MEF International School Istanbul
- IB PYP
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearUSD 20.1K–42.2K
2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
MEF International Schools, Istanbul, tagline 'Building Bridges between Countries and Cultures'. Site navigation lists an Early Childhood Centre, Primary School, Middle School and High School.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sources
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-2027
Curriculum
IB PYP · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-School /Pre-Kindergarten | USD 20,070 |
| Kindergarten | USD 29,920 |
| Primary School (1-5) | USD 37,500 |
| Middle School(6-7) | USD 38,815 |
| Middle School(8) | USD 39,050 |
| High School(9-11) | USD 40,900 |
| High School(12) | USD 42,020 |
| IB-1 | USD 41,065 |
| IB-2 | USD 42,165 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School /Pre-Kindergarten | USD 20,070 (about TRY 1.01M) |
| Kindergarten | USD 29,920 (about TRY 1.5M) |
| Primary School (1-5) | USD 37,500 (about TRY 1.88M) |
| Middle School(6-7) | USD 38,815 (about TRY 1.95M) |
| Middle School(8) | USD 39,050 (about TRY 1.96M) |
| High School(9-11) | USD 40,900 (about TRY 2.05M) |
| High School(12) | USD 42,020 (about TRY 2.11M) |
| IB-1 | USD 41,065 (about TRY 2.06M) |
| IB-2 | USD 42,165 (about TRY 2.11M) |
Source: school website (mefis.k12.tr) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 1,250
- Enrolment fee
- USD 4,250
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
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