21 January 2015 at 9:00 am
Enrolments on the rise
The New Zealand international education industry continues to grow with the latest figures showing a 12 percent increase in international student enrolments for the period January to August 2014 when compared to the same period in 2013.
“These are exciting times for our international education industry – a 12 percent increase in enrolments means just over 10,000 more students from all around the globe have come to New Zealand for a world-class education,” says John Goulter, Acting Chief Executive, Education New Zealand.
“International education is vital to strengthening New Zealand’s economic and social links with the world. Every student takes home a quality qualification and an unforgettable experience, raising the profile of New Zealand in communities in all corners of the world.”
International education brings in $2.85 billion a year which makes it the country’s fifth most valuable export industry.
The International Education Snapshot Report: January to August 2014 is available here.
