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SIEBA membership grows to over 300 schools
Throughout 2017, SIEBA held 29 professional development workshops around the country for approximately 430 attendees, ranging from principals to international directors and homestay co-ordinators.
Jennifer Kirkham, SIEBA’s Professional Learning & Development Operations Manager, said the high level of interest in SIEBA’s professional development programme reflects the growing interest in a strategic approach to international education.
“Through these events, attendees learned about Code interpretation, good business practices and management skills, and had the opportunity to talk to each other, share their concerns, questions and best practices.
“We also hosted seminars on strategic planning where we encouraged schools to use their business plans for goal setting and self-review as a means to protect and grow their international business.”
As well as supporting education professionals, SIEBA also introduced information mornings for onshore agents. More than 60 agents attended the sessions in Auckland and Christchurch, and were appreciative of the opportunity.
“We informed agents of new responsibilities for schools as a result of the new Code, and the implications for agents in order to help agents and schools to work effectively together and manage risks to both of their businesses.”
John van der Zwan, SIEBA’s Executive Director, said the key event this past year was the SIEBA Hui, which saw participation from 120 international directors and principals, and was a wonderful opportunity for collegial sharing and future thinking on how to grow the sector.
“Most of the presenters were international directors from within the sector. As well as it being a great professional learning opportunity, it was a chance to get together and celebrate our sector and the people within it.”
John said SIEBA is already looking ahead to 2018, with more workshops and seminars lined up as well as another hui.
“The Second SIEBA Hui will take place in May at Te Papa in Wellington, and we have some exciting industry speakers lined up who will share their insights and expertise.”
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BRAZIL
Brazil’s study travel market bounces back
A recent survey shows Brazil’s outbound study surged by 14% in 2016, with students’ priorities shifting in terms of preferred programs of study, driven largely by employability factors. As such, language programs remained the most popular option, as speaking an international business language is seen as “essential” for students in the country.
US
Internationalisation and student recruitment increasing among US colleges
A new study of US colleges found nearly 30% of respondents reported high levels of international activity within their institutions, compared to 21% in 2011. When asked why, US colleges cited “improving student preparedness for a global era” as their main motivator, listing key activities such as “increasing study abroad for US students”, “recruiting international students” and “partnerships with institutions.”
CHINA
Hong Kong’s education system needs more heart and ‘soulware’
How can China best equip its next generation with the skills needed for a rapidly changing world? City University (CU) might have the answer. Despite being a young university with many students from lower-income families, it has made its way into the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings. CU President Way Kuo said the key is “soulware”, and has established regular exchange programmes with overseas universities to allow students to study abroad and “open their minds”.
UK
‘Widening gap’ between London and rest of country in language GCSEs
A widening gap is emerging in the take-up of language GCSEs between pupils in London and the rest of the country, a new report has warned. London is the only region in the country where the percentage of pupils taking language GCSES has risen over the past three years, possibly a result of the many multi-lingual pupils there normalising the ability to learn other languages.
INDIA and BRAZIL
Still a long way to go on internationalisation
India and Brazil are the largest higher education systems in the world in terms of numbers of students (alongside China and the United States) and the largest developing economies after China. While both nations have a long way to go, some important developments should be noted, including growth in scientific outputs and funding for public institutions.
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Showcasing New Zealand education in Saudi Arabia
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao and New Zealand providers were among 250 exhibitors from 21 countries at ICEE 2022. The New Zealand pavilion hosted representatives from University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, and University of Otago, two English language providers – Languages International and Worldwide School of English – and four EdTech companies: Education Perfect, TTRO, ByteEd, and ADRI.
The delegation presented a workshop on New Zealand as an education partner for Saudi Arabia, showcasing New Zealand’s education offering across key sectors: EdTech, English language, universities, and vocational training.
ICEE provided an opportunity for delegation members to meet with key contacts in the Saudi Ministry of Education to support opportunities for New Zealand EdTech companies, discuss the implications of the Saudi Government’s new scholarships strategy for New Zealand universities, and look at potential cooperation between the Saudi Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) and the newly created Te Pūkenga.
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is reviewing the NZQA Rules to reflect amendments to the Education and Training Act 2020 which came into effect on 1 August 2022, and to ensure the rules remain up-to-date and fit for purpose.
Consultation closed on 21 October 2022. Go to https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/rules-consultation/
New Zealand International Education Strategy 2022-2030
The Minister of Education is refreshing the New Zealand International Education Strategy. The Ministry of Education has developed a draft Strategy and was seeking your views on the proposed changes.
Consultation closed on 28 June 2022. Go to https://consultation.education.govt.nz/te-puna-kaupapahere-policy/new-zealand-international-education-strategy-2022/
Enrolling international fee-paying students under Year 9
The Ministry of Education was seeking your views on the future of enrolling international fee-paying students under Year 9 (primary and intermediate level).
Submissions closed on 11 March 2022. Go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/intlenrolunderyear9
Immigration policy settings
The New Zealand Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into what immigration policy settings would best facilitate New Zealand’s long-term economic growth and promote the wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Submissions closed on 24 December 2021. Go to www.productivity.govt.nz/inquiries/immigration-settings
ENZ made its own submission to the inquiry, which you can read here (links to Productivity Commission website).
Draft policy statement: high value for international education
The Ministry of Education was seeking your views to help it define what ‘high-value’ means for international education.
Submissions closed on 24 September 2021. Go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/highvalue/
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