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  • The X-factor: What makes an experience exceptional

    Led by Hayley Shields, ENZ’s Director Student Experience, and Jason Cate from TNS New Zealand, a breakout session at NZIEC 2018 did a deep dive into the key findings of the student experience in New Zealand, including economic wellbeing, education experience, social inclusion and health and wellbeing. 

    Hayley and Jason revealed the highest impact driver of student experience in New Zealand is education quality, followed by lifestyle, environment, and work and career.  

    “New Zealand’s key strength of education quality specifically relates to the sub-driver of teacher quality – the level of individual respect and recognition students receive from their teachers, and the contribution this makes to personal growth,” said Hayley.

    The research also shows that there are multiple drivers and sub-drivers impacting the student experience, including where the student is from, where they are studying, and at what stage of their study journey they are.

    “This suggests that New Zealand should continue to support the cultural integration of students and graduates in New Zealand and focus on social inclusion initiatives.

    “The longer students are in New Zealand, the more important relationships with locals are.

    Hayley and Jason at NZIEC“Improving experiences that may lead to full time work and career development was also a strong theme and the key experiential weakness in the study. Students expect to be able to access meaningful work experiences as part of their study experience in New Zealand,” Hayley said.

    The presentation concluded with some key messages for industry to consider:

    • Market what is unique and special about the New Zealand education experience as it is a differentiator.
    • Consider the key student experience drivers when designing student experience strategies.
    • Take a student-centred approach to design and delivery of the student experience.
    • How can the international education sector partner with communities to deliver a quality international student experience?

    Hayley said it is important to keep in mind that the quality of the student experience directly impacts the New Zealand international education brand.

    “The research confirms that student experience is central to international students’ motivations – both in coming to New Zealand and having a long-term positive affiliation with our country.

    “A successful student experience generates advocacy for New Zealand and will ensure the sustainability of the sector,” she said.

    The ‘Understanding the International Student Experience in New Zealand’ report can be found on Intellilab here.

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  • Ceremony honours Korea-NZ school programme success

    More than 500 guests attended the three-hour ceremony including proud family members.

    The scholarship programme is a result of the Korea New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (KNZFTA) signed in December 2015. The 150 students were selected from a number of Korean rural schools by EPIS (the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) and placed in New Zealand schools by SIEBA (Schools International Education Business Association).

    For eight weeks in July to August, the students studied with their Kiwi counterparts at rural and semi-rural schools throughout the Waikato, Canterbury and Nelson/Marlborough regions.

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    Richard Kyle presenting in Seoul

    ENZ Business Development Manager Richard Kyle, who worked closely on the programme, travelled to Seoul to present the students with certificates. He did the honours along with Chul-soo Park, the President of EPIS.

    During the trip, Richard met with EPIS officials to conduct an evaluation of the 2016 programme and plan for the 2017 trip.

    EPIS shared a survey that showed a 96 per cent satisfaction rate from the Korean students, validating the strength of New Zealand schools, the warmth of our homestay families, and the welcoming nature of our communities.

    “With such high satisfaction from the Korean students, we’re not likely to make any substantive changes to how the programme is delivered,” said Richard.

    “However, some tweaks can be made to ensure that next year’s satisfaction rate is even higher!”

    A video created by EPIS showing the students’ experiences can be viewed here [Korean-language].

    A booklet of the students' reports on their trip (with English translations) can be downloaded here.

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  • ISANA NZ Awards 2020

    Nominations for the ISANA NZ Awards for 2020 are now being sought now and must be submitted by 5pm on 4 December. The three awards include:

    • The ISANA NZ Professionalisation Award recognises a practitioner who has exemplified an outstanding professional commitment to their international education work.
    • The ISANA NZ Award recognises an individual for their resourcefulness and outstanding commitment to international student welfare.
    • The Tracy Evans Scholarship recognises the outstanding work of an individual working in the New Zealand schools international education sector.

    Visit the Awards and Scholarships page on the ISANA NZ website.

    Nominations to be sent to: contact@isana.nz by 5pm, 4 December.

    Click here to register for the ISANA NZ Awards Ceremony at 11am, 9 December.

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