Çermik Science High School

Çermik Fen Lisesi is a public science high school operating under the authority of the Ministry of National Education of Türkiye. It is located in the Kala Mahallesi Pilol Küme Evleri area, to the west of the Çermik district center in Diyarbakır Province.^【1】

^{Okul İçi} (Çermik Fen Lisesi)

The institution began its educational activities in September 2016. Since its establishment, the school has aimed to enhance educational quality in the region and graduated its first cohort of students at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year.^【2】

The school is hierarchically subordinate to the Ministry of National Education of Türkiye and the Çermik District Governorship. As a high school with institutional code 761458, it is managed in accordance with principles of transparency and accountability under its strategic planning framework for the period 2019-2023. Decision-making processes involve participation from teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders.^【3】

The school operates under a full-day (standard) education system with classes held between 08:00 and 15:20. The language of instruction is Turkish, and English is taught as the first foreign language. The school’s educational philosophy is based on the principles and reforms of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, aiming to develop individuals with the competence to engage in scientific research in the fields of science and mathematics.

To enhance educational quality, the school involves academics in lessons and projects, provides exam system guidance, and implements regular study sessions. The average number of students per classroom is 30, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.^【4】

Çermik Fen Lisesi admits students based on central examination scores. The school’s annual student capacity is set at 120 students across four classes. The minimum admission scores have ranged between 420 and 443 over the years, while the maximum scores have varied between 477 and 487.^【5】

The school campus is situated on a total area of 18,000 square meters adjacent to the historic Haburman Bridge. The main school building is three stories high, with a seating capacity of 2,000 square meters and a total enclosed area of 5,000 square meters. Facilities include 21 classrooms, fully equipped laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science, a Z-Library (enhanced library), art and music classrooms, a conference hall, a medical center, and a cafeteria.

The library holds 1,985 registered books. The campus also includes student dormitories with a total capacity of 444 beds (204 for female students and 240 for male students) and 10 housing units for teachers. Heating is provided by natural gas.^【6】

The institution employs a total of 44 staff members. The administrative team consists of a principal, one deputy principal, and two assistant principals. The teaching staff comprises 30 subject teachers and one guidance counselor. Thirty percent of the personnel hold postgraduate degrees (thesis or non-thesis). The institution also includes administrative, auxiliary, and security personnel.

The student population ranges between 413 and 439 according to available sources. More than 70 percent of current students (315 students) receive boarding education.

The student body has a higher proportion of female students than male students (253 female, 186 male). The student profile is defined as individuals with high readiness levels, strong communication skills, and openness to scientific developments.^【7】

To support students’ personal and social development, the school organizes debates, drama performances, short story competitions, and foreign language events. Social responsibility projects, university visits, and cultural activities are also conducted within the institution.

Sports facilities include a gymnasium, a basketball court, and multi-purpose fields. Screening and development initiatives led by the guidance service to enhance student motivation constitute an important component of the activity program.^【8】

To foster a culture of scientific research, the school participates in TÜBİTAK 2204-A High School Student Research Projects and science olympiads. In line with its strategic goals, the school signs protocols with universities and seeks academic support for scientific events.

Internationally, the school aims to participate in European Union mobility grants and international project competitions. The school’s academic success vision anticipates that 90 percent of its students will gain admission to higher education institutions.^【9】