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• From the CE: Successful start to packed promotions season

  Kia ora koutou,  

  We are diving into the busiest and most energising time of year – promotions, recruitment, and global engagements are in full swing.   

  In late August, ENZ teamed up with around 65 New Zealand education providers to successfully deliver our flagship New Zealand education student fair and education agent seminar in Bangkok.  

  It was fantastic to see record attendance at the fair that offered prospective students and parents hands-on experience of New Zealand’s learner-centred teaching style through five simulated classrooms. Don’t miss the full story about the impact of our promotions in Thailand in this newsletter. 

  Earlier this month, I was pleased to represent New Zealand and support international education in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the EAIE: European Association for International Education Conference 2025, which is among the most important global gatherings for international educators, government agencies, and academic leaders.  

  The conference was a valuable opportunity for New Zealand education providers to connect with peers, promote our offerings, and build meaningful partnerships. 

  With all eight universities and UP Education exhibiting at the New Zealand pavilion, we packed the week with meetings, events, and brand-building — forging new partnerships and showcasing the strength of our education system. 

  In London, I joined a thought-provoking panel discussion on evolving student demand at the ICEF Monitor Global Summit. It was an insightful discussion that prompted some great questions from the audience about the opportunities and challenges in this area for New Zealand.  

  Preparations are now in full swing for our attendance at the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE), where New Zealand is proud to be Country of Honour for 2025.  

  The conference is a prime opportunity to highlight our education partnerships in China and reaffirm our commitment to future collaborations with China.  

  I look forward to sharing more about our planned conference engagements in my next update – stay tuned! 

  Ēhara tāku toa i te toa takatahi, engari he toa takitini 

  Our strength does not come from us alone but as a collective  

  Ngā mihi nui,   

  Amanda Malu   

  Chief Executive 

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  Asia 

  Australian TNE looks to India as countries recognise qualifications 

  Australia and India have signed a qualifications recognition agreement, which comes after Deakin University's announcement of plans to open a campus in India. The recognition agreement is expected to support transnational education and allow students with Indian qualifications to pursue further education in Australia and vice versa.

   

  North America 

  US educators concerned over new rules on 'third-party' relationships 

  International educators in the USA are concerned that new Department of Education guidance and oversight of third-party relationships could have negative impact on international student recruitment. 

   

  South America 

  These are the best universities in Latin America in 2023 

  Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has seen a record 140 universities from 12 countries ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) university rankings 2023, with many of the top region’s universities situated in Brazil. 

   

  Europe 

  New poll reveals public support for international students in the UK 

  Results from a new poll show that the UK public is positive about the contribution that international students make to the economy, institutions and academic research. 

   

  Africa 

  Visa crisis is jeopardising internationalisation efforts 

  South African universities face challenges in their internationalisation efforts due to a visa crisis that is affecting international students and staff. 

• March update from Immigration New Zealand 

  Update on Student visa processing*   

  Since New Zealand’s international borders reopened in August 2022, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has received 29,228 student visa applications from international students outside of New Zealand. We have completed 24,549 of these applications.  

  Our recent processing times for international student visa applications are published on our website. These are updated each month: Visa processing times for international students | Immigration New Zealand 

  *Figures current as at 10pm on 6 March 2023.   

  Impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on international students 

  We are aware that some education providers' campuses have been damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle and have been forced to close temporarily. 

  This affects students’ immigration status because their current student visa requires them to attend the place of study specified on the visa which may not be currently possible. We understand that this is a difficult time, and we would like to help. An information sheet has been developed for affected international students and can be found here. 

  Approval in Principle timeframe 

  We have shortened the standard length of time we allow most offshore students to provide a tuition fee receipt (or other financial evidence) from ten to five working days to encourage students to complete the final steps of their student visa application quickly. We understand that some students may not be able to provide evidence in the timeframe they are given due to their individual circumstances. Extensions to this timeframe are available – the student or agent just needs to upload a brief letter explaining how much longer they will require and why. 

  Tuition fees 

  We would like to remind you that changes to the requirements for tuition fee payment evidence for students were introduced last year as part of the Immigration Rebalance.  

  Students need to pay tuition fees for the first year, or first programme of study (whichever is the shorter), and they will have to prove personal/maintenance funds for the same period. We do not accept payment of tuition fees by instalment; the only exception is for some aviation students. 

  Agent declaration 

  If you are providing advice or assistance with a student visa application - DECLARE yourself in the application. Education agents outside New Zealand are permitted to give immigration advice on student visas but must declare themselves in the application. We are seeing increasing numbers of agents not declaring themselves and these applications may take longer to process as a result.  

  INZ is intending to resume reporting on agent visa approval rates later this year, probably in September/October. If you are not declaring your involvement in an application, this will have an impact on your publicly available performance information. Education providers in New Zealand will be encouraged to check the agent performance report. 

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