Education
Immigration surge overwhelming Auckland schools
Rangitoto College on Auckland's North Shore is among a growing number of secondary schools that will no longer accept out-of-zone students next year.
Visa approvals for Indian students climb after steep declines
Rebound in visa approvals comes amid a broader push to revive New Zealand's international education sector.
Pay parity policy shift leaves ECE graduates facing uncertain future
Migrants are finding it harder to gain residency by securing a job in the early childhood education sector after roles paying amounts that satisfy wage requirements dry up.
NZ: Pacific and Māori student support cut
Education advocates say an NZ government decision to remove special funding for Pacific and Māori students in vocational training harks back to the days of a one-size-fits-all model.
Cyberbullying in spotlight amid proposed social media ban
Greater protections against cyberbullying needed regardless of whether social media is banned for those aged under 16, experts say.
Teens say social media ban unwelcome, more education needed
Young people said they would rather see education and guidance around social media, rather than a blanket ban. Audio
Teens say social media ban not welcomed and education is needed
Young people said they would rather see education and guidance around social media, rather than a blanket ban.
Meet the solo Chinese mums who are not single parents
Mothers accompanying their children studying in New Zealand are shouldering the burden of parenting in a foreign country without their husbands.
Transnational education spurs growth in Chinese international enrolments
Enrolment growth is being fuelled by post-pandemic changes in student mobility, demand for more affordable overseas study options and the growing popularity of dual-degree pathways.
Spotlight falls on NZ Confucius Institutes in wake of Australian closures
Domestic universities say they are comfortable with existing relationships as calls grow to review ties. Audio
Six Australian universities close Chinese government-linked Confucius Institutes
Nearly half of the Australian universities with Chinese government-linked Confucius Institutes on their campuses have cut ties with the controversial education centres.
Applications surge for limited places in Auckland private schools
Top schools are being forced to tighten their enrolment processes due to an increased demand from a rapidly growing population.
NZ deepens education ties with India
New Zealand and India sign a refreshed education cooperation arrangement during the Luxon's recent trip to India.
Mandatory NZ history course at Auckland University spurs debate
Students are divided on the issue, with some questioning its relevance and others recognising the value in learning about the country's past.
Integration questions cloud efforts to attract overseas teachers
Immigration New Zealand has introduced a fast-tracked residency process for overseas primary teachers, but educators say that it's hard to find suitable candidates who can adapt to the country's…
Preparation course aims to support students in life, study, and culture
An Auckland-based associate professor says there is value in programmes that honour cultural diversity. Audio
Chinese parents embrace new maths curriculum in primary schools
Almost 2000 primary schools nationwide have adopted new maths education resources this year.
China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
Asian psychology students reveal ‘whitewashing’ concerns
A new study shows Asian psychology students struggle to secure training opportunities unless they adopt a European outlook.
Using AI to bolster Chinese-language learning ability
The University of Auckland's Chinese Department launches a project that seeks to integrate Chinese-language education with artificial intelligence.
