Why choose ISANA NZ?

  • o Developing professional pathways
  • o Networking
  • o Supporting the student experience
Video Resources

See video-clips and short interviews which discuss strategies for supporting the student experience
Online learning

View webinars and other online learning content that address key issues in international education
Professional networking

Participate in informed discussions that examine the current issues and developments

ISANA NZ communications

ISANA NZ correspondence with Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins

24 May 2021: Letter from Hon Chris Hipkins to the International Education Peak Bodies

19 March 2021: International Education Peak Bodies Meeting with Hon Chris Hipkins notes

16 Feb 2021: Minister’s reply to 17 November letter

17 November 2020: ISANA NZ letter to Hon Chris Hipkins

7 July: ISANA NZ letter to Hon Chris Hipkins

ISANA NZ PRESS RELEASE:   

April 22nd, 2021: PIE News – ISANA NZ forms group to support NZ sector

March 31st, 2021: RNZ Story – International students economy on shaky ground as staff roles cut

March 22, 2021: Reputational risk for the export education sector as international education services come under pressure  

ISANA NZ events

Our professional development events support international education practitioners working in New Zealand’s schools, tertiary and PTE sectors.

Catch-up Cafe

Looking Ahead Webinar Series

Online Micro Course

International education courses in New Zealand

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EDUC504 International Education

Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Education offers a 15-point online course as part of its MEd. Read more
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Certificate and micro-credential courses

ISANA NZ is working with education providers to establish International Education certificate courses. Enquiries: [email protected]

Professionalisation Questionnaire

Members say

Jason Cushen
International Director, University of Otago

Those of us working in international education are fortunate to have ISANA NZ providing the range of professional development and training opportunities to the sector that we would otherwise need to travel internationally to experience.

Stefi Porter
Partnership Manager at Christchurch Educated

ISANA’s exceptional expertise around student wellbeing and cultural intelligence have given our regional education providers valuable insights helping them advance capability in hosting international students.

Rachel Fenton
Director of International at Auckland Grammar School

ISANA’s workshops are informative, tool-oriented and are delivered by inspirational practitioners who have a wealth of practical experience to share.

THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT

International Education Strategy 2018-2030

  • o Excellent education and student experience
  • o Sustainable growth
  • o Global citizens

What is most needed to achieve the government IES goals? We welcome your thoughts and suggestions which enables us to engage government bodies and industry stake-holders


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    News and Submissions

    International education news

    The PIE news: ISANA NZ launch new micro course

    Beehive release July 27: International education strategic recovery plan

    NZISA media releases

    Submission: Reform of vocational education

    ISANA NZ (International Education Association) is the peak body for practitioners in the International Education sector.

    Submission: Tomorrow’s schools

    ISANA NZ (International Education Association) is the peak body for practitioners in the international education sector and draws a third of members from schools.

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