Articles tagged with International Education
New Zealand and Viet Nam Strengthen Education Cooperation and Student Exchange
1 week ago | 143 viewsNew Zealand and Viet Nam have renewed their bilateral Education Cooperation Arrangement to deepen ties between tertiary education institutions, emphasizing skills development, innovation, and collaboration. The commitment includes expanding student and academic exchanges, supported by new Memorandums of Understanding between institutions from both countries. This cooperation aligns with New Zealand’s Tertiary Education Strategy, contributing to increased Vietnamese student enrollment and growth in education-related exports.
Tags: Penny Simmonds Hoàng Minh Sơn Luxon Tô Lâm New Zealand Viet Nam Education Cooperation Tertiary Education International Education Memorandums of UnderstandingNZ Labour Market Q2: Rising Unemployment Spurs Focus on Growth & Investment
2 weeks ago | 200 viewsFinance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledges the second quarter was challenging for New Zealand's labour market, with rising costs and uncertainty causing employers to pause hiring, resulting in a 5.6% unemployment rate. The government is focusing on policies to boost economic growth and business confidence, including support for tourism, international education, major construction projects, infrastructure investment, and the Investment Boost initiative. These measures aim to encourage employers to invest and expand, fostering long-term job creation rather than quick fixes.
Tags: New Zealand labour market unemployment Nicola Willis economy business confidence tourism international education construction projects Investment BoostGovernment Boosts International Education with New School Support Funding
3 months ago | 543 viewsThe Government is providing new funding for a specialist support function to help schools attract and manage international students, aiming to double the international education sector’s value to $7.2 billion by 2034. This support will assist schools with marketing, resourcing, finding homestays, and ensuring student wellbeing and safety, benefiting both current and prospective participants. The initiative seeks to sustain economic growth from international education by helping schools confidently expand their programs, with the tender available on the Government Electronic Tender Service by June 2026.
Tags: Erica Stanford Government international education Going for Growth schools international students funding New Zealand enrolments student wellbeingNew Funding Boosts NZ Schools to Grow International Student Enrolments
3 months ago | 625 viewsThe Government is funding a dedicated support function to help schools attract and manage international students, aiming to double the international education sector's value to $7.2 billion by 2034. This support, provided by a specialist organization, will assist schools with marketing, resourcing, homestays, and understanding student wellbeing obligations, benefiting all schools including those not yet enrolling international students. The initiative builds on recent enrolment growth and aims to sustain high-quality economic growth in New Zealand’s international education sector, with the tender opening on the Government Electronic Tender Service by June 2026.
Tags: Erica Stanford Government international education Going for Growth plan schools international students funding New Zealand student wellbeing Government Electronic Tender ServiceNew Zealand's Education Minister to Promote High-Quality Education at China Expo
10 months ago | 853 viewsDr Shane Reti, the Universities and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister of New Zealand, will lead a delegation to promote the country's high-quality education offerings at the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education in Beijing. New Zealand is the Country of Honour at the event, which draws over 35,000 participants and highlights the strong educational partnerships between New Zealand and China. The visit aims to strengthen education links, increase the value of international education, and explore new opportunities for research cooperation between the two countries.
Tags: Shane Reti New Zealand China Education Innovation Technology Minister Universities Science International Education