Apex International Education Partners, LLC ("APEX") - Derby, Connecticut

jacqueline M.

This isn’t my first rodeo. I have been hosting international high school students for over 10 years. This is my first year hosting for APEX. They are by far the best agency I ever worked with. They are a five star company. They are always available to help from the beginning process to when the student arrives, and during their stay.
Judy Lee is my home coordinator she is always available and gets right back to me if I have any questions.
I have 2 boys from China. They are both freshmen in HS. They are good students, very respectful and made a lot of friends in school. They enjoy going on hikes, bike rides and to the mall.they love American food and teaching us how to make Chinese food. They love to swim and play ping pong.
I have 2 sons of my own and they are now grown and moved out. They come for dinner and family gatherings and the international students really enjoy being with them.
I come from a large family I have 10 brothers and sisters and love a house full. I really enjoy having them here and showing them how American families live and they get to share with us there culture

Patrick C.

I have been a host parent with AIEP for 2 years. Unfortunately I’ve been hosting during the pandemic, so there were many challenges along the way. But the rewards of seeing these students mature and graduate is well worth it. I have found being a host parent a rewarding and gratifying experience. The two boys I have hosted each came with strengths and quirks. I have seen my abilities to manage and support each individually as a sense of pride. It has been good working with the all the student coordinators from AIEP as they helped me understand how this experience is impacting the students. I know if I need anything from them, they are only a phone call away. I recommend this to anyone who wants to give a positive opportunity to a student from another country to learn and share customs, culture, traditions and of course good food.

Nicole B.

I was a host sister to several students who attended school in the US via AIEP's program. My first "sister" experience was wonderful! We enjoyed learning about her home country and traditions, even celebrating Chinese New Year with a big party in our home. We went to Boston together to look at colleges and sight-see and helped her shop for prom dresses.

AIEP also offered fun outings for the students and hosted events for the students and their host families. We enjoyed meeting other host families and participating.

My "sister" has since graduated, but we formed such a bond that we visited her at her college, attended her college graduation, and even made a point to see her when we were on vacation in Canada where she was attending graduate school.

We still text regularly and look forward to visiting her soon.

AIEP offered us a unique opportunity - to open our home to an international student. We are forever grateful for the "sister" we gained through this experience.

Karol M.

We decided to apply for this program, and we got to host 2 exchange students, twins from China.
It is a great way to interchange cultures, show the students things that they haven't done at home, meet new friends, family members, it is definitely a rewarding experience.
In exchange of hosting, your family gets a monthly stipend, that helps with the household expenses.
Overall we are happy with AIEP, and would recommend the program to any families that haven't decided to apply for it yet.

JessesCo C.

I had a great experience with the student that my parents hosted. We went bowling and attended the Chinese New Year as a family that the AIEP hosted. We all had a lot of fun. On a weekly basis we had movie night and ordered pizza. We would rotate on who chose the movie we watched together . He was a great addition to our family! He truly was part of our family.

maureen L.

I have been hosting international students for over 20 years. My house has always been full of teenagers. This is my first year with AIEP and I was very surprised with the level of professionalism of the staff. Everyone has been very responsive to all of my questions and concerns. When it was time for my student to move on I was really surprised to have an AIEP Student Move-Out Notification Form sent to me for the student and I to fill out together. My student and I went thru her bedroom together before she left to go over everything on the check list. We both signed off on the form and sent it back to AIEP. This was the first time in 20 years where I had a Move-Out Notification Form to fill out. So if anything needed to be addressed AIEP would be aware of the problem. I hope to continue hosting students with AIEP. I highly recommend AIEP, try hosting an international student. You will love the experience as you watch the children grow and they will add so much joy and love to your family life.

Maureen

Jenkintown, PA

Angela D.

Our family had hosted students in the pre-pandemic and are glad that the students are returning. We had seniors this year. It was wonderful getting to know our students and exciting to see them pursue and realize their college plans. The year has passed quickly and we will be sad to see them go. AIEP has been wonderful to work with and responds quickly to any questions or concerns.

Deirdre K.

We are enjoying hosting a student through AIEP. We have a sophomore attending Williams School staying with us. She is cheerful and courteous, interested in learning about our culture and in sharing insights to her culture and home life. We have fun cooking together trying recipes from her grandmother and making recipes handed down from my family - her favorites are apple and pumpkin pies! An added bonus is that we are visiting the local sites, parks and museums in Connecticut which have been on our "to do" list or that we haven't visited in years! It's fun to see these sites through the eyes of a teenager!
AIEP is very supportive in ensuring a positive experience for all.