A list of questions that we are often asked by prospective applicants can be found below. If you can’t find the answer that you are looking for please get in touch with our team at hr@camexpress.cn.
Q: What form will the weekly payment take?
A: The weekly stipend will be a cash payment in RMB. The exchange rate has historically been around £1 = 10 RMB. The exact amount is reviewed annually to ensure that it is in-line with that offered by competitors. As such, the figure for this year is yet to be determined. However, past interns have found that the salary is more than enough to indulge in leisure activities as well as to travel to different parts of China.
Q: What is the accommodation like?
A: Interns will be housed in a good quality international high school accommodation area. The accommodation is provided free of charge and all interns will stay at the same building.
Q: I don’t speak any Chinese, is this an issue?
A: There is absolutely no requirement to be able to speak Mandarin or Cantonese for this programme as all the teaching and interactions with students will take place in English. In fact, we tend to discourage the use of Chinese in class on the basis that university interviews will be conducted in English, not Chinese.
Q: I am studying at a UK university, but I am not a British national. Can I still apply?
A: Yes, we welcome students of all nationalities to apply to our scheme! The only thing to bear in mind is that, if successful, you may need to acquire your Chinese visa in your home country rather than England. However, if you are selected for the programme, this is something that CamExpress can investigate further and support you with.
Q: Should I bring my laptop with me?
A: Yes, please do bring your laptop with you and any other relevant materials that you think will be of use during the programme.
Q: Is there provision for food?
A: In the past, You are welcome to join us for complimentary breakfast and lunch each day — it’s completely up to you.
Q: Are there any exercise facilities at the schools which are available for free use?
A: There will be exercise facilities available for your use at each school, which include a running track, football pitches and basketball courts. These facilities may vary from school to school but in general they are available.
Q: What vaccinations does CamExpress recommend for participation in the programme?
A: CamExpress recommends that interns refer to the following website for guidance on vaccinations: http://www.nathnac.org/ds/c_pages/country_page_cn.htm. During the programme, you will be based in Shanghai so the risk of contracting something like malaria is very low.
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