Education
'A new experience': Meet the parents who host homestay students
Host families say anyone wanting to study in New Zealand for a spell should prepare in advance for their visit to get the most out of the trip.
How we can make our children confident speakers
As anyone who has ever been to a wedding .. funeral .. or work function knows .. being able to speak eloquently and confidently in front of a crowd, takes talent. Whether really good ... or really bad… Audio
Should agribusiness and horticulture be taught in schools?
There have been a raft of proposed changes to school curriculums announced in the last week .. including agribusiness, agriculture and horticulture science being removed as stand alone subjects and… Audio
Educators call for compulsory second-language classes
Recommendation comes amid government moves to mandate a new structured literacy curriculum nationwide.
Dearth of Indian-language classes at NZ schools
Despite becoming the third-largest ethnic group in the country, Indian households are turning to community classes to learn heritage languages such as Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati.
The shifting sands of second language options in NZ schools
Ministry of Education data shows a shift away from learning Euro-centric languages to te reo Māori and Asian languages in public schools.
Chinese author ‘shocked’ at children’s book awards win
Judges describe Li Chen's feline-fuelled graphic novel as "beautifully conceived, gloriously illustrated, charming, off-beat and hilarious".
Chinese Kiwi students find limewater effective in preserving flax
The teenagers believe the method has the potential to preserve flax on a larger scale, although further research is needed.
Families call for AI, robotics education in NZ schools
The Education Ministry plans to release a draft of its updated curriculum that incorporates artificial intelligence and generative AI.
$30m to go towards new classrooms at state-integrated schools
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the funding approach was different from the usual, but the money would come from the new build package in this year's Budget.
Push to double international student revenue spurs hope, concern
While some believe the new policy will boost enrolments, others question its long-term sustainability and raise exploitation fears.
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.
