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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/