MandarinRocks’ Study-Internship program combines Chinese language learning with on-the-job exposure for professional practices. It provides an opportunity for students to enhance Chinese skills in real life working environment and enable them to gain insights of Chinese business and society working with Chinese and multinational companies operating in China. There are two parts to the program: a minimum of four-week intensive Chinese language course and four to twelve weeks of internship experience. Most of the internships are in the Business Development, Research, Human Resources or Marketing departments of various industries. The internships (4 to 12 weeks) are not paid. Extending your internship is also possible if it is agreed by your host company.

    Before a placement is offered on the program, you need to send us your application form and resume for evaluation. This should include your career goals, educational background and your previous work experience. To qualify, applicants should preferably speak fluent English and have an elementary or above level in Chinese in order to become fully integrated in the work team. However, while Chinese is a definite plus, this program is open to total beginner level participants as well. The program is aimed at students aged between 18 and 27 who have completed secondary education and have finished or pursuing university or college education.

   In the first one or two months, there are 20 lessons of small group general Chinese language and 5 customized individual lessons or cultural study each week.The Chinese language classes focus on conversation skills needed in daily life and in the workplace. There are 15 start dates througout the year for total beginners while non beginners can start every Monday. If there is not a group suitable to your language level on your planned start date, the 20 group classes will be converted into 10 individual lessons per week.

Internship Placement

    After the Chinese course is finished, you will start your internship. Participants will work in a selected company for a minimum duration of 4 weeks. Areas of industry include advertising, communication, education, engineering, finance, marketing, media, real estate, sales, trade, etc. Some students with extensive international business experience work as assistants in business merger projects and assist the host companies when they deal with international partners. During the placement, you will receive full support from MandarinRocks program coordinator. The mentor or manager in our partner company will actively involve and guide you through the whole process. Extending your internship is also possible if it is agreed by your host company based on your performance.

    As a leading Chinese language school in Shanghai, we work with a strong network of partners, host companies and organizations. With new client companies every year, we are expanding the breadth of industries and fields in which we can secure placements. Our service is throughout the whole program. We arrange everything from airport pick-up,housing,orientation,language learning, optional excursions to internship placement so you don't have to worry about all the details. Our program coordinator will assist in all aspects to make sure your learning and working experience in Shanghai is maximized.

For beginners: $3570/€2440 (8 week course+4-12 week internship)
For elmentary or above:
Choice A: $3570/€2440 (8 week course+4-12 week internship)
Choice B: $2390/ €1635(4 week course+4-12 week internship)
Note: Above price does not inlcude Airport pick-up and Housing
Check schedule and complete price list here

1 Complete Application Form and send in person, by fax or via internet
2 We will contact with you in telephone, fax or via internet
3 Bookings with deposit will be confirmed
4 Pay full payment prior to set deadline date for your start date
5 Advice and information will be provided prior to your departure
6 Start learning and working experience with us in Shanghai

Note: Application and payment must be finished at least 8 weeks prior to start date. Late applicants are accepted on case to case basis.