Thank you for considering our school for the education of your child. We know that choosing the right school for both you and your child is an important decision and it is not one that any parent takes lightly. In order to enroll your child or children at MEF IS, please follow the steps described below. 

Admissions Requirements:

• Applications will only be considered once the application fee has been paid.
• Students must have successfully completed their previous grade level to be placed in the next grade level in MEF IS when the Academic Year starts in August for the 2026-2027 school year. 
• The Academic Year generally runs from September to June, and one school year is completed in 10 months at MEF IS. However, in Southern Hemisphere countries such as Australia, Korea or Japan, the academic year runs from Feb-to-Dec; Mar-to-Feb or Apr-to-Mar. Therefore, students who come from these countries and apply to enter MEF IS in the second half of the academic year will not be placed in the next grade level until September because of having missed the first 5-6 months of that school year.
• Families from Southern Hemisphere countries or with gaps in schooling who wish for their child to enter the next grade level will be subject to a 3-week trial in the next grade level. After that time, the Principal will gather teacher feedback and share the best grade level for the student. 
• A proficient level of English (at least A2) is required for enrolment in Grades 9-12. Students are expected to have an intermediate level of English (B1-B2) for enrollment in Grades 10-11-12. All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Students will take the WIDA English assessment at the discretion of the leadership team and ELL Specialists.
  • WIDA English levels compared to CEFR English levels

Application Form:

MEF IS Application Form for new students is available as a PDF. 

Documents Required (hard copies):

Send the following documentation to the Admissions Office in person, through the post or upon arrival in Istanbul, making sure that all the documentation is provided in English; we would require notarized translations for documents in other languages.

• Application Form (with open consent).
• Report Cards and/or transcripts for the last 2 years of schooling (with open consent)
• Student photo (passport size which has been taken within the last 6 months)  (with open consent).
• Passport copies of student, father, and mother (information pages only) (with open consent). 
• Residency/work permit information (with open consent). 
• Bank statement showing payment of the application fee (with open consent). 
• Custody document of your child if the parents were divorced (with open consent).
• Personal Data Protection Legislation (PDPL) documents must be read and approved by the legal guardian/parent of the applicant with a wet signature and handed to the Admissions Office. Please click on each document below to download it.
  • Parent/Guardian Clarification Statement & Explicit Consent
  • Student Registration Clarification Statement (for re-registered students only)
  • Student Application Clarification Statement  (for new-registered students only)
  • Parent Photo & Video Clarification Statement 
  • Student Photo & Video Clarification Statement
• Child Protection Visitor Contract
• Consent For Release of Information
• Parent Agreement for Assessment and Collaboration with the SST
• Confidential School Recommendation Form. The following Forms are sent directly to the MEF IS Admissions Office at registration@mefis.k12.tr
  • The Confidential School Recommendation Form must be filled out by the previous/current school Principal / Head teacher / Counsellor and sent directly to the MEF IS Admissions Office. The application will not be deemed complete until this form is received. 
  • The Early Childhood Centre (ECC) Confidential School Recommendation Form must be completed ONLY for students entering Preschool, Pre-K or Kindergarten. This should be filled out by your child’s previous preschool teacher if she/he has previously attended preschool, or by the parent if this is your child’s first school experience. 

Following your application, all your documentation will be forwarded to the School Principal for consideration. The Principal will take into consideration your child’s academic, social and emotional development in making the decision. If your child has special educational needs or learning support needs, the Learning Support Team will also be consulted. Once a decision has been made regarding enrollment, the Admissions Office will contact you with the outcome.

Once your child’s enrollment is confirmed, you will receive an email from the admissions office inviting you to make payment of the placement fee to secure your child’s place at the school. Once the payment has been made, we request up to two working days before your child can begin at school.