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  • NZIEC coming soon – mark your diary now!

    It will be free to attend.

    The theme for NZIEC 2022 is Towards Recovery: Reflect, Reconnect, Renew. 

    Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the international education sector. In our first conference since 2019, we will look back at the past two years, and look forward to what we have to offer to the world.

    NZIEC 2022 will focus on the sector’s recovery journey and, as the theme suggests, encourage us to: Reflect, Reconnect and Renew.

    • Reflect – on what has been a crazy two years. An opportunity for us to share the tough stories, what we learned, how we pivoted, the good stuff we did.    
    • Reconnect – with each other and with the wider world. Be stimulated by international speakers in offshore markets and hear the latest in trends, shifts and dynamics.   
    • Renew – building back better for a stronger future. Gain inspiration and embrace innovation so we continue to ThinkNew. 

    By Reflecting, Reconnecting and Renewing, NZIEC 2022 will help our sector build Towards Recovery.

    To ensure we reach the widest possible audience at a critical time for the rebuild of the industry, NZIEC 2022 will be delivered in a virtual format, at no cost to attendees. The virtual format also enables us to connect with a wide range of international speakers and deliver sessions for specific sub-sectors that attendees can opt in or out of. Sessions will be recorded and will be available to registered attendees who cannot attend the original time of the session.   

     

    Programme highlights

    This year’s NZIEC programme takes a leaf out of the successful New Zealand Partners Workshop Week held in 2021, which connected over 3,000 attendees in sessions spread over the course of the week.

    While further details on the programme will be released in July, you can expect the following: 

    • Conference opening on Monday morning
    • Ministerial address 
    • International speakers 
    • Industry speakers 
    • Updates on global market trends and developments 
    • Market-focused sessions
    • Virtual networking opportunities
    • Government agency updates
    • Conference closing on Friday.   

     

    Keep an eye out 

    Soon we’ll be launching our call for speakers. We’re keen to hear from practitioners right across the sector, so put your thinking cap on if you are interested in presenting – or suggest that a colleague does the same. Further details will be made available in the coming weeks, but if you have an idea for a session, please don’t hesitate to email us: NZIEC@enz.govt.nz   

    We are also developing a te reo Māori ingoa (Māori name) for NZIEC and look forward to sharing that with you soon.   

    Registration for NZIEC 2022 will open in July. 

     

    Format in future years  

    The decision to opt for a virtual format this year reflects feedback from our survey of previous and potential conference attendees to find out their levels of interest in attending NZIEC in person this year. While some were keen to gather in person, many more were hesitant to do so due to the cost of attending and concerns regarding Covid-19.

    Subject to Covid-19 settings, we plan to resume in-person formats for NZIEC in future years.

  • Around the world in five

    Chile 

    Māori and Mapuche concert at UAHC 

    China 

    Build a strong security line during study abroad-China Overseas Chinese Network 

    The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and New Zealand marks a new chapter in educational cooperation 

    India 

    University Of Auckland: University Earns Double Top Ranking for Sustainability 

    University of Waikato Announces Scholarships Worth NZ$ 500K for Indian Students 

    To greener pastures? 

    Indonesia 

    New Zealand Education Minister shares tips when facing the pressures of studying abroad 

    Third Year, KIWI Challenge 2022 Entrepreneurial Competition is back 

    South Korea 

    Right time to elevate New Zealand-Korea educational partnership: minister 

    Incheon City Education Bronze Asia International Education Institute signs business agreement with New Zealand Education Promotion Agency 

    Thailand 

    Ch8 ENZ, in collaboration with nearly 50 leading New Zealand educational institutions, organized the "New Zealand Education 2022" event 

    New Zealand Education Guidance with Scholarships Free Registration 5 Nov 2022 

    United States 

    Two-thirds of colleges plan to grow efforts to reach foreign students and expand their global presence 

    University of Richmond gets ahead of International Education Week with New Zealand ‘gumboot throwing’ 

    Outbound US study abroad down 91% 

    Viet Nam 

    PM Ardern meets Prime Minister of Viet Nam for Prime Ministers’ Summit 

    More learning opportunities for students with New Zealand Schools 

    Vietnam, New Zealand Agreed to Expand Cooperation 

    Nearly 1,000 students participated in the New Zealand Education Fair 2022 

    ENZ: Connection through education 

    How has New Zealand's advanced education changed young people? 

    Things I wish I knew before studying in New Zealand 

    International 

    Agents: demand set to ‘exceed’ pre-pandemic level 

    Immigrants and international students boost exports 

    It is a wonderful time to be international students 

    Australian visa grants to Indian subcontinent students plummet 

    Survey shows growth in climate-related university courses 

    New Zealand 

    International student opens up on loneliness of studying in NZ 

  • ISANA NZ Conference 2023

    Registrations are open for the ISANA NZ 2023 conference – Growing international education: Strengthening capacity and ensuring sustainability, at AUT, on March 23 & 24. Outstanding plenary speakers and workshop presenters will be exploring key issues and sharing evidence-based strategies and tools for a sector in recovery mode.  

    Speakers include Prof Colleen Ward, who will discuss the critical importance of managing international learner expectations and Dr Dougal Sutherland who will be discussing and applying clinical insights to international learner wellbeing.  

    Workshops include presentations from the authors of the ground-breaking online Capability Toolkit developed with the support of ENZ Manapou ki te Ao. The University of NSW Health Promotions Unit will present on effective co-creation strategies for supporting learner mental health, and government agencies will provide up-to-date research reports and insights which are integral to innovative, sustainable practice. Most presentations will be highly relevant to and helpful for developing Education Code of Practice competencies. 

    Check out the conference programme and register here. The early bird registration deadline is the 17 February 2023. 

    Direct any enquiries to contact@isana.nz 

  • See you tomorrow at NZIEC KI TUA 2023!

    Key information about this year’s conference: 

    • We are delighted to announce that talented entertainer, Greg Ellis will be our MC for the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner and award-winning broadcaster, Julian Wilcox will be our MC for the conference sessions 
    • For an updated programme, please visit our website. 

    A word from some of our sponsors 

    We are very pleased to have the following sponsors onboard. Below you will hear from three of our key sponsors.  

    Youbee College of Creative Innovation 

    Yoobee College of Creative Innovation (YCCI) is a proud partner of NZIEC KI TUA. YCCI is New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college – training talented animators, filmmakers, designers, technology innovators, and game developers. 

    Established over 30 years ago, YCCI is committed to educating work and world ready graduates through a range of foundation programmes, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.  

    In consideration of this year’s theme ‘Te Ara Ki Tua | the pathway forward,’ YCCI highlights the importance of educating industry ready graduates that ‘create the future at the speed of culture.’ What does this mean? It’s about providing learners with the skills they need, now and in the future, to adapt to the ever-changing needs of technology and creative industries.  

    Reinforced in YCCI’s whitepaper Unleashing New Zealand’s Creative Economy, YCCI is delighted to support this year’s NZIEC KI TUA event focused on driving worldclass education and employment outcomes for international students.   

    International Development Programme and International English Language Testing System 

    Kia ora! IDP and IELTS are excited to attend and sponsor KI TUA 2023 in Ōtautahi Christchurch. 

    As a global leader in international education, IDP’s innovative use of digital technology, unparalleled live student data and global network of trusted local counsellors provide insight and ensure success for both our students and partners. 

    As co-owner of IELTS, the world’s most trusted English test, IDP help organisations attract the broadest range of high-quality applicants, and our test takers achieve their global goals. 
      
    By building on trusted relationships and actively connecting our community of students, institutions, sector bodies, and local education experts throughout the world, we play a vital role in nurturing a thriving future for higher education and help our customers turn their study or English goals into a launchpad for their career. 

    Drop by the IDP IELTS tea cart on the exhibition floor to say hello and learn more about how IDP can support your institution. We look forward to meeting and reconnecting with our partners and friends in New Zealand.  

    https://www.idp-connect.com/apac | https://ielts.co.nz 

    OrbitProtect  

    At OrbitProtect, we provide travel insurance for international students so they can focus on enjoying their travel and education, knowing that if something goes wrong, they can access the support they need.      

    With affordable and easy-to-understand plans which include excess-free cover for medical care, property cover, multilingual customer support and more – our international student insurance is designed to meet the needs of students, ensuring that they receive the necessary assistance and support during their time in New Zealand.  

    We know that international students face a unique set of challenges and considerations, such as navigating a new healthcare system, dealing with medical emergencies or unexpected events, all while tackling language barriers and being away from their support networks.       

    That’s why we’re excited to sponsor the 30th NZIEC KI TUA – Visit stall #4 to take our interactive Health & Travel quiz to be in to win a $500 Prezzy Card. For more information on our products, go to orbitprotect.com. 

    Look out for the NZIEC Ki Tua Experience Garden 

    This year’s expo hall is being transformed into something a little different than your average exhibition hall. We will be introducing you to the NZIEC KI TUA Experience Garden. In the garden, you will have the chance to engage and connect with some of our conference partners through a variety of ways! 

    • Join us for the NZIEC KI TUA Welcome Function on Wednesday 16 August brought to us by University of Canterbury,  University of Canterbury International College and Lincoln University. 
    • Join The University of Auckland at the Women in International Education networking light breakfast on our first day.  
    • Thanks to the innovative minds at Streamliner, a colossal 11x3-metre big screen will bathe the atmosphere in festival-like vibes as we celebrate three decades of groundbreaking conferences.   
    • Immerse yourself in the world of the 'Flywire live illustrators,' who will breathe life into the core conference themes and explore ‘how collaboration will shape the future of global education’.   
    • Recharge your senses at the tea cart hosted by idpconnect and IELTS  
    • Savour a bold barista coffee from Student Safe 
    • Indulge your sweet tooth at Southern Cross Travel Insurance's ice cream stand.   
    • Craving an active adventure? Embark on a virtual reality journey at the VR footprint with Yoobee College of Creative Innovation 
    • Need to make a powerful first impression? Visit Host Families Linked in headshots for a professional LinkedIn profile photo that showcases your best self.
    • Take a moment to unwind in the Kiwiflora Nurseries massage relaxation corner, where a tranquil neck and shoulder massage awaits you, just take a seat in the cozy waiting room.  Kiwiflora Nurseries are partnering with NZIEC KI TUA and the Christchurch Foundation and the Tui Corridor Project to help us in our commitment to sustainability; for every delegate registration, we will plant a native tree, fostering a greener future for generations to come. 
    • And fear not, if your mobile phone is running low on power, seek refuge beneath the grand tree where a convenient Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao mobile charging station awaits.   
    • Enter the Orbit Protect Better Health Quiz and go head-to-head with other conference delegates to earn points in gamification.  
    • Fuel your passion for sustainable development goals (SDGs) by joining Bridget from Bead and Proceed at her activation station, where you can paint a bead symbolizing the SDG you personally commit to and engage in compelling conversations with fellow attendees.   
    • Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the NZIEC KI TUA 2023 Experience Garden and unlock a world of activations and inspiration.   

    The NZIEC KI TUA 2023 Conference App brought to you by UP Education will be available for registered conference attendees to download from your friendly app store soon so keep an eye out for that update and instructions.

  • Thank you to NZIEC KI TUA Partners

    The conference was attended by 599 delegates and saw 42 sessions delivered over two days by 85 speakers, including expert panellists.

    Thanks again to our NZIEC KI TUA 2023 Partners; our Country of Honour: People’s Republic of China, CSCSE, Streamliner, Student Safe, Flywire, idpconnect, IELTS, Southern Cross Travel Insurance, Kiwiflora Nurseries, Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, Orbit Protect, Host Families, Christchurch Foundation and the Tui Corridor Project, University of Canterbury, University of Canterbury International College, Lincoln University and The University of Auckland. 

    Being the first in-person conference since 2019, connection was more important than ever and our NZIEC KI TUA 2023 exhibition hall was renamed The Experience Garden where delegates could do just that – engage, connect, and experience.  

    Delegates who visited the team at the Country of Honour’s Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) table, were able to have their name written in Chinese calligraphy and learn more about studying in China.  

    Locally made ice cream was provided by Southern Cross Travel Insurance, barista-made coffee from Student Safe and a special tea café was brought to delegates by idpconnect and IELTS. 

    Delegates also had the opportunity to experience a virtual reality journey with Yoobee College of Creative Innovation. 

     

     

    Thanks to the Kiwiflora Nurseries massage relaxation corner, delegates also got a chance to rest with a neck and shoulder massage and relax in their cosy and tranquil waiting area. Kiwiflora Nurseries partnered with NZIEC KI TUA and the Christchurch Foundation and the Tui Corridor Project to help us in our commitment to sustainability; for every delegate registration, a native tree was planted, fostering a greener future for generations to come. 

    The Host Families photography headshots activation was a hit with over 80 photos taken by the photographer. 

    The Orbit Protect Better Health Quiz provided delegates with a little downtime and a fun competition as they went head-to-head in earning points for prizes.  

    And last but not least, much appreciation goes to our partner Flywire as the Education New Zealand Manapou ki ta Ao Tamaki Makaurau Auckland office now has a new piece of artwork based on the theme of ‘How collaboration will shape the future of global education’ for their wall. 

    Thanks to all our 2023 partners in making this year’s conference a great one! 

    Check out the photo highlights reel from NZIEC KI TUA here. 

    We look forward to having you join us at Tākina in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 6-8 August 2024. 

  • Applications for the 2024 PPP New Zealand-German academic exchange programme are now open!

    An information session is being held on Tuesday 23 April and is open to all New Zealand and German academics (graduates, doctoral candidates, doctorate holders, professors and lecturers). Click here to register for the information session and click here for more information on the PPP programme.  

    Please share this information with your networks.  

  • Great ideas from schools

    The ENZ Schools’ Reference Group was set up last year as a way to collect school feedback and ideas about how the sector can best develop. 

    ENZ Business Development Manager Mary Camp says the latest meeting on 25 February generated a swag of suggestions for the professional development workshops held in the lead-up to the New Zealand International Education Conference (NZIEC). More are welcome…

    “This reference group is really benefitting our work to support the industry,” Mary says. 

    “Given there are so many schools, spread from one end of the country to the other, and with so much variety of character and programme, it can be hard for us to be sure we’re hearing what we need to hear from schools.”

    “It’s great now to have an official channel open for that conversation, as well as the other connections we have through regional clusters and the like. We’ve been able to design services and products to suit schools’ current needs, and schools’ feedback on other parts of Education New Zealand’s work has been hugely valuable.”

    Mary says the pre-conference workshops in 2013 (on business planning, social media and working with agents) were well attended and rated highly by participants. The aim is to keep relevance high for this year’s NZIEC –  held in Wellington on 21-22 August 2014. 

    Additions to this ‘working topic list’ from the Schools’ Reference Group meeting are welcome:

    • Collaboration – looking at different collaborative business models, eg regional, niche

    • Homestay systems/ processes, building your homestay community, sharing ideas

    • Alumni – using them effectively

    • Agent perspectives – what are they looking for? (panel)

    • Market analysis – including hard stats, competitor analysis, and recommended key markets for schools.

    To make a suggestion for workshop topics please contact one of ENZ’s Business Development Managers for the school sector, Richard.Kyle@enz.govt.nz or Mary.Camp@enz.govt.nz. 

  • Student ambassadors appointed in Christchurch

    “The Student Ambassador programme is one of several initiatives aimed at better supporting international students so that they make the most of their time in Christchurch and perhaps encouraging them to stay longer in the region,” said Richard Ashmore, International Student Pathway Coordinator with Christchurch Educated.

    “It is also a great personal development opportunity for the new ambassadors who will receive training and the chance to expand their own international networks.”

    The inaugural group of ambassadors is made up of 14 students from New Zealand, Australia, Afghanistan, India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Russia and the Philippines.

    “Some of the New Zealanders in the group benefitted from similar programmes during their own overseas study experience and want to help others in the same way,” said Richard.

    Izzie Guo arrived in Christchurch in 2009 totally unprepared for the shock of landing in a foreign environment with only a limited understanding of the language. She was fortunate to have amazing support from her homestay mum and senior classmates to help her adjust to a lifestyle, language and living environment vastly different to the one she had left behind in China. Now Izzie is looking forward to helping other international students faced with the challenges that come with embarking on a learning experience in a new country.

    “I have always wanted to help students new to Christchurch. I remember when I first arrived. I had many difficulties and so many people helped me in many ways. I want to give a little help and hopefully that can make a difference,” said Izzie.

    The student ambassadors are studying at mostly tertiary institutions including the University of Canterbury, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Southland Institute of Technology, along with Middleton Grange and Kaiapoi high schools. 

    The student ambassadors were received into the programme by Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel in mid-October. In addition to their mentoring duties, the ambassadors will represent Christchurch Educated and the city of Christchurch at official functions and international education visits and events. They will start in their roles as fully trained ambassadors in January 2015.

    Interest in the roles was so high that a second group of ambassadors will be inducted into the programme next year.

  • Education publishers to go to TIBE 2015

    New Zealand is Guest of Honour at next year’s event and we are part of a wider sponsors group that includes the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Creative New Zealand, MFAT and the Publishers Association of New Zealand.

    Six educational publishers – Lanky Hippo, ESA Publications, Wendy Pye Publishing, MJA Publishing, NZCER and Clean Slate Press – are attending the book fair to promote their educational products and services.

    “This is the largest offshore presence of education publishers since the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2012,” said David Glover who is managing the project for the Publishers Association.

    “Research shows that one third of New Zealand’s education publishing income is earned from exports and TIBE is a valuable opportunity for publishers to make connections in the Asian market.”

    “TIBE is also a big public fair that attracts almost half a million visitors. With New Zealand as Guest of Honour we should be able to raise the profile of both New Zealand publishers and our education system in general.”

    Over the past 28 years the Wendy Pye Group has worked in many Asian countries, including Taiwan and China.

    “Our flagship product, Sunshine Classics, has already been sold into mainland China and will be released as a celebration package for the Chinese New Year, in Chinese and English in both print and as apps for Apple iPads,” said Wendy Pye.

    “While in Taipei, the company will be involved in a discussion for a collection of the best of Margaret Mahy titles in picture book format for translation into Chinese.”

    Clean Slate Press also have experience in Asia but are looking to get into Taiwan specifically.

    “We are currently selling in China through an agent and have distributors in Singapore and Hong Kong but are keen to expand our base,” said Sandy Roydhouse of Clean Slate Press.

    “PANZ are doing the groundwork around TIBE and getting Taiwanese publishers on board which should make all the difference this year.”

    “Along with our range of maths and literacy books, we are the exclusive education publisher of Joy Cowley titles and she is well-loved in Asia.”

    For David Ellis of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, TIBE is the opportunity to test the water in Asia.

    “NZCER Press is a small publisher with a long history publishing research-informed content for the education sector in New Zealand. We need to strengthen our international reach to continue to attract the best authors and to ensure the sustainability of our organisation.”

    “We are particularly strong in teacher education, with a lot of interest internationally in our indigenous and early childhood education publishing programmes.”

    “It is difficult to build relationships from a distance and so going as part of a group to this major fair should make it easier for us to meet with the right people and establish connections.”

    “We will also be meeting with the Taiwanese Education Research Association which is a similar organisation to our own. We hope they can help us to understand the market in Taiwan and wider Asia, including partnership opportunities involving our new online assessment platform", said David.

    For more information and news about TIBE 2015 visit http://www.publishers.org.nz/news/

  • Meet ENZ’s team in South-South east Asia

    The team’s Regional Director, Ziena Jalil, has been working with senior management at ENZ to build the capacity of the team to best contribute to New Zealand’s international education goals.

    The team’s approach to strengthening New Zealand’s presence and engagement in the region has included the recruitment of staff to manage changes but also to fill gaps in experience and skills critical to success in five key markets for ENZ in the SSEA region which are currently India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam.

    Late last month Jane Goh joined ENZ as Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager, Malaysia, based in Kuala Lumpur. Jane came to ENZ from Mondelez International where she was the Communications Manager, having previously worked for Draft FCB and Taylor’s Education Group also in Kuala Lumpur. While at Taylor’s, Jane led a major project to re-energise alumni relations as well as looking after advertising and promotions across the group, and so she is well placed to boost New Zealand’s education profile, with the right skills to also strengthen important channels.

    In early January ENZ also appointed Marketing and Strategic Relations Managers in Thailand and Indonesia.

    Chortip Pramoolpol is based in Bangkok. Most recently Chortip was Zespri International Limited’s Marketing Manager - Thailand. She oversaw overall sales, marketing, customer relations and operations of the Zespri business in Thailand and drove considerable growth.

    Prior to Zespri, Chortip worked for Grayling Thailand, Keppel Thai Properties and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in corporate communications, marketing, business development and international investment roles. Chortip has also worked at a marketing research company in Australia and a property company in Singapore. She holds a Master of Business in International Marketing from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

    Karmela Christy is ENZ’s Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager based in Jakarta. Before joining ENZ Karmela worked as a Business Analyst and Marketing Manager for Lloyd Morgan Executive based in Shanghai. She developed marketing, branding, events, PR and communications strategies for five Lloyd Morgan offices across China.

    Prior to Lloyd Morgan, Karmela worked for the Global Supply Chain Council, Essential Group, and the University of Pelita Harapan in events and marketing roles. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing from the University of Pelita Harapan, Indonesia.

    The Marketing and Strategic Relations Managers have responsibility for establishing and managing key relationships in market including those with government and the education industry. They also provide information on market opportunities for New Zealand, lead arrangements of ENZ marketing and promotional activities, and facilitate introductions and discussions with local stakeholders, with a view to growing awareness and student numbers.

    Chortip, Karmela and Jane join the wider SSEA team of:

    • Margaret Low, Education Assistant in Malaysia

    • Dinh Duong, Market Development Manager in Viet Nam

    • The India team in Delhi, Jugnu Roy (Lead Events and Channels SSEA & Marketing and Strategic Relations Manager South Asia), Monika Chaudhary (Market Development Manager) and Shahbuddin Khan (Driver and Administration Assistant) and Mumbai based Shailaja Vora (Market Development Manager).

    • The SSEA Wellington based team of Lead International Market Manager South-South East Asia, Francesca Hilbron, and International Market Manager South East Asia, Johnny Tramoundanas-Can.

    The SSEA team is led by Ziena Jalil, ENZ’s Regional Director South-South East based in New Delhi.

    The SSEA team welcomes collaboration with the New Zealand education industry, to work together on SSEA’s two key goals of growing student numbers and facilitating introductions that will lead to education business. The team sits within ENZ’s wider International team and works closely with ENZ’s Marketing and Business Development teams.

    You can contact us through ENZ’s Business Development team or through the following emails: asean@enz.govt.nz and india@enz.govt.nz

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