Revamping international education the New Zealand approach Anne Jackson, New Zealand Ministry of Education Emily Branthwaite, Christchurch International Education AIEC October 2012 Collaboration is the theme» of strategy» of players» in action» into the future www.aiec.idp.com 1
New Zealand s international education landscape New Zealand in brief» Population 4.43 million» GDP NZ$202 billion» GDP per capita NZ$45,769» Education spend NZ$12 billion www.aiec.idp.com 2
Economic value of international education $92 million Economic value-add (2011): NZ$2.32 billion Total international students (2011): 97,294 $543 million $391 million $427 million $599 million $272 million Schools Polytechnics Universities English language providers Private tertiary providers Offshore consultancies International students in New Zealand 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 All other countries Germany Saudi Arabia Japan India South Korea China (incl Hong Kong SAR) www.aiec.idp.com 3
International PhD students 3,500 3,137 3,000 2,796 2,500 2,405 1,960 2,000 1,523 1,500 1,090 1,000 704 500-2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 International trends» OECD and UNESCO data shows the number of internationally mobile students rose to 4.1 million in 2010, a 95% increase since 2000» New Zealand has been successful in attracting a slice of the market (just under 2%)» Increasing competition for international students www.aiec.idp.com 4
International education market shares 20.0% 15.0% Distribution of foreign students in tertiary education, 2010 (OECD 'Education at a Glance', 2012) 13.0% 16.6% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% 6.6% 4.7% 1.7% Australia Canada New Zealand United Kingdom United States of America Implications for New Zealand» Asia and our economic future» Need for migrants to expand our labour market» Flattening of domestic enrolments www.aiec.idp.com 5
Collaboration of strategy We are a small country operating in a very large international market. We need to have all our limited resources grouped together and focussed on supporting our educational institutions in their quest to build relationships and increase international student numbers. The government is excited by the possibilities stemming from growth in this area - that's why continued and sustainable growth of the sector is an important part of our economic growth strategy.» Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce www.aiec.idp.com 6
Leadership Statement - Goals 1. New Zealand s education services delivered in New Zealand are highly sought after by international students 2. New Zealand s education services in other countries are highly sought after by students, education providers, businesses and governments 3. New Zealand makes the best possible use of its international education expertise to build skills in our workforce, grow research capability and foster wider economic connections between NZ and overseas firms The objectives» Develop and sustain mutually beneficial education relationships with key partner countries as a leading part of NZ Inc strategies in Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas» Increase annual revenues from providing education services offshore to at least $0.5 billion» Increase the number of international students enrolled in New Zealand providers offshore from 3,000 to 10,000 www.aiec.idp.com 7
The objectives continued» Double the number of international postgraduate students (particularly in programmes in addition to those at PhD level) from 10,000 to 20,000» Increase the transition rate from study to residence for international university students» Increase New Zealanders skills and knowledge to operate effectively across cultures Collaboration of players www.aiec.idp.com 8
Combined our resources Education New Zealand Trust NZ Trade & Enterprise education-related work offshore Ministry of Education liaison/offshore education diplomacy Education New Zealand» A government agency» Staff based in Wellington, Christchurch and overseas» To support growth in the value of international education www.aiec.idp.com 9
Key government activities 2012/13» Introduction of a web-based application system allowing students to apply for visas online» Enhancements to regulation of pastoral care» New Zealand International Education Conference, 2 November 2012, Auckland» Review of NZ Specialist Agent programme» On-going support for Christchurch Collaboration in action - Christchurch www.aiec.idp.com 10
The heart of the story» Collaboration at all levels in all sectors» Strong regional brand with national link» $5 million over 4 years from government» Student card, pathways, student commons, extended work rights www.aiec.idp.com 11
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Collaboration into the future Where can we connect?» Agent code of ethics the London Statement» Pastoral care and the student experience» Regional forums www.aiec.idp.com 13
For more information» Ministry of Education www.minedu.govt.nz/international» Education New Zealand www.educationnz.govt.nz» Christchurch Educated www.christchurcheducated.org.nz www.aiec.idp.com 14