There are currently approximately 295 students enrolled at MEF IS Istanbul campus.

There are over 53 different nationalities represented in our student body. We are proud to live our motto each and every day “Building bridges between Countries and Cultures”.

The average class size is about 15 students. The maximum class size for the Preschool: 16, Pre-K and Kindergarten: 18, Grades 1 to 5: 22, and Grades 6 to 12: 24. The overall student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 5.5:1.

There currently is not a waiting list for entry into the school, however from time to time classes can reach their maximum limit, therefore it is advisable to apply to the school at the earliest possible point.

Yes, MEF IS does enroll students who do not speak English into the Primary School and Middle School. We have English Language Learning Support teachers in the Primary School and Secondary School to support English language development. 

• A proficient level of English (at least A2) is required for enrollment in Grades 9. 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.
• Click here to see WIDA English levels compared to CEFR English levels

This will depend on your needs and where you are located when you are making your application. If you are applying from abroad, you will need to be in close email communication with our admissions office. We will provide you with information about our school through an introductory letter and links to our website. We will provide you with an application form and guidance as to what you will need to supply during the application process.

If you are currently in Istanbul, you are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school to receive information and participate in a school tour. Following your visit your will receive information about how to enroll your child at MEF IS.

• 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.

The process is dependent on how long the paperwork that is required above takes for you to complete. The information needs to be presented in English. Once your paperwork is complete, the school typically needs 5-7 working days to evaluate documents. Once the evaluation is complete the admissions office will contact you with the outcome.

Yes, MEF IS accepts enrollments of students throughout the school year. However, if your child arrives part way through a semester, they may not receive a report card or grading because there may not be enough assessment data gathered to provide an accurate picture.

MEF IS is able to enroll students with mild learning differences that we have means for supporting through our student support team.

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 2 working days before your child can begin at school.