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  • From the Chief Executive

    Read the Minister’s letter.

    This letter summarises the first in-person meeting with the Minister and peak bodies since December last year. At the meeting, the Minister reiterated that the Government is committed to the international education sector, and acknowledged that it has endured many challenges over the past year. The letter also signalled a direction of travel through this period of uncertainty.

    We know that much of the sector’s current uncertainty stems from the question of when New Zealand might open its borders. As the Minister says in his letter, there is likely to be limited re-engagement with countries in which we have high levels of trust and confidence, and those pursuing similar Elimination Strategies to New Zealand through most of 2021.

    The Minister is currently revising the Government’s Recovery Plan for International Education. He wants to provide “as much direction and certainty as possible” by drawing up a roadmap for the sector’s rebuild. His office has also proactively released the sector’s feedback on the Strategic Recovery Plan for International Education.

    One thing that remains true is the New Zealand International Education Strategy 2018 (NZIES) continues to be the overarching long-term strategy for New Zealand’s international education. The need for diversification, building a resilient industry and developing global citizenship continues to support the New Zealand Government’s goal for a more inclusive, sustainable and productive future.

    Over the year, many of us have had to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. While the short-term outlook around the border remains uncertain, we are committed to ensuring that international students will again be onshore when the time is right.

    At ENZ, we continue to support the NZIES and will incorporate the outcomes of the Government’s Recovery Plan into our plans to ensure that we look to the future to create improvements for the sector.

    International education is based on mutual benefit. It’s good for New Zealand providers, good for New Zealanders and good for our international partners and learners.

    Wherever you are in the world, thank you for your continued commitment to international education and New Zealand. We appreciate all your hard work.

    Ngā mihi,

    Grant McPherson

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao

  • From the CE: Coming together to offer a New Zealand Education online

    Through this initiative, we’re bringing a New Zealand education to those who can’t be onshore due to COVID-19 restrictions. We’re also tapping into a wider audience of learners looking for online options, and developing a pipeline of learners seeking a pathway to study in New Zealand.

    This initiative supports the Government’s Recovery Plan for our international education sector. Part 3 of the Plan led by Education New Zealand, Transforming to a more sustainable future state, has accelerated the diversification of products and services, one of three goals set out in the New Zealand International Education Strategy.

    ENZ is supporting the international education sector through this initiative by facilitating engagement with a global audience online. Our partnership with FutureLearn lets us explore the value of promoting New Zealand content under a national online banner, as well as the benefits of partnering with third parties who have existing online audiences.

    Some quick day-one statistics that I would like to share with you. We had close to 1,000 enrolments in a New Zealand-based course within the first 24 hours of launching. I expect to see very strong enrolment numbers once the promotional campaign funded by ENZ begins today (9 June).

    FutureLearn host quality online courses that help learners build skills and upskill in areas of interest or need, from home – with potential to continue study in country (when border restrictions ease sufficiently) or continue online where available. The New Zealand collection collated for this initiative includes short courses from universities, English language and TESOL educators, vocational/institutes of technology and edtech educators including virtual reality developers and game designers. ENZ has funded the initial eight-week promotional campaign to celebrate the FutureLearn initiative’s launch.

    We understand sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in a student’s study choices. Research commissioned by ENZ in May 2021 indicated that 79 percent of responders showed interest in studying sustainability and climate change as a subject.

    Moreover, the QS Environmental Concerns Survey in 2019 found 79 percent of prospective international students were “somewhat more likely” or “much more likely” to choose a degree if the content helped them to learn about reducing their environmental impact.

    A survey undertaken by Times Higher Education in April 2021 on students, sustainability and study choices showed that 80 percent believe in living their lives as sustainable citizens.

    To cater for this, more than half of the courses included in this initiative are themed around sustainability. Courses like teaching and learning for sustainable education, English language for sustainability, and growing a sustainable workforce. It’s a great demonstration to the world that we take our cultural value of kaitiakitanga seriously.

    Let me take this opportunity to also thank the providers who took the leap and joined ENZ on this new and exciting journey.

    If you’re worried about missing this opportunity, it’s not too late to be part of the action. Get in touch with Project Manager Tim Brown [tim.brown@enz.govt.nz] for more information on how you can be part of this 12-month initiative, and any future initiatives that spring from this.

    And if you’re keen to make the most of the New Zealand education offerings on FutureLearn, visit the following link: futurelearn.com/courses/collections/study-new-zealand

    Ngā mihi,

    Grant McPherson
    Chief Executive Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao 

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  • Update from Immigration New Zealand

    Student Visa Update: Apply early with our new online forms

    Planning to study in New Zealand in 2026?

    Immigration New Zealand’s peak visa processing period runs from October to March, so it’s important to apply early to avoid delays - ideally at least three months before you travel.

    On 18 August, applications for the following student visa types transitioned to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online system:

    • English Language
    • Exchange Student
    • Fee Paying Student
    • Pathway Student
    • NZ Government Scholarship Student
    • Foreign Government Supported Student

    Applications submitted on the old form on or before 17 August will still be processed. Applicants can continue to upload documents and respond to requests until a decision is made. Draft applications on the old system must be submitted on or before 17 September, after that all applications must be submitted through enhanced Immigration Online. Paper applications will no longer be accepted from 18 September.

    We’ve redesigned the application process to make applying faster, easier, and more transparent. Applicants will get real-time updates, email notifications, and clearer guidance throughout the process. The form itself is dynamic, only showing sections and asking questions relevant to their situation. It also includes guidance and prompts to support you through the process.

    For help with the online form, visit our Applying Online help page, or contact Immigration New Zealand.

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  • Around the world in five

    JAPAN 

    Push to vaccinate students to resume face-to-face classes 

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    AUSTRALIA 

    One third of students with Australian study visas remain outside the country 

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    INDIA 

    16 programs account for 80.3% of intl students 

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    GLOBAL 

    Covid resistance ranking: The best and worst places to be as the world finally reopens 

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    GLOBAL 

    Global citizenship is about more than intercultural skills 

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  • That’s a wrap: Highlights from New Zealand Partners Workshop Week

    The week helped bring together education industry mainstays and influencers from New Zealand and Asia. Together they deliberated on partnership models and discussed ways to prepare and strengthen joint relationships that will navigate the future of the education sector.

    ENZ’s new initiative with FutureLearn was also launched to international education stakeholders this week as an example of how New Zealand is diversifying its education offering for those who can’t travel here. This initiative provides online courses from a range of New Zealand education providers on a shared platform to more than 15 million learners worldwide.

    Want to revisit some of the week’s highlights? See a selection of sessions below (available to view until 16 July):

    Held between 14-18 June, NZPWW was ENZ’s first ever large-scale virtual event targeting Asian government stakeholders, education institutes, agents and media. The week contained 23 hours of content including 234 sessions, more than 40 of which were streamed live.

    Minister of Education Hon. Chris Hipkins inaugurated the NZPWW with encouraging words, followed by a musical performance by Aotearoa icon Stan Walker.

    “It’s clear to me that relationships formed through education over the years have kept New Zealand connected with you, with the world when travel has been limited,” Minister Hipkins said.

    “We want to continue to strengthen these partnerships, and to form new ones.”

    The Heads of Mission from India, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea and Japan also appeared in a live Q&A session with ENZ CE Grant McPherson.

    If you want to learn more about New Zealand Partners Workshop Week, please contact your Business Development Manager.

    Attention all NZPWW Exhibitors:

    You still have access to the portal. Attendees will still be browsing your booth and have access to your brochures and content until 16 July.

    Thank you to the representatives who have completed the post-event survey.

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