XMandarin, an approved Chinese language school in Qingdao, China, is looking for a Marketing & Business Development Intern for a full-time, 6-month traineeship starting in April 2027. The listing offers a 1,500 RMB/month bonus, free Mandarin Chinese classes and real responsibility in social media, student recruitment and partnerships. The last day to apply is 01 February 2027 (Brussels time), and you apply by email with your CV and a short introduction. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full listing, and every detail is set out below.
Internship Overview: What the Listing Says
The traineeship is described in the listing with these main details:
🏢 Host: XMandarin Chinese Language Centre
📍 Location: Qingdao, China
🎓 Type: Traineeship (during studies), labelled unpaid, with a bonus of 1,500 RMB/month
🗓️ Expected starting date: 01 April 2027
📆 Duration: 6 months
⏱️ Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week
🗂️ Fields: Management and administration, Marketing and advertising, Computer use, Audio-visual techniques and media production
🗣️ Working language: English
About XMandarin Chinese Language Centre
XMandarin specializes in teaching Chinese and is an approved foreign language school registered with the Qingdao government. Its focus is on teaching Chinese and facilitating cultural exchange. In the listing, its sector is given as Education & Training.
XMandarin Chinese Language Centre is an international Chinese language school that welcomes students from around the world. It is looking for a motivated and internationally minded intern to join its team in Qingdao.
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Your Responsibilities as Marketing & Business Development Intern
The listing names seven areas of responsibility:
📱 Create engaging content for social media and support online marketing
🎯 Develop social media campaigns and explore new content ideas
🏫 Help build partnerships with universities, schools and student recruitment agencies
🌐 Support international student recruitment and develop new markets
🎉 Help organize and promote events and cultural activities
📝 Conduct student surveys, interviews and collect reviews
📣 Promote XMandarin internship opportunities internationally
What XMandarin Offers
Under "What We Offer", the listing names eight benefits:
💴 A 1,500 RMB/month bonus
🀄 Free Mandarin Chinese classes
🚀 Hands-on experience in marketing, social media and international business development
🗣️ An international and multilingual working environment
🧭 Real responsibility and the opportunity to manage your own projects
🤝 Monthly events and networking opportunities
🌊 The opportunity to live and work in Qingdao, a beautiful coastal city in China
🔗 The chance to build an international network and gain experience in the Chinese market
Who XMandarin Is Looking For
XMandarin is looking for someone who is proactive, creative and open-minded, and interested in international business, marketing, social media or Chinese culture. Strong English communication skills are required. Chinese language skills are a plus but not required.
Study Levels Accepted
The listing opens the traineeship to two levels of study:
🎒 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🏛️ Master (EQF 7)
The working language is English.
Skills and Competences Listed in the Vacancy
The vacancy lists these expected skills:
👥 Managing and administering human resources
📈 Business development
🛒 Digital marketing
🤖 AI / robotics
🎙️ Interviewing
🎨 Using digital tools for content creation and processing sound and images
💻 Using digital tools for collaboration, productivity and problem solving
✏️ Creating sound, literacy, visual, decorative or other creative and instructive materials
Tools Named in the Listing
The vacancy names these tools and areas:
🧠 ChatGPT
🖌️ Canva
🎬 CapCut basics
🎵 TikTok
▶️ YouTube Shorts
📊 Microsoft Excel
🗒️ Google Sheets
🗃️ Google Workspace
🅰️ Adobe
🎞️ Video Editing
📢 Digital Marketing
Schedule, Duration and Start Date
The traineeship is full time with 40 hours per week. The structured duration field reads 6 months, while the role description mentions 5–6 months. The expected start is April 2027, with the starting date given as 01 April 2027.
Funding and Programme
The listing labels the placement as an unpaid traineeship and lists a 1,500 RMB/month bonus under what the host offers. The programme field reads Other recognised mobility/funding programme.
Visa and Work Authorization Support
For visa and work authorization support, the listing states: Not sure. XMandarin needs more information on the candidate's status before deciding. According to Youth Works Hub's review of the vacancy, the listing sets no nationality requirement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates send their CV together with a short introduction by email. The application email is given in the Links section at the end of this post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the XMandarin internship based?
It is based in Qingdao, China, at XMandarin Chinese Language Centre, an approved foreign language school registered with the Qingdao government.
Is the XMandarin internship paid?
The listing labels it an unpaid traineeship, but it lists a 1,500 RMB/month bonus under what XMandarin offers. It also includes free Mandarin Chinese classes.
How long does the traineeship last and when does it start?
The duration field reads 6 months, and the role description mentions 5–6 months. The expected starting date is 01 April 2027.
How many hours per week will I work?
The schedule is full time with 40 hours per week.
Who can apply?
The listing is open to Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) students who are proactive, creative and open-minded, and interested in international business, marketing, social media or Chinese culture. Strong English communication skills are required.
Do I need to speak Chinese?
No. Chinese language skills are a plus but not required. The working language is English.
Which tasks will I do?
You create social media content, develop campaigns, help build partnerships with universities, schools and student recruitment agencies, support international student recruitment, help organize events, conduct student surveys and interviews, and promote XMandarin internship opportunities internationally.
Is there a nationality requirement or visa support?
The listing sets no nationality requirement. Visa and work authorization support is marked Not sure, because XMandarin needs more information on the candidate's status before deciding.
What does XMandarin offer besides the bonus?
The listing names free Mandarin Chinese classes, hands-on experience in marketing and business development, an international and multilingual working environment, real responsibility with your own projects, monthly events and networking opportunities, and the chance to build an international network.
How do I apply?
Send your CV and a short introduction by email to the address in the Links section. The last day to submit an application is 01 February 2027 (Brussels time).
Deadline
⏳ 01 February 2027
Links
🌐 XMandarin website: https://xmandarinchinese.com/index.html
💼 XMandarin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/xmandarin/
📧 Application email (CV and short introduction): oversea@xmandarinchinese.com
