Evyap İbrahim Hakkı Science High School

Evyap İbrahim Hakkı Fen Lisesi is a public secondary education institution located in Erzurum, Türkiye, providing education to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics. The institution has identified as its primary objective the development of individuals who are open to scientific and technological advancements, proficient in at least one foreign language, and achieve high academic success.^【1】

^{Evyap İbrahim Hakkı Fen Lisesi} (Evyap İbrahim Hakkı Fen Lisesi)

The school was established in the 1988-1989 academic year as Erzurum Fen Lisesi, becoming Türkiye’s 14th Science High School following the approval of the General Directorate of Secondary Education of the Ministry of National Education on 10 October 1988.

The school began its activities in a building known as the “Congress Building” at the Erzurum Atatürk Industrial Vocational High School campus, with four sections, 96 students, and 10 teachers. In 1997, the school relocated to its current campus, and upon the proposal of the Erzurum Provincial Directorate of National Education and approval by the Ministry, its name was changed to İbrahim Hakkı Fen Lisesi.^【2】

The institution operates under the status of a “project school” affiliated with the Ministry of National Education and is managed within the framework of the Ministry’s strategic planning programs as stipulated by Law No. 5018 on Public Financial Management and Control.

The institutional mission is to cultivate pioneering generations who uphold national and spiritual values, understand the needs of the times, and possess the ability to generate scientific solutions. Its vision is to become one of the most respected and preferred educational institutions in Türkiye through educational excellence.^【3】

The school implements a full-day education model, with classes held between 08:30 and 15:50. The language of instruction is Turkish, and the first foreign language is English. To support students’ academic development, supplementary and enrichment courses (DYK) are organized during weekdays and weekends. Educational processes are enhanced through science laboratory work, information and communication technologies (smart boards, fiber internet), and project-based learning methods.^【4】

Student admissions are based on the central examination system (LGS) scores. Each year, four classes of 30 students each are opened, totaling an annual intake capacity of 120 students. According to data from the 2024-2025 academic year, the lowest admission score was 469 and the highest was 494.81.^【5】

The institution occupies a total land area of 16,571 m², comprising a 6,090 m² school building, 2,840 m² dormitory buildings, and a 1,200 m² staff housing structure. The campus includes 17 to 19 classrooms, physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, an information technology classroom, an art workshop, a conference hall, a sports hall, and a cafeteria. Additionally, there is a library with a capacity of 4,520 books and a medical unit for emergency situations. Heating needs are met through a natural gas system.^【6】

School administration is carried out by a team consisting of a principal, a deputy principal, and assistant principals. The current board chair is Ayhan Saraçoğlu. The staff structure includes approximately 38 to 41 subject teachers, guidance counselors, auxiliary service personnel, TYÇP staff, and security personnel. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 13.^【7】

A total of 483 students, comprising 187 girls and 296 boys, are currently enrolled. The institution hosts students from various regions of Türkiye, and it has been observed that students maintain strong ties to their home regions and exhibit low absenteeism rates. The vast majority of students achieve high levels of success in the university entrance examinations.^【8】

The institution organizes sports activities through school teams in five different areas to support students’ physical and social development. Social activities include art and music programs, career days, alumni gatherings, and university orientation visits. Critical thinking skills are promoted through library resources and reading culture initiatives.^【9】

Evyap İbrahim Hakkı Fen Lisesi actively participates in national and international project competitions. Numerous applications have been submitted under TÜBİTAK science olympiads and 2204 research projects, and four patents/utility models have been registered within the institution. Additionally, increasing participation in eTwinning, European Union education programs, and international mobility projects is among its strategic objectives.^【10】