My name is Carina Huang, and right now I'm teaching in USA. Prof.Newton Lee helped me find a good school in USA. Prof.Newton Lee and his team offered me lots of professional help during the whole working finding and visa application process. With Prof.Lee and his team's help, I finally made it here in USA. Prof.Lee always works very hard and replies to my emails very promptly to help me soIve all kinds of issues related to application. I feel so grateful to get to have Prof.Lee's help. To anyone who looks for a teaching job in USA, I highly recommend Prof.Lee to you, and with his help, your dream can also become true!
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I’m Lingmei Xu from China and I started my program in late 2019 , it is a long time but professor Lee is very patient and helpful person , he responds emails very quick which I really like this part . Professor Lee gives clear steps and easy to understand , this is the reason I think I would like to try this program . And it proves it’s a right choice .
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I am a teacher and Institute for education research & scholarship is a wonderful non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to improving society by conducting educational, scientific and social research. Prof. Newton is also an very honest, professional philanthropist to help me grow up in education career, I am so graceful to know Prof Newton and his institute, hope IFERS will enlarge influence worldwide and light the whold world daily.
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I have been glad to get to deal with IFERS institute. starting from getting the suitable job offer to proceeding with my J1 visa application, the head of the institute, who is Mr Newton Lee, has immaculately assisted with Zeal, professionalism and enthusiasm. Furthermore, he hasn't skimped of information required for me to have the overview nedded, as to replace perplexity with faith as trust since the beginning to continue orderly. Without forgetting to mention his quick responses that signifies honesty and caring, i would love to highlight him being knowledgeable and frenzied that I would highly recommend young leaders to pursue their applications following his guidance.
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I found IFERS/ Professor Lee to be a professional team. They answered my questions by email and Skype in a timely manner. They are reliable professionals in what they do. I would recommend them to others.
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Prof. Newton Lee (President and Volunteer of Institute for Education, Research and Scholarships) is extremely a professional person. I have got an opportunity to work in the United States due to all his untiring efforts and dedication.
Whenever I asked anything from him regarding this process, he was prompt in replying to my queries.
He is a very trustworthy, sincere, and caring person. As a single parent, I was worried about so many things, but Prof. Newton Lee always gave me satisfactory and encouraging responses throughout this process until its successful completion.
His integrity is admirable, and by far, he is the best person I have worked with. Thank you for being an awesome, fair, and motivated person.
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Professor Newton and the IFERS team make our "unreachable" goals come true with efficient strategies! He knows how to help us by understanding our needs and life objectives. Hard work, patience and efficiency are just some of the many qualities of Professor Newton´s expertise in helping educators find jobs to improve their careers.
Whenever I email him, send him a question, he quickly responds, always with a caring and professional tone. He is a knowledgeable and caring person, taking into consideration what our expectations are and truly helping us in our path, connecting us with job interviewers in a short period of time.
I am extremely glad to have met him and IFERS, they really make a difference in people's lives for the better!
Thank you so much for all you have done in such a short period of time! It was amazing!
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Coming across the Institute For Education Research and Scholarships is the best thing that has happened to me in decades. Not only have I been given the opportunity to maximize my potential, but also to explore other opportunities.
The reliability, concern, sincerity and above all, the professionalism with which the institute operates cannot be over emphasized.
I would strongly recommend Institute For Education Research and Scholarships to anyone who desires to pursue their career in any field.
I really can't say enough good things about Institute For Education Research and Scholarships...... Thank you so much.
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I have very good experience with IFERS, the non profit organization and especially with its leader Pro. Newton Lee. I have recently got selected in one of the Charter schools in Texas with the hardwork and effort of Pro Newton Lee. He is very knowledgeable and and provide candidates apt and accurate guidance and information. He is so quick in responding to questions and e mails and keep updated the ongoing process at each stage. I have found him sincere in the undertaking and he is quite professional too. Newton Lee is so caring and understanding that he pays attention to every grievance brought before him and makes us feel at ease .
IFERS is doing a great job and they are reliable and trustworthy. If you chose them for your achievement, you are no way wrong. I am sure they will provide the best with everyone they serve.
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I am extremely happy with his determination to help his client with his application from beginning to end.
His helpful attitude makes it clear that he can continue his charitable deeds.
Prof. Newton Lee is such a knowledgeable person and able to respond quickly to all emails and questions.
He is so sincere and understanding.
To Prof. Lee and his Team
More power to you!
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I am really glad to have found Prof. Lee and his IFERS team.
I interviewed with Prof. Newton Lee in a skype call and they helped me updating my CV to US standard. Then established contact to a school in US for me to interview with them.
Prof. Lee and his IFERS team are very caring and responsive. They have assisted me step by step in every stage of my visa application process.
It was my dream to work and live in the US and it is coming true soon. Thanks to Prof. Lee and his IFERS team.
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I began to use IFERS in May 2020 to find a teaching placement in the US. It cost $500 for a Skype interview and resume review (in which they made my resume worse by using incorrect punctuation) - money I would never see again. Shortly after, I paid $1500 for IFERS to match me with schools. A year later, with not one school match and zero interviews, I requested a refund. This process aligns with the other terrible reviews on this site - it took 3 months to receive the money and was not the full amount as I had to pay a charge by Paypal. I asked Newton about this and again, as mentioned by so many other unhappy clients, I was given a long winded explanation that did not make any sense. I wish I would have found these reviews sooner so that I didn't go ahead with my application. Do not use this company - very unskilled, frustrating to deal with and have no contacts in the teaching field. Huge waste of time!
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I am Shahzad Sabir s/o.sabir Ali. I am studying in the Lasbela University of Agriculture Water and Marine Sciences in Uthal Balochistan Pakistan. My major subjects are agriculture and horticulture. Financially my family is so weak. I am very thankful to Prof. Newton Lee and your IFERS team for helping me.
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I am really glad to have found IFERS, Prof. Lee and his team. When I first contacted them, I learned about their traineeship placement program. I interviewed with Prof. Newton Lee in a skype call and they helped me updating my CV to US standard. Then established contact to a US company for me to interview with them. I was offered an opportunity with room for growth! Prof. Lee and his IFERS team are very caring, responsive, and assisting me step by step along my traineeship placement and visa application process. It’s my dream to work and live in the US and it is coming true thanks to Prof. Lee and his IFERS team.
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Hi. I am Joseph Kioko, headmaster of New Mercy Care Schools in Nairobi, Kenya since January 2012. We want to thank Professor Newton Lee, IFERS, and the donors for their financial support!
New Mercy Care Schools educate, feed, and take care of children from less fortunate families, orphans, and those affected or infected with HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 from Mathare Slums of Nairobi, Kenya. In 2020, we have 18 teachers in primary and secondary schools serving 106 poor children.
We recorded a video to thank donors, IFERS, and Professor Newton Lee for your generosity from (in order of appearance):
1. Joseph Kioko - Headmaster
2. Mildred Muronji - Agriculture and History in Secondary School
3. Clementina Nekesa - All subjects in pre-Primary and Primary School
4. Jackline Imbunga - Home Science, Science and Mathematics, Grade 4- 8 in Primary School
5. Linet Injamela - All subjects, Grade 3 in Primary School
6. Daniel Munene - Mathematics and Business Studies in Secondary School
7. Mercy Mwende - Biology and Chemistry in Secondary School
8. Paskalia Juma - Science and Kiswahili, Grade 4-8 in Primary School
9. Allan Otieno - Social Studies and English, Grade 4-8 in Primary School
10. Esther Simiyu - All subjects, Grade 1 in Primary School
11. Maureen Atieno- All subjects in pre-Primary and Primary School
12. Lazarus Mwendwa - Kiswahili and CRE in Secondary School
13. Ezekiel Kioko - Kiswahili and CRE, Grade 4-8 in Primary School
14. Sheila Musoliza - Cook for both Primary and Secondary School
Our next challenge is to construct a school building to better serve more than 100 poor children in Nairobi, Kenya!
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As my program mentor, Dr. Newton Lee had been extremely supportive throughout the process and I could always rely on him for genuine advice as he was knowledgeable, experienced and insightful. With his extensive network and connections in the digital and traditional media, information technology, marketing and public relations sectors, the program will continue to benefit many other aspiring students. As part of the program alumni, I look forward to seeing the growth of this program and I believe that under Dr Lee's lead and supervision, the program will further develop collaborative and mutually rewarding partnerships that would reap rewards in the long run for both regions and parties.
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I contacted Mr lee in regards to getting an internship in the United States. After "searching" for a position for over a year I decided I did not want to do it anymore and requested my money back that was "guaranteed" if they did not find you a position. This was 2 years ago and to date I only recieved half and have asked countless amounts of times for the other half but they have failed to do so. I do not recommend their services at all.
The same story. I ve contacted the IFERS and Prof N. Paid for the search for internships. As a result, the endless replies that they are in search, in reality it was as if they were not doing anything. After 1.5 year of their search, I asked with hundred of messages to refund my money, saying that otherwise I would contact the financial police. As a result, not all of the money was returned and there was no result. It seems that the company is promoting itself well but after all Im not sure all their stories are true. I do not advise to contact this institute.
Be careful.
Sir Newton Lee is a great person.I have known him on social media,he has so many titles and he is very professional.I was very lucky because he and his team at IFERS helped me pass the job interview for my internship in the USA.They are always there for me day and night to answer my messages via emails.They are very helpful people.I am proud of their profession.
Sir Newton has always encouraged me to improve my skills;and I have published a chapter "Crisps Fish-Pork Paste "in the international cook book "ICU Culinary Book" in 2019.
Newton and his team found me a great employer in the USA for my internship job as a "chef "in 2020.I am very greatful to Sir Newton and his IFERS team of wonderful people!Once again,I am very happy and thankful.
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Hello, This is Natali I am very thankfull with IFERS and Mr Lee Team! I'm doing my hospitality internship at the Hilton Orrington Chicago! This is one of the most great experience in my life, love my work love the place and love Chicago ! Ifers has been very helpful with me in the process of searching my host organization! Thank you!
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Let me start this with my best regards to IFERS and Prof. Newton Lee!
My association with IFERS and the exposure to its doings are somewhat brief. Having introduced to it by a colleague of mine from New Zealand, I have initiated my interaction with the organization, with the hope of achieving a different experience at this late stage of my life. Having had enough experience into Research, Teaching and Administration, with the new lead I have got, wanted to grab this novel experience.
My brief experience with IFERS and Newton Lee have been very positive so far, particularly the encouraging words received by me from him personally, and am looking forward to see what more is in store there. The sponsor letter provided by Newton Lee, helped me to secure my US B1/B2 Visa (multiple entry for 5 years), of course with adequate support from my own local organization and with my own strong credentials.
I am very passionate about adding to my huge profile, something new with IFERS and Prof Newton Lee, in the areas of research, education and scholarship, which I am sure will add more strength to own profile, and help me with new vistas into my vision at my current organization.
I am very enthusiastic about this potential new experience, and looking forward to be able to talk a lot about IFERS and that experience in the near future, for the enlightenment of those prospective new seekers, out there.
A long progressive life to IFERS!
Prof. Abhaya Balasuriya
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I took up an opportunity to come to America for a 6-month attachment... My parents were not convinced but they chose to respect my decision. They were concerned that the attachment will not add value to my future career and I will just be wasting 6 months in America. However, my instincts strongly believed that this golden opportunity will instead, push me closer to my personal aspirations. While I am young and have this strong desire to learn from the best. These 6 months have definitely been a highly enriching and eye-opening experience. I am very excited for my future and believe that I am now one huge step closer to my own dream... The skills learnt in the internship had enhanced my innovative spirit and willingness to experiment with new system designs and capabilities in my current work. The American experience had built a good innovative thinking which enabled me to continuously think out of the box
IFERS is the best decision I made to go to the states, Newton and his amazing team really makes your dream come true, they promised me a job and they delivered, plus they told that it will take us at least six months and they made it happen in just two months.
If you really want to go to the states and you don't know where to start, I am pretty sure that IFERS is your answer all of them works as team in order to make it happen for you and no matter what happened they always delivered for me and kept their word, so thank you Newton and your AWESOME team for helping me out in getting the job that I've always wanted and looked for.
A HORRIBLE experience with IFERS and Prof Newton Lee! one of the worst services I have ever encountered in my life. I applied for an internship pack in California with ifers in september 2017 , after 12 months since there was no results (just one skype interview) I decided to terminate my application and requested a full refund. It took over 14 months for ifers and Prof Newton Lee to grant my full refund of $1500.00 which by the way in their T&Cs stated the full refund will be issued within 60 days. I had to send tons of email reminders week in week out but every-time Newton would come up with excuses about his charity to buy time really, until it came down for me to get serious and threaten him by filing legal cases against his company/him is when I actually started getting the refund in instalments (3 instalments, again was not something in their T&Cs). My advice is never to use this company in anyway its a huge scam and the people are wrong, you could lose your money very easily!! VERY VERY AWFUL AND DISAPPOINTED!!
Scammer,dodgy businessman, liar, promise to refund and I had prove a conversation with this person but always have excuses not to. Never deal with this person or you will loose money for nothing. Very bad experiences. And be careful with him, his ex-interns were all Eastern European who suspected to be illegal.
I don’t have enough words to express my thanks to Prof. Newton Lee. When I was searching for an Internship in international platform during my Master’s Degree, through the IFERS website I found Newton Lee. I sent email to him with all my details and my areas of interest. After, we had a Skype Interview and I explained everything to him, Once he know me and my education background he suggest me to go with J-1 visa for the Internship program in USA. He helps me in every step for J-1 Visa process and connects with Project222 for my internship.
From the first step of my application process J-1 internship visa, Mr. Newton Lee, being a great mentor, helped me and guided me through each step. He is truly the most knowledgeable and experienced person who I can rely met in my life. Thanks to Prof. Lee and all the team at IFERS for helping me achieve my dreams.
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Something amazing and very surprising happened to me when i was searching for internships online and i came across IFERS. I am a medical student in Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University in Ukraine. i had financial challenges in school in terms of paying of tuition fees and Hostel accommodation fee. I met IFERS and with the help of Prof. Newton Lee i got a scholarship from IFERS and they started paying my tuition fees for me from 2016 to 2019. To me, IFERS is a God sent in my life.I will like to thank Prof. Newton Lee and IFERS for all the support they have been giving me and i pray they continue to help needy students across the globe.
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Unfortunately, I must state that Mr.Lee is not a responsible partner and he simply does not follow his obligations under the contract. Our company has signed a contract with him that he will provide an internship for our two interns. No internship, no refund, we can not get from him for a year (though by contract he had to do it after 6 months)! I declare with all responsibility that it is better not to have any business with this person.
I am being assisted by IFERS through Newton Lee and the process is very smooth so far. I am looking forward to being matched with an institution/company soon.
Established in 2004, the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) is a California-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization dedicated to improving society by providing resources to high achieving students, scientific researchers, community nonprofits, and educational organizations. All donations go to support Education, Research, and Scholarships. All IFERS officers and staff are unpaid volunteers who believe in bettering the world through charity. Last but not least, the IFERS website runs on 100% eco-friendly wind energy.