Social Work Internships in China

Gain international work experience in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s fast-growing business centers. Our internship program combines hands-on professional development, global networking, and cultural immersion, giving students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals the skills and experience to excel in a competitive global job market. We offer internships across a variety of career fields, including IT, finance, marketing, PR, and business, with placements tailored to your professional goals. Partnering with companies and organizations in Hong Kong, our program ensures meaningful work experience that strengthens your résumé and enhances your career prospects. Participants also benefit from mentorship, development workshops, networking opportunities, and cultural activities, providing the support and guidance needed to grow while living in Hong Kong. With a network of 15,000+ alumni worldwide, The Intern Group is a trusted leader in international internship programs. Whether you’re exploring your career path, completing a gap year, or seeking to advance professionally, our Hong Kong program offers the perfect blend of career growth and international experience.

Familiarize yourself with rural China and experience the traditional ways of the stunningly charming community of Fengyan, a small village located in South China’s Guangxi province. Though they are very hardworking, the people of Fengyan are typically poor and make a living off of farming. You’ll be sure to make a true impact here through much needed humanitarian aid and education. During the first week on the project, our volunteers take part in a week of cultural immersion. You’ll learn firsthand about Chinese food, the language, ancient calligraphy, and paper crafts and take in the glorious scenery on our tours of local sites. You will receive your work schedule during the first week on the project. There are a number of volunteer options available to our participants:

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

Design a transformative gap year in China with Go Abroad China. For over two decades, we have expertly guided students to make informed career decisions while providing exciting, structured opportunities for exploration and growth. Our program allows you to build a personalized experience by combining key elements: a professional internship to gain hands-on skills, immersive Mandarin language study at top universities, meaningful volunteering in Beijing, and cultural discovery through our Study & Tour option. We ensure a seamless and supported adventure with our all-inclusive package starting at $1,980. This covers guaranteed program placement, visa application support, accommodation arrangements, airport pickup and orientation, and 24/7 local assistance. Every package is fully customizable to align with your specific goals, timeline, and budget. Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with a gap year that builds your resume, expands your worldview, and connects you to a lifelong global network.

Specializing in early childhood education? Apply your knowledge and skills in a real work setting anywhere in the world. Institute for Global Studies offers internship placements in various destinations—choose where you want to travel! Past interns have worked in traditional daycare settings, working with children ages three to six and facilitating all aspects of their day. Other interns have created reading programs and tailored these to current needs. They have also helped plan field trips and supervised excursions. IGS encourages host organizations to give the option to create and share any area of expertise, challenging interns to come up with original ideas on how to best help the children. Skills and attributes that may prove useful in this internship include the willingness to accept and implement the philosophy of giving, the ability and skill to communicate with people of different cultures, the ability to write and speak clearly, and the ability to work under conditions of stress and change.

IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students. We're a little obsessed with study abroad, and not at all ashamed to admit it. We are a highly-charged force of study abroad enthusiasts. Every day we have the privilege of witnessing how study abroad changes our students' lives. That's the reason we do what we do: to provide once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures. Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our goal is to provide personal support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. Whether it's housing or cultural events or field trips, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. Study with us for a summer, semester, or year. No matter the term, our world-class faculty and courses will engage you as you discover new ways of learning both inside and outside the classroom. How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.

Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people's lives. You'll work side-by-side with local people in local/international companies, you will have a chance to cooperate with others from around the world, and still have time for your own personal adventures. With destinations in 20 fascinating countries around the world - Argentina, Australia, Austria, Botswana, China, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, South Africa and Thailand - European Internships specializes in reliable and challenging international placements that make a real difference in local/international companies around the world. We will make it happen for you whichever way you want! Airport pick-up, activities program, excursions and cultural events, free-language interchanges with locals, intern placement in pre-selected area of interest, screening, testing, certificates, school materials, inexpensive or free lodging coordination, personal service, limited bureaucracy. Strives to put an equal emphasis on cultural, language and work experiences with personal input from the candidate regarding work preferences.

Immerse yourself in China in this tailored journey of adventure, business culture, and language. Go on an unforgettable summer program designed to blend academic learning with deep cultural discovery. Offered in partnership with top Chinese universities and language institutions, it allows you to fully engage with local culture through student exchanges, visits to Chinese enterprises, and an optional weekend homestay. No prerequisite Mandarin skills are required to join! Plus, you can request short-term job shadowing if you want to make the most of your time in China. We offer a comprehensive package starting at $1,890 USD.

5-Month Tutoring and Substitute Teaching Internship Program based in Shanghai, with occasional placements in other cities in China. Travel costs (train/flight) and accommodation are covered. Requirements: - Native-level English fluency - Valid passport - No prior teaching experience needed - Good health - Non-criminal record - Teaching certificate - Friendly, adventurous, passionate about teaching, patient and hardworking. Arrival Support: - Airport pick-up - Assistance with setting up a Chinese SIM card - Escort to accommodation Training and Placement: - Orientation - Training sessions with professional staff to prepare for interviews and demos - Ongoing support with training and teaching tips Benefits: - Free shared accommodation (private room in a shared apartment) - Monthly living allowance of 5,000 RMB - 2,500 RMB air ticket upon program completion - Reference letter provided at the end of the internship - 40 hours of free 1-to-1 Mandarin classes - Travel opportunities within China, with travel costs and accommodation covered

Asia-Pacific Academic (APA) offers both offline and online internships in the Asia-Pacific, welcoming students across the world to step out of the classroom and apply acquired knowledge to real work experiences in a multicultural environment. APA believes that internships are a great way for college students to obtain valuable work experience, which cannot be obtained in a classroom setting, as well as acquaint themselves with the field they are interested in. APA is an organization that has 13 years of experience in the education abroad field. Our team has successfully hosted over 6,000 students and faculty for different types of programs. We hope to build a platform connecting the Asia-Pacific with the rest of the world.