facts, figures and the government's objectives for international students 2012

7/31/2019 Facts, figures and the government's objectives for international students 2012

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Ministry of Education

Presentation to EthnicA programme 2012


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International context New Zealands future determined by interactions with

the rest of the world

ability to increase trade and wider economicconnections with Asia

will require an increased level of understanding ofAsia and the rest of the world for a large number of

New Zealanders


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International trends New Zealand attracts a small slice (2%) of

international tertiary university and vocational students

high demand for language training to fulfil entryrequirements to higher education, for immigrationpurposes, and increasingly for specific vocational

training New Zealand is an attractive destination for many

school-aged international students, particularly fromChina, South Korea, Japan, Thailand and Germany


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Implications for NZ educationExpanding our international education

builds the financial, teaching and research capabilities ofour education providers, and improves our innovationsystem

has positive flow-on effects for tourism, trade links and thelabour market from skilled international graduates

develops the international knowledge and skills of ourstudents, which in turn can strengthen our communities.


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Leadership Statement released by the Minister for Tertiary Education on 20

September 2011

VISION New Zealands quality education services are

highly sought after internationally, and expand ourinternational social, cultural and economic

engagement


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Leadership StatementGoal One and Two Objectives

New Zealand will, over the next 15 years

double the annual economic value of export educationservices to $5 billion

increase annual revenues from providing educationservices offshore, to at least $0.5 billion

increase the number of international students enrolledin providers off-shore, from 3,000 to 10,000.


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Leadership StatementGOAL Three

New Zealand makes the best possible use of its

international education expertise to build skills in ourwork force, to grow research capability and to fosterwider connections between New Zealand and overseasfirms


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Leadership StatementNew Zealand will, over the next 15 years:

develop and sustain mutually beneficial education

relationships with key partner countries as a leadingpart of NZ Inc strategies in Asia, the Pacific, theMiddle East, Europe and the Americas.


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Leadership Statement double the number of international postgraduate

students in New Zealand (particularly in courses inaddition to those at PhD level), from 10,000 to 20,000

increase the transition rate from study to residence forinternational students with bachelors levelqualifications and above

increase New Zealanders skills and knowledge tooperate effectively across cultures


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OpportunitiesJobs for New Zealanders

2008 study estimated that international students in

New Zealand led directly to nearly 13,000 jobs in education

Indirectly to another 19,000 in industries whichsupply goods and services to students food, transport,

accommodation


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OpportunitiesSkills for New Zealand

We all understand each other and the rest of the

world better International graduates bring skills to our workforce

More than 20% of international students becomeworkers and residents in New Zealand after study


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Opportunities$$$$ for New Zealand

$700m in fees income for education providers

universities, polytechnics, schools, PTEs each year $1.6bn expenditure on living costs and other

expenditure

In addition another $150 to $200m - counted as

tourism earnings through visits to students here byfamily and friends


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ChallengesHigh quality education

High quality pastoral care as part of education

Good living experiences in the communities where thestudents live and study

Successful transition to New Zealand for those who stayhere post-study

Successful transitions elsewhere for those who leave NewZealand to return home or to a third country


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ChallengesHigh quality education

High quality pastoral care as part of education

Good living experiences in the communities where thestudents live and study

Successful transition to New Zealand for those who stayhere post-study

Successful transitions elsewhere for those who leave NewZealand to return home or to a third country


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Outcomessought

1. Students haveeasy access to

high qualityinformation onstudy & life in NZ.

2. Students areenrolledquickly/easily into

courses/providersthey want

3. Students receivehigh qualityorientation with

no surprises.

1. Students makegood academic

progression andare guidedthrough clearpathways tofurther study.

2. Students are

well integratedintocommunities.

1. Former studentsremain

connected withNZ educationproviders andthe country as awhole.

2. Former studentsareambassadors. forNZ.

Study

ProgressionExperiencein NZ

After studywork &settlement

AlumniAttraction

andEnrolment

1. Students receivegood quality info

on settlementopportunities.

2. Students achievegood workexperience afterstudy if desired.

3. Skilled andexperiencedstudents becomepermanentresidents.

International Students Support Framework[

[1] This includes all academic matters, which are regulated by a number of authorities.

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