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• Viet Nam webinar series boosts interest in New Zealand ITPs and PTEs

  The webinar series is part of a work programme to raise the profile of New Zealand’s subsectors in Viet Nam, while strengthening connections between New Zealand providers and Vietnamese education agents. 

  This initiative is key to ENZ’s ongoing efforts to diversify New Zealand’s international education offerings in Viet Nam, and ensuring prospective students are aware of the practical skills, industry connections, and post-study opportunities they can gain through New Zealand ITPs and PTEs. 

  The series featured three education agent-focused webinars, and one session for prospective students and their parents co-organised by ENZ and seven local education agencies. 

  The agent-focused webinars attracted an average of over 120 attendees per session, peaking at 131, demonstrating strong interest from Viet Nam’s agent network.  

  The student-facing webinar drew around 200 registrations and had 70 prospective students attend. 

  Participating New Zealand providers included Wintec, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Eastern Institute of Technology, Toi Ohomai, Southern Institute of Technology, WelTec & Whitireia, New Zealand Skills and Education Group, Pacific International Hotel Management School, Le Cordon Bleu, and Up Education (NZTC, NZMA, Yoobee).  

  This wide sector presence ensured agents and prospective students received timely sector updates and insights first hand.  

  Immigration New Zealand contributed to the first agent-only session with updated details on in-study and post-study work rights for international students in vocational and degree programmes at ITPs and PTEs. They also shared policy updates, guidance, best practice on pathway visas, and practical tips to help agents prepare and submit strong visa applications for ITP/PTE students. 

  ENZ Market Manager Van Banh said the feedback was positive.  

  “New Zealand providers said they really valued the opportunity to connect with the Vietnamese market through these webinars, noting that the format allowed them to share tailored information and highlight the strengths of their programmes,” she said.  

  “Vietnamese agents also gave positive feedback, and said the sessions equipped them with practical knowledge about New Zealand’s study options with ITPs and PTEs, so they can be even more confident and effective in their conversations with prospective students,” Van added. 

   

   

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• New Zealand education fair caps off busy season of engagement in Thailand

  The New Zealand Education Fair 2025 at Samyan Mitrtown Hall attracted over 2,500 registrations and welcomed 1,763 visitors –   a 20% increase from the previous year.  

  

  New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand HE Jonathan Kings (pictured second from left) alongside Thai alumni of New Zealand (from L to R) Dr. Arisarawan Tanasinsiri, Dr Teerawan Vanadurongwan and Jirayut Srupsrisopa.

  The event gave Thai prospective students and their families a chance to meet with providers from across New Zealand’s secondary, tertiary, and English language sectors. Attendees also heard directly from New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand, Jonathan Kings, along with three accomplished Thai alumni of New Zealand institutions. 

  

  Prospective students and their parents exploring New Zealand’s education offerings.

  

  Attendees of one of the five simulated New Zealand classroom sessions.

  The fair featured five simulated classrooms, offering hands-on experiences of New Zealand’s innovative, student-centred teaching style.  

  

  Awardee of the lucky draw air ticket campaign (pictured centre) alongside (from L to R) ENZ Market Manager Chor Pramoolpol, ENZ Regional Director Ben Burrowes, Kanchana Jangjaroen, Account Manager from Air New Zealand and ENZ Programme Manager Jaruwan Pongjaruwat.

  A popular initiative at the fair was the “Apply Now, Fly Free” campaign, where 39 New Zealand institutions collectively offered an air fare scholarship to students applying at the fair. A wide range of scholarships and study opportunities were also showcased. 

  Further activity in Chonburi, Bangkok, Chachoengsao and Chiang Mai 

  To build on the momentum of the fair, ENZ organised a roadshow to more than 15 schools across Chonburi, Bangkok, Chachoengsao, and Chiang Mai, engaging directly with students, parents, and school counsellors. 

  The agent seminar, held alongside the fair, brought together more than 100 education agents who received a market update from ENZ and other New Zealand government agencies on New Zealand’s education policies and programmes and networked with participating New Zealand providers. 

  Beyond Bangkok, New Zealand institutions extended their reach through agent-led mini fairs in Chiang Mai and Chonburi on 31 August, hosted by education agencies A&T New Zealand Centre and Infogroup Education, respectively. These events helped connect Thai regional audiences with New Zealand education opportunities. 

  Strategic partnerships between New Zealand and Thailand were also strengthened during the fair week, with a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Assumption College and seven New Zealand secondary schools. 

  ENZ Programme Manager for Thailand, Jaruwan Pongjaruwat, said the energy and enthusiasm from prospective students and their parents across the events was heartening.  

  “This year’s fair and roadshow was a powerful demonstration of the growing interest in New Zealand education among Thai students and their families,” she said. 

  “We’re proud to work alongside our New Zealand provider partners and Thai agents to create meaningful pathways for students. These events are not just about recruitment — they’re about building long-term relationships and trust,” Jaruwan added. 

  Post-fair engagements continued in Chiang Mai, where ENZ held sessions with school counsellors and directors to explore collaboration opportunities. A dedicated agent function in early September further reinforced the important role that Thai education agents play in supporting student recruitment. 

  ENZ then joined a school roadshow in Udon Thani and Khon Kaen, promoting New Zealand education alongside a school cluster from Auckland and Nelson. The team visited three schools, engaging over 400 students with presentations on New Zealand’s secondary education system, and hosted a seminar in Khon Kaen for prospective students and their families. 

• New Zealand education featured at leading India events

  ENZ Team India flew the flag for New Zealand at the IC3 Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Mumbai and the G2 Gen Next Higher Education Summit in Bengaluru.  

  Both events are recognised as cornerstone platforms in India’s education calendar, drawing senior decision-makers and influencers from across South Asia. 

  At the IC3 Annual Conference, which welcomed over 1000 school leaders, career counsellors, and education providers, ENZ’s booth attracted significant engagement from a wide range of attendees. 

  

  ENZ Market Development Manager Bhupinder Kaur engaging with high school counsellors at the IC3 ENZ booth.

  The booth served as a central hub for sharing New Zealand’s education story, distributing tailored resources, and building meaningful connections with high school counsellors.  

  

  University of Auckland Director International, Martin Hookham-Simms, representing New Zealand at the session on Destination Alignment at IC3 Conference.

  New Zealand’s quality offering was further profiled in a breakout session on the topic ‘Destination Alignment: A Best-Fit Framework for UK, US & New Zealand.  

  University of Auckland Director International, Martin Hookham Simms, represented New Zealand in the session, speaking alongside University of Southampton Executive Director – India Implementation, David Winstanley and Rice University Deputy Director of Admission, Jessica Griffith.  

  The discussion highlighted emerging student preferences for the UK, US, and New Zealand, offering a practical breakdown of how to assess each destination using key criteria such as academic fit, affordability, career opportunities, and cultural context. Drawing on first-hand insights from senior university leaders, the session equipped attendees with actionable tools to help students make confident, informed, and best-fit decisions. 

  

  ENZ Director of Engagement East Asia & India, Jugnu Roy, representing ENZ at the g2 Conference by Gen Next Education during the Country Spotlight session.

  Over to the g2 Gen Next Summit, ENZ led a dedicated Country Spotlight session to highlight New Zealand’s world-class education system and demonstrate its relevance to India’s evolving education priorities.  

  The g2 Gen Next Summit is known for facilitating high-impact dialogue between high schools and global universities, making it a valuable space for ENZ to promote New Zealand's educational identity and grow partnerships. 

  

  ENZ Team India with high school counsellors at the g2 Experience 2025 in Bengaluru.

  ENZ also hosted a targeted roundtable with high school counsellors, providing a deeper understanding of New Zealand’s holistic and future-ready study environment, and reinforcing pathways for Indian students. 

  Director of Engagement, Jugnu Roy, said the events provided a great platform to demonstrate New Zealand’s unique strengths in education.  

  “Through our presence at IC3 and the Country Spotlight session at g2, we were able to strengthen relationships with influential school counsellors, share up-to-date resources, and highlight New Zealand’s academic strengths, inclusive values, and commitment to student wellbeing,” she said. 

  “This direct engagement supports our long-term strategy in India to position New Zealand as a preferred international study destination,” Jugnu added. 

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