Industry training systems in other jurisdictions
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Industry training systems in other jurisdictions
Purpose of report
1. This report summarises industry training and vocational education systems in other countries. It provides information on government-subsidised industry training systems in:
- Australia
- United Kingdom (England and Scotland)
- Republic of Ireland more
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New Changes to Visa Rules for Group Students
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Changes to Visa Rules for Group Students
Minister Joyce recently approved an amendment to the Group Student definition in the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (the Code).
The change effectively means
that group Students no longer need to apply for a group visa from Immigration Ne . . . more
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150 more schools to receive network upgrades
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Hekia Parata
20 December, 2011
150 more schools to receive network upgrades
The Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, today confirmed the next 150 schools to receive government-subsidised internal network upgrades, in readiness for ultra-fast broadband.
The Ministry of Education�s School Network Upgrade Proje . . . more
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What are Charter Schools?
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What are Charter Schools?
By Lloyd Burr TV 3 News
Charter schools have received a lot of attention this week after National and ACT revealed plans on Monday to roll them out in New Zealand.
The plan for the schools was floated by ACT in their confidence and supply agreement negotiations with National. It has now been signed and charter schools seem se . . . more
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Strong progress in kaupapa Maori education
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Pita Sharples
7 December, 2011
Strong progress in kaupapa Maori education
A glowing report on the work of Te Wananga Takiura o nga Kura Kaupapa Maori o Aotearoa Inc reflects credit on that institution, on Tawhirimatea and Kaa Williams and their staff and students, and also on the tenacity and passion of the leaders of the whole k . . . more
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Whitireia and Weltec councils merge
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Steven Joyce
22 November, 2011
Whitireia and Weltec councils merge
Minister for Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce, is pleased to confirm the merger of the Whitireia Community Polytechnic (Whitireia) and Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) councils.
Mr Joyce�s approval of the merger is the first since . . . more
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Heidi Lawson Takes Top Academic Awards
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MEDIA RELEASE
November, 2011
H . . . more
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$1.4 million for more ECE places in South Auckland
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Anne Tolley
15 November, 2011
$1.4 million for more ECE places in South Auckland
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the Government is investing $1.4 million to help build new early childhood education services in South Auckland, which will create another 211 ECE places for families.
Two new services and thr . . . more
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$6 million boost for Kawerau schooling
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Anne Tolley
11 November, 2011
$6 million boost for Kawerau schooling
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the Government is set to invest $6 million in establishing a new secondary school in Kawerau, to provide modern learning environments and help boost student achievement.
The new year 7-13 school will prov . . . more
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Adult learners and educators awarded
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Adult learners and educators awarded
Media Release Friday, 4 November 2011
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic students and staff were amongst top award winners at the annual Adult Learners Week Awards.
Held last night at the Tauranga City Council�s Chambers the Awards were presented by Deputy Mayor David Stewart.
The awards are the culmination of International Learners� Week r . . . more
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