Muammer Dereli Science High School

Muammer Dereli Fen Lisesi is a secondary education institution under the authority of the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, operating in the district of İzmit in Kocaeli province. The school’s vision is defined as cultivating individuals grounded in reason and science, equipped with a modern mindset, and possessing research, creativity, and responsibility. The institution’s core mission is to educate future scientists with critical thinking, inquiry, and analytical skills under the best possible conditions.^【1】

According to institutional records, the school maintains its educational activities in a central location within İzmit district of Kocaeli. Throughout its historical development, the institution has solidified its position in the regional academic landscape by concretizing its educational philosophy focused on the sciences in its vision and mission statements.^【2】

Muammer Dereli Fen Lisesi is a public educational institution directly under the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye (MEB). All administrative and educational processes at the school are conducted in accordance with MEB regulations and standards for science high schools. The institution uses the Ministry’s infrastructure for official correspondence and email protocols.^【3】

The school follows a standard academic schedule. As part of its curriculum, English is taught as the first foreign language (four hours per week), and German as the second foreign language (two hours per week). To support academic achievement, remedial courses are offered on weekdays from 16:10 to 18:30 and on weekends from 09:00 to 16:00. In terms of educational technology, the Fatih Project’s fiber-optic internet infrastructure is utilized; remote learning and online examination processes are coordinated through the "Dereli Akademi Portal", while guidance and student tracking are managed via the "Dersonet" platform.^【4】

The school’s annual student capacity is set at 150 students. Admission is based on central examination scores. Based on historical data, the institution admits students who rank within the top 0.05 to 1.66 percentiles of academic performance in national selection exams.^【5】

The campus is located two kilometers from the center of İzmit district, on Istanbul Road in Serdar Mahallesi. The school building includes 22 classrooms, physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, a conference hall, and a sports hall. Additionally, there are music and art classrooms, a library with a capacity of 3,811 books, a cafeteria, a medical center, and a parking area. Heating is provided by natural gas.^【6】

The teaching staff consists of 47 educators distributed according to their areas of expertise. The administrative structure and personnel allocation are organized to support the institution’s academic and social objectives.^【7】

A total of 513 students are currently enrolled at Muammer Dereli Fen Lisesi. The student body consists of individuals aiming to achieve advanced proficiency in the sciences and mathematics and who rank among the highest performers in national selection examinations.^【8】

In addition to academic development, the school provides various opportunities for students’ physical and cultural growth. The campus includes a sports hall to support athletic activities across all disciplines. Furthermore, teams are formed to participate in the Science Olympiads, and domestic and international excursions for academic, technical, and cultural purposes are organized.^【9】

The institution actively implements a wide range of national and international projects, including TEKNOFEST competitions, eTwinning initiatives, "Schools Power To Science" (SPOTS), "Explore for Tomorrow", and "High School 2023 Green Campus" projects. Under its social responsibility framework, the school has supported initiatives in Chad, including the construction of water wells and the provision of medical supplies. Additionally, the school participates in institutional standard projects such as "Nutrition-Friendly School", "Zero Waste", and "Safe Internet" (eSafety Label).^【10】