Annual tuition at MEF International School Istanbul ranges from TRY 23,610 to TRY 42,915 for 2026/27.
Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee (one-time, non-refundable for new applicants): USD 1,250.
- Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable for new applicants; for ECC students registration fee is paid when they start Grade 1): USD 4,250.
Placement Fee (annual, secures the place for new and returning students)
- Placement fees by year group (annual):
- Early Childhood Centre (Pre‑School / Pre‑Kindergarten): USD 4,500.
- Kindergarten: USD 6,000.
- Primary School (Grades 1–5): USD 7,500.
- Middle School (Grades 6–7): USD 7,500.
- Middle School (Grade 8): USD 7,500.
- High School (Grades 9–11): USD 7,500.
- High School (Grade 12): USD 7,500.
- IB Year 1 (IB‑1): USD 8,000.
- IB Year 2 (IB‑2): USD 8,000.
Tuition, Food and Annual Totals (Academic Year 2026–2027) — amounts shown in USD
- Each line below shows: Tuition | Food | Total (including 10% VAT) | Total (excluding VAT).
- Pre‑School / Pre‑Kindergarten: Tuition USD 20,070 | Food USD 3,540 | Total (including VAT) USD 23,610 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 21,463.
- Kindergarten: Tuition USD 29,920 | Food USD 3,540 | Total (including VAT) USD 33,460 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 30,418.
- Primary School (Grades 1–5): Tuition USD 37,500 | Food USD 4,100 | Total (including VAT) USD 41,600 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 37,818.
- Middle School (Grades 6–7): Tuition USD 38,815 | Food USD 4,100 | Total (including VAT) USD 42,915 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 39,014.
- Middle School (Grade 8): Tuition USD 39,050 | Food USD 4,100 | Total (including VAT) USD 43,150 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 39,227.
- High School (Grades 9–11): Tuition USD 40,900 | Food USD 4,100 | Total (including VAT) USD 45,000 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 40,909.
- High School (Grade 12): Tuition USD 42,020 | Food USD 4,100 | Total (including VAT) USD 46,120 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 41,928.
- IB‑1: Tuition USD 41,065 | Food USD 4,100 | Total (including VAT) USD 45,165 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 41,059.
- IB‑2: Tuition USD 42,165 | Food USD 4,100 | Total (including VAT) USD 46,265 | Total (excluding VAT) USD 42,059.
Installment amounts and billing schedule (payment plan)
- The placement fee is due immediately after confirmation of admission for new students; returning students must pay the placement fee by March 31, 2026 to secure re‑enrolment.
- Tuition is payable in a 5‑installment plan after payment of the placement fee. The installment due dates for the academic year are: 31 March 2026 (placement or first due by date shown in schedule), then 15 May 2026, 15 July 2026, 15 September 2026, 15 November 2026 and 15 January 2027 (final installment). Specific installment amounts by grade are shown below.
- Installment breakdown by year group (Placement Fee; then 1st — 5th installment amounts; all amounts in USD):
- Pre‑School / Pre‑K: Placement Fee USD 4,500; Installments USD 3,822 | 3,822 | 3,822 | 3,822 | 3,822; Annual total USD 23,610.
- Kindergarten: Placement Fee USD 6,000; Installments USD 5,492 | 5,492 | 5,492 | 5,492 | 5,492; Annual total USD 33,460.
- Primary (Gr 1–5): Placement Fee USD 7,500; Installments USD 6,820 | 6,820 | 6,820 | 6,820 | 6,820; Annual total USD 41,600.
- Middle (Gr 6–7): Placement Fee USD 7,500; Installments USD 7,083 | 7,083 | 7,083 | 7,083 | 7,083; Annual total USD 42,915.
- Middle (Gr 8): Placement Fee USD 7,500; Installments USD 7,130 | 7,130 | 7,130 | 7,130 | 7,130; Annual total USD 43,150.
- High School (Gr 9–11): Placement Fee USD 7,500; Installments USD 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500; Annual total USD 45,000.
- High School (Gr 12): Placement Fee USD 7,500; Installments USD 7,724 | 7,724 | 7,724 | 7,724 | 7,724; Annual total USD 46,120.
- IB‑1: Placement Fee USD 8,000; Installments USD 7,433 | 7,433 | 7,433 | 7,433 | 7,433; Annual total USD 45,165.
- IB‑2: Placement Fee USD 8,000; Installments USD 7,653 | 7,653 | 7,653 | 7,653 | 7,653; Annual total USD 46,265.
Payment terms, invoicing and penalties
- Amounts are required in US dollars; payments must be made to the school's USD bank account. Transfers are subject to bank charges; ensure the full USD amount is credited to the school. Email a copy of the bank receipt with the child's name and "26‑27 Child's name" to the Admissions email address upon settlement. Separate bank account details exist for IB DP tuition payments.
- Bank account details (wire/SWIFT/IBAN for USD payments) are provided for the school's Yapi Kredi Bankasi account; the account holder is MEF Okullari ve Ozel Egitim Hizmetleri A.S. (full wire details and IBAN are provided with the school's payment instructions).
- A 2% discount is available for payments made in full before March 6, 2026 (full payment discount deadline as stated).
- Invoices: the annual school fee is divided into ten equal amounts (September–June) and e‑invoices are issued monthly by the school's billing system.
- Overdue payments: installments not received by the stated due dates are delinquent; a late fee of 3% is added to past‑due accounts. After one month of non‑payment parents will be asked to make payment in full or withdraw the child; accounts not settled within two months may be referred to a legal collection agency.
What tuition includes and excludes / Other chargeable items
- Included in tuition: cooked lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, usage of textbooks, yearbook, one physical education uniform, clubs/sports/music/art offered by MEF IS teachers during school and after school, coverage of Cambridge Checkpoint and up to eight IGCSE exam fees per year (certain exam‑related extra charges excluded), and one session of IB DP final exam fees (excludes re‑marks/re‑takes).
- Not included in tuition and charged separately by families as needed: school bus transport (optional, fee‑based), clubs or activities run by outside organisations, IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/ACT fees, computers/laptops/iPads/calculators, personal stationery, extended overnight or out‑of‑city trips, exam late‑entry fees, rechecks and postal charges. Families are responsible for devices required (Grades 4–8 iPad requirement; Grades 9–12 recommended laptop specifications).
- Uniforms: one physical education uniform is included in tuition; additional uniform items are an extra cost.
Refunds and withdrawals
- Withdrawal refund rule: a 10% deduction will be made from the full year school fees (placement fee + yearly tuition) when a child's enrolment is withdrawn during the academic year. If the school year has not begun, the remaining amount after the 10% deduction is reimbursed in full. If withdrawal occurs during the school year, the refund is prorated based on the number of days until withdrawal; refunds are returned to the original payer. Late fees (if any) are not refunded.
- New registrations during the school year: tuition will be calculated pro rata for the number of days attended in the registration month plus the remaining part of the academic year.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. MEF International School, Istanbul operates as a day school; students are expected to remain on campus for the school day and the school offers an optional, fee‑based bus service for transportation.
Fee payment options (accepted methods and practical notes)
- Primary accepted payment method: international bank transfer (wire) in US dollars to the school's USD account (SWIFT/IBAN details are provided in the school's payment instructions). Transfers should cover all bank charges so the school receives the full USD amount. Email a copy of the bank receipt to the Admissions/registration email provided by the school once payment is made.
- The school's payment policy notes that different bank accounts are specified for general tuition and IB DP tuition; follow the payment instructions for the correct beneficiary account.
Discounts
- Sibling discount: 10% for two siblings, 15% for three or more siblings applied to total tuition (not to application, registration or placement fees). Corporate group discount: 5% for five or more enrollments from the same company/consulate meeting eligibility requirements. The total discount cannot exceed 25%; multiple discounts are applied in a stepped order starting with the largest.
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