Inspire Nurture and Challenge
It is a great pleasure to warmly welcome every member of the MEF International School community as we begin the 2026–2027 Academic Year.
At MEF International School, our mission remains at the heart of everything we do. It guides our policies, practices, and daily interactions, ensuring that every student receives a stimulating, inclusive, and high-quality educational experience tailored to their individual learning needs.
As an IB World School and a Cambridge International School, we are proud to offer internationally recognised programmes that inspire curiosity, academic excellence, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding. Our commitment to internationally benchmarked standards is further strengthened through our respected accreditations, which reflect our dedication to continuous improvement, innovation, and educational excellence.
Head of School
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Grade 5 students celebrated the culmination of their unit on Identity through…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Grade 3 students proudly shared their learning during their Celebration of Learning…
Our Grade 1 students celebrated their growth as writers through a joyful Writing Celebration. After reflecting on the progress…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Grade 1, 2, and 3 students enjoyed a delightful literary experience…
The MEF International Schools, Istanbul, Secondary Talent Show took place. Some parents attended the event that featured…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Grade 3 learners proudly shared their learning from…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Grade 2 students recently completed their Unit of Inquiry…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Grade 1 students proudly shared their understanding of who they are and what shapes…
Parent Session: Child Protection & Safeguarding at MEF IS, Istanbul, facilitated by our school counselors…
Educators from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) recently visited our campus…
At MEF International School, Istanbul, our Grade 5 students, in their Celebration of Learning…
Our middle school students presented their science projects, shared fascinating insights…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Grade 3 students celebrated their learning from the first unit of inquiry…
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We proudly celebrated the Secondary School Graduation Ceremony for our 8th graders and 12th graders…
Today we celebrate a significant achievement at MEF International Schools, Istanbul—our Grade 5 students are graduating…
Today marks a joyful milestone at MEF International Schools, Istanbul as our Kindergarten students graduate!
From concept to creation, fifth graders at MEF International Schools, Istanbul stepped into the dynamic world of digital design…
Celebrating Learning at MEF International Schools, Istanbul! Grade 2, 3, and 5 students wrapped up…
Grade 4 students at MEF International Schools, Istanbul shined on Market Day with their creativity…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Tuesday Clubs inspire students…
As MEF Schools, we enjoyed celebrating Teachers’ Day with a special dinner…
MEF IS, Istanbul, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day with lots of love…
This week MEF International Schools, Istanbul science students showcased impressive…
MEF International Schools, Istanbul, our Kindergarten students are learning about…
At MEF International Schools, Istanbul, we offer a vibrant range of After-School Activities designed…
Our MEF International Schools, Istanbul Primary students and teachers kicked off…
We’re excited to kick off the new school year with our dedicated team of new and returning teachers…
This past Thursday, our Grade 11 (IB1) students treated us to a captivating rendition…
Our volleyball players were brought for the two-day TISL Middle School Volleyball tournament…
Our students celebrated Children’s Day with a spectacular carnival and brunch….
Last Thursday, our Secondary School hosted its much-awaited Girls’ Empowerment Night…
The stage at MEF International Schools, Istanbul lit up with the dazzling talents…
Our Secondary School students dove into the vibrant world of science…
What a wonderful Winter Olympics at MEFIS Primary! We witnessed thrilling competitions…
The MEF International School Leadership Team has touched down…
MEF International Secondary School celebrated its first Alumni Night…
Our Admissions Team proudly represented our school at the Annual IWI Winter Bazaar Event held…
Our IB Diploma Program students had the opportunity to participate…
At MEF IS, we’re thrilled to share the outstanding success…
Last week, our MEF IS High School Spanish Class students…
IB1 and IB2 students attended the Sakintepe Leadership Camp in Bolu…
Our Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony was held last Friday evening. Our students experienced the joy…
MEF IS Kindergarten students celebrated their graduation yesterday…
A large number of MEF IS students and their families celebrate Nowruz on March 21…
This week, MEF International School Istanbul Primary and Secondary students…
In their chemistry class, Grade 10 is studying how to identify gases and salts…
Our Secondary School Student Council held a talent show on December 16…
Our PS/PK, Kindergarten, Grade 1 & 2 Winter Concert was held on December 13 with great success…
The MEF Exchange Project started its traditional class visits with the Grade 7 National School students visiting…
MEF IS, Istanbul hosted the Turkish International Schools League Bosporus Cup Swimming Competition…
On December 1st, our Secondary School students staged an amazing…
20 Grade-7 students from our National and International Schools got together…
As part of the Digital Arts & Design club, students from various grade levels in PYP…
Primary students held their second Assembly last Friday. Our newly elected Student Council members…
Our Primary students held their first House Day event last week by having a “Dot-Day Challenge”.
Our Gr1 students went to the Istanbul Aquarium as part of their trip for Sharing the Planet…
On Thursday, May 12th, Grade 6, 7, and 8 students entertained the community…
Our PreSchool and Pre K students went on a field trip to Emirgan Park…
Our Grade 3 students enjoyed their first field trip in over two years…
Our Secondary Green Club and ECC teachers have been working to create a lovely learning space…
Our Secondary School StuCo hosted April Fun Week between 11-15th of April, each day…
Our Primary School students have been producing some wonderful learning…
Our Primary School students celebrated Girls Empowerment Week…
This year we were able to resume our face-to-face annual MEF Exchange project…
Our secondary school students made some replicas of different traditional…
Our Pre-K students combined their explorations and inquiry in music class…
MEF IS Secondary Science Department organized a science week between…
MEF International Schools, Istanbul Secondary School Students…
Our students share their learning in a variety of ways…
School hours for the students are from 7:50 – 14:50. Student arrivals take place from 7:30-7:50. This gives students time to organise themselves for the day ahead. The day is broken up into 8 lessons. Students enjoy breakfast with recess from 10:10-10:40 and lunch with recess from 12:50 – 13:30.
The School is fully accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools) and the NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). The school is fully accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education to offer educational programmes as an international school that caters exclusively to foreign students in Turkey. We are a member of ECIS (The Educational Collaborative for International Schools) and are fully authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme. We are also authorized by Cambridge Assessment International Education to offer the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and IGCSE.
The medium of instruction of the school is English. Therefore, all lessons are taught in English. For Modern Foreign Languages students choose between Spanish and French. English Language Learner Support (ELL Support) is provided to students who are still developing their English proficiency in grades 1-10. There are Turkish Language and Culture (TLC) lessons offered in the ECC and Primary School as well as Host Country Studies (HCS) lessons offered to students in grades 6-8.
Yes, we have an Early Childhood Centre which caters for students aged 3 to 6. The levels are for PreSchool (3-4 year olds), Pre-Kindergarten (4-5 year olds), and Kindergarten (5 to 6 year olds).
Clubs are offered during the school day across all grade levels. These activities enable students to explore and develop their interests, socialize with peers, pursue athletic potential or acquire new skills. Students in Primary School have one club period each week. In the Secondary School students in Grades 6 and 10 have 2 hours of clubs each week, and Grades 11 to 12 have 1 hour of clubs each week. After school activities are generally Mondays and Wednesdays from 15:00-15:40. Secondary School Sports teams for grades 5-12 practice after school from 15:00-15:40 or 15:00-16:30 depending on the sport. Families are expected to arrange their own transportation for after school activities and after school sports team practices.