Pearson PTE Academic is organising a FREE webinar for those who want to know more about studying and living in New Zealand. Agents and international students are welcome to join the webinar for expert advice and tips for studying in New Zealand. Ben Burrowes, the Regional Manager (East Asia) of Education New Zealand will present…
ISEA are pleased to advise that we will offer a round of Online Agent Training in September for education agents promoting New Zealand as a study destination. The next sessions for online training have been set as follows: Date Time Module Tuesday 22 September NZ Time 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 1.1 The New Zealand…
ISEA is pleased to announce Education Tauranga as a new support partner. Education Tauranga is a group of educational institutions who offer high quality education and care to the international students who study and live in the Tauranga region. Education Tauranga is made up of a large number of institutions at all levels of education…
ISEA are pleased to announce Study Queenstown as a new support partner. Study Queenstown promotes study opportunities in the Queenstown Lakes District and works with members across the English Language Sector, Schools Sector and Tertiary Education Sector. Queenstown is New Zealand’s premium destination for education, offering world class educational opportunities through a range of education…
Immigration New Zealand announced on 31st July that they will suspend most types of temporary visas applications from offshore applicant within the next three months. Due to the border closures, Immigration New Zealand have not been processing any offshore visa applications except for the applicants who have met the restrict exemption criteria. However, over the…
The Minister of Education announced on 27 July that the government will invest $51.6 million to help stabilise New Zealand’s international education sector through its long-term recovery plan. $20 million will be allocated to state and state-integrated schools to keep international specialists employed in teaching and providing pastoral care to international students $10 million will be allocated to…
The International Student Hardship Fund has been fully allocated with around 11,000 international students receiving support in forms of cash grants, food parcels and accommodation support. The New Zealand government has released a new programme to assist foreign nationals, including international students, impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic with basic needs such as food and accommodation. Temporary visa holders who…
Stephen Town, the former Chief Executive of Auckland Council, has been appointed the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Stephen commenced his role on the 6th July 2020 and will be based out of the WINTEC city campus in Hamilton. Stephen looks forward to bringing the merged 16 national institutes…
The New Zealand Government has announced changes to help the International Education sector which has been seriously affected by the Covid-19 pandemic The Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, announced that the government will make amendments to the Education and Training Bill to help the international education sector’s recovery from COVID-19 and respond to future emergencies. The main changes…
The New Zealand government established a one-million hardship fund for international students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications must be submitted from education providers and organisations. Individual international students and education agents are excluded from submitting an application. Funds will be provided to international students by education providers and organisations…
