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MEF Lisesi

MEF

Part of Arıkanlı Holding, Founded 1996

Updated July 2026

MEF Schools is a Turkish educational institution founded in 1996 by educator and entrepreneur Dr. İbrahim Arıkan under the umbrella of Arıkanlı Holding. It provides a comprehensive co-educational pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade across campuses such as the Ulus Campus in Beşiktaş, İstanbul, and the Bahçeşehir Campus.

Teaching approach

The school's philosophy is centered on preparing students to be principled, inquisitive, and critical thinkers who possess scientific and analytical reasoning skills. It emphasizes a strong commitment to the principles of Atatürk and the democratic, secular republic, while fostering respect for humanity, society, and nature. Additionally, the school aims to develop self-confident, creative individuals who are comfortable with technology and possess well-developed aesthetic tastes.

Programmes

The school implements the "Mastery Learning Model," which is designed to ensure that all students comprehend 80% to 90% of a subject's content before progressing to the next topic. Its academic structure spans kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school, and a specialized Science and Technology High School. The high school curriculum prepares students for national examinations across core subjects including Turkish language and literature, mathematics, geometry, history, geography, philosophy, physics, chemistry, biology, and English.

Outcomes

The school prepares its high school students for national university entrance examinations (YKS), including the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT), Area Proficiency Test (AYT), and Foreign Language Test (YDT). Graduates maintain active connections with the school community through alumni networks and events such as the annual Traditional MEF Alumni Barbecue Day. Additionally, students achieve competitive success in external competitions, including winning district championships in parliamentary debate and top placements in chess tournaments.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support
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Learning support

Under its Mastery Learning Model, the school provides academic support by utilizing follow-up tests to identify specific learning gaps. Based on these assessment results, targeted studies and remedial exercises are conducted to address and resolve individual student deficiencies before moving on to new academic units.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2026-2027
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
ANAOKULU (2 Yaş Oyun Grubu)2–2TRY 400K
ANAOKULU (3 Yaş, 4 Yaş, 5 Yaş)3–5TRY 791.4K
İLKOKUL 1, 2, 3. Sınıf6–8TRY 860.2K
İLKOKUL 4. Sınıf9–9TRY 492.2K
ORTAOKUL 5, 6, 7. Sınıf10–12TRY 860.2K
ORTAOKUL 8. Sınıf13–13TRY 492.2K
LİSE Hazırlık, 9, 10, 11. Sınıf14–17TRY 926.1K
LİSE 11. Sınıf (2023 Hazırlık Girişli)16–16TRY 492.2K
LİSE 12. Sınıf17–17TRY 492.2K
Fen ve Teknoloji Lisesi Hazırlık, 9, 10, 11. Sınıf14–17TRY 926.1K
Fen ve Teknoloji Lisesi 11. Sınıf (2023 Hazırlık Girişli)16–16TRY 516.8K
Fen ve Teknoloji Lisesi 12. Sınıf17–17TRY 516.8K
Other fees(2)
Other fees
Meals· Yemek Ücreti (KDV Hariç) for Primary, Middle, and High School. For Kindergarten (3-5 years), it is 180,810.00 TRY. Excludes VAT.TRY 208.3K
Materials· Eğitim Materyal Ücreti (KDV Hariç) for Primary, Middle, and High School. For Kindergarten (3-5 years), it is 65,983.64 TRY. Excludes VAT.TRY 66.1K

Discounts

  • Full-payment discount: 10%
  • Full-payment discount: 8%

Admissions

MEF Educational Institutions offer schooling from kindergarten through 12th grade, with dedicated admissions pathways for each level, including the Science and Technology High School. Prospective families are invited to participate in individual meetings and school tours, which can be arranged by contacting the admissions office via phone, email, or an online form. The school also provides online application and payment systems, alongside scholarship opportunities and tuition discounts.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities, including a Middle School Parliamentary Debate Team and a Chess Team, both of which compete in regional tournaments. Students also participate in entrepreneurial events such as the "U Solve It" conference, where they develop AI-based business ideas and present them to corporate executives. Creative and academic achievements are showcased through events like the annual MEF Art Night—featuring music, dance, and theater—the MEF High Schools Traditional Project Exhibition, and the MEF Summer Academy.

  • Dr. İbrahim Arıkan
    Dr. İbrahim ArıkanKurucumuz / Founder

    Dr. İbrahim Arıkan (1941–2016) was a pioneering educator and entrepreneur who founded the MEF educational institutions in 1996 and MEF University in 2012. He held honorary doctorates from the European University of Lefke and Roger Williams University, and authored 10 books on education and management.