English

China is becoming one of the powerful country in the world, and, this last decade, it opened up to the rest of the world. On the one hand, Chinese companies try to expand overseas, and, on the other hand, more and more foreign companies settle in Chinato widen their business. However, both are looking for a foreigner who speaks Chinese and had at least one experience and in a Chinese company in their crews.

In order to boost your career, Mandarin School proposes a package combining Chinese lessons and internship, for students and professionals. Our program is the only opportunity to learn Chinese from beginner to advanced level, and have a first working experience in China.

Where ?

The school is based in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, 150km from Shanghai (40 minutes by train).The Jiangsu province is the richest province in China (Shanghai is the richest hub, Suzhou (between Shanghai and Wuxi) the 5th, and Wuxi the 9th).

The city has known a fast economic development these two last decades thanks to its proximity to Shanghai and the Tai Hu lake, which makes trade easier. So far, the city counts more than 7 million inhabitants.

Why do I need to speak Chinese before doing my internship ?

Firstly, the common idea we may have in occidental countries that everywhere, people speak english, is wrong. (Only a few Chineses speak English). Obviously, enjoying the stay implies learning Chinese !

The main goal of the program is to give to our student the basics about the Chinese language; after one month of class, the students are able to have a talk with colleagues and people they met. For people who already speak Chinese, suitable Chinese lessons are provided. Exams are planed during the first month to test students. A final exam is scheduled before starting the internship. That final exam also prepares students to HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), literally translated as "Chinese Proficiency Test".

Besides, Chineses are very sensitive about foreigners speaking their language; speak Chinese will allow you to appreciate much more your stay; indeed, the life is very hard when you do not know how much something costs, or when you want to go somewhere and have to ask to someone your way ... All these details, which we might not think about at first, are in reality very important.

On top of that, the first month spent in class is very useful to get used to the Chinese way of life; the climate, the food (and also eat with chopsticks), the behaviour in society, the tinking ... Get used to all of this is the best way to start the internship in the best conditions.

What kind of internships ?

In Wuxi, the school offers internships in the following sectors :

• Education/Consulting/Translation
• Tourism/Hospitality
• International Trade/Marketing/Finance
• IT / Engineering
• Architecture/Urban Planning
• Media/Entertainment
• PR/ Event Planning/Copywriter
• Editor /Journalist
• Fine Art/Design/Fashion
• NGO/NPO

For who, how long, ... ?

The internship is designed for student who currently pass a bachelor or master degree. The internship period is between one month and six month, possibly extendable.

The common language at the school is the english. The chinese lessons and the internship will be in english (if the student does not has the level in chinese). A good english level is consequently required (Toeic ≥ 750, level B2 : European ranking).

All the students live in a building near to a mall and the school. According to the internship location, students may be moved in an other apartment to be closer to their work. Internet, the catch-up to the airport at the arrival, the official invitation letter, ... is provided by the school.