Baykar National Technology Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School

Baykar Milli Teknoloji Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi is a secondary education institution located in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, established within the framework of Türkiye’s technology-focused vocational education policies. Okul began operations on 31 Mayıs 2023, in accordance with the Vocational Education Cooperation Protocol signed between the Ministry of National Education and Baykar Technology. This protocol reflects a strategic partnership between the private sector and the public sector.

Baykar MTAL was established to address Türkiye’s need for qualified human resources in the defense industry and to integrate vocational education at the high school level with strategic sectors. The school aims to cultivate individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to support domestic, national, and original production in defense technologies.

^{Baykar Milli Teknoloji Lisesi (Source: Eren Efe Alkan, 10/04/2025)}

The school delivers education under the Anadolu Technical Program, providing students with an intensive curriculum in technical disciplines over four years. Prior to this, students undergo a one-year preparatory class focused on English language instruction. During the preparatory year, students receive 24 hours of English instruction per week, laying the foundation for their professional language proficiency.

Two main fields of education are offered:

1. Information Technology Field: Students receive theoretical and practical knowledge in fundamental and advanced software development, data structures, algorithmic logic, and network systems.
2. Aerospace Technology Field: Technical training is provided in areas such as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, aerodynamics, electronic systems, and flight mechanics.

The number of students enrolled at Baykar MTAL is limited. The total capacity is capped at 80 students, distributed across four separate classes. Each class accommodates 20 students, enabling an education model characterized by low student-to-teacher ratios that support individual development.

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The school’s vision is to cultivate the individuals who will realize Türkiye’s National Technology Initiative. Its mission is to contribute to Türkiye’s goals of independence in aerospace and defense industries by developing individuals with strong technical infrastructure and grounded in national and spiritual values.

Baykar MTAL aims to enhance students’ vocational competencies through hands-on learning under a revolving capital model. Simultaneously, the school prioritizes the development of intellectual property and research and development activities. In line with this approach:

• A learn-by-doing model is implemented.
• Revenue generated from production is shared with students and teachers.
• Patent, utility model, design, and trademark creation are supported in vocational high schools.

The school does not focus solely on academic achievement but also promotes activities that support students’ social and cultural development. As seen in content shared on its official sosyal medya accounts, internal competitions, technical field trips, seminars, and project presentations are organized within this framework. Students engage in group work and individual projects in areas such as design, coding, modeling, and application.