Borsa İstanbul Başakşehir Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (BİST MTAL)

Borsa İstanbul Başakşehir Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School is a public educational institution operating under the authority of the Ministry of National Education of Türkiye, located in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul. The institution specializes in vocational and technical education and offers both formal secondary education and programs under the Vocational Education Center (MESEM).

The institution began operations in the 2013–2014 academic year. Due to the ongoing construction of the school building during its establishment phase, educational activities were temporarily conducted within another school’s facilities. After completion of construction, the school relocated to its own building in July 2014 and commenced its educational activities there.^【1】

The school is an institution under the General Directorate of Vocational and Technical Education within the framework of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Education. Its institutional vision is to become a recognized institution that meets international standards in vocational and technical education, delivers high-quality science and technology-based education, and is widely embraced by all stakeholders. Its mission is to train qualified human resources in collaboration with the industrial sector, producing individuals who are modern, scientifically and professionally competent, and highly self-confident.^【2】

The school operates under a standard educational model with classes held between 09:00 and 17:00. The language of instruction is Turkish, with English offered as a foreign language. In addition to the academic curriculum, specialized courses are provided in vocational foreign languages, vocational mathematics, and vocational natural sciences. Under industry-school collaboration protocols, joint laboratories have been established with leading companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Bridgestone-Lassa, Çetur, Ford, Bosch, and Mutlusan Elektrik. These laboratories provide students with high-quality vocational training and employment opportunities.^【3】

^{BİST MTAL} (Borsa İstanbul Başakşehir Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School)

The school admits students according to central and local placement criteria. It hosts both students enrolled in formal secondary education and those receiving vocational training under the Vocational Education Center (MESEM). Remedial examinations are organized in June for both formal and MESEM students.^【4】

The school campus spans a total land area of 54,000 m² with 40,000 m² of covered area and consists of three main blocks. The campus includes 60 classrooms, 61 workshops and labs, 13 vocational practice laboratories, and one each for biology and physics laboratories. Heating is provided through a natural gas system. Campus access is facilitated by İETT buses and metro lines.^【5】

The institution’s staff consists of 129 teachers. Educational and administrative operations are conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of National Education. School personnel monitor the academic and vocational development of students and implement industry collaboration protocols.^【6】

A total of 1,526 students are currently enrolled. Of these, 1,279 are enrolled in formal education and 292 are participating in MESEM programs. Additionally, the school operates a preschool unit with three classrooms for younger children.^【7】

The school’s social facilities include two libraries with a collection of 4,500 books, one indoor futsal court, two indoor sports halls, two conference halls, five multi-purpose halls, and three cafeterias. In sports, the institution has achieved placements in the Başakşehir district in Futsal (3rd and 4th place), Volleyball (2nd place in district and 3rd in region), and Football (4th place). Cultural activities are organized on significant occasions such as 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, and the Conquest of Istanbul, with student achievements being actively encouraged.^【8】

^{Back Garden} (Borsa İstanbul Başakşehir Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School)

The institution participates in the "Technical Assistance Project for Enhancing the Quality of Vocational and Technical Education through the Establishment of Centers of Sectoral Excellence" (METEK III), co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye. This project aims to improve the quality of vocational education and enhance the functionality of sectoral excellence centers. Additionally, local and national projects such as "Digital Safety in Schools" are implemented within the school.^【9】

• Sectoral Partnerships: The institution has signed collaboration protocols with leading companies in their respective fields, including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Bridgestone-Lassa, Çetur, Ford, Bosch, and Mutlusan Elektrik.
• Laboratory Infrastructure: Under these protocols, laboratories aligned with the technologies of these companies have been established within the school. These laboratories enable students to apply theoretical knowledge according to current industrial standards.
• Education and Employment Goals: The collaboration initiatives aim not only to provide high-quality vocational training but also to create quality employment opportunities for students after graduation.^【10】

Through this structure, the school integrates technical education with the current needs of the industrial sector to support the vocational and personal development of its students.

• Chemistry Technology
• Information Technologies
• Electrical and Electronics Technology
• Mechanical Technology
• Motor Vehicles Technology
• Metal Technology^【11】
• Anatolian Technical Program