By Anton Crace. International students and net migration have hit New Zealand headlines again after ministerial briefings revealed concerns that some students were purposely undertaking sub-degree and low-quality programs to obtain permanent residency and employment. More...
Australian intl’ed welcomes new commissioners
By Anton Crace. Australia’s international education industry has welcomed the confirmation of the country’s tertiary and vocational education regulatory bodies’ commissioners after their announcement in early February. More...
38% international students in NZ apply through education agents
By Anton Crace. Almost two-fifths of international students studying in a New Zealand university in 2016 enrolled using the services of education agents, according to the latest report from education marketing consultancy, Studymove. More...
Majority of int’l student applicants get residency
By Anton Crace. The majority of international students in Singapore who applied to obtain permanent residency were successful, according to the second minister of home affairs Josephine Teo. More...
New Zealand: international education is key to diplomacy
By Anton Crace. New Zealand’s ability to attract students from around the world and incorporate them into society is a crucial component to the country’s ongoing ability to achieve its objectives, according to a new report from Education New Zealand. More...
Some HEIs accept paying Indian GST to agents
By Anton Crace. Universities in Australia, Ireland and Canada have begun paying Indian GST passed onto them by their agents, but controversy and frustrations remain as providers work out how to apply the tax, and other Anglophone destinations hold out. More...
International students’ self-help book launched
By Anton Crace. A new book to support international students in Australia and help them achieve their post-study goals was launched at June’s CISA National Conference in Cairns. More...
NZ industry “rebalances” as enrolments drop and value holds
By Anton Crace. The total number of international enrolments into New Zealand institutions has dipped, according to the latest stats from Education New Zealand. But while there were fewer enrolments, the economic impact remained steady. More...
Aus: Sydney and Victoria release new int’led plans
By Anton Crace. A three point action plan to create a sustainable international education industry and improve the student experience has been launched by New South Wales’ capital city Sydney, while neighbouring state Victoria has released its plans to increase engagement with South East Asia. More...
Vietnam increases domestic participation in international schools
By Anton Crace. A new decree from Vietnam’s government will increase the allowed proportion of domestic students in foreign-owned international schools, in a move being viewed by experts as a bid to attract more foreign investment and potentially encourage more students to remain in the country. More...