{"id":15238,"date":"2018-10-21T15:34:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-21T12:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mef.k12.tr\/mefiswebsite\/?page_id=15238"},"modified":"2021-02-06T00:03:33","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T21:03:33","slug":"admissions-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mefis.k12.tr\/izmir\/admissions\/admissions-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1540838765046{margin-top: -70px !important;background-color: #0f84bf !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Admissions FAQs” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1541143754724{margin-top: -25px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_toggle title=”What age range does MEF IS enrol?”]MEF IS is a co-educational day school which enrols students from 3 to 18 years of age. The medium of instruction is English.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How many children attend MEF IS?”]There are currently approximately 190 student enrolled at MEF IS Izmir campus.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How diverse is the student body?”]There are over 36 different nationalities represented in our student body. We are proud to live our motto each and every day \u201cBuilding bridges between Countries and Cultures\u201d.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the average class size?”]Maximum class size for the Reception 1: 16, Reception 2: 18, Year 1: 20, Years 2 to 6: 22 and Years 7 to 13: 24. \u00a0Average class sizes in the Primary section of the school range from 10 to 16, and in the Secondary 10 to 15. The overall teacher to student ratio is 1:6.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there a waiting list?”]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.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do you accept children who do not speak English?”]Yes, MEF IS does enrol students who do not speak English into the Primary and Middle School grade levels. We have expert English Language Support Teachers who help students to gain an intermediate level of English. Each child progresses differently, however this usually takes at least 2 years.\u00a0 Students with beginner\/lower intermediate level English are accepted into the High School, however they will be required to carry out an English Assessment (written and verbal) before starting in order for the Deputy Principal to able to advise on the subjects chosen in order to determine the support your child will need to give them the best chance of success.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can we arrange to see the School”]Please contact the Admissions Officer to arrange an appointment and a tour of the School.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the process I need to follow to enrol my child?”]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 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.<\/p>\n

If you are currently in Izmir, 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 enrol your child at MEF IS.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the paperwork that I need to provide in my application?”]<\/p>\n