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ENZ updates agents on future plans at ANZA
ANZA is held in New Zealand every three years with this year’s event held at SkyCity Auckland.
Almost 450 participants from 49 countries attended. Agents from China, India, Colombia, Brazil and Viet Nam were most heavily represented. A quarter of agents were taking part in their first ANZA workshop and many had not visited New Zealand before.
ENZ Manager Agents, Dan Smidt speaks at the workshop
“We talked about ENZ’s plans to increasingly engage with quality agents. We want to ensure that quality agents have available to them the most effective tools, resources and training they need to promote New Zealand as a high quality and welcoming international study destination.ENZ Manager Agents, Dan Smidt, said ENZ used the opportunity to give an update on ENZ’s plans for agent engagement.
“We discussed the upcoming re-launch of the Education New Zealand Recognised Agents (ENZRA) programme and the online agent training programme we are creating.
“We also talked about how the new MyStudy platform on the Study in New Zealand website can help agents to advise prospective students on study options in New Zealand.”
ENZ Business Development Manager, Jo Keane, said ENZ staff offered a range of other information, support and advice.
“One of our team ran a seminar on how agents and providers can grow their business profile on Facebook using the collateral and material on ENZ’s current social channels.
“We also ran a seminar focusing on the innovative ways that a number of New Zealand’s regions support agents and grow advocacy through the creation of outstanding student experiences.
Education New Zealand’s plenary presentation in the early evening was particularly well received.
“We talked about our current FutureProof campaign and showed our new FutureProof video, which people loved.
“We also gave an overview of the Student Wellbeing Strategy and the work being done to move from a good-to-great student experience.”
Following the conference, 11 familiarisation tours took place around New Zealand including to Taranaki and Christchurch.
ANZA will next be held in New Zealand in April 2021 at the new Christchurch Convention Centre.
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India
Record immigration is colliding with housing crises across the world
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United States
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Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand rise in THE Asia rankings
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Upcoming offshore events related to international education – April 2022
Dates
Event
Location
8 - 11 May
International Conference & Exhibition for Education (ICEE)
Organised by the Saudi Ministry of Education, the conference has this year opened to wider participation. ENZ will host a pavilion with New Zealand universities, English language schools, and EdTech companies.
Contact: Bronwyn Shanks
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
16 – 18 May
IECA Spring Conference
The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) is a not-for-profit, international professional association representing experienced independent educational consultants. ENZ plans to attend to develop networks of IECs.
Contact: Lewis Gibson
North America
22 May
Study with New Zealand Virtual Fair
A co-funded virtual exhibition between ENZ and one of our ENZRAs in Viet Nam, IDP. The online session will promote New Zealand as a high-quality study destination and offers an opportunity for New Zealand institutions to communicate directly with potential students and parents.
Contact: Van Banh
Viet Nam
29 May, 4, 5 June
Code Camps – Future Proof Interactive series
A series of five code camps for Vietnamese school students, in a collaboration between ENZ and Code Avengers. The aim is to promote New Zealand’s future-proof education.
Contact: Van Banh
Viet Nam
31 May – 3 June
NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference 2022
This is the largest international education conference in the world, and this year’s theme is 'Building Our Sustainable Future'.
Contact: Lewis Gibson
Denver, Colorado, USA
13-16 September
European Association for International Education (EAIE)
EAIE is the largest business-to-business conference and international education event in Europe. This year’s theme is ‘The Future in Full Colour’. ENZ will host a pavilion with New Zealand universities and ITPs and run a networking event to engage with existing and new contacts face-to-face.
Contact: Olga Elli
Barcelona, Spain
14 – 15 September
Asia Pacific Technical Vocational Education and Training (APAC TVET) Forum
A partnership between ENZ, Te Pūkenga and Skills Consulting Group showcasing NZ vocational sector and its expertise. The forum will include academic and business-to-business/government-to-government elements, bringing together stakeholders across Asia and the Pacific to share expertise and capability.
Contact: Richard Kyle
Online –Asia and Pacific wide
21 – 29 October
China Education Expo (CEE)
Annual exhibition tour hosted by China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) since 2000.
This major conference and expo is the leading international education event in China.
Contact: Jane Liu
Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai
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INDIA
MoU inked to boost NZ-India partnerships
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GLOBAL
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NEW ZEALAND
Report shows NZ universities' agent usage
The eight universities in New Zealand had an average agent recruitment ratio of 44.5 per cent in 2018, according to the latest benchmarking report on inbound and outbound mobility in the sector.
CANADA
Canada: new study permits issued up 13% on 2018 figures
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Making the link between housing and student wellbeing
According to QS’s 2019 International Student Survey, 60% of prospective international students were influenced by housing choices when deciding where to study abroad. And as QS notes, international students too often are unable to find suitable accommodation.
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First Study with New Zealand Roadshow boosts New Zealand education’s presence in Sri Lanka
Held from 5-8 March across Colombo and Kandy, the roadshow marked a significant milestone for New Zealand’s engagement in Sri Lanka, now among New Zealand’s top five source countries for international students. The programme built on more than 70 years of people-to-people connections and responded to growing demand for high quality, globally recognised education pathways.
The four-day programme brought together 19 New Zealand education providers, including seven universities, seven institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs), and five private training establishments (PTEs) for activities such as high school counsellor briefings, partner and education agent meetings, and large-scale student fairs.
Nineteen New Zealand education providers who participated in the first Study with New Zealand roadshow in Sri Lanka with the New Zealand High Commission and Education New Zealand team in Colombo.
The activities established direct connections between education providers, prospective students, families and key education influencers in Colombo and Kandy.
Delivered in collaboration with Thames International and supported by the New Zealand High Commission, the roadshow showcased a coordinated, whole of New Zealand approach to market engagement.
New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Maldives, David Pine, highlighted the depth of the bilateral relationship and New Zealand’s long-term commitment to education cooperation.
The programme delivered tangible outcomes, including the announcement of a new articulation agreement between the University of Otago and Sri Lanka Technology Campus, supporting clearer study pathways and enhanced visibility of New Zealand qualifications within Sri Lanka’s higher education ecosystem.
To maximise national reach, ENZ supported the roadshow with an integrated, multichannel promotional campaign. The New Zealand Taught Me social media campaign achieved strong engagement, reaching over 908,000 users and directing more than 22,000 people to roadshow information.
This was complemented by long-term billboard campaign in Colombo, LED displays in both cities, a 45-day radio campaign on a local radio station, Gold FM, and extensive earned media coverage across television and print media.
ENZ’s Regional Director – Asia (excluding China), Ben Burrowes said the roadshow played a critical role in raising awareness of New Zealand as a study destination.
“Sri Lanka is a strategically important market for New Zealand,” Ben said.
“This roadshow significantly lifted the visibility of New Zealand’s education offering and demonstrated our long-term commitment to engaging directly with students, families and partners.”
ENZ’s Market Manager – Sri Lanka, Monika Chaudhary, said the roadshow was an important step in responding directly to growing student demand.
“By bringing New Zealand education providers together in Colombo and Kandy, we enabled students and families to engage directly with institutions and gain a clearer understanding of the quality, range and long-term value of studying in New Zealand,” Monika said.
The success of the inaugural roadshow has positioned New Zealand strongly in the market, supporting future student mobility, deeper institutional engagement and sustained visibility for New Zealand education in Sri Lanka.
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NORWAY
Norway sends 250-strong research delegation to China
Norway’s Minister of Research and Higher Education, Iselin Nybø, led an unprecedented, 250-strong delegation of university and science institution leaders and scientists on a visit to Beijing and Shanghai to deepen Norwegian-Chinese research cooperation.
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Study tracks the increasing popularity of alternative credentials
Institutions are placing more emphasis on alternative qualifications, such as certificate programmes within full degree offerings, that help students to keep pace with a fast-changing job market.
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Further increase in international students
The number of international students has reached 489,200 in China, an increase of 10.5 per cent or 46,000 students over the previous year.
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‘Study in India’ initiative offers fee waivers to attract international students
The Indian government has launched a ‘Study in India’ initiative, including fee waivers, to attract students from countries across Asia, Middle East and Africa to higher education institutions in the country.
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Russia invites students in ‘unfriendly’ nations back home
The Russian government has launched a plan to attract Russian students in nations seen as “unfriendly” to the Russian Federation back home.
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