Opportunities for pre-uni and post-uni gap year students

Whether you’re looking for a career change or are fresh out of school, we have the perfect gap year program for you! Programs last from three to twelve months, and, as with all our programs, are fully or partially funded, with no participation fees. Please note there is a competitive application process for all our programs.

Study in Shanghai

Spend 5 to 9 months studying Chinese language at a top Chinese university or language school, all while living with a local host family – the perfect opportunity to practice your language skills!

  • Aged 18+
  • Native English speaker
  • Free accommodation and language classes

Intern in Shanghai

Spend 3 to 12 months completing an internship at a local or international company, tutoring the child of your host family in return for free accommodation and a generous living allowance.

  • Aged 18+
  • Native English speaker
  • Free accommodation, internship and 2000 RMB/ month living allowance


Teach across China

9 month teaching placements at schools across China, offering a generous salary, free accommodation, and just 20-30 working hours/ week. 

  • University graduate
  • Native English speaker
  • 7000-15000 RMB/ month and free accommodation