Kocaeli 24 November Anatolian High School

24 Kasım Anadolu Lisesi is a secondary education institution operating in the Yahya Kaptan Neighborhood of the İzmit District in Kocaeli Province. The school’s primary objective is to cultivate individuals who embrace social norms, respect human rights, possess technological proficiency, and have the competencies necessary to transition to higher education institutions.

The institution conducts its educational activities under the auspices of the Ministry of National Education of Türkiye and is structured in accordance with a mission that aims not only for academic excellence but also for the holistic development of its students.^【1】

Although available sources do not provide a specific chronology regarding the school’s founding date and historical development, the institution’s current educational activities and academic performance data have been documented as of 2021. The school continues to serve the Yahya Kaptan educational complex in alignment with contemporary educational standards and initiatives.^【2】

24 Kasım Anadolu Lisesi is a public educational institution affiliated with the Ministry of National Education of Türkiye. Its institutional structure is built upon principles of honesty, respect, diligence, and commitment to social values.

The school’s vision is centered on nurturing respected individuals who have achieved a high quality of life and are self-aware. Administrative processes are carried out within the framework of regulations and rules established by the Ministry.^【3】

The school follows a "Standard Instruction" model, with daily classes beginning at 09:00 and concluding at 16:00. Within the curriculum, English is taught as the first foreign language and German as the second foreign language. As part of its educational technology initiatives, the school actively utilizes the Fatih Project’s fiber-optic internet connection.^【4】

The institution’s student intake capacity is limited by annual quotas established by the Ministry. According to the most recent data, the school’s annual student quota is set at 150 students.^【5】

The school campus is located at Kızılay Street No:1, Yahya Kaptan Neighborhood, and is situated 4.5 kilometers from the center of İzmit. The physical facilities include 21 classrooms, one biology laboratory, one physics laboratory, one information technology classroom, one music classroom, and one art classroom.

Additionally, for social and administrative purposes, the campus includes one conference hall, one sports hall, one cafeteria, and a library with a capacity of 6,800 books. The building is heated by natural gas, and the school does not offer boarding facilities. Access to the campus from the city center is provided by Yahya Kaptan municipal buses, with a travel time of approximately 15 minutes.^【6】

The school’s teaching staff consists of 45 educators. Administrative operations and educational personnel provide services in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Ministry of National Education, including those concerning privacy, usage, and copyright.^【7】

A total of 569 students are currently enrolled. Based on the 2021 YKS results, in the numerical section, 5 students ranked in the top 3% and 12 students in the top 5%; in the verbal section, 18 students ranked in the top 10% and 8 students in the top 10%; in the equal-weight section, 2 students ranked in the top 3%, 11 students in the top 5%, and 23 students in the top 10%. In the foreign language section, students achieved success in groups of 4 in the top 1%, 9 in the top 2%, and 11 in the top 3%.^【8】

Sports activities designed to meet students’ physical and psychological needs are an integral part of the school’s educational program. The sports hall on campus is actively utilized for this purpose. Artistic activities are conducted in specialized spaces such as the music and art classrooms, supporting the development of students’ multidimensional thinking skills.^【9】

The school participates in various national and international projects. Under the eTwinning program, it implements projects titled "Art and Sport Interwined," "Poetry Together," "Catch The Rhythm with Youngs," "My Profession Is My Life," and "Mindfulness in Teaching." On the international level, the school’s EU Projects team submitted a proposal in 2022 under the Erasmus+ K120 program titled "Discover Yourself."^【10】