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• New Zealand tops English-speaking countries in Educating for the Future ranking

  There were just 1.6 points between top-ranked Finland (80.9), second place-getter Switzerland (80.3) and New Zealand on 79.3 points.

  The overall ranking was a small drop for New Zealand, which ranked first out of 35 economies in the first EIU report which came out in September 2017. However, the 2018 ranking involves 50 economies and additional indicators on which countries were evaluated.

  "This is a very good result for New Zealand," said ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson.

  "New Zealand retains its position as the number one English-speaking country in the ranking as well as its top ranking in the Asia-Pacific region.

  "Along with Finland, New Zealand is the only country that has been in the top 3 two years in a row."

  The index evaluates the way that countries approach future-focused education to encompass problem-based learning, innovative teaching methods and broader themes of global citizenship.

  It has a focus on young people aged 15 to 24 in 50 economies, and measures three pillars of education systems – policy approaches, teaching conditions and broader gauges of societal freedom and openness – as a means of preparing young people to meet the challenges of work and society in future.

  You can read the full report here.

  The top 10 country rankings were:

  Rank	Economy	Score
  1	Finland	80.9
  2	Switzerland	80.3
  3	New Zealand	79.3
  4	Sweden	78.1
  5	Canada	77.9
  6	Netherlands	76
  7 =	Germany	74.8
  7 =	Singapore	74.8
  9	France	74.2
  10	UK	74.1

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• Dr Linda Sissons appointed Acting Chief Executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao

  Dr Sissons will take over following the departure of Amanda Malu, who has been appointed Secretary for Children and Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

  ENZ Board Chair Tony Gray said Dr Sissons’ experience as an education sector leader and her previous tenure as acting Chief Executive make her well placed to lead ENZ as it continues delivering the International Education Going for Growth Plan.

  “Many in the international education community will know Dr Sissons from her time on the ENZ Board.

  “Her understanding of both ENZ’s strategic and operational goals and her experience leading the organisation as acting Chief Executive makes her well placed to lead ENZ at this time,” Tony said.

  Dr Sissons has previously served as Chief Executive of UCOL, WelTec and Primary ITO. She also served two terms as Chair of the Board of Governors for the Commonwealth of Learning, an intergovernmental agency delivering technology‑mediated learning for sustainable development across the Commonwealth.

  The ENZ Board commenced recruitment for a new Chief Executive in December.

  “Between now and Amanda’s departure date, we will be working to ensure a smooth transition,” Tony said.

  The Board would like to take the opportunity again to acknowledge Amanda’s significant contribution to ENZ and the international education sector during her time as Chief Executive.

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• Have your say on immigration policy settings and international students under Year 9

  Immigration policy settings

  The Productivity Commission is inquiring into immigration policy settings, and submissions close on 24 December 2021.

  The New Zealand Government has asked the 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.

  To have your say, go to productivity.govt.nz/inquiries/immigration-settings

  Future of international students under year 9

  The Ministry of Education has opened consultation on the future of the enrolment of international fee-paying students under Year 9, and submissions close on 11 March 2022.

  The proposed policy change affects international students at the primary and intermediate levels and would require the amendment of the Education and Training Act 2020. To have your say, go to consultation.education.govt.nz/international-education/intlenrolunderyear9

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• New Zealand commended for inclusivity and humanity at APAIE

  A New Zealand delegation featuring all eight universities attended APAIE 2019 as part of a planned strategy to build New Zealand’s presence ahead of the 2021 conference which will be hosted in Auckland.

  The 2019 conference, themed “Diversity and inclusivity in higher education”, attracted more than 2,500 delegates between 25-29 March.

  Discussions centred around the role that international education could play to enable disparate cultures and communities to embrace diversity and difference.

  This theme had particular resonance in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack, and New Zealand’s response earned high praise from University of Oxford-educated Her Majesty The Permaisuri (Queen Consort) of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris. (Johor is a state in the south of the Malay Peninsula and shares maritime borders with Singapore and Indonesia.)

  In her opening address of the conference, Raja Zarith Sofiah said: “While we at this conference speak about diversity and inclusivity as part of academic discussions and presentations, the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and all New Zealanders, from students to biker groups, have shown what inclusivity truly means when it is more than just words and promises, but are acts of great kindness, acceptance and humanity.
  
  “Indeed, the way that the schools and universities there showed their respect and empathy prove – beyond mere words – that the breadth and depth of diversity and inclusivity transcends all levels, giving everyone equal opportunities at being heard and being understood,” said Her Majesty.

  New Zealand’s 2021 conference theme is “Innovation for sustainable futures” and will focus on building links between APAIE and universities in the South Pacific region.

  With 2,500 – 3,000 delegates and at least 300 exhibition booths, it is expected to be the largest international education event to be held in New Zealand to date. It will be held in Auckland at the New Zealand International Conference Centre (NZICC), which is currently under construction.

  “Over the next couple of years, ENZ will work with the New Zealand sector to build our presence at the APAIE conference British Columbia in 2020, so that the 2021 conference delivers for our education providers and showcases the best of our international education sector to the world” said Grant McPherson, ENZ Chief Executive.

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