Atatürk High School of Science, Istanbul
| Atatürk High School of Science, Istanbul | |
|---|---|
İstanbul Atatürk Fen Lisesi | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Boarding |
| Established | 1982 |
| Principal | Dr. Metin Toprak |
| Campus | Urban (10 acres) |
| Color | Red Gray |
| Abbreviations | AHSS and İAFL |
| Website | https://iafl.meb.k12.tr/ |
Atatürk High School of Science, Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul Atatürk Fen Lisesi) is the second science high school established in Turkey, following the founding of Ankara High School of Science in 1964. It was established in 1982 by a presidential directive under the framework of the Science High School Project. The school is a co-educational, public boarding institution located in Kuyubaşı, Kadıköy, Istanbul, adjacent to the Marmara University campus.
The institution’s primary objective is to educate academically gifted students to help meet the national demand for professionals in science, engineering, and medicine.