Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi
| Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi Kadıköy Maarif College Kadıköy Maarif Mekteb-i Maarif | |
|---|---|
 Kadıköy Maarif College | |
| Address | |
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Moda Kadıköy, Istanbul Türkiye | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, Day & Boarding |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Principal | Halit Çıttır[1] |
| Language |
English & Turkish German as a second language |
| School color(s) | Green and yellow |
| Mascot | Gull |
| Website | kadikoyanadolulisesi.k12.tr |
Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi, also commonly known as Kadıköy Maarif College, abbreviated Kadıköy Maarif or KAL, is one of the oldest, most prestigious Anatolian High Schools and internationally renowned high schools of Turkey; located in Moda, Istanbul. The education languages are Turkish and English. Secondary foreign language offered is German.
History
The original building, which unfortunately exists no more, dates back to before World War I and was built by the Franciscan Capuchin Order. The building was inhabited by the followers of this sect for many years. After the National Ministry of Education decided to open a high school in the Kadikoy district, negotiations that lasted many years took place between the ministry and the Capuchins. In 1955 the school opened as Kadıköy Maarif. In 1968 a second building was added to the school which served as a dormitory. In 1976 and 1977 two more buildings were added. For many years it was ranked as the biggest highschool in the Balkans.
After a new education structure was established in the Ministry of Education, the School's name changed from Kadikoy Maarif Koleji to its present name, Kadikoy Anadolu Lisesi (KAL). Like Galatasaray High School and Istanbul High School, it used to have 2-years English preparation period and an independent curriculum, but from the year 2006 the system has changed. From that time the school has 1-year prep and 4 years of lycee education. With over 1500 students, and a 94.1 percent university entrance level, it has always been one of the most important schools in Turkey.
Headmasters of the school
| Headmaster | Years |
|---|---|
| Macit KILIÇERİ (Founding Headmaster) | 1955–1958 |
| Kamil GÜNEL | 1958–1960 |
| Vehbi GÜNEY | 1960–1971 |
| Süleyman ÖZYİĞİT | 1971–1978 |
| Selçuk EROĞLU | 1980–1980 |
| Yunus Emre ÖZULU | 1980–1982 |
| Hikmet DEMİRÇELİK | 1982–1985 |
| Yüksel KANYA | 1985–1985 |
| Turan Cavit ÖZ | 1985–1986 |
| Mustafa TÜRKÖZ | 1986–1990 |
| Orhan TEKİN | 1991–1992 |
| Mustafa TÜRKÖZ | 1992–1993 |
| Orhan TEKİN | 1993–1994 |
| Velittin DEMİRKOL (Substitute) | 1994–1996 |
| Mustafa TÜRKÖZ | 1996–1999 |
| Osman Nuri EKİZ | 1999–2010 |
| Semiha GEZER | 2010–2012 |
| Mehmet Kamil ÖNALAN | 2012-2015 |
| Halit CİTTIR[2] | 2015- |
Kadıköy Maarif College Extracurricular Activities
Publications
- Martı - (The Literature Magazine published quarterly)
- Echo - (The School's Newspaper published monthly)
- Kadıköy Maarif (Quarterly Magazine published by Kalid, Writers are all graduates)
Sports
- Juggling
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football (soccer)
- Fitness
- Handball
- Volleyball
- Skiing
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate
- Archery
Music
- Choir
- Drums
- Flute
- Guitar
- Ney
- Piano
- Strings
- Jazz Orchestra (Phönix)
Clubs
- Musical Club (MüziKAL)
- Juggling Club
- Kemalist Idea Club (Atatürkçü Düşünce Kulubü)
- Art and Drawing
- Astronomy
- Cartoon-Anime
- Chess
- Cinema
- Acapella Club (VoKAL Acapella)
- Civil Protection
- Computer and Informatics
- Film Making
- Folklore
- Engineering Applications Club (MUKAL)
- English Culture and Literature
- English Theatre
- Math
- Model United Nations
- Modeling
- Modern Dance
- Philosophy
- Press Club
- Photography
- Robotics
- Science and Technology
- Social Sciences
- Sport
- Theatre (KALTT)
- MUKAL (Engineering Club)
- TÜBİTAK
- Turkish Culture and Literature
- Turkish Debating (Türkçe münazara)
- Travel and Sightseeing
- Tracking and Camping
- European Youth Parliament (EYP)
Notable alumni
- Mehmet Ufuk Uras, politician
- Utkan Demirci, scientist
- Acun Ilıcalı, artist
- Altan Erkekli, artist
- Nilgun Marmara, author
- Seyhan Erözçelik, author
- Bülent Ortaçgil, musician
- Hasret Gültekin, musician
- Mazhar Alanson, musician
- Mert Yücel, musician
- Derya Büyükuncu, swimmer
Notes
References
- History of the school from the official school webpage, for the period between 1955 and 2013. (in Turkish).
- History of the school from the official Education Aware webpage, for the period between 1955 and 2013. (in Turkish).
- A documentary about the school, served through their official Education Aware webpage.
External links
- Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi official website
- http://www.kalid.org.tr - Kadıköy Maarif College and Anatolian High School Graduate's Association
- http://www.kalev.org.tr - Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi Education Aware
- http://www.kalmun.gen.tr - Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi Model United Nations Conference
- http://www.mukal.org - Engineering Applications Club Official Website