New Zealand employers will increasingly need staff who have Asia-related skills and knowledge, but new research from the Foundation shows most young people aren’t receiving career advice about Asia.
Japan trip builds students' confidence, resilience and knowledge
Students from Opihi College in Temuka, near Timaru, spent three weeks in Nihon (Japan), living with host families, involving themselves in community activities, visiting sites and learning about Japan
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Japanese tea ceremony just the tonic for pre-exam nerves
Harmony, respect, purity, tranquillity - the four main concepts of a Japanese tea ceremony were on display at Mt Roskill Grammar School in October.
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Teachers make connections in South Korea
Saint Peter's College teacher Claire Begovic was one of nine New Zealand teachers who travelled to South Korea as part of the Korea Studies Workshop. The one week trip saw the New Zealand teachers mee
The Foundation assists students and secondary school classes to travel to Japan with our Japan Study Grants.
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Japan Sports Forum 2019
Japan Sports Forum is designed to deepen physical education teachers’ awareness, of culture, traditions and society in Japan so they are equipped to teach about the region in relation to upcoming sp
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Experience Asia
New Zealand schools have the opportunity to receive funding for holding an event that enables students to experience Asian cultural activities and/or increases students' knowledge and understanding of
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Educators Network events
We offer free events to help school leaders and teachers to better equip students for their future with Asia. We also offer funding for holding Asia-focussed events at your school.
Resources for students to learn about Japan in the lead up to the RWC in 2019.
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Hallyu - The Korean Wave
This unit is an inquiry for Year 7 - 10 students about Korean entertainment and its globalisation. Throughout this unit, there are lessons designed to explore the different art forms encompassed in th
