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Thinking Careers? Think Asia

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.

What we do

Our Education programme provides New Zealand educators with knowledge, resources and experiences to equip their students to thrive in Asia.

We take educators to Asia for in-country experiences, provide curriculum resources and help bring Asia-focussed events to your school.

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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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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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School's Japan trip lays foundations for ongoing friendships

Visiting shrines and markets, eating local delicacies and riding on the shinkansen (bullet train) were all highlights of a visit to Japan for 20 Year-12 and 13 Kapiti College students, but it was stay

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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

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What we offer

Find out about our latest resources, opportunities for educators and funding for schools to bring Asia into the classroom.

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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.

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Indonesia experience for teachers

(Applications closed) The Asia New Zealand Foundation in conjunction with the Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence is providing an opportunity for pairs of teachers from three New Zealand

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Rugby World Cup Japan

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