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Turkey, Izmir
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MEF International School Izmir was established in 2004. It is the first and only officially recognized international school in Izmir approved by the Turkish Ministry of National Education. The school provides an English-medium international education, complemented by French, Spanish and Turkish Host Country Studies.
MEF IS Izmir serves a diverse community with 22+ nationalities and current enrollment around 140 students. Student life includes clubs, after-school clubs, field trips, a student council, sports and a focus on community service. The School Parent Association fosters collaboration between families and the school and organizes family and fundraising events throughout the year.
The PTA fosters positive relationships between the school and families pertaining to the well-being of the students, parents, staff and faculty. It organizes fundraising activities to support resources of officially recognized not-for-profit organizations, charities and schools in need. During the school year the PTA, together with parents, students and staff at MEF IS, organizes family and fundraising events. Parents may become a Room Parent to aid communication and organize events. The PTA meets once a month to pursue its goals, and questions or joining can be directed to ptaizmir@mefis.k12.tr.
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.
