{"id":15113,"date":"2018-10-21T14:14:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-21T11:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mef.k12.tr\/mefiswebsite\/?page_id=15113"},"modified":"2026-08-11T12:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T09:36:00","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mefis.k12.tr\/istanbul\/demo-test-website\/learning-at-mef\/high-school\/overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15113\" class=\"elementor elementor-15113\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16d56a08 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-16d56a08-7a4320d \" data-id=\"16d56a08\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"16d56a08\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1a70bc e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-a1a70bc-1abb285 \" data-id=\"a1a70bc\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a1a70bc\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde06ee flex-horizontal-align-default flex-horizontal-align-tablet-default flex-horizontal-align-mobile-default flex-vertical-align-default flex-vertical-align-tablet-default flex-vertical-align-mobile-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bde06ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEF IS delivers a challenging academic program based on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge IGCSE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in grades 9 and 10. Students build on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed in grades 6-8 as they participate in a balanced selection of courses to prepare for the rigorous IB Diploma programme in grades 11 and 12. This allows students to take greater ownership of their learning, take intellectual risks with confidence, reflect on the process as well as the products of their learning, and adapt flexibly to new situations and new ways of thinking. Teachers strive to create authentic learning opportunities to help our students solidify their communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Ultimately, students are able to succeed academically, and they are equipped to participate constructively in society and the economy \u2013 locally, nationally, and globally.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Grade 9 and 10 students take the following courses:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English (First Language English, &amp; World Literature, or English as a Second Language)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language B (French, Spanish, or English as a Second Language)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humanities (Economics, Global Perspectives, or History)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts (Art and Music)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Technology (IT)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Education<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clubs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 9 and 10 English, Science, Math, and Language B courses follow the<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-secondary-2\/cambridge-igcse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cambridge Upper Secondary IGCSE Curriculum,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is designed to engage learners in an active and creative learning journey. At the end of grade 10, students take<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-secondary-2\/cambridge-igcse\/qualification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cambridge IGCSE<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exams. Exams include written, oral, coursework, and alternative to practical assessment. IGCSE results provide eight internationally recognised grades, A* to G, which have clear guidelines that explain the standard of achievement for each grade.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In grades 11 and 12, students continue their studies in one of two graduation tracks: the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or IB Course Certificate route. Both options involve advanced two-year courses and provide excellent preparation for university study. During the final high school years, students are encouraged to think more about their post-secondary educational career paths. To support this process, students receive assistance and support with career and overseas college advising.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Grade 11 and 12 students in the IB Diploma Programme or IB Certificate route take courses in each of the following groups:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language A (English Language and Literature, or Self-taught literature)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language B (English, French <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ab initio <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or French B, Spanish <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ab initio<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Spanish B)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals and Societies (Economics, Global Perspectives, or History)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experimental Sciences (Environmental Systems and Societies, Biology, Physics)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics (Mathematical Studies, Standard Level Mathematics, or Higher Level Mathematics)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts and Electives (Visual Arts, Chemistry, or History)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students are assessed both internally and externally at the end of Grade 12 through IB examinations. The internally assessed components are also externally moderated by IB.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please click here: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IB Diploma Programme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to read more about this programme on the International Baccalaureate Organisation\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3af8800f e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-3af8800f-ba27423 \" data-id=\"3af8800f\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3af8800f\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f4fe63 flex-horizontal-align-default flex-horizontal-align-tablet-default flex-horizontal-align-mobile-default flex-vertical-align-default flex-vertical-align-tablet-default flex-vertical-align-mobile-default 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