Introducing the Catalai China Programme:

The Catalai China Programme is the leading China internship programme for students and recent graduates from the world’s 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:

1.    Business

• An internship work placement in Beijing or Shanghai
• 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

 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

 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.