Victoria International: 3 years consecutive award winners:
2009 “Innovation in an International Programme - VILP Progamme”
2008 “Innovation in an International Programme - Ho Chi Minh Campus ”
2007 "Excellence in Student Support Award"
2009: Victoria International receives a second cosecutive International Education Excellence Award for “Innovation in an International Programme”.
The international programme that was recognised in this years award was the new Victoria International Leadership Programme (VILP).
“Victoria University has taken internationalisation a step beyond the usual,” says Robert
Stevens, CEO of Education New Zealand. “They have taken it upon themselves to put international issues and cross-cultural communication on the student agenda to prepare students for international leadership roles.”
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Sophie, VILP Participant in discussion with Italian
Ambassador at VILP Launch, 14 Oct 2008 |
The programme, launched in October 2008, is open to both domestic and international students at no additional cost. It comprises a range of lectures and activities outside of the students’ normal course load. Not only do the participants attend speeches and seminars on relevant topics, they are also expected to participate in hands-on activities such as volunteer service in New Zealand and offshore, and international forums on issues of global importance.
Upon completion of the VILP (which runs the length of a full degree programme) participation is noted on the students’ academic records. A shorter version of the VILP is also available to Study Abroad and Exchange students.
“Students who study abroad have already shown an interest in international perspectives.
Education New Zealand believes that this opportunity to gain international leadership skills gives them another good reason to choose to come to New Zealand, and gives our own
students the tools to become great ambassadors for New Zealand overseas,” says Robert
Stevens.
In its first year, over 700 students have participated in the programme, with 20% of those
being international students.
2008: Victoria International receives the International Education Excellence Award for “Innovation in an International Programme”.
The international programme that was recognised in this award was Victoria’s Ho Chi Minh City campus.
Victoria was chosen simply because it is the leading innovator in international programmes and the only New Zealand university to have an offshore campus.
Victoria’s campus represents the joint programme between Victoria and the University of Economics, HCMC and is located in the University of Economics Building H in the Phu Nhuan District.
NZ Minister of Education, Hon. Chris Carter visits BCA Students at our Ho Chi Minh Campus
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Victoria offers the first one and a half years of its Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree at the campus. The campus also offers a range of supportive English language programmes including Victoria’s own English Proficiency Programme.
The following factors have contributed to the success of the campus:
- Victoria’s Western style teaching including interactive tutorials
- Renovated classroom facilities with broadband internet for all student computers
- Innovative marketing campaigns, including television and media advertising
To find out more email: ip-team@vuw.ac.nz
2007: Victoria International was presented with the Education New Zealand “Excellence in Student Support Award” in 2007.
"Vic Crew" Students
Prepare to meet
new
international students
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This award goes to one recipient only. Victoria International was chosen because it has put a range of student-focussed initiatives into place to help make International students better prepared from the outset. These include:
- a new comprehensive Pre-departure Booklet sent out to all new students before they leave their home country
- a ‘Kete (traditional Maori basket)’ packed with goodies and information including a Settling In To Wellington booklet and a specially designed Map which is given to all students upon arrival at Wellington airport
- a very full diary of Pre-orientation Activities when students arrive
- a completely Re-designed and re-written Orientation Booklet
- a completely Re-designed Orientation programme
- Integration Activities during the early enrolment period
- Continuing Activities throughout the semester organised by Victoria International
Education New Zealand and the Ministry of Education recognise that Victoria’s efforts exceed the requirements of New Zealand’s Code of Practice, that these initiatives represent best practice and are in the best interests of students.
