Gaziantep Anatolian High School

Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi, is a secondary education institution operating under the Ministry of National Education of Türkiye in the Şehitkamil district of Gaziantep. The school, which began services in the 1976–1977 academic year, holds the distinction of being Gaziantep’s first educational institution to admit students through a centralized examination system.

Since the 2018–2019 academic year, it has been included within the scope of “Educational Institutions Implementing Special Programs and Projects” (Project School). The institution’s core vision is to cultivate academically and morally equipped students who gain admission to Türkiye’s leading universities and serve as a model institution in its category.^【1】

^{Okul Logosu} (Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi)

The school began its educational activities in the 1976–1977 academic year in a building previously used by Gaziantep Özel Koleji and Cumhuriyet Lisesi. The current school building was constructed between 1968 and 1971 by the Gaziantep Kolej Açma ve Yaşatma Derneği, led by industrialist Cemil Alevli.

The association transferred ownership of the land and building to the Gaziantep Kolej Vakfı in 1973; the foundation then transferred the usufruct rights of the property to the Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports for a period of 99 years in 1980. In 2018, the institution was granted the status of a Project School by the Ministry of National Education.^【2】

Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi is a public institution administratively affiliated with the Ministry of National Education of Türkiye and the Şehitkâmil District Governorship. The most important external stakeholders supporting the institution’s capacity and continuity are the Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi School Family Union and the Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi Alumni Association (GALMED).

Decision-making processes within the institution are conducted through a structure comprising the school principal, vice principals, the School Family Union president, subject group chairs, and teacher councils. The school manages its strategic objectives in accordance with its Strategic Plan covering the period 2024–2028.^【3】

^{Okul Spor Salonu} (Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi)

The school operates under a full-day (standard) education model. The language of instruction is Turkish, with English offered as the first foreign language and German as the second foreign language. The academic structure is supported by study classes, mock exams, and career guidance activities designed to prepare students for university entrance examinations.

The school is equipped with 50 smart boards, and its information technology infrastructure is supported by a fiber-optic internet connection under the FATİH Project. Additionally, it features a library with a capacity of 10,300 books and modern laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science.^【4】

Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi admits students based on scores from the centralized examination system. According to 2024 Secondary School Transition System (LGS) data, the maximum score for admission to the 9th grade was 442.80. The majority of enrolled students commute to the school via school buses and public transportation from across the province.^【5】

The school campus is located on a 59-dönüm plot of land in the Güvenevler neighborhood of Şehitkamil district. The campus includes two main buildings: the original building opened in 1976 and the B Block, which began operations in 1985.

The school has a total enclosed area of 8,000 square meters, comprising 40 classrooms, two sports halls, one multipurpose hall, one cafeteria, one snack bar, and one residential unit in the school courtyard. Open areas include a turf field and forested zones. Heating needs are met through a natural gas system.^【6】

The campus includes one library available for student use, housing a collection of 10,300 books. The Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi Alumni Association (GALMED) actively contributed to the establishment and furnishing of the library.

To support teaching and learning processes, the library remains open to students throughout the day. Students may use the space during class breaks, lunch hours, or when teachers are unavailable to study, solve problems, or conduct research.^【7】

The institution’s laboratory facilities for science and technology education are as follows:

• Science Laboratories: The campus includes separate, independent laboratories for physics and chemistry to support the academic curriculum. Additionally, a combined biology-chemistry laboratory space is designated in the school’s building and facility inventory.
• Computer Laboratory (IT Classroom): One laboratory is dedicated to information technology courses and projects. This laboratory has been modernized with 31 computers through support from GALMED.
• Technological Equipment: The school’s overall technological infrastructure supports laboratory operations. The campus is equipped with 50 smart boards, and its IT infrastructure is supported by a fiber-optic internet connection under the FATİH Project. Students are actively provided with computer access and secure internet usage in laboratories and study areas.^【8】

The school’s management team consists of one principal and three vice principals. The staff comprises 74 teachers, including 35 women and 39 men. The majority of teachers are subject specialists with over 20 years of professional experience. One administrative officer and one service staff member support the institution’s administrative and technical operations.^【9】

A total of 1,059 students, comprising 568 girls and 491 boys, are currently enrolled. Student distribution by grade is as follows: 181 in 9th grade, 254 in 10th grade, 246 in 11th grade, and 383 in 12th grade.

In line with its academic performance, the university placement rate for the 2023 YKS results was 60%. Students are generally high-achieving individuals selected through centralized examinations.^【10】

The institution holds various titles, including “Social School Provincial Champion” and “Nutrition-Friendly School.” Sports activities include basketball, volleyball, futsal, table tennis, darts, badminton, and chess.

Under social responsibility initiatives, the school organizes visits to nursing homes and moral centers, bazaars, tree planting events, and book fair excursions. Additionally, career days are regularly held in collaboration with the Alumni Association and Guidance Services.^【11】

Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi participates in numerous national and international scientific and technical projects. Within this framework, active Erasmus+ projects are implemented under the eTwinning School label (2020–2021).

Nationally, the school participates in TÜBİTAK research projects 4006, 4007, and 2204, as well as TEKNOFEST competitions. The institution considers integrating technological and scientific advancements into its educational environment a core value.^【12】