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• International students help Kiwi kids become ‘Asia-ready’

  The Foundation’s recent report, Losing Momentum – School Leavers’ Asia Engagement, shows that fewer than 10 percent of senior secondary school students are ‘Asia-ready,’ and more than half said they are not confident to engage with Asians, even in New Zealand.

  Mr Draper says one solution may be to put in place a system where international students from Asia can engage with Kiwi students in a planned and structured way. 

  In the International Student Experience report by Study Auckland and ENZ, one of the challenges highlighted was international students’ lack of engagement with New Zealand students. International students said cross-cultural connection would make their experience more satisfying and enjoyable, particularly through structured events and organised socialising.

  “They want opportunities to engage with New Zealanders and we want that as well for our young people – so let’s engage them in ways that would benefit both them and their Kiwi peers,” says Mr Draper.

  “I can’t think of a better way to improve New Zealand students’ confidence to engage with Asian cultures than to have their Asian mates share their cultures with them.”  

  The Foundation holds ‘Experience Asia’ events in schools across the country where international students teach local students about their culture, such as how to make dumplings, how to play a traditional Asian musical instrument, or teaching martial arts.

  Mr Draper says New Zealand school leavers’ lack of confidence in engaging with Asian peoples and cultures is concerning given that New Zealand’s present and future – economically, culturally and socially – are tied to Asia.

  “All indicators show that Asia will play a critical role in young New Zealanders’ careers, their personal relationships, and their life experiences. Developing Asia-related competencies will be a necessity for their future,” he says.

• NZLC wins Star Award fourth year running

  The ST Star Awards reward excellence in the international education industry, with an awards ceremony held at a black tie gala event in London in September, in front of some 900 industry representatives and delegates from around the world. 

  NZLC beat out the four other nominees in its category: Inforum Education, Impact English College, Langports English Language College and Browns English Language School – all from Australia.

  Voting took place over several months from overseas retail partners, education consultants and other providers.

  This marks the fourth consecutive year that NZLC has won this award.

  Miles Stewart, NZLC Co-Director said the win confirms that New Zealand based providers can compete and succeed on a global scale.  

  “It’s a great win for NZLC and for New Zealand, as our success will help keep the spotlight on New Zealand as a fantastic destination for international students.”

  If NZLC win in the same category next year, this fifth win will elevate NZLC to a “Super Star” organisation – an exclusive club of very few schools and retail partners to have reached this level.

  NZLC is one of the largest English language schools in New Zealand, an NZQA Category 1 school and a member of English New Zealand.

• New Zealand is world-leading in preparing students for the future

  The first report, The Worldwide Educating for the Future Index, was released by The Economist Intelligence Unit, and ranked New Zealand first out of 35 economies for instilling future skills.

  The report looked at how well each country was preparing students in a time of rapid change, where there is a greater need for students to know how to learn, rather than reiterate knowledge.

  New Zealand’s ranking was attributed to university-industry collaboration, a future-skills focused curriculum framework and the high quality of our teacher education.

  The second report, The World Economic Forum’s Global Human Capital Report 2017, ranked New Zealand seventh out of 130 countries for preparing people for the future of work.

  The report states that how nations develop their human capital can be a more important determinant of their long-term success than virtually any other factor.

  The report is a tool to assess progress within countries and point to opportunities for cross-country learning and exchange.

  “Both of these reports are fantastic international endorsements for New Zealand’s education system,” said ENZ’s General Manager, Stakeholders and Communications, John Goulter.

• SIT students journey to Japan

  The students are Bachelor of Information Technology or Master of Information Technology students at SIT. Thanks to the scholarship, they are participating in an eight-week Cybersecurity and Internet of Things Knowledge Transfer and Cultural Programme at Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST).

  Accompanying the students is Dr John Ayoade, the academic leader of the Master of Information Technology programme at SIT. Having previously worked at Tokyo’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Dr Ayoade took the group to visit NICT to attend presentations and hands-on workshops by its cybersecurity experts and researchers.

  “The PMSA programme will help the students to build connections, networks and friendships, and develop a deeper understanding of the Japanese language and culture,” said Dr Ayoade.

  “They’ll also gain an international perspective that will stand them in good stead for their future careers, and in the short-term, contribute to ideas for their postgraduate and master’s projects at SIT.”

  Staying in Kichijoji, a vibrant suburb in Tokyo, the students have also had some down time to explore Shinjuku, Akihabara, Shibuya, Harajuku and SkyTree and visit the local shops, cafes and restaurants.

  Having just concluded their first week, they are excited and looking forward to learning from the talented professors at NAIST.

• Taste of New Zealand in the heart of Seville

  The European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2017 Conference and Exhibition in Seville attracted 6000 delegates from 95 countries, and is Europe’s largest annual event for the international education sector.

  Seven New Zealand universities and four ITPs represented the sector this year.

  ENZ’s Regional Director, Americas and Europe, Lisa Futschek, said EAIE was a valuable platform for New Zealand education providers to meet longstanding and new European and other partners.

  “It was great to have many conference visitors comment that the New Zealand pavilion – yet again – was the most spectacular and creative stand.

  “Our strong ongoing involvement in EAIE 2017 emphasised New Zealand’s importance as a global player in the international education sector.

  “The interest in establishing academic collaborations with New Zealand, and our numerous engagements with international business partners demonstrate a huge growth potential for the Europe market.”

  “As well as networking opportunities, the conference provided insights into key market developments in Europe and future trends in education.”

  ENZ organised a special Kiwi networking function that offered about 100 guests a taste of New Zealand in the heart of Seville, Lisa said.

  Among the evening’s highlights was a musical performance by Tamar, a New Zealand-born musician with Maori (Ngāi Tahu), Polynesian and European roots, who lives in Spain.

  “She performed a personal, jazz-style interpretation of a collection of Māori songs composed by Māori artists from various iwi around New Zealand, which was beautiful.”

  The 30th annual EAIE 2018 conference will take place 11–14 September 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, with a theme of ‘facing outward’.

• Queenstown Resort College wins big at ITENZ Awards

  QRC won the ‘Inaugural Supreme Award’ at the Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ) Awards.

  QRC also won ‘Provider of the Year’, and Chief Executive Charlie Phillips was recognised with the ITENZ Leadership Award for his contribution to education and the Queenstown community.

  The judges’ panel cited the college’s outstanding graduate outcomes and strong links to industry as key factors in its success.

  The awards were presented at the World TVET 2017 Conference in Queenstown in mid-September.

  The awards come off the back of another big win at the Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s New Zealand Tourism Awards, in which QRC took out the Industry Enabler Award for its ‘stand out’ Queenstown Ambassador Programme.

  “It is fantastic for Queenstown Resort College to be recognised at a national level by both the tourism and education industries,” Charlie said.

  “This will help further establish Queenstown as a serious study destination.”

  In the past year, QRC has introduced a Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, opened its Tai Tokerau Resort College in Paihia, and purchased a culinary school, now QRC Culinary.

• AUT Whānau Council meet up in Berlin

  The group came together on 8-10 September to celebrate their strong New Zealand connection and shared AUT experience.

  The international alumni came from Denmark, Switzerland, Norway, Russia, The Netherlands, Argentina, the US and Germany.

  Olga Elli, ENZ's Education Marketing Manager - Europe, said the meeting was a wonderful way of uniting AUT whānau – friends and international students who share a strong New Zealand connection.

   “The alumni shared some happy memories of being students at AUT and relived their passion for Māori culture and traditions, which they had experienced at AUT’s unique Noho Marae, with a programme (about Maori culture and traditions) specifically designed for international students.”

  Among the highlights of the alumni meet were a special evening of cultural celebration and exchange with the New Zealand Ambassador to Germany, His Excellency Rodney Harris and his wife Catherine, which included an energising kapa haka performance.

   “We had the alumni, the Ambassador, and AUT staff all join in to perform the haka. It was really exciting!”

  Jason King, AUT’s Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Development, said it was great to have the Ambassador and his wife join the group as whānau to celebrate the occasion.

  “It really resonated with the AUT European Whānau Council’s motto of ‘whānau4life’.

  “Our alumni enjoyed meeting the Ambassador, who was not only impressed with the group’s outstanding kapa haka performance and Poi dance but also with their strong New Zealand connection, which makes every student an ambassador for New Zealand’s high-quality education and diverse culture.”

• From Whangaparaoa to Colombia

  As a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America (PMSLA), Eve Bain, 23, is undertaking a two-semester exchange in Colombia to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree.

  After finishing her LLB (Hons) at Victoria University of Wellington, Eve headed to Medellín, Colombia in January to study Political Science at Universidad EAFIT.

  “I really wanted to immerse myself in a completely different culture and become fluent in Spanish,” she said.

  “EAFIT is an extremely modern and impressive university and a lovely place to study. It’s been fascinating to study political science during the peace process in Colombia, and to talk to Colombians about their perspectives on the process too.”

  Eve says some of the biggest differences in education between the two countries are the structure of classes at the university.

  “Here there are no lectures. It’s more like college, with classes of 25 to 30 students. There are a lot of group projects and small quizzes, whereas at university in New Zealand you have two or three big independent assignments.”

  Eve recently obtained the EAFIT Language Centre’s ‘scholarship to share culture and language,’ which will enable her to take Spanish-language classes while teaching English to children each week, using New Zealand culture and history as a platform.

  “People often don’t know a lot about New Zealand but they know Lord of the Rings was filmed there and that our country is beautiful.

  “I plan to bake Anzac cookies with them, and teach them some Kiwi slang, rugby and kapa haka!”

  Eve describes the Colombian culture as vibrant and rich, and says the people are some of the friendliest she has met.

  “It’s also been great to connect with Kiwis here through the scholarship – I even had dinner with New Zealand’s Ambassador to Chile and New Zealand’s Trade Commissioner for South America last month.”

  

  Eve in San Agustin, where she “had the trip of a lifetime” doing a 6-day horse trek through the rain forest (despite no previous horse riding experience).

  Eve is about to start her second semester of study before returning to New Zealand in December. She said so far she’s had nothing but positive experiences.

  “I am really proud of my progress so far – I have improved my Spanish so much now that I am fairly fluent, and I have learned a lot about the history and culture of Colombia, and the region more generally.”

  “I am also gaining skills that will be valuable for New Zealand in the future, particularly for my future goals of diplomacy and international dispute settlement.”

  “My experience here would not have been possible without the PMSLA.”

• Have you registered for IntelliLab?

  Browse through the latest education sector fact sheets and the August visa dashboard.

  Also look out for country market fact sheets and a visa tool, similar to TED, in the near future.

  You can register for IntelliLab at intellilab@enz.govt.nz.

  You may register on the black header bar on the IntelliLab home page, or you will be prompted to register when you first download a document.

• New Zealand China Mayoral Forum

  Education New Zealand is helping Local Government New Zealand to organise the NZ-China Mayoral Forum in Wellington at the end of the year.

  ENZ’s Regional Project Manager Sarah Gauthier said this year’s forum builds on the success of the first forum held in Xiamen, China, in 2015, which produced tangible outcomes for mayors from both countries.

  The 2017 forum theme is ‘Sustainable economies – balancing economic development with the environment’. Discussion topics will focus on tourism, education and primary industries.

  There will be a range of mayoral delegations attending the 2017 forum, with a special business forum and session being planned for business delegates on 3 December.

  ENZ is assisting with the education sector discussions, which will highlight the value of the education partnership between China and New Zealand.

  “We are eager to share how New Zealand exposes its international students to innovative ways of teaching and learning, while equipping them with the skills they need for career-ready and entrepreneurial futures,” said Sarah.

  Have something special to showcase at the forum?

  She said the forum is a great platform to promote innovative programmes, products and services that showcase New Zealand’s expertise in the education sector. Visit the LGNZ forum website for information about sponsorship opportunities and to download the sponsorship prospectus.

  Business forum and matching meeting

  The theme for the business-matching session is ‘Smart business for smart cities’. Meetings will be held on Sunday 3 December. Visit this link to view the forum programme and this link to register for the business-matching meeting sessions.

  The forum will be held on 3-4 December 2017 at Te Papa, Wellington. For more information, contact Sarah at sarah.gauthier@enz.govt.nz.