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• By the numbers – Enrolment data and Perceptions survey

  Enrolment data 2018 

  • 117,276 international students enrolled in 2018 

  Enrolments by sector 

  • Schools – 22,276 

  • Private Training Establishments (excluding ELS) – 25,466 

  • English Language Schools (ELS) – 21,221 

  • Institutes of Technology/ Polytechnics (ITPs) – 17,240 

  • Universities – 31,529 

  What countries do international students come from?

  • China – 32% 

  • India – 14% 

  • Japan – 8% 

  • Korea – 5% 

  Other key enrolment findings 

  • University enrolments for international students are at a six-year high and the sector is now the largest receiver of international students (27% or 31,529). This is a 7% increase from 2017.  

  • International students studying in the school sector has also increased by 6%.  

  • The regional distribution of international students is also at a six-year high.  

  • There is a growing diversity in where international students are coming from, with the number of students coming from Latin America up by 7%.  

  Perceptions 2019 highlights 

  The Perceptions research shows us what New Zealanders think about international education and the perceived benefits it brings to the country and our communities. Here are some of the highlights from the report.  

  • Almost three in five Kiwis believe that international education positively contributes to New Zealand as a country, while over half believe it contributes at a community level.   

  • More Kiwis are seeing international education as positively contributing to New Zealand’s tourism, economy and economic growth, our international networks and trading connections and a multi-cultural New Zealand.   

  • The social, cultural and economic benefits that international education brings to New Zealand are widely recognised by the New Zealand public.   

  • 65% of New Zealanders recognise the benefits international education brings to New Zealand’s economy and its economic growth. This has increased from 56% in 2017.  

  • In the regions, 53% believe international education benefits the regional economy in comparison to 49% in 2017.         

  • More people are seeing the opportunity for international students to learn about New Zealand’s culture and way of life – 76% in 2019 compared to 64% in 2017.  

  Read the full report on Intellilab.

• New Code of pastoral care for domestic tertiary students in 2020

  The Code means there will be a consistent approach to the welfare, safety and wellbeing and pastoral care of domestic tertiary students.

  This follows the Government passing new legislation (the Education (Pastoral Care) Amendment Act) and releasing details of an interim Code of Practice setting out the Government’s expectations of tertiary providers.

  The interim domestic tertiary code will be in place from 1 January 2020. It sets out a general duty of pastoral care that tertiary education providers have for domestic tertiary students, and specific requirements for providers that offer student accommodation. All tertiary education providers are expected to comply with the Code.

  International students already have a high level of pastoral care and support in place as set out in the Code of Practice for pastoral care of international students which includes safety, wellbeing and accommodation.

  International students are also supported by the International Students Wellbeing Strategy, which ensures government agencies work together to support international students to feel safe, well and welcome in New Zealand.

  In relation to student accommodation, tertiary education providers will be required to support the safety and wellbeing of students and improve the consistency of standards in student accommodation.

  From next year, the interim code introduces offences and penalties for serious breaches that will apply to providers and signatories to the Code for international students, including schools.

  There are no changes for international students as they continue to be well covered under the Code of Practice for pastoral care of international students.

  The Government will work with the sector in 2020 to develop a permanent on-going Code of Practice for 2021 and beyond. This will provide an opportunity to consider any improvements to pastoral care for international students to be introduced for 2021.

  Further information:

  Minister’s media release
  

  The Code of Practice for the pastoral care of domestic tertiary students
  

  More information on the Ministry of Education website
  

  The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 is administered by NZQA who can, with the Minister’s permission, delegate administration functions to Universities NZ.

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• Tokyo fair sparks excitement around New Zealand study opportunities

  Earlier this month, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) delivered a two-day event in Tokyo that brought New Zealand education to the forefront for Japanese students, families, and education agents. 

  The ENZ Fair attracted around 600 prospective students and their parents, while more than 150 education agents attended the seminar. The strong turnout and enthusiastic engagement reflected growing interest in New Zealand as a study destination. 

   

  A total of 62 New Zealand education providers took part, representing schools, universities, English language institutions, private training establishments (PTEs), and New  Te Pūkenga New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga) providers.  

  The school sector led the charge, with 52 providers represented, highlighting the increasing demand for secondary education pathways. 

  

  Fumiaki Tanaka sharing his personal experience studying in New Zealand.

  Attendees heard from inspiring guest speakers who shared personal stories and connections to New Zealand. Fumiaki Tanaka, a former Japan national rugby player and the first Japanese athlete to play Super Rugby with New Zealand’s Highlanders, spoke about his journey as an international student. Yukiko Chiba, Executive Officer and Director at Sekai Bunka Publishing, offered a parent’s perspective, reflecting on her child’s life-changing experience studying at a New Zealand high school. 

  Agent seminar 

  At the agent seminar, ENZ provided a New Zealand market update with the latest information, guidance and promotional materials. 

  The seminar also included a session focused on building long-term relationships between New Zealand and Japanese institutions. Headon John Paul, who represents the Oceania region for Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School, and Ritsu Hidume, a New Zealand alumni now studying at Ritsumeikan Uji, shared their insights and advice with New Zealand education providers.  

  A roundtable discussion with four education agents and members of the Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) explored how agents support New Zealand education, current trends in the study abroad market, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration. 

  ENZ Senior Market Develop Manager Takako Tominaga said the feedback from New Zealand providers was overwhelmingly positive.  

  “We were really pleased to hear that New Zealand providers were impressed by the quality of the agents who attended, and that Japanese families showed genuine enthusiasm and interest in learning more about studying in New Zealand.” 

• From the CE: Keeping the focus on NZ

  Kia ora koutou, 

  It’s July and in New Zealand the middle of winter. Halfway through the year it’s a good time to reflect on how far we have come in a rapid six months. My first reflection is that it is great to have international students back in our communities, lecture theatres and classrooms. Since the borders reopened, we’ve seen good volumes of student visa applications, and those applications are reflected in steady growth in enrolments. While some parts of sector are doing better than others, the big picture is that learners are considering and choosing New Zealand as the place to come for a quality international education.  

  Having travelled to India, the US and Canada, and most recently China, alongside sector representatives, we should not underestimate how important this awareness and preference is. International education is hugely competitive. Competitors like Singapore and Ireland are not sitting still and we, collectively, need to keep New Zealand in front of the high-value students we want to attract. 

  In my opinion, the Prime Minister’s visit to China did just that. Education was a significant part of the itinerary and its importance as part of the bilateral relationship was mentioned in almost every engagement with the Government of China. The Prime Minister delivered an address at Peking University, and he had the opportunity to meet with alumni in a more informal environment. We also saw excellent coverage of the visit in key China media. China is an important partner market for New Zealand, and this was a very successful visit. A word of thanks to everyone involved in its organisation, the sector members of the delegation who travelled and everyone who participated. I know it was a mammoth task. 

  Another reflection I have is how pleasing it is to see young New Zealanders getting out into the world again as Prime Minister’s scholars. Reciprocity, as I am reminded when I am in market, is an important part of international education. Around 171 New Zealanders from 14 groups will travel to Asia and Latin America over the next year as part of the most recent Group round and the second round of individual scholarships will open next week. 

  As we look to what lies ahead, the theme of next month’s NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE KI TUA, Te Ara Ki Tua The pathway forward, will provide an immediate opportunity to focus on our future. Thanks in advance to the sector leaders who are speaking or running workshops in what looks to be a compelling programme at our 30th conference. KI TUA is our annual opportunity to get together as one and to listen, learn, discuss and importantly, network. Globally, we are a small participant and to build on the good start of the past six months we must continue to move forward together. I encourage you to attend and I look forward to meeting and talking with many of you in a few weeks. 

  Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, Ki te kapuia e kore e whati  

  Alone we can be broken. Standing together, we are invincible

  Ngā mihi nui,

  Grant McPherson

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• Advertising opportunity in Japan

  The publication is the only of its kind supported by the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo and Education New Zealand. It distributes 20,000 copies to Japanese schools, universities and education organisations as well as education fairs and seminars.  

   

  “After the Rugby World Cup in 2019, New Zealand has had an increased presence and visibility in Japan. This is a great opportunity to leverage off the New Zealand country profile to promote your institution and region,” says ENZ Senior Market Development Manager – Japan, Misa Kitaoka. 

   

  “This guidebook is a great opportunity for regional bodies and individual providers to promote their offering. Furthermore, because destination marketing is a key part of education promotion in Japan, Kbunsha is offering a separate advertising rate for regional groups.” 

   

  To advertise, bookings must be made by 13 March 2020.  

   

  For further details on the guidebook and pricing for regional groups, download the proposal here. 

   

  Individual providers can download the proposal here.