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Turkey, Izmir
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The MEF International School Izmir has a full-time social-emotional counselor who supports students, teachers and parents. The counselor runs individual and group sessions, addresses emotional concerns, and provides transition support for new and leaving students. Mediation is used to resolve conflicts, and the counselor also works in classrooms to develop social skills and coping strategies such as effective communication, time management and study skills. An open-door policy and parent support ensure timely communication and safe spaces for students needing help.
Learning Support and Counselling are available. MEF IS will admit a student only if it has the resources, expertise and facilities to provide a meaningful education for the child's cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs; the school does not automatically register students with identified learning difficulties requiring specialist staffing. Students with mild learning difficulties can be supported in a standard classroom with the Learning Support teacher, though time for support may be limited and there is no guarantee of the level of support.
English Language Learning support is provided for students whose first language is not English to enable them to function socially and academically in English.
Guidance Counseling addresses mental wellbeing; the counselor provides emotional support, transition assistance, and coping strategies; sessions include group or individual work, with parent involvement and timely communication.
Child Protection procedures are in place, including Anti-Bullying procedures and a Child Protection Policy.
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.
