Recommendation for program that provides Internship and Mandarin lessons

[alexy2u]

Hi,

Currently working in UK in finance/banking but would like to explore opportunities in China. I can speak English and Cantonese but would love to learn Mandarin and pick up some experience in China. I grew up in a Western society so very westernised...

Can someone kindly recommend one of those reasonably priced companies that offer an internship placement and at the same time, offers accommodation, etc... whilst attending weekly mandarin lessons in Beijing/Shanghai please?

There's so many on the internet but would be great if someone could forward me a few names or ones that you are know are decent, or recommendation from yourself/friends experience.

I saw a few that were $1000 per month, for example, that covered accommodation, broadband, gas, pick-up from airport, etc... for 3-6 months, and also an internship that paid 2000rmb a month and included lunch. You would also take mandarin lessons a week for example which was also included in the price.

Anyone recommend a decent company? I dont mind paying $1500 a month for example, as long as they guarantee you an internship and also gives you mandarin lessons of 20 hours a week for example. I would feel ripped off if I paid $1500 a month, an internship but only learning 5 hours of mandarin a week.

Thanks so much.