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Turkey, Izmir
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1. Admissions requirements and grade placement: MEF IS Izmir places a student in the next grade level only if the previous grade has been completed. The Academic Year starts in August for the 2026-2027 school year and runs from September to June; some Southern Hemisphere calendars are treated differently. A proficient level of English is required for enrollment in Grades 9–12, and entry into Grades 10–12 is considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications are considered only after the application fee has been paid. 2. Application form: The MEF IS Application Form for new students is available as a PDF and must be completed with consent. 3. Documents required: Documentation must be provided in English (notarized translations are required for documents in other languages). Required items include the Application Form, report cards/transcripts for the last two years, a passport-sized student photo, passport copies of the student and parents, residency/work permit information, a bank statement showing payment of the application fee, custody documents if parents are divorced, PDPL documents signed by the legal guardian, and a Confidential School Recommendation Form sent directly to the Admissions Office. For Early Childhood Centre entries, a separate ECC Confidential School Recommendation Form is required. 4. Evaluation and decision: After submission, all documentation is forwarded to the School Principal for consideration, who reviews academic, social and emotional development; the Learning Support Team is consulted if the student has special educational needs. Final enrollment decisions are ratified by the Principal after relevant consultations, and the Admissions Office informs families of the outcome. 5. Enrollment and start: When enrollment is confirmed, families receive an email to pay the placement fee to secure the place. Upon payment, the student can begin typically within two working days.
There is currently no waiting list for entry.
The contract notes that a student may be eligible for a scholarship offered by the school; if eligible for a full or partial scholarship, the tuition fee will be refunded to the parent/guardian within two months after the start of the academic year. The contract also states that if Educational Support/Scholarship from the Ministry of Education is received, the parent/guardian is responsible for paying the remaining tuition.
MEF International School Izmir is a co‑educational, English‑medium day school serving ages 3 to 18. It delivers Cambridge Primary and Secondary programmes, Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11–12, with IBDP accreditation granted in May 2022. Cambridge CAIE assessments run across the lower and upper levels, and Host Country Studies are taught in French, Spanish and Turkish alongside English instruction to develop multilingual, globally minded learners. Established in 2004, MEF IS Izmir is the first officially recognized international school in Izmir approved by the Turkish Ministry of National Education. The 7,000 square metre campus in Gaziemir houses dedicated Primary and Secondary spaces, science laboratories for Chemistry, Biology and Physics, a central library, a computer lab, and Visual Arts and Performing Arts facilities, plus an indoor pool and gym. The school offers field trips, clubs, and a Guidance counsellor and on‑site nurse; CAS is integrated in the IB programme to foster creativity, activity and service.
