Congratulations, Class of 2020!

We know things are tough during these uncertain times, but it is important to remember that the virus will be gone eventually! That being said, we have taken many steps to adapt to these new circumstances.

IPERC helped the Chinese embassy distribute various essential supplies such as masks disinfectant whips, and medicine pills to our students.

For our class of 2020, IPERC student coordinators in different locations took special care to send yard signs, cards, and gift bags to each of their students. In video recordings, student coordinators gave their best wishes and love to students as they strive to achieve their continued goals.

Perhaps the most exciting news of all, many students received acceptance letters from their dream schools! Among which include universities such as Emory, Cornell, UCLA, and NYU! We look forward to the continued growth of our students as they embark upon this next chapter of their lives!

The Papp Family Gave Jancy A Surprise Graduation Celebration 

In light of the many cancelations for graduation ceremonies, the host parents of Jancy Zhang (Walsh Jesuit, Cleveland) organized a surprise graduation celebration, in which the family loft was decorated, and teachers drove by with posters, gifts, and encouraging words!

We deeply appreciate the contributions of the Papp family for their heavy influence on Jancy's growth in the United States. They put a lot of time and effort into helping her develop the confidence and skills she needs for success in the future. One great example of this is Jancy's musical talent. Her band "Skipping Stones" were able to hold practice sessions in the Papp's basement, in which the host father was able to give a lot of advice.

IPERC New Students

Online Q&A Meeting with Schools

Due to COVID-19, extra precautions are being taken to ensure the continued safety of our incoming students and staff for fall 2020.

In the interest of clarity, IPERC has invited many of our schools such as The Summit Country Day School, Cincinnati Country Day School, The Albany Academies, and Chaminade College Preparatory to have zoom meetings with incoming students and their parents to answer any questions they may have about schools' re-open plans/policies, course selections, school clubs, testing plans and US high school life in general.

In the coming weeks we will continue to reach out to additional schools (by phone or by email) to set up greater lines of communication between parents, students, and schools.

IPERC appreciates the continued patience and corporation of both parents and schools during these uncertain times.

Pre-arrival Checklist Survey Reminder

IPERC Continues to Send Essential Supplies to Students During COVID-19

Like in April, once again, IPERC (with the help of our great student coordinators) was able to help with the procurement and delivery of various essential safety supplies. In addition to this, many snacks and homemade goods were also delivered. With the special care given by our host families, students are doing very well.

Fun Moments with IPERC Host Families

Tori Zhang (Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, OH) poses for pictures with the Ballinger family, as she prepares to say goodbye after graduation.

Mikki Chen (Cincinnati Country Day School, OH) has fun spending time outside with her host family. We encourage our students to find new and unique safe ways to keep active!

Yifei (Chaminade College Prep, CA) celebrating her graduation and acceptance into the University of Southern California with friends and family.

Jim Shen(Roycemore School, IL) enjoys dinner with his hosts, the Steckelberg family!

Birthday Celebrations for Our Students

Upcoming Birthdays in June

A Message to Our Host Families

IPERC would like to thank each of you for your dedication to caring for your students. As the end of the school year has arrived, our coordinators are working to keep track of student travel plans and provide updates to you as soon as possible. This is not an easy task and has lead to frustration for many students, parents, and host families as tickets are difficult to book and flights have been cancelled. This has called for patience and flexibility on everyone's part and after the past few months, these things can be very difficult to find.

IPERC would like to make it clear to host families that they are under no obligation to host their student(s) during the summer. It's been a long few months and we understand that families need a break. In an effort ease some of the burden for our families, we have been fortunate in receiving several offers from the IPERC community to provide summer hosting for students who will not return to China AND for students who are still trying to return but have had no luck thus far.

We would like to express our gratitude to those families who continue to host their students and to those who are temporarily hosting new students this summer. If you haven't done so already, please contact your local coordinator for a summer host family agreement. Monthly stipends and food payments will continue as usual at the same rate. 

Student Insurance: For students remaining in the US this summer, IPERC is extending coverage so that students will continue under the same policy and will not need a new insurance card.

Summer Activities: As states begin to open, IPERC student coordinators will begin planning outdoor summer activities for the students. Some students may still be apprehensive about getting out to participate in activities out of continued concern over the virus. For summer host families, please be sensitive to this.

Please let your local host family coordinator know if you have any questions and thank you again for all that you give to your students!

Host Families Needed 

IPERC is currently in need of host families for the 2020-2021 school year. Please share this information with friends and family across the country! We will provide a $300 referral bonus to anyone who refers a family that hosts an IPERC student.

We are urgently searching for host families within driving distance of the following schools:

Interested families can register here, or contact us at: hostfamily.iperc@gmail.com

We thank you for your help in our search!

Monthly Report Reminder

• If you are currently hosting an IPERC student and would like to give us any suggestions to help us improve our homestay service, please email at hostfamily.iperc@gmail.com or call Jennifer Mayer at 614-553-8513
• 如果你是我们IPERC的学生，并且你对我们的后期管理（如学生管理员、活动建议）有任何建议或者意见，欢迎微信联系曲老师（Keira_Qu）或邮件致 iperckeira@gmail.com