Education News

Metro schools another option to address inner city growth

A metro school is an innovative model that responds to the need to provide education in intensified urban areas, where the large areas of land associated with a traditional school may be hard to acquire,
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New Zealand Universities combat credential fraud online

Education is the bridge that transitions people from childhood through to their career. A degree stands as proof of the hard work and learning that both student and lecturer have put into a person’s future.
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New immigration rules could hit young foreign students

The government's new immigration rules are likely to put off many young foreign students from choosing New Zealand institutions, says the International Education Group.  . . . more

Moderation in the digital age

In consultation with education organisations and in recognition of changing assessor needs, NZQA has been carrying out the staged release of a digital moderation service called the external moderation application.  . . . more

Depression prevention must start in school

Integrating programs into the school curriculum would help break down this barrier to treatment.

"When we go into the school environment and we deliver something to everyone they don't have a choice and that's a unique opportunity to deliver these prevention interventions," Werner-Seidler said.  . . . more

IELTS as the world's leading test of English for international migration and higher education

The number of organisations accepting IELTS (International English Language Testing System) results has reached 10,000, cementing the test's position as the world's leading English language test for education and global migration purposes.  . . . more

BPS results show outstanding progress in education

The Better Public Service (BPS) goals of growing the number of children in Early Childhood Education, increasing the proportion of 18 year olds with NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, and increasing graduates of Level 4 or tertiary equivalents have all shown fantastic progress, say Education Minister Hekia Parata and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith.  . . . more

Exciting initiative focuses on wellbeing and positive education

Christ’s College is hosting the conference with the 12 speakers comprising a mix of positive education and psychology specialists.  . . . more

2 Education Companies Merge To Change The Game For International Talent

Two New Zealand education companies, EdCorp International and Endeavour Education Services Ltd., have recently merged to provide a premium programme for introducing international talent into the NZ workforce and marketing tertiary institutes on a global scale.   . . . more

5+ A Day launches new interactive education website

A new interactive website makes it even easier for educators to help children learn about healthy eating.  . . . more