QUALITY PROGRAMMES

BEYOND WORK EXPERIENCE

Pagoda Projects is going beyond work experience in the international higher education sector. We employ our own teams of professional & approachable people. Across 6 incredible destinations. We are ethical, ambitious and passionate about making unique destinations accessible to people from all kinds of backgrounds.

INTERNCHINA

Providing funded programmes to universities and government-funded organisations since 2007, InternChina have placed over 2000 students and recent graduates from countries all over the world in Greater China.

INTERNVIETNAM

With extensive experience and a passion for Vietnam, our team are there to ensure the students make the most of this fantastic internship opportunity.

INTERNMEXICO

Pagoda Projects are excited to be delivering the first managed internship programme in Latin America’s cultural centre and 2nd largest economy.

STUDENT FOCUSED

OUTSTANDING OUTCOMES FOR FORWARD-THINKING STUDENTS

Sample Programme: Cardiff University - InternVietnam 2018

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Government Funding

British Council Generation UK Campaign

InternChina has delivered internship programmes for the British Council as part of the Generation UK campaign since 2013. The flagship UK government-funded programme aims to send 80,000 young people to China by 2020.

New Zealand PMSA & Asia-New Zealand Foundation

InternChina delivers an annual programme as part of the New Zealand Government’s Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia programme. We also work with Asia-New Zealand Foundation to provide an annual internship programme in the New Zealand Consulate in Chengdu.

Australia New Colombo Plan

We work with several Australian universities, including Western Sydney University, Curtin University and Notre Dame University Australia to deliver internship programmes as part of the Australian Government funded New Colombo Plan.

University Funding

UK University Partnerships

We work with numerous UK universities to provide internship programmes in Greater China, Vietnam and Mexico. We work with University of Dundee, Cardiff University, University of Sussex, University of Exeter, University of Nottingham and UCLan, to name a few.

Global University Partners

We work with universities in Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, & Germany. For example, we have delivered a China Summer School programme for Hochschule Fresenius every year since 2011.

Scholarships

InternChina Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for our Taipei Placement programme, aimed at a diverse range of students, from Women in STEM to BAME Students and students from Manchester universities.

Mexico Spanish Language Scholarship

We offer a scholarship place for a student to complete our InternMexico programme, based on the opportunity giving them a platform to quickly improve their Spanish language skills.

FROM OUR BASE IN MANCHESTER

WE HAVE A AN AMBITIOUS, INTERNATIONAL MINDSET

We extensively research and carefully pick our destinations based on factors such as strength of culture, common language, economic trajectory, cost of living and range of opportunities for UK students.

MEET THE TEAM

UNRIVALED SUPPORT FOR EVERY STUDENT

Our team is at the heart of everything we do. Our Manchester team work with university and government partners, promote our opportunities to students, screen applications, conduct pre-departure briefings and welcome participants back from their programmes into our alumni network.
Our in-country teams of British and local staff work from our permanent offices to support participants from the moment they land to the moment they return to the UK.

INCLUDED IN EVERY PROGRAMME

CONSULTATION
PROMOTION ON CAMPUS
APPLICATION MANAGEMENT & CANDIDATE SCREENING
VISA PROCESSING
COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL & HEALTH INSURANCE
AIRPORT PICKUP & TRANSFERS
EXTENSIVE ORIENTATION & WELCOME PACK
WEEKLY DINNERS, ORGANISED EVENTS, NETWORKING & TRIPS
EXPERIENCED ON-SITE TEAMS PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE & 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SUPPORT

WORKING TOGETHER

OUR SHARED VISION WITH DUNDEE UNIVERSITY

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SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE

We offer internships which offer relevant work experience to students of media, business, sport and psychology.

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LEADERSHIP

By working in a team during their internship, students will develop leadership skills and take on the world, literally

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LIFE SKILLS

You can’t get much further from your comfort zone than eating chickens feet in Zhuhai or navigating rush hour in Ho Chi Minh City!

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WORK EXPERIENCE

We are a market leader in global internship programmes.

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GET IN TOUCH

Complete the form below, letting us know your preferred internship sector and timeframe.

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WELLBEING

We pride ourselves on our market-leading student support, especially with our approach to physical and mental health overseas.

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PARTICIPATIVE LEARNING

With up to 100 students in each destination at any given time, students will be part of a network of interns. Sharing the experience and making friends for life.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

Managing a budget whilst considering exchange rates and foreign payment methods.

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SELF AND PEER GROUP ANALYSIS

Our teams guide students through reflective feedback and employability-related group events and activities.

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PRESENTATION SKILLS

Just imagine that the audience are all… Vietnamese! Students don’t just present, they become an ambassador for UA92 and the UK in new and exciting environments.

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APPLICATION

Register your interest for free and we will guide you through the application process, answering any questions you might have.

“InternChina are our current partners in delivering internships for UK students in China. They have helped British students under the Generation UK programme gain valuable cross-cultural business skills through placements across a range of industries and locations, and provided excellent pastoral care and support for all participants they have worked with.”