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	\|affiliation = CIS, IB and NEASC Accredited
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	\|grades = Pre-School - IB2 / Grade 12
	\|founder = Dr. Ibrahim Arıkan
	\|general manager = Ms. Ayfer Armağan
	\|head of school = Ms. Figen Sönmez
	\|principal = Dr. Michael Keppler<br/> Mr. Jeffrey Woolley
	\|faculty = 69
	\|students = 461
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	\|location = Ulus Mah. Öztopuz Cad. Leylak Sok. 34340 Ortaköy / Beşiktaş / Istanbul / Turkey
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			\| grades = Pre-School to IB2 & Grade 12
			\| founder = Dr. Ibrahim Arıkan
			\| head_of_school = Ms. Elvan Tongal
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			'''MEF International School''' (MEFIS) is a private international school in the ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mymerhaba.com/Private-Schools-Istanbul-in-Turkey-226.html\|title=Private Schools - Istanbul - mymerhaba.com\|website=www.mymerhaba.com\|access-date=2015-04-08\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416063401/http://www.mymerhaba.com/Private-Schools-Istanbul-in-Turkey-226.html\|archive-date=2015-04-16\|url-status=dead}}</ref> district of ]. It was established in 1998 by Dr. Ibrahim Arikan. The enrollment is approximately 461 students of 52 nationalities from ] to ].

			The MEFIS curriculum is centered mainly around the Cambridge and ]. MEFIS has an English program for students who come to the school with limited or no English skills.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/\|title=MEF International School Istanbul\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref>

	'''MEF International School''' (MEFIS) is a private international school located in the Ortaköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was established in 1997 by Dr. Ibrahim Arikan . There are about 461 students who are enrolled from Preschool to Grade 12. The school's curriculum is centered mainly around the Cambridge and IB Diploma Program. The school's motto is "Building Bridges between Countries and Cultures" and the school's main focus is on being diverse and accepting different cultures. There are 52 different nationalities in MEF International School. As an International School it has a very strong English program for students who come to the school with limited or no English.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/</ref>

	==History==		==History==
			MEFIS was founded in 1998 by Dr. Ibrahim Arikan,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.arikanliholding.com.tr/en-US/Corporate/Pages/Board-of-Directors.aspx \|title=Board of Directors \|website=www.arikanliholding.com.tr \|access-date=6 June 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413121213/http://www.arikanliholding.com.tr/en-US/Corporate/Pages/Board-of-Directors.aspx \|archive-date=13 April 2015 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> a Turkish entrepreneur and businessman who heads various companies grouped under Arikanli Holding Inc.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kariyer.net/arikanli-holding-is-ilanlari-c2016-p11154/\|title=Arıkanlı Holding İş İlanları - Kariyer.net\|website=kariyer.net}}</ref>
	MEF International School Istanbul (MEFIS) was found in 1999 by Dr. Ibrahim Arikan, a Turkish entrepreneur and businessman who heads various companies grouped under Arakanli Holding Inc.{{citation needed\|date=March 2015}} MEFIS was established following the foundation of the Turkish MEF national school and both schools share the same campus location in the Ulus Neighborhood of Istanbul. MEFIS was created to provide English language education at the Pre-school, Elementary school, Middle school and High school levels for the International Community based in Istanbul.

			MEFIS was created to provide English language education at the Pre-school, Elementary school, ] and ] levels for the International Community based in Istanbul.

	==Curriculum==		==Curriculum==
	There are ~~the~~ three separate curricula: Primary Years Program for Preschool-Grade 5, Cambridge for grades 6-8, IGCSE for grades 9,10 and IB Diploma/IB Certificate for grades 11,12~~. The total of the students in the IB program is 34~~.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/primary/curriculum/preschool.asp</ref><ref>http://www.mefschools.com/secondary/curriculum/overview_of_programs.asp</ref>		There are three separate curricula: Primary Years Program for Preschool-Grade 5, ] for grades 6-8, IGCSE<ref name="auto">{{cite web\|url=http://www.theguideistanbul.com/spots/view/2321/mef-international-school/ \|title=Mef International School, Ulus \| the Guide Istanbul \|access-date=2015-04-07 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415033736/http://www.theguideistanbul.com/spots/view/2321/mef-international-school/ \|archive-date=2015-04-15 }}</ref> for grades 9,10 and IB Diploma/IB Certificate for grades 11,12.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/primary/curriculum/preschool.asp\|title=MEF International School - Pre School\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/secondary/curriculum/overview_of_programs.asp\|title=MEF International School - Overview of Programs\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref><ref name="searchassociates.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.searchassociates.com/openings/administrativeview.aspx?ID=886\|title=Leadership Vacancies\|website=www.searchassociates.com}}</ref>
			<ref name="arikanliholding1">{{cite web \|url=http://www.arikanliholding.com.tr/en-US/Organizations/Education/Pages/MEF-International-Schools.aspx \|title=MEF International Schools \|website=www.arikanliholding.com.tr \|access-date=6 June 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416160224/http://www.arikanliholding.com.tr/en-US/Organizations/Education/Pages/MEF-International-Schools.aspx \|archive-date=16 April 2015 \|url-status=dead}}</ref>
			<ref name="english-schools.org">{{cite web\|url=http://english-schools.org/turkey/MEF-international-school-istanbul.htm\|title=MEF International School - Turkey Schools - Directory of International and English Schools in Turkey\|website=english-schools.org}}</ref>

			* At MEFIS primary there are approximately 256 students<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.searchassociates.com/schools/school.aspx?id=8703\|title=MEF International Schools, Istanbul\|website=www.searchassociates.com}}</ref> representing at least 39 cultures.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/images/download/MEF-International-School-Profile.pdf \|title=Profile \|website=www.mefschools.com }}</ref>
	===Primary===
			* In middle school there is Cambridge<ref name="auto" /> curriculum for grades 6-8.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/secondary/secondary.asp\|title=MEF International School - Secondary School\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref><ref name="english-schools.org" />
	At MEFIS primary there are approximately 256 students. There are at least 39 cultures. In primary the students have units. These units are the main things of what students learn .For example, 5th grade's unit could be civilizations so the whole unit 5th grade will learn about civilizations.Students also learn different things in classes like math or writing.Students also learn languages.The languages are Spanish,French,and English.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/primary/primary.asp</ref>
			* The high school IB program<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://turkishlaborlaw.com/news/sector-news/245-living-in-istanbul\|title=Living in Istanbul - Turkish Labor Law\|website=turkishlaborlaw.com}}</ref> started in 1998.

	===~~Secondary~~===		===Science===
			The MEFIS science program uses the Cambridge program, which has an emphasis on ], and enables candidates to better understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. Candidates learn about the basic principles of biology through a mix of ] and ] studies. Chemistry and ] are also sciences taught at MEFIS.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.searchassociates.com/openings/administrativeview.aspx?ID=1042\|title=SECONDARY CURRICULUM COORDINATOR (ISTANBUL CAMPUS) at MEF International Schools, Istanbul in Turkey\|website=www.searchassociates.com}}</ref>
	In Middle School there is Cambridge curriculum for grades 6-8.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/secondary/secondary.asp</ref>

	===~~High School~~===		===Arts===
			Throughout the year, students' artwork is showcased in ongoing art exhibits around the school. The end of the year MEFIS Annual Primary Art Exhibition is a favorite school event. Each child has a selected artwork on display for the community to appreciate and reflect upon.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/primary/curriculum/visual_arts.asp\|title=MEF International School - The Visual Arts\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref> For secondary there is an Art Exhibition and an IB2 Exhibition.
	The high school IB program started in 1998, 30 years after it was found in Switzerland.{{citation needed\|date=March 2015}} There are 16 nationalities in the IB program and there are 34 students following this program.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/images/download/MEF-International-School-Profile.pdf</ref>

	===Sports===		===Sports===
	At MEFIS, ~~students~~ ~~learn many types of sports including~~ soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, running, ~~ping~~ ~~pong and~~ dodge ball. The school has a swimming pool ~~and~~ it ~~belongs~~ to the ~~national~~ ~~school~~. There are 2 small gyms where the students normally do their PE lessons. ~~There~~ ~~are~~ ~~two~~ ~~football~~ ~~fields~~.<ref></ref>		MEFIS offers ], basketball, tennis, ], running, ], dodge ball, ], swimming gala, sports day, cross country run. The school has a swimming pool that is shared with the National School. There are 2 small gyms where the students normally do their P.E. and every week in primary we have 2 lessons and for secondary 2 periods on 1 day.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/primary/curriculum/pe.asp\|title=MEF International School - Pe\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/secondary/student/athletics.asp\|title=MEF International School - Athletics\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref>

	==Library & ~~Technology~~==		==Library and technology==
	The MEFIS library provides curriculum support and meets the recreational reading needs for the whole school from Pre-School PYP program to the IB Diploma~~, Grade 12~~. ~~The library in MEFIS is run by Beverley Stubbs and Şila Akohen~~<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/library.asp</ref><ref>http://www.mefschools.com/technology.asp</ref>		The MEFIS library provides curriculum support and meets the recreational reading needs for the whole school from Pre-School PYP program to the IB Diploma.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/library.asp\|title=MEF International School - Library\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/technology.asp\|title=MEF International School - Technology\|first=Zadaca Dijital\|last=Medya\|website=www.mefschools.com}}</ref>
	===Technology===
	At MEF International School, technology is another educational tool and is blended into the teaching and learning environment. Technology is used in communication, collaboration, creation, and demonstration of student work. It is also used for researching information with the purpose of enhancing the teaching and learning environment and equipping students with 21st Century Skills. Strong emphasis is given to becoming responsible digital citizens as a community throughout the academic year in all class levels.
	The Educational Technology Coordinator works together with the information technology department, teachers and students with the purpose of integrating technology as an added value to the teaching and learning environment in the school.
	Each student is provided with a MEF IS email account with different privileges and security rights depending on their grade levels. Students can communicate, collaborate and share information and knowledge within the MEF International School community through these school accounts.
	The school provides the technological infrastructure with the help of smart boards, Apple TV's, LCD projectors, classroom based access points as well as laptops and iPads for the teaching staff and access to a range of Microsoft, Google and Apple applications and programs for the whole community. "Bring Your Own iPad Program" is also in the process of being implemented in Grades 5 and 6.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/technology.asp</ref>
	]
	===Library===
	The MEFIS library provides curriculum support and meets the recreational reading needs for the whole school from Pre-School PYP Program to the IB Diploma Grade 12. The library in MEFIS is run by Beverley Stubbs and Şila Akohen. Opening Hours:
	Monday \| 8:00 - 4:00
	Tuesday \| 8:00 - 3:30
	Wednesday\| 8:00 - 4:00
	Thursday \| 8 :00 - 4:00
	Friday \| 8:00 - 3:30 The students are taught to find the books in the library. They learn about how the fiction books are organized by author's name and how the non fiction is organized by the code number system. Library catalog:
	The Follett Destiny Library Catalog can be accessed at any time, from anywhere there is internet access.
	Students may log in to:
	Search titles, authors and subjects in the library book collection.
	Save personal resource lists,
	access Follett Shelf eBooks,
	access leveled Web Sites through Web-Path Express,
	create bibliographies.
	The MEFIS Istanbul Follett Destiny website: Circulation Limits (borrowing is for 2 weeks with a maximum of 3 renewals)
	Pre-school to Grade 1 - 1 book
	Grade 2 and 3 - 2 books
	Grade 4 and 5 - 3 books
	Grade 6 to 12 - 4 books or by arrangement
	Parents - 10 books(1 by an author , 1 in a series.) To encourage variety in reading selections and to share popular books borrowing rules apply:
	If more than one book is checked out, they must be written by different authors.
	Only one book in a series can be checked out for each loan period.
	Variety in selection is encouraged e.g. 1 fiction, 1 nonfiction.
	if a Graphic Media book is checked out, the student must also have a fiction chapter book on loan
	Volunteers
	Parents are welcomed in the MEFIS library to volunteer. Currently, the main jobs are:
	Re-shelving books after the students have returned them to the library,
	updating the spine labels on books and covering the sticker with a plastic protector.
	The library supports eBooks which consists of tumble books, Follett shelf eBooks, MEFIS gives books, and story-line online. The library is also teaching the following Information Literacy, Study Skills and Writing Guides.
	CORNELL NOTES - Video explanation how to take organized notes.
	Easybib: Automatic Bibliography and Citation Maker.
	How to Study resources:
	MLA Citation style(LIU) - Sample citations from different sources.
	MLA Formatting and style guide(Purdue University OWL - Online Writing Lab) - formatting, citations, end-notes, footnotes, index samples and more...
	Note taking strategies(UBC Learning Commons Study Tool kits - 3 minute videos demonstrating note taking strategies.
	Study guides and strategies - hints to aid learning and studying, internet, time management, writing and vocabulary, thinking and evaluation, reading and research, math and science.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/library.asp</ref>

	==Student ~~Activities~~==		==Student activities==

	===Athletics===		===Athletics===
	"Physical ~~Education~~ in primary school is an integral part of the IB Primary Years ~~Program~~ (IBPYP). Its purpose is to develop a combination of transferable skills promoting personal, social and physical development; to encourage present and future choices that contribute to long-term healthy living; and to understand the cultural significance of physical activities for individuals and communities. ~~GAMES:~~		"Physical education in primary school is an integral part of the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). Its purpose is to develop a combination of transferable skills promoting personal, social and physical development; to encourage present and help future choices that contribute to long-term healthy living; and to understand the cultural significance of physical activities for individuals and communities.

	Students identify and develop appropriate skills and strategies when playing a variety of team games.
	These games vary from simple, ~~low-~~organization games for the ~~lower~~ primary grades to football, basketball, and volleyball for the upper primary classes. Students recognize the importance of teamwork; identifying and developing appropriate skills and strategies; recognizing the importance of rules and how they define the nature of a game; modifying existing games and creating new games. MEFIS has a sports day. This day you play the whole entire day, each one has to be in one team blue, red, yellow and green. You can play soccer, basketball, activities, games, table tennis, jump rope, hula hoop and after the champion.<ref>~~http~~://www.~~mefschools~~.com/</ref>		Students identify and develop appropriate skills and strategies when playing a variety of team games. These games vary from simple, organization games for the primary grades to football, basketball, and volleyball for the upper primary classes. Students recognize the importance of teamwork; identifying and developing appropriate skills and strategies; recognizing the importance of rules and how they define the nature of a game; modifying existing games and creating new games.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.angloinfo.com/istanbul/directory/istanbul-schools-international-schooling-250\|title=Schools & International Schooling\|website=Angloinfo Istanbul\|publisher=]\|access-date=2016-06-15}}</ref>

	===Clubs===		===Clubs===
			The clubs for Primary are: Little Brainiacs, ], Ceramics,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.expatexchange.com/advice/62/369/110/Turkey/Review-of-Istanbul\|title=An Expat Parent Reviews MEF international School in Istanbul, Turkey - Expat Exchange\|first=Betsy Burlingame, Joshua\|last=Wood}}</ref> Mad Science<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://istanbul.madscience.org/en-US/referanslar.aspx\|title=references\|website=istanbul.madscience.org}}</ref> Sculpture, Lego, Construction, ], Modern Turkish Dance, Guitar/Piano, Movie Making, Flow Yoga, Chess, Running & Fitness, ], Modern Dance/Tap, So Lets Sew, Film Club, Code Monkey, Violin, Green Club and Drama.
	MEFIS has lots of diverse and unique clubs. The clubs are divided between primary and secondary School.

			The clubs for Secondary are: International Culture Club, Community Service Club, Photography, ], Sculpture, Rockets, World Cinema, Newspaper, MUN, Chess, ], Student Government, ], Basketball, Animal Lovers, Football, ], Table Tennis, Code Monkey, Coding Computer, Short Movie and Photography.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mefschools.com/primary/student/clubs-and-after-school-activities.asp \|title=MEF International School \| Clubs and After School Activities \|access-date=2015-03-19 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114849/http://www.mefschools.com/primary/student/clubs-and-after-school-activities.asp \|archive-date=2015-04-02 }}</ref>
	The clubs for Primary are: Little Brainiacs, Ballet, Ceramics, Sculpture, Lego, Construction, Modern dance, Modern Turkish Dance, Guitar/Piano, Movie Making, Flow Yoga, Chess, Running & Fitness, Fashion Design, Modern Dance/Tap, So Lets Sew, Film Club, Code Monkey, Violin, Green Club, and Drama.

			==People==
	The clubs for Secondary are: International Culture Club, Community Service Club, Photography, Stained Glass, Sculpture, Rockets, World Cinema, Newspaper, MUN, Chess, Math Olympiad, Student Government, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Animal Lovers, Football, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Code Monkey, Coding Computer, Short Movie, and Photography.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/primary/student/clubs-and-after-school-activities.asp</ref>
			In MEFIS, the population of students is around 256 students, with around 52 nationalities.<ref name="arikanliholding1"/>

	===~~After~~ ~~School~~ ~~Activities~~===		===Faculty and staff===
			MEF's teachers are mostly American and Turkish.{{citation needed\|date=May 2015}} The primary school, grades 1-5, is situated on the first three floors of the building and grades 6-12 are on the upper two floors. The primary school includes a primary assembly area where monthly assemblies are held, a computer lab, and whole school library, which houses a rich collection of books and electronic resources for students and families.
	MEFIS has lots of different after school activities. The students get to choose the activities if they are interested. However, students have to pay some extra money to do the activities. The activities are different for primary and secondary and there are age limits for each activity. The activities start straight after school. After school offerings include; Brazilian Soccer, Girls Soccer, Swimming, Zumba, Mad Science, Robotics, LOLA Art class, Turkish Language, Taekwondo, Spanish, Minecraft, Calligraphy and Gilding, Card Making, SAT Math Guidance, and ACT English Guidance.

			The secondary school also has a fully networked computer lab,<ref name="searchassociates.com" /> chemistry, biology and physics laboratories, and canteen for purchasing small snack foods.
	==People==
	In MEFIS, the population of students is around 461 students, and there is around 52 nationalities. The primary school principal is Dr.Mike and the secondary principal is Mr.Wooley.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/aboutus/founder/background.asp</ref> This school's high school graduation rate is nearly 100%. This school also follows the PYP program such as the learner profile. MEFIS wants the students to be open minded, to be kind to everyone, and make more positive comments. There is also another program that MEF follows. It is the IB program, which the secondary school follows.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/images/download/MEF-International-School-Profile.pdf</ref>

			== See also ==

			* ]
	===Faculty and Staff===
	Teachers are mostly American and Turkish there are 79 teachers. While the campus is large, there is a strong, inclusive community atmosphere upon entering the front doors of the school. The primary school, grades 1-5, is situated on the first three floors of the building and grades 6-12 are on the upper two floors. The primary school includes a primary assembly area where monthly assemblies are held, a computer lab, and whole school library, which houses a rich collection of books and electronic resources for students and families. The secondary school also has a fully networked computer lab, chemistry, biology and physics laboratories, and canteen for purchasing small snack foods.
	The Early Childhood Center (ECC), which includes our Preschool (3 year old), Pre-Kindergarten (4 year old) and Kindergarten (5 year old) classrooms, is set apart from the main building, providing a smaller community on campus for student’s beginning years. The ECC has been completely refurbished with new interior, furnishings, a natural wooden play structure, soft play top playground area and small outdoor soccer pitch in the back.
	In regards to the technological infrastructure, there is wireless internet access throughout the school and classrooms come equipped with a smart board, as well as some Apple TV’s and LCD projectors. Teachers and students also have access to a range of Microsoft, Google and Apple applications and programs for interactive learning opportunities.
	The concert auditorium has a seating capacity of 588, including a balcony and hosts our school music productions as well as special community events such as the Parade of Nations, Primary School and Secondary School Music Concerts, Theatrical performances, and Children’s Day Celebrations among many others.
	In order to support our athletic and dance programming, the school has two outdoor soccer pitches, a tennis court, a dance studio, an indoor gymnasium and a fully heated 25m swimming pool with stadium seating. Additionally, there playgrounds for outdoor recreational space.
	In support of arts programming, there are 3 different studios for primary and secondary students as well as studios to support our art club programming.<ref>http://www.mefschools.com/aboutus/ourschool/facilities.asp</ref>

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Private school in Istanbul, Turkey

MEF International School Istanbul

Location

Ulus Mah. Öztopuz Cad. Leylak Sok. 34340 Ortaköy, Beşiktaş Istanbul Turkey
Coordinates	41°03′48″N 29°01′25″E / 41.0633°N 29.0237°E / 41.0633; 29.0237
Information
Type	Private
Motto	Building Bridges Between Countries and Cultures
Established	1998; 27 years ago (1998)
Founder	Dr. Ibrahim Arıkan
Principal	Ms. Nicole Incel
Head of school	Ms. Elvan Tongal
Faculty	69
Grades	Pre-School to IB2 & Grade 12
Number of students	461
Schedule	Approx. 180 days
Affiliation	CIS, IB and NEASC
Website	mefschools.com

MEF International School (MEFIS) is a private international school in the Ortaköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was established in 1998 by Dr. Ibrahim Arikan. The enrollment is approximately 461 students of 52 nationalities from Preschool to Grade 12.

The MEFIS curriculum is centered mainly around the Cambridge and IB Diploma Program. MEFIS has an English program for students who come to the school with limited or no English skills.

History

MEFIS was founded in 1998 by Dr. Ibrahim Arikan, a Turkish entrepreneur and businessman who heads various companies grouped under Arikanli Holding Inc.

MEFIS was created to provide English language education at the Pre-school, Elementary school, Middle school and High school levels for the International Community based in Istanbul.

Curriculum

There are three separate curricula: Primary Years Program for Preschool-Grade 5, Cambridge for grades 6-8, IGCSE for grades 9,10 and IB Diploma/IB Certificate for grades 11,12.

At MEFIS primary there are approximately 256 students representing at least 39 cultures.
In middle school there is Cambridge curriculum for grades 6-8.
The high school IB program started in 1998.

Science

The MEFIS science program uses the Cambridge program, which has an emphasis on human biology, and enables candidates to better understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. Candidates learn about the basic principles of biology through a mix of theoretical and practical studies. Chemistry and Physics are also sciences taught at MEFIS.

Arts

Throughout the year, students' artwork is showcased in ongoing art exhibits around the school. The end of the year MEFIS Annual Primary Art Exhibition is a favorite school event. Each child has a selected artwork on display for the community to appreciate and reflect upon. For secondary there is an Art Exhibition and an IB2 Exhibition.

Sports

MEFIS offers soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, running, table tennis, dodge ball, handball, swimming gala, sports day, cross country run. The school has a swimming pool that is shared with the National School. There are 2 small gyms where the students normally do their P.E. and every week in primary we have 2 lessons and for secondary 2 periods on 1 day.

Library and technology

The MEFIS library provides curriculum support and meets the recreational reading needs for the whole school from Pre-School PYP program to the IB Diploma.

Student activities

Athletics

"Physical education in primary school is an integral part of the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). Its purpose is to develop a combination of transferable skills promoting personal, social and physical development; to encourage present and help future choices that contribute to long-term healthy living; and to understand the cultural significance of physical activities for individuals and communities.

Students identify and develop appropriate skills and strategies when playing a variety of team games. These games vary from simple, organization games for the primary grades to football, basketball, and volleyball for the upper primary classes. Students recognize the importance of teamwork; identifying and developing appropriate skills and strategies; recognizing the importance of rules and how they define the nature of a game; modifying existing games and creating new games.

Clubs

The clubs for Primary are: Little Brainiacs, Ballet, Ceramics, Mad Science Sculpture, Lego, Construction, Modern dance, Modern Turkish Dance, Guitar/Piano, Movie Making, Flow Yoga, Chess, Running & Fitness, Fashion Design, Modern Dance/Tap, So Lets Sew, Film Club, Code Monkey, Violin, Green Club and Drama.

The clubs for Secondary are: International Culture Club, Community Service Club, Photography, Stained Glass, Sculpture, Rockets, World Cinema, Newspaper, MUN, Chess, Math Olympiad, Student Government, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Animal Lovers, Football, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Code Monkey, Coding Computer, Short Movie and Photography.

People

In MEFIS, the population of students is around 256 students, with around 52 nationalities.

Faculty and staff

MEF's teachers are mostly American and Turkish. The primary school, grades 1-5, is situated on the first three floors of the building and grades 6-12 are on the upper two floors. The primary school includes a primary assembly area where monthly assemblies are held, a computer lab, and whole school library, which houses a rich collection of books and electronic resources for students and families.

The secondary school also has a fully networked computer lab, chemistry, biology and physics laboratories, and canteen for purchasing small snack foods.

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