Participants in this program will have the ideal combination of a professional internship, which will provide invaluable experience in their chosen field and the opportunity to live abroad and explore the rich Chinese language and culture. It offers a practical and economical way to experience China and make good contacts for your future career.

This program will begin with a minimum 4 week Mandarin language course in Beijing followed by a professional internship in the field of your choice.

You will be guaranteed an internship placement with an international company in Beijing for a length of 8, 10 or 20 weeks.

Internships can be undertaken in a range of industries including business administration, human resources, language teaching, marketing, hospitality, sports and more.

Location
The Mandarin language course will be conducted by Tsinghua University in Beijing. Tsinghua is located in the North Western suburbs of Beijing on the site of the former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty.

Your internship can be undertaken in your choice of Beijing or Shanghai. As the economic and cultural hubs of China, there is a concentration of business, government and culture in these two citites. China is an exciting place to live with a vibrant mix of foods, culture, history and shopping.   China’s unique culture, beautiful and diverse landscape and the friendly and relaxed manner of the Chinese people make it easy to “fit in”.

Applicant requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 years or over and should have a strong interest in the Chinese culutre.

Applicants should have a minimum of one year's study in their chosen field.

Length of Program
The program contains two parts. The first is a Mandarin language course which must be taken for a minimum of 4 weeks.

The second component is the internship which can be taken for 8 - 26 weeks.

Details of Internship placement
Internships are structure training and development programs within a company. Unpaid internships are available in a wide range of fields including accounting, aged care and child care, agriculture, arts, banking & finance, education, engineering, foresty, government, graphic design, health, hospitality and tourism, IT, law & politics, sales and marketing, media, journalism, marine science, retail and more.

Applicants are expected to work full time hours and will be an active member of the company.

Program Fees
Please contact outbound@ispc.com.au for further information

Program Inclusions

·   Optional 4 week Mandarin language course at Tsinghua University. Additional weeks can be arranged on request. ·   Internship placement in the field of your choice ·   Orientation on arrival ·   Public liability insurance ·   Social program ·   Weekly newsletters ·   Ongoing monitoring and support from our partner in China

·     Optional (at extra cost)
·      Return airfares
·      Airport pick up service
·      Travel insurance
·      Accommodation placement service
·      Airport pickup and transfer

Accommodation Options
·      Student dormitory
·      Shared apartment

Language Requirements
No prior knowledge of Mandarin language is required as applicants are given intensive Mandarin language training through Tsinghua University  prior to the commencement of their internship placement.

Applicants with upper intermediate Mandarin language skills and above may be exempt from the Mandarin language course.

Visa requirements 
MPI will assist you acquire the appropriate visa for the duration of the program.

Applications

To apply please complete the application form and email with your current CV and cover letter to outbound@ispc.com.au