WELLINGTON, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The number of foreign students studying in New Zealand has risen for the first time in six years.
New Zealand Ministry of Education figures show that 10,167 international students were enrolled for new semester starting from March 1, posting 4 percent up from last year.
Half the enrolled students are at schools in Auckland, mostly in secondary schools.
The Secondary Principals Association said the increase means schools would have more money available for teaching.
Education providers have also carried more intense marketing and promotion in countries such as China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, North America, Brazil and Germany over the previous 12 months which is also a major factor in the increased numbers.
