Since we last communicated, we are fortunate in New Zealand that we have moved from our Level 4 Lockdown to Level 3. This means there has been some relaxation of the lockdown requirements but for most people we equate the change as Level 4 with the ability to obtain contactless fast food from local restaurants, McDonalds, KFC and more. On the 1th May the NZ Government will announce if we are to move to Level 2 which means all schools can resume and most people can return to work.
During the period of the lockdown, here at UP Education we have been fortunate in being able to deliver to most of our students Online. Many of you will have experienced the same challenges that my wife has found with Online delivery. It may sound simple but there is more preparation time and more challenges to face with delivery. Like missing student eye contact, assuming all students have stayed Online for the lesson and a growth in direct email contact between student and teacher. My wife has enjoyed the challenge.
New Zealand has not experienced the same degree of pain to Covid-19 as other countries. We shut our borders to non-residents very early and we were one of the first countries to stop cruise ships visiting our ports. THe international airlines, including our own Air New Zealand are signiifcantly impacted. We are fortunate to have had few Covid related deaths (less than 20, per head of population one of the lowest death rates) and while our hospitals prepared for large numbers of people being admitted for care, this has not occured. In reality on any day we have had less than 20 people in hospital and of those even less have been admitted to an Intensive Care Unit.
Some countries have relaxed their Covid controls and then seen a second wave of Covid-19 breakout. Perhaps we as a nation are overly cautious.
Much of the Covid-19 success can be attributed to the reaction of the New Zealand Government under Prime Minister Ardern and Dr. Ashley Bloomfield who is the Head of the Ministry of Health
This is what the worlds press are saying about New Zealand
We hope you are also having the same or similar levels of success in dealing with the virus and its impact on life, work and study. These are challenging times but Covid management does appear to depend on strong, reasonable and understood focus from leadership that the populatiob of the country will respect when they understand the need and rational for a decision.
Normality as we once followed may never completely return.
We may focus more on our bubble of friends
We will maintain social distancing
How we meet friends and business acquaintances may change for ever
For change to occur we need:
A vaccine or
a method of treating people afflicted with Covid-19
Until this occurs:
Many countries may not re-open their borders
The international airlines will continue to stress
Tourism needs will need to adapt
Countries that once depended on inports may need to focus more on incountry manufacture and
International travel for business, education and as a tourist may not return to the levels we were once used to.
What is UP Education doing to assist education providers offshore?
UP Education has recognised that many education providers do not have the access to resources that we may have in New Zealand.
We have developed a programme of study, which a select number of providers are using to establish an International Programme within their institution which focuses on New Zealand.
The reasons why education providers are involved are quite varied
For some the students are using the programme as an extension programme to better prepare their students for life at a higher level.
For others to focus their students to explore other opportunities and how a study option is achievable in New Zealand
For others to retain their students interest in providing them with another level of meaningful learning
For others to meet their students needs at a time of stress and change
or more simply put
To deliver an international focus that distinguishes education providers while enabling students to remain under their parents care and guidance
We have enlisted the assistance of country based representatives to work with education providers to deliver the programme - at no cost to the education provider. Our current focus is China, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Russia and Brazil. Very soon we will be looking for interest from other countries where we can play an assistance role.
Why focus on New Zealand?
We are a safe destination generally isolated from the worlds problems
World-class education – our universities are in the top 3% in the world and are all government owned
Qualifications recognised worldwide and respected.
New Zealand education opens doors
Peace and Prosperity (Second most peaceful country)
New Zealand is politically stable
New Zealand has the lowest rates of corruption
Unbeatable world class lifestyle – improved work life balance university as the focus – enjoy a new adventure each day
New way of learning – learn to ask questions and think critically – practical hands on learning
A warm welcome – a multi-cultural society – respectful of other cultures
Work while you study with excellent post study work options
We hope you con tinue to be safe and well as the world moves through these challenging times. If you would like information on areas not covered in this Newsletter please do not hesitate to to ask for this.
Kia Kaha.
Richard
Who is UP Education?
We are group of schools and colleges - originally just in New Zealand and today also in Australia.
Good aftenoon from New Zealand
Since we last communicated, we are fortunate in New Zealand that we have moved from our Level 4 Lockdown to Level 3. This means there has been some relaxation of the lockdown requirements but for most people we equate the change as Level 4 with the ability to obtain contactless fast food from local restaurants, McDonalds, KFC and more. On the 1th May the NZ Government will announce if we are to move to Level 2 which means all schools can resume and most people can return to work.
During the period of the lockdown, here at UP Education we have been fortunate in being able to deliver to most of our students Online. Many of you will have experienced the same challenges that my wife has found with Online delivery. It may sound simple but there is more preparation time and more challenges to face with delivery. Like missing student eye contact, assuming all students have stayed Online for the lesson and a growth in direct email contact between student and teacher. My wife has enjoyed the challenge.
New Zealand has not experienced the same degree of pain to Covid-19 as other countries. We shut our borders to non-residents very early and we were one of the first countries to stop cruise ships visiting our ports. THe international airlines, including our own Air New Zealand are signiifcantly impacted. We are fortunate to have had few Covid related deaths (less than 20, per head of population one of the lowest death rates) and while our hospitals prepared for large numbers of people being admitted for care, this has not occured. In reality on any day we have had less than 20 people in hospital and of those even less have been admitted to an Intensive Care Unit.
Some countries have relaxed their Covid controls and then seen a second wave of Covid-19 breakout. Perhaps we as a nation are overly cautious.
Much of the Covid-19 success can be attributed to the reaction of the New Zealand Government under Prime Minister Ardern and Dr. Ashley Bloomfield who is the Head of the Ministry of Health
This is what the worlds press are saying about New Zealand
BBC are saying: Coronavirus - How NZ got its coffees back
New Zealand claims no community cases as lockdown eases
CNN have reported: New Zealand lockdown and new pressures
The New Zealand Government official information website: https://covid19.govt.nz/
Your country
We hope you are also having the same or similar levels of success in dealing with the virus and its impact on life, work and study. These are challenging times but Covid management does appear to depend on strong, reasonable and understood focus from leadership that the populatiob of the country will respect when they understand the need and rational for a decision.
Normality as we once followed may never completely return.
For change to occur we need:
Until this occurs:
What is UP Education doing to assist education providers offshore?
UP Education has recognised that many education providers do not have the access to resources that we may have in New Zealand.
We have developed a programme of study, which a select number of providers are using to establish an International Programme within their institution which focuses on New Zealand.
The reasons why education providers are involved are quite varied
To deliver an international focus that distinguishes education providers while enabling students to remain under their parents care and guidance
We have enlisted the assistance of country based representatives to work with education providers to deliver the programme - at no cost to the education provider. Our current focus is China, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Russia and Brazil. Very soon we will be looking for interest from other countries where we can play an assistance role.
Why focus on New Zealand?
We hope you con tinue to be safe and well as the world moves through these challenging times. If you would like information on areas not covered in this Newsletter please do not hesitate to to ask for this.
Kia Kaha.
Richard
Who is UP Education?
We are group of schools and colleges - originally just in New Zealand and today also in Australia.
UP International College delivers the three university foundation programmes in New Zealand https://partnerships.up.education/
The Campbell Institute http://www.campbell.ac.nz/
An English School located in Auckland and Wellington
New Zealand School of Tourism https://nzschooloftourism.co.nz/
Which includes:
Cut Above Academy
Elite School of Beauty & Spa
Face and Beauty
NZMA https://www.nzma.ac.nz/
Which includes:
Academy NZ
New Zealand Career College
North Shore International Academy
The Culinary Collective
Yoobee Colleges https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/
Which now includes:
Animation College
South Seas School of Film and Television
We have also operate in Australia with pathway and diploma programmes delivered for
Contact details:
Student Support Contact email studentsupport@up.education
New Student Contact email international.enquiries@up.education
richard.kensington@up.education