Learners Publications
Access to tertiary education, pathways, transitions from school to tertiary education, student support, participation rates, education statistics of NZ, state of education in NZ, student retention and qualification and course completion rates.
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A changing population and the New Zealand tertiary education sector
The size of the tertiary student population is an indicator of the accessibility of tertiary education. It is also a key determinant of the levels of human capital that will be available to the New Zealand labour force The purpose…
Author(s): Jason McClelland, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2006
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Passing Courses
This report provides new information on how many students pass courses in tertiary education, covering the period 2001 to 2005. The report finds that many students pass all of their courses without necessarily gaining a qualification, suggesting that many undertake…
Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2006
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Student Loan Scheme Annual Report 2006
The Student Loan Scheme Annual Report to 30 June 2006, incorporating the financial report to 30 June 2006. This year’s annual report is the first prepared since the introduction of the new interest-free student loans policy. It was prepared using…
Author(s): Ministry of Education, Inland Revenue, and Ministry of Social Development
Date Published: October 2006
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What makes a student travel for tertiary study?
This report looks at the mobility of tertiary students in terms of the distances they travel to undertake their tertiary studies. The report provides new information on how far students travel and the reasons behind students’ decisions to travel for…
Author(s): Scott Ussher, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education
Date Published: September 2006
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2005 Tertiary Education Enrolments
This release presents new information from the 2005 enrolment collections provided to the Ministry of Education by tertiary education providers. The return collects information on where students are studying, what qualifications they are taking, and other important characteristics of people…
Author(s): Mieke Wensvoort, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2006
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Internationalisation in New Zealand tertiary education organisations
This publication is a national trend study of developments in the internationalisation of New Zealand tertiary education organisations since 1998.…
Author(s): Craig McInnis, Roger Peacock and Vince Catherwood
Date Published: May 2006
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Older Students
A fact sheet describing the latest trends and characteristics of the growing number of New Zealanders aged 40 and over participating in tertiary education.…
Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2006
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From school, work or unemployment: A comparison of pathways in tertiary education
This report looks at how pathways through tertiary education followed over the course of seven years differ depending on what students were doing before starting study.…
Author(s): Scott Ussher, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2006
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Student Loan Scheme Annual Report 2005
The Student Loan Scheme Annual Report to 30 June 2005, incorporating the financial report to 30 June 2005. Prepared by the Ministry of Education, Inland Revenue and StudyLink (a division of the Ministry of Social Development).…
Author(s): Ministry of Education, Inland Revenue, and Ministry of Social Development
Date Published: October 2005
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What factors make a difference to getting a degree in New Zealand?
This report looks at some of the factors that make a difference to one's chances of getting a bachelors degree in New Zealand.…
Author(s): David Scott and Warren Smart, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: October 2005
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Māori participation in tertiary education: 2004
This latest in a series of fact sheets on Māori in tertiary education provides information about student loans among Māori students. In addition, an earlier fact sheet on Māori participation in tertiary education is now updated with 2004 enrolment data.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education
Date Published: August 2005
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Student loans among Māori students
This latest in a series of factsheets on Māori in tertiary education provides information about student loans among Māori students. In addition, an earlier factsheet on Māori participation in tertiary education is now updated with 2004 enrolment data.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education
Date Published: August 2005
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How long do people spend in tertiary education?
This report looks at how long New Zealand tertiary students study for. It provides interesting new data on the differences in duration, attrition and completion experiences of part-time versus full-time students in tertiary education in New Zealand.…
Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education
Date Published: June 2005
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Retention, completion and progression in tertiary education in New Zealand
This paper discusses the results of the first comprehensive longitudinal study of qualification retention, completion and progression in tertiary education in New Zealand. Of the cohort of domestic students who started a qualification at a public tertiary education provider in…
Author(s): David Scott. Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2005
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Student decision making by prospective tertiary students
This report reviews and synthesises research literature on decision-making by prospective students on whether, where and what to study at a tertiary level. The report is based on findings from New Zealand and overseas literature and will contribute to knowledge…
Author(s): Linda Leach and Nick Zepke, Massey University College of Education. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2005
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Hui Taumata 2005: Māori in tertiary education: a picture of the trends
This analysis of trends in Māori in tertiary education was commissioned for Hui Taumata 2005.…
Author(s): Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education
Date Published: January 2005
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Student Loan Scheme Annual Report 2004
The Student Loan Scheme Annual Report for the financial year ending 30 June 2004, incorporating the financial report to 30 June 2004. 2004 is the thirteenth year of operation of the Student Loan Scheme. This report provides a comprehensive picture…
Author(s): Ministry of Education, Inland Revenue, and Ministry of Social Development
Date Published: October 2004
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Māori student retention, completion and progression in tertiary education
This latest in a series of fact sheets on Māori in tertiary education provides information about student loans among Māori students. In addition, an earlier fact sheet on Māori participation in tertiary education is now updated with 2004 enrolment data.…
Author(s): Tertiary Sector Performance & Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2004
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Pathways in tertiary education 1998-2002
Published July 2004. This report tracks the tertiary education pathways followed over the course of five years by students starting in tertiary study for the first time in 1998.…
Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2004
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Retention, completion and progression in tertiary education 2003
This report looks at trends in retention, completion, and progression in tertiary education up to 2002.…
Author(s): David Scott, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2004
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