24 June 2002 Lincoln University and Aspect ILA sign strategic alliance

Lincoln University has signed an agreement with Christchurch's Aspect ILA (International Language Academies) to work collaboratively in the international education market.

Initial activities will include an arrangement for Lincoln University's Certificate of Foundation Studies programme to be taught at Aspect ILA's Christchurch campus.

This complements the availability of the programme on the University's campus and is in response to a high demand for access to the course in the city.

The agreement also sees an arrangement for the articulation of suitably qualified Aspect students into Lincoln University degree programmes.

"This agreement is an example of the way in which New Zealand providers of international education programmes should be collaborating," says Lincoln University's Vice-Chancellor Dr Frank Wood.

He believes that such partnerships will be essential in the future if New Zealand is to further develop its capacity in international education and enhance its image globally as a quality provider.

The Managing Director of Aspect ILA, Susan McAllister, says her organisation is very pleased with the initiative as the partnership will allow international students to follow more comprehensive pathways.

Both partners have agreed to promote the joint venture in differentiated markets and as a result add to the cultural diversity of the total international student population in New Zealand.

There is a commitment to implement additional initiatives once the Christchurch-based Foundation Studies programme is operational.

Dr Frank Wood, Vice-Chancellor, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Ian Collins, Journalist, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand.