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NZ among top 10 preferred educational destination for Brazilian students
According to the latest survey by Belta (Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association), New Zealand ranks seventh on the list of preferred educational destinations for Brazilian students. The survey interviews 836 students and 569 international education agents along with companies who work in the international education sector in Brazil.
Respondents who chose New Zealand said their choice was based on New Zealand’s excellent positions in various international rankings for quality of life, education, civil rights protection, government transparency, and women's safety/rights. Other factors are being able to study and work during the study programme, and New Zealand’s natural beauty and cultural attractions.
International education professionals attended the Belta survey launch event. Photo credit: Belta
According to the survey, the main objective of students participating in a study abroad program is to fulfil the dream of experiencing different countries and cultures (39.6%); the second is the interest in language studies (27.2%).
The majority (77%) of those who said they went abroad to learn a new language chose English when travelling. The quality of education is another reason cited by respondents who chose New Zealand. All universities in New Zealand are ranked among the top 2% in the world by major international indices, such as QS World Universities and THE – Times Higher Education.
Bruna de Natale, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) Market Development Manager in Brazil, said, “The Belta survey is the most important source of consistently updated international education data in Brazil. It is very encouraging that Brazilians continue to perceive New Zealand as a safe, trusted and quality education to develop their academic and professional goals.,”.
The data from the Belta Survey 2024 reinforces the international Better Life Index, which measures variables that constitute the quality of life in countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In this survey, New Zealand is ranked as one of the best countries in the world to live in.
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StudySpy becomes SwNZ.govt.nz data inventory provider
In August, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) will be switching to StudySpy as its data inventory provider for the Study with New Zealand (SwNZ) website. This switch is required as the current data inventory provider has told us that it will no longer be providing this service.
Switching to StudySpy will bring several benefits including a more user-friendly admin portal and a more responsive support system as StudySpy is New Zealand based and in the same time zone. Importantly, there will be no change to the enquiry process.
This change will have an effect on those education providers who currently have a profile on the SwNZ website, such as provider, course and scholarship information. These providers have been notified of the upcoming changes and further information, including next steps and a user guide, will be sent in early August.
If any education providers have any questions about this transition, or if you are a provider with a SwNZ profile and have not yet received any information regarding this, please contact Global Marketing Automation and Database Specialist, Isla Ye – isla.ye@enz.govt.nz.
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NZ Schools Scholarship Programme offers exciting study path for Vietnamese students
The New Zealand Schools Scholarships (NZSS) is a scholarship programme offered exclusively for Vietnamese students in grades 8 – 10. Since it was first launched in 2019, many young Vietnamese students have studied at New Zealand schools across the country thanks to the support of this Programme. Many of these students have gone on to secure scholarships at prestigious universities in New Zealand and other countries, achieving notable success on their academic paths.
Applications for NZSS 2024 were accepted between 22 January to 17 March 2024 and after several screening rounds, 14 NZSS winners were selected. Each scholarship provides a 50% subsidy on the full-year school tuition fees of the first year of study at a New Zealand secondary school.
A standout aspect of this year’s programme was the dual-opportunity scheme in which aspiring candidates who did not receive the NZSS were able to be considered for other scholarships offered by New Zealand schools. This saw an additional four students awarded other school scholarships bringing the total number of school scholarship awardees to 18.
The group of scholarship winners on the stage at the Awards ceremony.
On 9 June, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) organised the Awards Ceremony and Pre-Departure Briefing to recognise the scholarship winners as well as provide information in preparation for their journey ahead. Mr. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General in Viet Nam, attended and delivered a welcome remark, in which he emphasised the mutual respect and understanding that New Zealand and Viet Nam’s relationship is built upon.
Mr James added that “this scholarship programme signals the New Zealand Government’s continuing commitment to growing the relationship between our two countries.”
From left to right, Mr Ben Burrowes. ENZ’s Acting General Manager - International, NZSS Scholarship winner, Ngoc Han, and Mr. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General in Viet Nam.
Mr. Ben Burrowes, ENZ’s Acting General Manager – International, was also present at the event and awarded the winners a scholarship certificate and offered his congratulations. In his speech he reflected that the first eight months of 2023 saw school enrolments of Vietnamese students increase over that of 2022 to a total of 286.
“Given the care that every parent takes when deciding where their children should continue their education, the rebound for school students following the pandemic naturally took a little longer.
“We know that this number will continue to increase as life resumes its normal pattern, especially as parents look to the future, and what is best for their child’s development and education,” said Mr Burrowes.
For the pre-departure briefing, ENZ provided a brief presentation, followed by former NZSS winners, Thuy Truc (2023), Thao Nguyen (2023) and Tuan Minh (2019) sharing their study experiences with the audience. Representatives from the Vietnamese Students Association in New Zealand, Ms. Trang from HHT magazine who joined the New Zealand familiarisation trip in 2023, and Mr. Phu & Ms. Ngoc – parents of students who are currently studying in New Zealand also spoke.
Feedback from parents and students received by ENZ after the event was positive, with many commenting on how welcome and proud they felt as scholarship winners. We look forward to welcoming these students to New Zealand very soon!
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NZIEC KI TUA commits to CANIE Accord
This will see the conference commit to taking urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and makes the conference part of a global network of international educators working toward that goal.
NZIEC KI TUA’s commitment to becoming a signatory to the CANIE Accord was announced at the closing plenary of NZIEC KI TUA 2023. Additionally, a piece of artwork created by the delegates during the two-day conference, demonstrating the sector’s commitment towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, was presented to CANIE Oceania President Ainslie Moore and co-founder and a global board member of CANIE Dr Pii-Tuulia Nikula.
Signing the CANIE Accord means NZIEC KI TUA is committed to actions such as replacing printing and shipping marketing materials with digital marketing technologies, account for greenhouse gas emissions from attendees, and advocate for accelerated climate action within Signatory’s own organisation and with other stakeholders within their sphere of influence.
Learn more about New Zealand’s approach to sustainability and climate action in international education at NZIEC KI TUA 2024, register today: https://www.nziec.co.nz/registration
Check out the full programme here: https://www.nziec.co.nz/programme
You too, can become a signatory to the CANIE Accord, join the sector-wide initiative to commit to responsible stewardship of the planet and join the global network of international educators working toward that goal. It’s free to become a signatory, check this link.
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Neuseeland still a popular destination for German High School students
Germany takes the number one spot in all of Europe for the number of international students it sends to New Zealand and the fourth largest in the world for sending high school students after China, Japan, and South Korea. In 2023, 1,417 German students were enrolled at high schools across New Zealand which represented 10% of the total number of school students in the country.
There are positive signs that this number will continue to increase in 2024. 82 high school students were recently farewelled by the New Zealand Ambassador to Germany, Craig Hawke, and Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ’s) Associate Director of Engagement in Germany, Olga Elli at an event at Frankfurt Main Airport on Sunday 14 July.
The event was organised by Study Nelson, a Nelson-based education agency, that supports German students to find a high school in New Zealand, mainly in the Nelson-Marlborough area. The event was an opportunity for the students, aged between 14 and 19, to meet and engage with each other before they embark on their international study adventure. The students will spend between three and 18 months in New Zealand, depending on their programme and some plan to complete their NCEA Level 3 university entrance here.
One particularly excited member of the group included Emely Soffel, the I AM NEW scholarship winner from 2019, who due to the pandemic, had to wait five years to make her New Zealand study abroad dream come true.
Ambassador Hawke with high school student Emely Soffel, the 2019 I AM NEW scholarship winner who was not able to travel during Covid. They are pictured here with ENZ’s Associate Director of Engagement in Germany, Olga Elli.
Olga said that Germany’s strong recovery in the high school subsector can be attributed to the experienced German agent network who have had long-standing and enduring relationships with high schools back in New Zealand.
“These agents have been building strong bridges between Germany and New Zealand for several years now, some for decades, and have made positive impacts for thousands of young people.
“They have such a deep understanding of the unique offerings that our high schools in New Zealand provide and are an invaluable service to students when trying to decide where to study,” said Olga
She added “German students love coming to New Zealand especially for the opportunity to try out subjects that aren’t typically offered at German high schools. Subjects like outdoor education, fashion design, marine biology, and food technology for example, are always really popular choices.
Ambassador Hawke mingled with the students and enjoyed hearing about their chosen schools in New Zealand. In his farewell speech to the group, he wished them a warm ‘Haere rā/farewell and said, “I invite you all to make the most of the excellent educational experience on offer in our country and also the opportunity to immerse yourself in our diverse culture. I hope you all become lifelong ambassadors for New Zealand.”
Ambassador Hawke farewells the students at Frankfurt Main Airport.
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NZIEC KI TUA 2024 programme now live
Keynote speakers this year include the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, the Hon Penny Simmonds, Fanta Aw, CEO, NAFSA, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, and a special guest speaker from the 2024 Country of Honour – India.
Built on the Te Ara ki te Ao – 'Global Growth Unleashed' theme, the 2024 programme features sessions woven around five sub-themes focused on –
Growth opportunities: How to sustainably grow international education exploring new products, services and markets while optimising technology.
Student experience: Explore all aspects of the student experience and ensure international students remain at the heart of our mahi. Insights and best practice to improve outcomes across the student journey.
Indigenous international education: How we take on the role of kaitiaki and foster indigenous-to-indigenous education relationships to give best effect.
Attraction and acquisition: Understand the unique value proposition of New Zealand education for impactful student recruitment through education agent engagement, international marketing, communications, market research and analysis and partnerships in education.
Market updates: Gain insights and updates from a range of global markets.
The conference also includes a range of engaging breakout sessions, including workshops and panel discussions hosted by experts across the sector, centred on the five sub-themes.
Check out the full programme here: https://www.nziec.co.nz/programme
We look forward to seeing you at NZIEC KI TUA 2024, register today: https://www.nziec.co.nz/registration
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Around the world in five
Australia
Students express anger over visa fee hike
Students are expressing anger, sadness and disgust in response to the Australian Government’s announcement on Monday that say student visa application charges increase by 125 per cent to $A1600. Many are saying the rise in fees is unfair and excessive.
Canada
International students contributed $31 billion to Canadian economy in 2022
An updated analysis from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) estimates that the combined direct and indirect GDP contribution of all students expenditures in the country amounted to CDN$30.9 billion (US$23 billion) in 2022. That amounts to nearly a quarter of Canada’s service exports for the year, placing education among Canada’s top export sectors.
United Kingdom
Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers
Researchers at the University of Reading fooled their own professors by secretly submitting AI-generated exam answers that went undetected and got better grades than real students. The university’s markers – who were not told about the project – flagged only one of the 33 entries, with the remaining AI answers receiving higher than average grades than the students.
China
Exam scandals spark fears for overseas student recruitment
China has become embroiled in a fresh cheating scandal involving the international exams used for admissions to universities overseas after a large number of test-takers reported having their scores in the United States Advanced Placement (AP) exam cancelled because of alleged misconduct.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh “rising market” that could be key to diversifying – report
An improving economy in Bangladesh with more families choosing to invest in education has seen the country rapidly emerging as a “significant market in the global education sector”, a Sinorbis and ETS report said.
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