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the association’s collaboration shops, three seminars and our fi rst of the school sector. July 2017
initiatives with agencies. conference held in Christchurch. saw SIEBA launch the Primary/
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tion through partnerships and support the was to develop and release a range 30 primary schools and works with
advancement of international education.
Government recognition: Yes. SIEBA is of template documentation for use 25 agencies worldwide. The SIEBA
strategic partner to Education New Zealand.
Agent workshops/fam trips: Yes by member schools and agencies. Placement Service is also increas-
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