Talas American College
| Talas American College | |
|---|---|
Talas Amerikan Koleji | |
| Information | |
| Other name | Talas Academy |
| Type | Private, Boarding |
| Motto | Head, Hand, Heart & Health |
| Established | 1889 |
| Founder | American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions |
| Closed | 1968 |
| Language | English |
| Campus type | Suburb |
| Houses | Wingate Hall |
| Color | Maroon Peach |
Talas American College (Talas Amerikan Koleji or Talas Amerikan Ortaokulu in Turkish) often abbreviated as Talas American or TAO was a highly selective, independent, all-boys, boarding school located in Talas, Kayseri.
Talas American College graduated 857 students over a span of 40 years, from 1927 to 1967. For many years, Talas alumni continued their education at Tarsus American College for high school, and after Talas closed, the remaining students were transferred to TAC, further strengthening the bond between the two institutions. In order to maintain this connection and preserve the name of Talas, the Health and Education Foundation (Turkish: SEV) decided to name the new campus of Tarsus American College the Talas Campus. During a ceremony at the Homecoming event, Talas American College alumni were also present.