Identify strategies that support the unique needs of cross-border students

Cross-border students are a steadily growing cohort of students that include international learners, new settlers, and refugee-background learners. Developing tailored practice for these students is an Education Code of Practice obligation and essential for learner success.

This one day symposium will offer practical strategies, tips and tools that are highly relevant to tertiary education providers and schools with diverse student bodies that include cross-border learners.

Themes include:

Enhancing the cross-border learner experience (Vivienne Anderson, Dean - College of Education, University of Otago)
Identifying intercultural competencies for diverse student bodies (Jonie Chang, Lead Advisor - Wellbeing, University of Canterbury)
Developments in international education practice: an overview (Chris Beard, CEO, ISANA NZ)
Tailored practice for homestay students and tertiary residents (TBC)