Description

Introducing the Catalai China Programme:

The Catalai China Programme is the leading China internship programme for students and recent graduates from the worlds leading universities. Catalai delivers a business-focussed China immersion programme allowing students to gain a professional understanding of Chinese business, language and culture. The Catalai programme is based on three core foundations:

Foundation 1: Business
- An internship work placement in Beijing
- Company visits and industry briefings
- Guest speaker events about doing business in China
- Business networking events for work and social opportunities
- Interaction with international chambers of commerce

Foundation 2: Language
- An intensive Chinese language course
- Small teaching groups
- Professional Chinese and foreign teaching staff
- 20 hours of taught lessons per month
- Oral and written language focus

Foundation 3: Culture
- Cultural immersion events and activities
- Cultural exchange with the Chinese communities
- Professional insight into Chinese history and culture
- Local sightseeing and city trips at the weekends
- Exposure to local Chinese living

Catalai's selective approach means that places on the programme are limited. Catalai values its relationships with its partner employers and does not compromise on high standards or professional integrity. The Catalai China Programme is intense, but rewarding. Catalai demands that students take full advantage of all business, language, and cultural opportunities. Students benefit from the programme's comprehensive structure, and are able to take away a wide range of knowledge and experience.

The challenging nature of the programme means that only professionally minded, dedicated students are selected from leading universities. Students on the programme benefit from building friendships and making contacts with an international group of broad-minded people. Students on the Catalai programme come from a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds, which adds great international scope to the common goal of being successful in China. Students finish the programme with a new perspective and are put in a strong position when applying for graduate jobs and starting their careers.

Highlights

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Qualifications

The Catalai China Programme is increasingly competitive and only outstanding applicants that meet Catalai's high standards throughout the application process, will be offered a place. To be accepted on to the programme we look for applicants to be able to demonstrate the following:

* An excellent academic record
* Previous work experience
* Knowledge of China
* A strong interest in gaining work experience in China
* A strong interest in developing Chinese language skills
* An understanding of Chinese culture
* A mature approach to learning
* A professional manner
* Extra-curricular achievements and accolades at university
* Self-motivation
* Excellent communication skills
* Adaptability
* Confidence
* An awareness of cultural differences

Job/Intern Types

Languages

• Chinese
• English

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

- Airport pick-up and drop-off on arrival and departure in Beijing
- Accommodation throughout the duration of the programme
- An orientation seminar
- A Catalai Welcome Banquet dinner
- An internship work placement in Beijing with a Catalai partner employer
- A Chinese language course throughout the duration of the programme
- Learning materials for the Chinese language course
- Business events throughout the duration of the programme
- Cultural trips throughout the duration of the programme
- A Chinese mobile phone SIM card
- A public transport card
- A map of Beijing
- Catalai apparel
- The necessary legal documentation and support for visa application
- 24-hour help, support and guidance from the Catalai team

Salary/Pay

Unpaid

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Intern with a Catalai partner employer in a chosen industry

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

8 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded

2009