Nevzat Karabağ Anatolian High School

Nevzat Karabağ Anadolu Lisesii, located in the Palandöken district of Erzurum, is a secondary education institution under the Ministry of National Education. Situated on Şair Nefi Street in Müftü Solakzade Mahallesi, the school carries out its educational and instructional activities in a central location.^【1】

^{Okul Bahçesi} (Nevzat Karabağ Anadolu Lisesi)

The foundation of the institution was laid on 4 April 1996 through a protocol signed between the philanthropic businessman Osman Karabağ and the Erzurum Governorship. Construction was completed in December 1996 and the building was transferred to the Ministry of National Education. The school was officially established on 1 March 1997 under the name "Nevzat Karabağ Anadolu Teacher High School" and began operations in the 1997-1998 academic year.

Due to insufficient capacity, an additional building with 12 classrooms was opened in January 2004. As the school operates as a boarding institution, a dormitory with a capacity of 150 beds for both female and male students was added in the 2007-2008 academic year. Since the 2018-2019 academic year, the institution has been included within the Ministry’s "Project School" framework.^【2】

Nevzat Karabağ Anadolu Lisesi is a public legal entity within the Palandöken District Directorate of National Education under the Ministry of National Education. Its institutional vision is to establish a dynamic structure capable of meeting contemporary needs, continuously improving service quality, and preparing students for life.

^{Okul İçi} (Nevzat Karabağ Anadolu Lisesi)

Its mission is to cultivate individuals who are loyal to their homeland, have internalized national and moral values, know how to learn, and can generate knowledge from information. Transparency, accountability, fairness, and cooperation are adopted as core values in institutional governance processes.^【3】

The institution provides education based on a full-day (regular instruction) model. Class hours are scheduled between 08:30 and 15:40. In the curriculum, English is taught as the first foreign language and German as the second foreign language.

The school’s educational philosophy is grounded in a student-centered constructivist approach, aiming to develop students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and qualified workforce competencies. In addition to academic achievement, the curriculum supports the development of cognitive, sensory, and psychomotor skills.^【4】

Student admissions are conducted based on the results of the centralized examination (LGS) organized by the Ministry. Due to its status as a Project School, selection is made from among students with high academic performance. Typically, four classes are opened at the 9th grade level, with an annual total capacity of approximately 120 students.^【5】

^Mescit (Nevzat Karabağ Anadolu Lisesi)

The school campus is built on a total area of 6,691 m² of open space and 4,896 m² of covered space. The main building is three stories high and contains a total of 18 classrooms. Within the campus are physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories; two libraries including one Z-library (with a capacity of 3,200 books); art and music workshops; a chess room; and a project room.

Additionally, there are two conference halls equipped with advanced audio and visual systems, as well as one multipurpose hall. The campus also includes a dormitory building to accommodate students, a dining hall, a cafeteria, two infirmaries, and a parking area.^【6】

School administration is managed by an administrative team consisting of a principal, a deputy principal, and assistant principals. The current staff structure includes 38 subject teachers, one guidance counselor, one administrative officer, and seven support staff. The total number of employees is approximately 60. The average length of service for teachers at the institution is around 10 years. Management philosophy emphasizes the effective use of technological resources and prioritizes in-service training to support professional development of staff.^【7】

The total number of students enrolled at the institution is 489 (253 male, 236 female). The average number of students per classroom is 28, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13. The student body consists of a highly disciplined group selected through examination with strong academic goals. According to the school’s strategic data, rates of absenteeism and grade repetition are very low.

The school places great importance on extracurricular activities. It has achieved regional championships in chess and provincial-level achievements in table tennis, tennis, and volleyball. Cultural activities include book promotion events every two weeks, regular art exhibitions, poetry and composition competitions, and organized excursions. Guided by a sense of social responsibility, projects such as "Championing the Legacy of the Martyr," "Dad, Tell Me a Story," and stem cell donation awareness campaigns are implemented. Traditional "Career Days" and aid campaigns for those in need are also organized.^【8】

Nevzat Karabağ Anadolu Lisesi actively participates in scientific projects. It has won first, second, and third place awards at the regional level in the TÜBİTAK 2204 High School Student Research Projects Competitions. Regular TÜBİTAK 4006 Science Fairs are held within the institution. On the international level, eTwinning projects are implemented, fostering interaction with European school networks. The school is also engaged in certification processes such as "Safe Internet" and "School Health" to elevate its educational standards to international levels.^【9】