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| Session | Length | Start Date | End Date | Application Deadline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Internship | 3-Month to 12-Month | Flexible | Flexible | 4 Months Prior to Start Date | USD $3,900 |
| Summer 2010 Session 1 | 8-weeks | June 3rd, 2010 | August 4th, 2010 | March 15th, 2010* | USD $5,900 |
| Summer 2010 Session 1 Language Course | 8-weeks | June 3rd, 2010 | August 4th, 2010 | March 15th, 2010* | USD $6,400 |
| Summer 2010 Session 2 | 8-weeks | June 24th, 2010 | August 25th, 2010 | March 15th, 2010* | USD $5,900 |
| Summer 2010 Session 2 Language Course | 8-weeks | June 24th, 2010 | August 25th, 2010 | March 15th, 2010* | USD $6,400 |
| * Late applications accepted. Please contact our office for details. | |||||
Interns will be placed in either Beijing or Shanghai. You may voice your preference but location is not always guaranteed. The internships are with multinational, foreign, or Chinese companies. Most placements do not require Chinese fluency but some language experience is highly recommended. If you have no Chinese language experience we recommend the Internship + Language Program which will give you the necessary language preparation and tools for a successful internship.
Most of the internships are in the Business Development, Research, Human Resources or Marketing departments of various industries - however, with new client companies coming on board every year, we are expanding the breadth of industries and fields in which we can secure placements. Since our placements are all customized to the experience and background of each individual student, you may contact our office even if you think you may not fit the traditional model. Since we guarantee a placement or you receive your deposit back... there is little downside to letting us try to find a placement for you!
International Internships LLC offers two internship programs in China:
- Summer: 9-weeks - Beijing or Shanghai
- Long-Term: 3 - 12 months - Beijing or Shanghai
Summer Internship Options (9-weeks):
- Internship Only Option
The Internship Only Option is for those individuals who would like to devote all of their time and energy towards working and are not interested in Chinese language study. Students are placed in a domestic Chinese or an international company in one of the three fields chosen. The actual internship duties will vary based on the skills and experience of the intern. If you do not have any previous Chinese language experience, we recommend that you take the Internship + language study option as English is not widely spoken and learning the local language contributes to the overall experience of living abroad.
Intern Work Hours: Minimum of 32 hours per week - typically Monday through Thursday
Stipend: 50 RMB or more per day worked
Location: Beijing or Shanghai
- Internship + Language Study Option
This is the most popular option, exposing students to the full range of experiences available in China - working, language study, and experiencing China's culture. Students are placed in a domestic Chinese or an international company in one of the three fields chosen and will attend class at a local Chinese language school. The student may choose between beginner level, intermediate level, or advanced level courses; students may be given a placement test to determine the appropriate course level. We encourage applicants who do not speak Chinese to take this option as English is not widely spoken and learning the local language contributes to the overall experience of living abroad.
Intern Work Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week - typically Tuesday through Thursday
Language Course Hours: 6 hours per week (48 hours total) - typically Monday and Friday
Location: Beijing or Shanghai
Long-Term China Internship Program (3 - 12 months):
The Long-Term China Internship Program offers interns a unique opportunity to gain invaluable work experience in the world's fastest growing economy. Moreover, interns in China will gain insight and understanding into a very unique and dynamic culture. The Long Term program is designed to remove all of the uncertainties associated with overseas internships and moving abroad so that interns can focus on cultural and business experiences. This program is an excellent way for college students or recent college graduates to build up their resume with international work experience.
Program Duration and Dates: This program offers flexibility in regards to program length and time. With rolling enrollment, people can apply to come at anytime throughout the year, with the exception of Chinese holidays. (Holidays are during the 1st week of February, May, and October.) Applicants can also choose the duration of their program. Participants can come for as short as three months, as long as a year, or any length of time in between.
Location: Beijing or Shanghai - every possible effort will be made to place you in the city of your choice, however, due to placement constraints and availability, we reserve the right to designate the host city that best suits your field of interest.
Program Duration and Dates: This program offers flexibility in regards to program length and time. With rolling enrollment, people can apply to come at anytime throughout the year, with the exception of Chinese holidays. (Holidays are during the 1st week of February, May, and October.) Applicants can also choose the duration of their program. Participants can come for as short as three months, as long as a year, or any length of time in between.
Location: Beijing or Shanghai - every possible effort will be made to place you in the city of your choice, however, due to placement constraints and availability, we reserve the right to designate the host city that best suits your field of interest.
Location
Beijing or Shanghai, China
Internships Fields
- Summer Internship:
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Asian Studies
- Business
- Communications
- Computer Science/ IT
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- International Studies
- Law
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
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Long Term Internship:
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Asian Studies
- Business
- Communications
- Computer Science/ IT
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- International Studies
- Law
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
Inclusions
- Summer Internship:
- Internship with stipend*
- Accommodations**
- Visa application assistance (US only)
- Airport pick-up in China
- Cell Phone for use in China - minutes excluded and must be returned
- Onsite Orientation after arrival
- Call center support
- Chinese language study (if part of the Internship &
- Study option)
Program participants will be placed in a domestic Chinese company or a foreign company in one of three fields chosen. Participants taking the Internship Only option will work four (4) days per week, typically Monday through Thursday, eight (8) hours each day. Participants taking the Internship/Study option will work three (3) days per week, typically Tuesday through Thursday, eight (8) hours each day. Stipends will vary from 50 RMB per day worked or more depending on the intern's qualifications, experience and company. The stipend is intended to cover some of the daily expenses incurred by the intern.
** Accommodations: Accommodation costs ARE included in the program fee. Students will have a roommate during the duration of the program.
9-week summer program:
Beijing: Shared international dorm-style accommodations without meals.
Shanghai: Shared international hotel-style accommodations without meals.
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Long Term Internship:
- Internship with stipend/ Salary*
- Accommodations**
- Visa application assistance (US only)
- Airport pick-up in China
- Cell Phone for use in China - minutes excluded and must be returned
- Onsite Orientation after arrival
- Call center support
- Chinese language study (Internship/Study option)
Program participants in the Long Term China Internship Program will receive a local salary (in RMB) commensurate with their skills, abilities and local job conditions and salary levels. The salary can vary according to qualifications of the applicant and duration of the internship (longer internships are beneficial in negotiating monthly compensation). Participants must work 5 days per week in order to qualify for the local salary.
** Accommodations costs are NOT included in this program package.
Interns will be placed in a hotel until a suitable apartment can be located. The first three nights of this hotel are covered by the program fee. Based on the criteria provided (budget, location, style, duration, etc.), International Internships LLC's China office will identify up to 4 potential apartments. A staff member will accompany you to view these apartments and will assist in negotiating and signing the lease. If you are not satisfied with the 4 choices, you may continue the apartment search on your own. In either case our onsite staff will help negotiate the lease for any apartment that you find.
Additional Expenses
- Summer Internship:
- Airfare to/from China
- Meals
- Health Insurance
- Visa Application Fee (Approx. USD$150)
- Optional Week-long Adventure Tour
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Long Term Internship:
- Airfare to/from China
- Meals
- Health Insurance
- Visa Application Fee (Approx. USD$150)
- Optional weekend trip or Adventure Tour
- Optional Language Study
- Our China office will assist you in finding a suitable language school based upon needs. Language study fees are paid by the participant directly to the language school. We encourage applicants who do not speak Chinese to utilize the study option, as English is not widely spoken even in major cities in China, and learning the local language can make daily life easier and more fulfilling. With both one-on-one and group classes, participants can enroll in beginner, intermediate or advanced classes depending upon their level. Those students who have some Chinese ability will be given a placement test before being assigned to a class. Hourly rates and minimum amount of class hours depend on Chinese level of the applicant.