealand section of the NauMai NZ website for international students offers information, advice and links to expert resources. These include a webinar featuring careers expert Andrew Tui to give them practical tips on how to build their professional and personal skills.
“ENZ would like to acknowledge all the work the people in the international education sector are doing to support their students over the summer, and we invite you to share our resources with your networks.
“We wish everyone a summer in New Zealand that is safe and restful,” Ms Pala says.
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Education sector delegation for Dubai Expo
The delegates from ENZ, the University of Otago, the University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and private sector education technology companies ByteEd and ARA Journeys will be in Dubai between 22 and 25 January 2022.
Expo 2020 Dubai is a global trade fair currently being hosted by Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. It was scheduled to get underway in 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said the New Zealand Government’s recent announcement that it will relax border requirements for fully vaccinated New Zealanders and foreign nationals in stages next year was a clear signal of the country returning to more normal times.
“The prospect of more open borders in the coming year is a timely reminder of the opportunities that exist to build awareness of New Zealand’s unique education offering,” said Mr McPherson.
“The Expo is a great platform for New Zealand’s education sector to kick start this process at a global event.”
Mr McPherson said the involvement of two leading education technology companies was particularly pleasing as both were introducing leading-edge augmented reality (AR) products to the Expo audience.
ByteEd will be drawing on its web-based platform for teachers and students and introducing AR software to kits for STEM subjects – science, technology engineering and mathematics.
ARA Journeys will profile its award-winning games, which will stream into the New Zealand Pavilion from the company’s Auckland headquarters to offer the full interactive experience to visitors.
“Technology is a core building block for future education initiatives and a key element of the country’s international education strategy,” Mr McPherson said.
“The participation of ByteEd and ARA Journeys at this major international event is a reflection of the forward-looking strategies of both these companies.”
While in Dubai, the delegation aims to foster government and institutional connections and build relationships with agents and students.
The four-day programme, facilitated by ENZ, will centre on Expo 2020 Dubai’s International Day of Education on 24 January 2022. It will include a networking function, seminars and face-to-face meetings with key stakeholders hosted at the New Zealand Pavilion.
Find out more about Expo 2020 Dubai.
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ENZ calls for funding proposals for New Zealand-China research partnerships
The New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2022 offers funding of up to NZD 20,000-30,000 for a partnership project, with the call for proposals open until 1 March 2022.
The fund supports new or existing research partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese universities. There are usually three universities involved – two from China and one from New Zealand.
The Tripartite Partnership Fund, administered by ENZ, has a pool of up to NZD 100,000 in 2022 for research partnerships in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and applied sciences. Designed to encourage strategic academic relationships, it supports the creation or development of the partnership rather than funding the research itself.
With the global COVID-19 pandemic restricting international travel, the fund welcomes innovative ideas. Current investments include digital technology services, communications platforms, translation costs and journal access.
A New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund forum, held virtually in November 2021, aimed to encourage academics and institutions to think about reaching out to eligible Chinese universities to discuss the potential for collaboration. More than one hundred participants heard about the value of the partnerships the fund had supported in the 15 years since it was set up.
Professor Gary Brierley, Chair of Physical Geography at the University of Auckland’s School of Environment, says the fund has helped his team of river scientists to achieve things in partnership that would not have been possible alone.
They initially collaborated with colleagues from Qinghai and Tsinghua Universities to study the Sanjiangyuan area on the Tibetan Plateau, which contains the headwaters of the Yellow, Yangtze and Mekong rivers.
“The emergence of lifelong friendships accompanied steps taken to integrate local knowledge and field science to protect environmental values of the Sanjiangyuan or Three Rivers Source Zone,” Professor Brierley says.
“Our extended family built upon shared commitments and passion for the remarkable landscapes and ecosystems in this part of western China. Critically, it's been great fun – a wonderful, shared adventure.”
Dr Jun Lu, Professor of Biomedical Science and Pharmacology at Auckland University of Technology’s Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, said the fund had helped set up his work on cancer immunotherapy with Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Xinjiang University.
He says the forum has proved “a great platform for PhD students to learn how to start collaboration and seek possible research projects, jointly pursued by researchers from both China and New Zealand.”
Funding proposals are due by 1 March 2022. Download the New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2022 Guidance and Call for Proposals and the Proposal Form. Send your completed proposal as a PDF, and any questions, to china@enz.govt.nz.
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ENZ unleashes the potential of Prime Minister’s Scholarships alumni
The first-ever event for alumni of the Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and Latin America was hosted by Education New Zealand in November 2021.
The scholarships, administered by ENZ, enable New Zealanders to study, research or intern in Asia or Latin America. Since 2013, more than 2,400 group and individual scholarships have been awarded.
The virtual event – Hono Mai: a call to connect – drew together alumni from all walks of life, based in New Zealand and around the world.
They heard guest speakers from the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Latin America New Zealand Business Council, held speed networking sessions in small groups on the EventsAir platform, and joined in challenges and trivia questions.
ENZ’s Global Citizens Manager, Carla Rey Vasquez, says the event was designed and driven by alumni, for alumni.
“Our global citizenship work aims to equip New Zealanders with the competencies to engage with the wider world, build connections with people from other countries and cultures, and take action on the things that matter to them.
“Alumni have so many rich, diverse relationships around the world which can be used to support and uplift each other. Hono Mai is about sharing those relationships to help alumni achieve their own goals within their own communities,” she says.
One of the alumni involved in organising the event was Robyn Scrimshaw, who studied Chinese law and language in Shanghai with a Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia in 2014.
“Everyone had such a great experience on the trip; the event was about bringing that magic together and connecting everyone’s experiences in one place,” she says.
Now working as an urban planner in Tauranga, Robyn still draws on her experience of “different perceptions of public and private spaces” in the Chinese cities she visited.
Plans are underway for more networking events for Prime Minister’s Scholarships alumni in 2022.
