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  • Qualifications Framework update

    In November the NZQF Qualification Listing and Operational Rules were amended to enable quality-assured qualifications at levels 1-6 that meet particular needs of an overseas country. The change allows qualification developers to apply to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to list a qualification at levels 1-6 that are tailored to specific offshore needs for vocational education and training at certificate and diploma levels.
     
    In most cases New Zealand qualifications at levels 1-6 are well suited to overseas labour markets. However, in some exceptional circumstances, these qualifications lack the required content (most likely regulatory) for a particular country and a separate qualification may be developed for listing on the NZQF.
     
    Listing a qualification on the NZQF makes its quality-assured status transparent. Qualifications for specific overseas requirements must undergo the same rigorous quality assurance as all other qualifications.
     
    For more information about the recent amendments to the rules and offshore programme delivery see the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/offshore-use-of-qualifications-and-programmes/.

  • Update your profile on studyinnewzealand.com

    From December 15 we'll be pushing traffic to studyinnewzealand.com. Follow these three simple steps to establish or update your profile: 

     
    • Register

    Go to www.studyinnewzealand.com/get-started and see if your institution/school has a profile on the site, then follow one of the options below:  

                  a. If you already have a profile you’ll still need to make updates by clicking here: www.studyinnewzealand.com/user.

                  b. If you do not have a profile, click here: www.studyinnewzealand.com/institution/register.

    • Update or

      add your profile. 

    • Submit your updated profile for ENZ to approve and publish. 

    Don't have time today? You can still register now, fill out the information you have on hand, and then finish and submit your profile later. 

  • Student visas & Sri Lanka

    Currently these applications are processed in the INZ Bangkok Area Office. From 27 January 2014 the INZ Mumbai Area Office will process all student visa applications lodged in Sri Lanka.

    Visa applications will continue to be submitted to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. However, once applications are processed in India there will no longer be an option to pay by credit card. All visa application fees must be paid in $USD Bank Drafts made out to “Immigration New Zealand”.

    The VAC service fee remains unchanged and can be paid in cash, bank draft or bank transfer.

    Applications from Sri Lanka lodged before 27 January 2014 will continue to be processed at the INZ Bangkok Area Office and can be paid for by credit card. 

    For further information, please refer to updates on the INZ website here. 

    General inquiries from Sri Lanka can be directed to: Mumbaifeedback@mbie.govt.nz or NewDelhifeedback@mbie.govt.nz. 

  • Brazilian bloggers to report the Dunedin study experience

    While Caio Komatsu (25) from Sao Paulo studies Outdoor Adventure Leadership at Otago Polytechnic, and Luana Mazotti (24) also from Sao Paulo studies English at the University of Otago Language Centre, they will also both produce video diaries and blogs offering insights into local lifestyle, culture and attractions. 

    Together the influential bloggers reach almost five million people through their popular culture blogs Fail Wars and Puro Veneno. They’ve been brought to New Zealand following successful similar social media campaigns into the Brazilian market, also featuring bloggers. The cooperative venture between Education New Zealand and the two Dunedin institutions is again supported by education social media consultancy Conversa.

    ENZ General Manager, Marketing and Channel Development, Kathryn McCarrison says the pair will make excellent ambassadors for New Zealand’s international education programme. "It’s great to be able to use the networks and social media skills of admired and connected social media personalities like Caio and Luana. This is an innovative approach that we hope to roll out and replicate in other target markets across the world."

    The blogging pair will also provide advice on ways to better engage with Brazilian youth. 

  • New penguins arrive in New Zealand

    They are the third group of scholarship students sent to New Zealand by the Chilean Government since the "Penguins Without Borders" programme was expanded from 40 to up to 100 students during the Prime Minister's trade mission to Chile last March.

    The students, known as penguins due to Chile’s distinctive black and white school uniform, are here to expand their international outlook. The breadth of study options and experiences here are a major drawcard.

    Regional Director for Latin America, Lisa Futschek, says 140 Chilean students have experienced New Zealand’s world-class education system through the programme to date. In a new development with this cohort, Education New Zealand (ENZ) negotiated the inclusion of single sex schools and private schools in the programme for the first time.

    "Feedback from the students themselves, their families and Chilean officials has been really positive. There will be a new administration in power in Chile in March, and ENZ is working hard to secure New Zealand as a continuing destination for these students." 

    ENZ's work in Chile has already generated media coverage there about New Zealand education and the penguins programme, including stories in key publications including regional El Mercurio newspapers and national TV stations Canal 13 and CNN Chile. 

    Business Development Manager Richard Kyle says the wide range of course options for students in New Zealand has engaged both the Chilean students and the media.

    "It really is a distinctive strength of our schools that we can meet individual learning needs and interests by offering such a diverse curriculum and extra-curricular activities. It’s one of the first things past penguins talk about and it’s something that’s piqued Chilean media interest when they’re reporting on what these students will see and do."

    To watch an interview (in Spanish) with New Zealand Ambassador John Capper about the penguins, go to: www.cnnchile.com/noticia/2014/01/24/escolares-chilenos-estudiaran-un-semestre-en-nueva-zelandia.

  • International education top priority – Tertiary Education Strategy 2014-19

    Speaking at the Tertiary Education Strategy launch at the Higher Education Summit in Auckland, Mr Joyce said the new Strategy is about achieving faster progress with some of the key challenges facing New Zealand learners in the 21st century.

    “Our tertiary education sector must continue to adapt and change to provide the skills and qualifications New Zealanders will need to contribute in the labour market in innovative and competitive ways,” Mr Joyce said.

    The Tertiary Education Strategy 2014-19 sets out six strategic priorities designed to encourage a more adaptable outward-facing New Zealand tertiary education system that makes the most of strong links with businesses, communities and the world economy. They are:

    • Priority 1: Delivering skills for industry

    • Priority 2: Getting at-risk young people into a career

    • Priority 3: Boosting achievement of Māori and Pasifika

    • Priority 4: Improving adult literacy and numeracy

    • Priority 5: Strengthening research-based institutions

    • Priority 6: Growing international linkages.

    For the full text of Mr Joyce’s speech see the Beehive website. 

    The Strategy is available on the Ministry of Education website. 

  • Growth in the outdoors

    The Outdoor Education New Zealand (ODENZ) cluster has been working since 2002 to develop this niche, and enrolments are rising from northern Europe. 

    ODENZ chief executive Ian Reedy says the participating schools from across the country are united by two things: passion for the outdoors, and awareness that joint marketing efforts are the way to go. 

    ODENZ is growing the international outdoor education business through a concerted multi-year campaign, with support funding from Education New Zealand. The aim is to end up a self-sustaining organisation with a regular ‘in-market’ presence in northern Europe.

    In 2012 there were 184 international students recruited to outdoor ed programmes at participating schools. Figures for Term 1 2014 show an encouraging trend, with 20 percent growth against the same time in 2013. This year they come from Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg.

    The aims for 2014 and 2015 are to increase the number of schools in the cluster, and to increase the numbers of students on the ground – or the water, or high on the rockface…

    ODENZ is one of several clusters supported by Education New Zealand. Others include independent schools, faith schools and regional groupings. Email us for more information about our support for clusters.

    For information on the outdoor cluster, email info@outdoorednz.co.nz or see www.outdooreducation.co.nz.

  • Ministerial visits to Asia shine light on education

    In China, Prime Minister John Key’s trade and diplomacy mission included the delivery of a speech at China Agricultural University in Beijing, and an interview with Hurun Report focused on the high quality of New Zealand education. This monthly publication is a leading luxury magazine in China. 

    Also in Beijing, Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye attended a Massey University graduation celebration at the New Zealand Embassy. The nine Chinese graduates had completed a unique World Bank-funded "One Health" programme, integrating veterinary and medical specialist topics in a single curriculum as a measure against pandemics. Four graduates completed a Master of Veterinary Medicine (Biosecurity) degree and five completed a Master of Public Health (Biosecurity), in a programme delivered over a year in New Zealand and China.

    International education was a focus of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce’s visits to Indonesia and Viet Nam in March. In Indonesia Mr Joyce opened the New Zealand Education Fair in Jakarta, met key Indonesian ministers including the Vice-Minister of Education, and hosted a New Zealand gala dinner with guests from the food, beverage, tourism, education and energy sectors. 

    While in Jakarta, Mr Joyce also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Auckland UniServices and the Indonesian Geothermal Association to develop specialised geothermal training courses held in New Zealand and Indonesia. This followed his delivery of the keynote speech at the Indonesia New Zealand Renewable Energy Forum. 

    In Viet Nam, Mr Joyce attended a seminar with education agents, and delivered a speech focused on transnational education partnerships at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. 

    In the same month, Malaysia was hosting a New Zealand delegation led by Minister of Maori Affairs Dr Pita Sharples, as special guests for New Zealand Week 2014. This festival, Lima Mata Ikan, in particular celebrated the cultural linkages between New Zealand and Sarawak. The Borneo Post International Education Fair was held in Kuching during this week.

    The announcement of the signing of the MOU between Auckland UniServices and the Indonesian Geothermal Association in Jakarta can be seen on the Beehive website.

    The gala dinner speech in Jakarta given by Minister Steven Joyce is here.

  • APEC card: streamline your travel

    The APEC Business Travel Card provides holders with streamlined access to 20 participating Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies. This includes many important student recruitment markets, such as China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, Japan, Philippines and Vietnam. 

    As a cardholder, you will enjoy: 

    • express immigration clearance through special APEC lanes on arrival and departure

    • no requirement to apply for visas or entry permits

    • multiple entry to participating countries for a stay of at least 59 days on each visit. 

    The card is valid for three years and is based on a unique electronic pre-clearance system. The card is used in conjunction with your passport, so you need to apply for a new card when you receive a new passport. 

    For more information, including on how to apply, go to Immigration New Zealand.

  • Beyond the Summit: the world visits New Zealand education

    The Summit is co-hosted by New Zealand, the OECD and Education International. It draws together representatives of the highest achieving and fastest improving education systems in the world, as measured by the OECD through the Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA) survey. Invited attendees include Ministers of Education, teacher leaders, and heads of national teachers’ unions.  

    The theme for the 2014 Summit is ‘Excellence, Equity and Inclusiveness – High quality teaching for all’.

    On either side of the Summit, the delegations have opportunity for bilateral meetings with government leaders and officials in Wellington and also for visits to peak bodies and education providers. These include a chance to see how education is delivered on an urban marae in Auckland, and how Christchurch schools and early childhood education centres are responding to the post-quake challenge.

    Government officials across various agencies are working together to support the visits by the international delegations, which include education leaders from Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, Poland, Singapore, the Netherlands, UK, USA, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland and Sweden. There are also invited observers coming from Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Vanuatu, Cook Islands and Solomon Islands.

    For more information about the International Summit on the Teaching Profession, see the ITSP webpage. 

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