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• New Zealand and Japanese schools build stronger cultural connections

  High-school students in New Zealand and Japan are connecting on the big issues like indigenous culture, sustainability, and rugby, in an exciting joint-venture between Education New Zealand (ENZ) and the North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (NA CAPE).

  In collaboration with the Hokkaido Board of Education, seven schools from New Zealand’s North Island and seven from Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture have begun to open a digital dialogue at a time when valuable in-person interactions are limited.

  This initiative builds on the agreement signed in November 2020 between the Hokkaido Board of Education and ENZ. It further strengthens the existing partnership agreement between the New Zealand Embassy Tokyo and the Hokkaido Government by promoting collaborative opportunities in education through shared interests.

  International education plays an important internationalisation role as it brings a refreshing, global outlook to education at a local level. By building deep, reciprocal relationships with other countries, internationalisation also helps international education uncover opportunities for innovation.

  After online orientations for teachers, more than 270 students from three high schools in both countries met for the first time to introduce themselves, their school and city. Schools connected include: Taradale High School and Yubari High School; Papatoetoe High School and Sapporo Higashi High School; and Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake o Tāwhiuau a Kura-ā-Iwi and Noboribetsu Akebi High School, which also connected with Unakami Primary school in Chiba.

  Sharing both economic and geographical similarities between countries, key themes for successive exchanges held in English include language and culture, indigenous culture, sustainability, primary industries, and rugby with a strategic goal of students starting student exchanges between schools in the future.

  The participation of Kura-ā-Iwi in the programme is of value to both countries seeking to deepen existing indigenous cultural connections. Hokkaido and New Zealand share many similar features, including the importance of agriculture and of indigenous peoples.

  Sharlene Brown, Senior Teacher at Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake o Tāwhiuau expressed their support for the initiative.

  “As the first iwi designated character kura in the world, Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake o Tāwhiuau is absolutely committed to global, indigenous education in particular Ainu language and culture.

  “This is therefore the guiding force behind our commitment to establish new relationships and exchanges with schools in Japan.”

  Both NA CAPE and ENZ are focused on continued support of closer indigenous to indigenous connections between New Zealand and Japan. Hokkaido is the birthplace of Japan’s indigenous people, the Ainu. As Hokkaido continues to embrace its indigenous culture, this initiative presents a unique opportunity for richer, more meaningful exchanges by showcasing New Zealand’s Māori values. By connecting with other cultures around the world, students in New Zealand and Hokkaido gain a better understanding of indigenous people’s experience and can uncover similarities and fostering better appreciation of other cultures.

  ENZ Director of Education – Japan, Misa Kitaoka said from Tokyo that, despite the ongoing challenges of COVID, ENZ is committed to promoting connections between New Zealand and Hokkaido using innovative modes of virtual delivery.

  “New Zealand’s unique cultural values like kaitiakitanga - protection of people and place – are woven into the threads of our education system.

  We are very proud of the leadership Māori demonstrate in the indigenous education space, and are committed to furthering international indigenous connections for the benefit of all.”

  Following on from the success of this international initiative, the NA CAPE plans to support additional sessions, and connect New Zealand high-school language students and their teachers with their counterparts in Korea.

  North Asia CAPE (NA CAPE) is committed to building New Zealanders’ capacity to engage with the countries of North Asia. Find out more about the NA CAPE at www.northasiacape.org.nz

  Education New Zealand is the Crown Agency responsible for international education to benefit New Zealand socially, culturally and economically. Find out more at enz.govt.nz.

  Want to get involved in future exchanges? Get in touch with North Asia CAPE at nacape@auckland.ac.nz.

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• New Zealand-Viet Nam education ties deepen

  This is the first New Zealand Government scholarship programme offered exclusively to Vietnamese secondary school students.  

  “A total of 36 New Zealand schools from nine regions are taking part in the scholarship initiative,” said ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson. 

  “We expect the programme will build partnerships and profile for New Zealand education across Viet Nam.  

  “The way we’ve tailored the scholarships to involve multiple regions across New Zealand also reflects a government commitment to ensuring the benefits of international education are shared widely.” 

  Among the 36 scholarships are 11 He Tohu Awhero (Ambition) scholarships supporting 30% of the tuition fees for the first year of study, and 25 He Tohu Hiranga (Excellence) scholarships supporting 50% of the tuition fees for the first year of study. One outstanding student recipient of the He Tohu Hiranga scholarship will be offered 100% of tuition fees for the first year of study.  

  Later this month, 35 of the New Zealand schools taking part in the initiative will visit schools in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to promote the scholarship and explore further collaborations.  

  Entries for the scholarships opened 1 March and the Vietnamese students will begin their study in Term 3, starting 22 July 2019.  

  Alongside the scholarship initiative, ENZ has also signed a Collaboration Arrangement with Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, the aim of which is to deepen the education relationship between New Zealand and Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Viet Nam with 13 million people in the metropolitan area.  

  “As part of this MoU, we will be exploring a range of partnership opportunities which includes the opportunity for New Zealand teachers and students to have an international education experience in Viet Nam,” said Grant.   

  “New Zealanders have a lot to gain from exposure to other cultures – language learning, for example. These experiences also expose our students and teachers to new possibilities.” 

  The Collaborative Arrangement and scholarship programme are part of a broader work programme being driven by ENZ. 

  Vietnamese school students studying in New Zealand contribute an estimated NZD $21m to our economy (2017 figures released in 2018). 

• Work and study options for Koreans

  Held at the CGV Cine Library in Seoul, the seminar was aimed at young Koreans interested in New Zealand’s Working Holiday Visa (WHV) scheme.

  The event attracted nearly 100 participants including university students and young professionals who received practical advice about English language learning, job seeking, safety and life in New Zealand.

  Kay Lee, ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager for Korea, said the seminar was a great way to reach out to young Koreans who are already interested in New Zealand and help them gain a better understanding of New Zealand education and ELS programmes.

  “Some 3,000 Koreans obtain a New Zealand WHV every year – and each is a potential student for our ELS providers. WHV holders normally take a three to six-month English language course prior to travelling or finding a job in New Zealand.”

  The annual WHV quota for Koreans was increased from 1,800 to 3,000 in 2016 and allows Koreans aged between 18 and 30 years to spend 12 months in New Zealand.

  “They come to New Zealand mainly to improve their English proficiency and experience New Zealand culture by working at Kiwi farms or in hospitality and tourism industries.”

  Kay used the seminar to showcase qualified ELS programmes and how to prepare for student life in New Zealand. This was complemented by presentations from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand which focussed on New Zealand culture, business sectors, travel and flight options.

  

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