“We are sensitive to the impact the unexpected loss of revenue will have had on international education providers and the investment announced today will help cushion the blow," he said. • $500,000 to develop a quality assurance process to ensure the ongoing quality of a New Zealand education being delivered offshore. “I do, however, recognise the vital role international education will play as we recover and rebuild. “The international students sector contributes about $5 billion a year to our economy and supports around 50,000 jobs. Today’s announcement from the Government should have been focused around returning international students, reinvigorating our economy and creating jobs.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 27, 2020 04:30 UTC