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Spotlight on Sri Lanka: A growing market for New Zealand
The international student demand from Sri Lanka is strengthening across universities, private training establishments (PTEs) and institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs).
New Zealand’s growing popularity is also evident in international student enrolment trends: 3,120 Sri Lankan students enrolled for study in New Zealand between January and August 2025, marking an impressive 57 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
ENZ’s Market Manager – Sri Lanka, Monika Chaudhary said New Zealand’s growing popularity in Sri Lanka as a study destination reflects both rising aspirations among Sri Lankan learners and their strong confidence in New Zealand’s education offering.
“With strong momentum building organically in Sri Lanka, ENZ is supporting this opportunity by investing in its marketing efforts, combining out-of-home advertising, promotions on radio, social media channels and an expanded “New Zealand Taught Me” campaign.
“This campaign showcases authentic stories of Sri Lankan students studying in New Zealand – helping build aspiration and trust in the New Zealand brand,” Monika said.
Watch below ENZ’s recent feature that highlights the journey of Manodya, a Sri Lankan student in New Zealand.
A highlight of ENZ’s promotions in the market is the first ever Study with New Zealand Roadshow to be held in Sri Lanka from 5-8 March, featuring 19 New Zealand education institutions across three subsectors.
The roadshow aims to strengthen institutional partnerships, increase visibility of New Zealand’s education offering in Sri Lankan schools, and provide targeted support for education agents through seminars and capability‑building sessions.
ENZ is also partnering with Thames International to deliver the Colombo and Kandy student fairs on 7-8 March, supported by extensive promotions, including digital promotions through Study with New Zealand channels that will help nurture prospective students and maintain their interest in New Zealand education offerings beyond the events.
This coordinated effort reflects New Zealand’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka as a market with strong and sustainable growth potential across the entire tertiary sector.
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Upcoming webinar: New Zealand International Education Enrolments 2024
Webinar details
- Wednesday 30th July, 11:00am-12:00pm (UTC+12)
- Register here: New Zealand International Education Enrolments 2024
Following the recent launch of the International Education Going for Growth Plan, join this webinar with Marie Clark, Director Insights, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, to hear more about the 2024 international student enrolments.
The full-year 2024 international student enrolments saw New Zealand reach 72 percent of pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019, with most sub-sectors contributing to this growth. Primary and intermediate schools have experienced the strongest growth, and New Zealand universities and government-funded PTEs are now very close to meeting or exceeding their 2019 enrolment numbers.
During this session, Marie will take participants through the data, including total enrolment numbers by subsector, highlight emerging trends and will offer advice on how this information can be used in your organisational planning.
If you have something you would like us to specifically highlight or a question please email insights@enz.govt.nz by 5pm Monday 28 July.
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From the CE: Growth on the go
Kia ora koutou,
This month, the Government announced the International Education Going for Growth Plan – this is an exciting, positive step forward for international education as we chase a big growth target to double the value of New Zealand international education by 2034.
It’s an ambitious target. However, with the strong and steady growth we have seen in international student numbers in 2024, the Growth Plan will help us boost that growth track to make New Zealand the destination of choice for international students.
At its heart, the Growth Plan is about striking the right balance between achieving sustainable growth for the sector, while providing our international students with an excellent experience in New Zealand and enabling our communities to understand the broad benefits that international education brings.
I am pleased with the work that is underway to progress the plan’s implementation. Over July and early August, ENZ is holding a series of market focused, cross-sector sessions to share market plans for 2025-26. The sessions will provide sector representatives with a topline update on market plans, growth targets, the approach for subsectors, and market activity.
I believe these sessions will prove useful in clarifying how ENZ intends to engage with the sector to activate and deliver the plan.
And with the way our latest 2024 enrolment numbers have continued their upward surge, we are on the right track to advance towards our growth goals. Our enrolments are now at 72 percent of pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019, with most sub-sectors contributing to this growth.
We are also seeing interesting trends in these enrolment numbers across subsectors, level of study and source markets and we look forward to sharing these insights with the sector. So make sure you sign up for ENZ’s webinar on 2024 international student enrolments to learn more about emerging trends with students, and how you can use this information in your organisational planning.
Last week, we said farewell to two of ENZ’s long-serving Board members, Linda Sissons and Lyn Provost, who completed their terms, and welcomed new members Sara Brownlie and Prabha Ravi with a mihi whakatau.
Finally, this week, I will be attending The PIE Live Asia Pacific event, where I will be speaking at a ‘New Zealand: Country update and trends’ panel session alongside University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Cheryl de la Rey and Deputy Editor of The PIE News UK, Kimberley Martin.
The session will discuss how New Zealand is poised for sustainable growth in international education and will cover the New Zealand International Education Going for Growth Plan and its ambitious target to double the value of international education by 2034.
For those of you attending the event, I look forward to seeing you there.
Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa
Let there be closeness, not distance
Ngā mihi nui,
Amanda Malu
Chief Executive
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Inviting expressions of interest for the Tokyo Global Friendship programme
For the fourth year in a row, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is pleased to invite expressions of interest (EOI) for the opportunity for eight students (ages 14-18) and one teacher to join the Tokyo Global Friendship programme hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education from 4-11 July 2026.
Tokyo Global Friendship Programme | 4 – 11 July 2026
Teachers are invited to submit a group EOI (one application per school) by Friday 6 March.
Note:
Schools must be signatory to Code of Pastoral Care.
The accompanying teacher must be from the same school as the students and will need at least conversational Japanese.
Students and the accompanying teacher must be New Zealand Citizens and have a valid passport, with a minimum of six months available from the date of travel, before expiry.When will teachers be notified on the status of their school’s EOI
Teachers who submit a completed EOI for their school by Friday 6 March will be notified by Wednesday 11 March if successful. They will have until Thursday 2 April to submit their full application form which will be sent on to the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education.
Visit this link to read FAQs before submitting an EOI
Visit this link for an overview of the programme and to submit your EOI
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Around the world in five
China
A new visa scheme announced by China this month to woo international STEM talent to the country could encourage more short-term exchanges, visiting fellowships, and cooperative research projects, according to experts.
Global
ICEF Monitor explored how proposed changes to post-study work policies in the US and UK could reshape international student mobility.
United States of America
A National Foundation for American Policy report warns that many US colleges could shut down without international students and immigrants.
Australia
Australia’s international education sector has endured 18 months of turmoil. Sudden policy shifts, political rhetoric blaming both students and agents, and a looming cap on international student numbers have shaken confidence in what was once a beacon for global learners.
Pakistan
Pakistan's large youth population is fuelling a surge in student mobility, with the UK, US and Germany seeing the largest growth, a new report has revealed.
