The next 40 minutes What is SIEBA? What services will SIEBA provide members? What are the benefits of membership for ISNZ schools? A chance to ask questions

What is SIEBA? The national association for New Zealand schools hosting fee paying international students Through strong membership SIEBA will become the peak body for the school sector Service oriented and created by the sector for the sector Incorporated society

What is SIEBA? Staff of one Board of Directors Out sourced admin and accounting support Establishment phase until December 2015

What is SIEBA’s purpose? Vision To be a leading partner for schools in advancing their international education business Mission Lead, Connect and Grow the school sector Core Values Demonstrate Integrity Offer services Equitably among members Encourage a climate of Sharing Be Responsive to the needs of members Innovate & bring about transformational change Believe in the New Zealand school brand

Who is SIEBA for? Signatories and intended signatories Large and small Independent, integrated and state New and established North and South Primary, intermediate and high school Principals, BOT and international staff

How is SIEBA connected to other organizations? Education New Zealand Other associations and peak bodies Private sector providers

What are the needs? Strategic planning Student recruitment – develop a marketing mix New market development Maintain a product range in response to market trends Meet compliance and regulatory requirements Develop robust and efficient administration systems

What SIEBA does Develops services to support members in meeting their business needs

How? Offering best practice resources and advice Collecting and analysing a range of sector data to support decision making Creating opportunities for schools to connect and collaborate Co-ordinating and providing professional development and training Providing advocacy on behalf of members Responding to larger scale opportunities on behalf of members Furthering a quality New Zealand schools brand

www.sieba.nz The SIEBA website will become: A critical source of data on school businesses A major tool for member engagement An active center for discussion A place to share best practice A place to access templates An online mentor for your international business

www.sieba.nz Member area: Public interface to promote membership: Member profile Collaboration Sector benchmarking Tailored mentorship Graphic intel Best practice Document templates Industry analysis Public interface to promote membership: Free content Notice board Partial products Social media channels Next steps to membership Log In

What are the benefits of membership? Become part of a professional community Advice will be current and up to date PD will be relevant and ongoing Be professionally challenged Access the expertise of experienced practitioners Gain support dedicated to school international education businesses

What next? If you are intent on improving your international student business… Join SIEBA John van der Zwan john@sieba.nz 07 863 6349 021 207 3251