Chinese Language Support & Admin Intern

Avenues Shenzhen 

Position: Chinese Language Support & Admin Intern 

Location: Shenzhen, China 

Start Date: September 2026 

Preferred Commitment: Through May 2027 

ABOUT AVENUES SHENZHEN 

Avenues Shenzhen is a top-tier bilingual school which offers a truly global education. After launching in 2018 with a unique early childhood program, Avenues Shenzhen now serves about 500 students from 1.5 to 18 years of age with a cutting-edge educational program spanning the Primary and Secondary Divisions. 

At Avenues Shenzhen, teaching and learning happen through language immersion in both English and Chinese as well as challenging interdisciplinary projects. Our campus community fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration, with state-of-the-art technology throughout the campus. We are a community of talented and dedicated educators and colleagues who are passionate about learning and growth. There are unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development. There is no place quite like Avenues Shenzhen. 

What You'll Do 

The Chinese Language Support & Admin Intern is an opportunity for a university student who is interested in education to gain hands-on experience in a bilingual and multicultural school environment. The intern will support Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) learning while also providing administrative and operational support as needed. 

Working closely with the faculty and staff team, the intern will receive guidance and support from experienced colleagues, build meaningful connections with students, and develop a practical understanding of how an international school operates. 

• Support daily Chinese language learning classes from 8:20-9:45 a.m. every Tuesday to Friday, working closely with students under the guidance of the Associate Head of Chinese program to learn from ongoing guidance, feedback and support. 
• Build positive and supportive relationships with students and help create an engaging Chinese-language-learning environment. 
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the school as needed. 
• Collaborate with colleagues across different functions and support school activities and projects when needed. 
• Approach both Chinese language support and administrative responsibilities with flexibility, curiosity and a willingness to learn. 

What You'll Bring 

• Currently enrolled in a university degree program, ideally Chinese International Education (汉语国际教育), Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL), education or a related field. 
• A genuine interest in education and working with students. 
• The ability to connect with students and build positive, supportive relationships. 
• A strong learning mindset, with openness to feedback, coaching and new experiences. 
• Responsible, organized and willing to support operational needs. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. 
• Native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. 
• Conversational English sufficient for day-to-day communication, with a willingness to work in a bilingual and multicultural environment. 
• Ideally able to commit to the internship through May 2027. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Hands-on experience in a leading bilingual and international education environment. 
• Ongoing guidance and support from experienced members of the academic team. 
• Opportunities to develop practical skills in the school operations. 
• Exposure to a collaborative, multicultural school community. 
• Complimentary three meals per day. 
• Accommodation provided for the duration of the internship. 
• A supportive environment for professional learning and development. 

TO APPLY 

Apply through the Careers section at https://www.avenueschina.cn/en/about/careers.html. 

Please include a brief introduction outlining your academic background, interest in education and availability for the internship. If you have any questions, please email careers-sz@avenueschina.cn. 

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SAFEGUARDING 

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of appropriate reference and background checks.