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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

• Around the world in five – April E-News 2022

  International 

  ENZ online education pilot extended 

  Education NZ to roll over Recognised Agency scheme to end of year 

  International learners stay cool on studying Down Under 

  Universities in ‘no mood’ to rush back to HE globalisation 

  New Zealand 

  International postgraduate students treated 'like massive drain on society' 

  Te Pukenga shares International Education Strategy 

  Financial hangover for Wintec, Waikato University as international students trickle back in 

  ‘Modern-day slavery’ 

  MIL-Evening Report: Open letter to Minister Faafoi – an appeal to help 34 abandoned Papuan students 

  Host families needed in Tauranga 

  Dunedin firm’s education tool a winner 

  India 

  New Zealand Minister Hon. Priyanca Radhakrishnan Visits IIT Madras, Deepens Educational Relationship Between New Zealand and India 

  Japan 

  Japan Women’s University and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of Education New Zealand also attended and signed the “Agreement on Educational Cooperation” 

  New Zealand Relaunches Innovative Rugby and English Study Programme 

  Latin America 

  It's time to talk about educational quality at Education New Zealand's first Kōrerorero 

  Visions and perspectives on quality education in Latin America and Oceania 

  Saudi Arabia 

  Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education to Organize ICEE 2022 in May with Participation of 253 Local, World Institutions 

  South Korea 

  Korean international students develop innovative eco-friendly building materials using seaweed in New Zealand 

  Thailand 

  Otago University New Zealand hybrid 2nd generation recruitment 

  New Zealand accepts the first lot of 5,000 international students, Thailand offers English Pathway courses and flies to learn languages 

  Viet Nam 

  Opportunities for teachers to catch up with the wave of digital transformation in education 

  New Zealand Future Skills Summer Camp 2022 - an opportunity for Vietnamese students who love programming 

• SIEBA launches Schools Global Citizenship Pilot Programme

  A network of 20 schools will take part, receiving professional advice and support to create, introduce and embed global citizenship strategies and initiatives across their schools.  

  SIEBA’s recent report on international business recovery for schools highlighted global citizenship education as one of three key areas expected to underpin business recovery and the future of international education, both within New Zealand and globally. The other two areas are sustainability/climate action, and growth in school-to-university pathways. 

  Global citizenship programmes contribute to a better international student experience, build understanding and support for international education, and enrich the value proposition that schools offer both domestic and international students.

  

  Image above: Japanese and Kiwi students discovering science together at Awatapu College in Palmerston North 

  “Global citizenship education (GCED) has the potential to bring local and international students together through a focus on global issues, and in development of global competencies. International students and parents are increasingly looking for schools that can demonstrably deliver GCED within the educational experience," the report says.

  The pilot programme will be delivered in collaboration with the Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence. The schools involved will draft Global Citizenship strategies linked to a range of programmes throughout the school, including learning content and teaching approaches, co-curricular programmes, professional learning and development, and student-led initiatives. They will examine how Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori will underpin their global citizenship strategies. Schools will start local, this will be a multi-year journey, and the result will look different in every school.  

  Developing global citizens is also one of the overarching goals of the New Zealand International Education Strategy.

• From the CE: Memorable trip highlights value of international education

  This was the first mission led by the Prime Minister since our borders closed in 2020, and it combined education, tourism, New Zealand businesses and government agencies. It sent a clear message that New Zealand is open for business and ready to reconnect with the world.

  A couple of excellent things happened in Singapore from an education perspective, the first at Gardens by the Bay, which is a nature park of more than 100 hectares, visited by around 14 million people every year.  

  At a ceremony to mark the unveiling of a bespoke Māori carving, the Chief Executive of Gardens by the Bay, Felix Loh, spoke about his education experience in New Zealand 30 years ago. He said that studying for a Bachelor of Horticulture at Massey University had a huge impact on his life and career, not only because of what he learnt from his studies, but also because of the care and support he received here. It was a great endorsement of the best that an education in New Zealand can offer and highlighted to everyone who heard him that international education brings long-term value.

  

  Image: Felix Loh, Chief Executive of Gardens by the Bay, speaks at the ceremony to mark the unveiling of a bespoke Māori carving. Photographer – Karan Gurnani, 35mm.

  We had a similar experience the following day, at the signing of an MOU between the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and FoodBowl, a New Zealand food innovation network based in Auckland. The senior signing official for SIT was their President, Professor Chua Kee Chaing, who was a student in New Zealand 40 years ago. Again, we saw the warmth and long-term relationships that are generated by international education.  

  The Japan part of our trip featured several events with a specific focus on international education, including signing an agreement with Japan Women’s University, relaunching Game on English for female rugby players, and an event at the Cookie Time store in Tokyo with an opportunity to meet previous participants in the working holiday scheme, including former students. You can read more about these events in a separate article in this issue of E-News. 

  It was great to meet people who feel such a strong connection to New Zealand, even after many years have passed. We often refer to the social, cultural and economic benefits of international education – what we experienced on this trip brought those words to life and marked another significant step on our path to rebuild New Zealand’s international education sector.  

  He aha te mea nui o tea ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata 

  What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. 

  Grant McPherson 

• From the CE: Student visas reopen 31 July; changes to immigration settings

  Firstly, there is the encouraging news that student and visitor visa processing will reopen on 31 July 2022, rather than in October as previously announced.  

  This is a welcome step forward and sends a strong signal that New Zealand is fully reopening to the world. Given the significant challenges faced by our international education sector over the past two years, I know this news will come as a relief for many of you.  

  Secondly, the government has announced changes to immigration settings arising from its immigration rebalance work. Key changes for our sector include post study work rights for international students and other student visa settings. 

  The recent border exception for up to 5,000 international students (cohort 4) will continue as planned, with the first students on track to begin arriving in New Zealand soon.  

  Post-study work rights from 11 May 2022

  • International students studying bachelor’s or post-graduate courses or higher will continue to receive Post-Study Work Visas. 
  • Students studying non-degree courses at Level 7 and below (excluding bachelor’s degrees), will only be eligible for post-study work rights if the qualification is relevant to an occupation on the new Green List, which will replace the existing skills shortage lists. These work rights will only allow them to work in that occupation. 
  • The duration of work rights will reflect the duration of study undertaken in New Zealand, except for Masters and PhD students who retain the current setting of 3 years. 
  • International students will no longer be able to apply for a second post-study work visa. 
  • Students with a student visa application underway to study a qualification currently eligible for a post-study work visa and that student visa is subsequently granted; students who get a visa through the current border exception for 5,000 students; and students who already hold a student visa for a programme of study that results in a qualification that is currently eligible for a post study work visa, will be considered under the old settings if they apply for a post-study work visa within the next three years. 
  • There are no changes to in-study work rights for student visa holders. 

  Living costs and fees from 31 July 2022

  • The amount of funds that students are required to demonstrate they have access to, so they can cover their living expenses while in New Zealand, will increase. For tertiary and English language students, the funds required will be $20,000 pa, and for primary and secondary school students it will be $17,000 pa. These funds are prorated for study less than a year. The current setting is $15,000pa for both. Note: This change does not affect the living costs requirements for students in cohort 4.
  • Students will be required to pay tuition fees of one year or the first programme (whichever is the shorter) upfront. Note: This change does not apply to cohort 4 students. 

  You can see a summary of these changes including a fact sheet on international education on the Immigration NZ website here. 

  You can see a summary of the immigration changes on the Immigration NZ website here. 

  You can read the Prime Minister’s announcement here.

   

  Grant McPherson 

• Research communication platform for Asia-Pacific

  The Context: Asia-Pacific is where you can get quick, plain language overviews of high-quality academic research. Recent stories include one about cultural intelligence research. Other examples include the capabilities that SMEs need to succeed in international markets.

  The platform will also include youth voices from tertiary students interested in global engagement. You can subscribe to email newsletters to receive updates about your area of interest.

  The Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence were established by the government in 2017, to support New Zealanders to engage with North Asia, Southeast Asia and Latin America.

• ENZ to launch major global brand campaign, I AM NEW

  As we re-enter a competitive global environment, the brand campaign will look to articulate the high quality of New Zealand’s education experience in a deliberately unique, ownable and attention-grabbing way.  

  This major campaign will initially run for 12 weeks, complemented by in-market activations, events, and local PR. It will feature eight students from all over the world, spanning across our education sector and regions.  

  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao invited our eight students to work alongside world-famous Māori fashion designer Kiri Nathan to collaborate on designing a new type of education garment that embodies the cultural values that make a New Zealand education unique: manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and the pōtiki spirit of youthful energy and finding a better way. Through the narratives we tell focussed on the students’ experiences and goals, we’ll explore themes such as work and career readiness, sustainability, and innovation through collaboration. 

  Campaign assets will be available on The Brand Lab, with reporting data to be shared regularly. We look forward to reopening New Zealand education to the world in an inspiring way that only New Zealand could deliver.

• BizVenture Japan back for 2022 with new partner onboard

  This year will see 30 students from New Zealand and 20 from Japan come together in person and online from 29-31 July, to solve real-life business challenges. Students will develop and pitch solutions for Cookie Time, a New Zealand business that has been exporting to Japan since 2016.

  After the successful pilot event last year, BizVenture collaborators have bigger plans for 2022. Misa Kitaoka, ENZ’s Director of Education – Japan, is looking forward to hosting the Japanese team and Cookie Time Japan at the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo for the business challenge pitches.

  “We are delighted to welcome Cookie Time Japan to BizVenture 2022 as a corporate partner. Cookie Time Japan is an ideal partner in this project. While embracing the Kiwi entrepreneurial spirit, the company has done an amazing job developing products which cater to local demands and preferences, particularly in the youth market.”

  Last year’s BizVenture collaboration saw the students exposed to business and culture in both countries during a weekend of interactive workshops with New Zealand and Japanese guest speakers, cultural mentors and language coaches, in preparation for their pitches.

  Ian Kennedy was a judge at BizVenture Japan 2021 and is the Chair of the New Zealand Committee on the Japan New Zealand Business Council, a role that brought him back to Japan in April during the Prime Minister’s visit.  He is looking forward to the next iteration of the programme with the 2022 participants.

  “Technology is a wonderful thing, but the chance to meet people in person was gold after two years of online communication working through a screen. I look forward to being a judge and sharing my recent experience in Japan business exchanges with the BizVenture participants, so they can learn more about doing business with Japan.”

  Applications for New Zealand students to participate closed on 13 May and selection will be completed by the end of May. The 30 New Zealand students are being selected from the nearly 4700 students participating in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme.  

  Funding is provided for New Zealand students to travel to Wellington for the weekend business challenge event. 

  “I felt inspired after seeing the students' business cases, which were commercial, socially minded, and demonstrated thoughtful engagement in each other's cultures. North Asia CAPE is thrilled to work with Young Enterprise, ENZ and Japanese partners again on this important initiative in support of future business leaders in New Zealand and Japan,” says NA CAPE director Charlie Gao.

  The programme is designed to continually build on New Zealand’s diplomatic relationship with Japan as travel for international students is starting to resume. The organisers hope this year’s BizVenture will serve as an important show of commitment by New Zealand and Japan to develop global citizens and business-savvy young people, who will be future leaders in the education and business sectors across our two countries.

  About BizVenture  

  The 2022 BizVenture Japan Programme is an initiative co-hosted by Education New Zealand, North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence, education partners in Tokyo, Japan and facilitated by the Young Enterprise Trust.

  BizVenture Japan is supported by the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo and Embassy of Japan in Wellington. Cookie Time New Zealand and the Cookie Time Harajuku store have kindly offered to be the focal business for the latest business challenge.

  ENZ contact: Misa Kitaoka, Director of Education – Japan, misa.kitaoka@enz.govt.nz

• 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.

• Strong interest in Prime Minister’s Scholarships, now supported by new website

  More than 30 group applications were received for the PMSA, and ten for the PMSLA, before applications closed on Monday 16 May 2022 after a two-week deadline extension. The total value of applications was $8.7 million. Decisions will be announced before the end of June 2022, with travel expected to take place in the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023. 

  The Prime Minister’s Scholarship programme supports educational experiences in Asia and Latin America for New Zealanders, and the latest round was open for group applications only. Universities, wānanga, institutes of technology and polytechnics, private training establishments, iwi and other educational organisations were able to apply for a programme on behalf of a group of people.  

  To ensure that a wider range of New Zealanders have access to the benefits of this programme, a new website was launched this month: http://scholarships.enz.govt.nz. The new website aims to help develop broader awareness and understanding of the scholarship for potential individual applicants, breakdown any barriers to participation, encourage diversity of applicants, particularly for rangatahi Māori, and improve people’s experience of participating in the scholarship.  

  The new website includes a ‘refer a future scholar’ feature. The addition is the result of the mahi of our Kāhui Kaupapa who wanted to acknowledge that often ‘Kāore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ake reka’ – the kūmara doesn't speak of its own sweetness. We can now offer an alternative for rangatahi, so they know that people in their community saw them as worthy recipients of the scholarship. The website also offers the opportunity for prospective applicants to subscribe to updates and announcements of upcoming rounds.  

  Since 2013, the PMSA and PMSLA have enabled more than 2,400 New Zealanders to broaden their horizons through life-changing learning experiences in Asia and Latin America. The scholarships are flexible and offer funding to support short or long-term programmes including study abroad / exchange, internships, postgraduate study, and language programmes.