Ankara Atatürk High School | |
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Coordinates | 39°55′36″N 32°51′05″E / 39.926757°N 32.851517°E |
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Motto | High School Bringing World Languages Together |
Established | 1886 |
Principal | Adil Yaman |
Website |
ankaraataturklisesi |
Ankara Atatürk High School ( Turkish: Ankara Atatürk Lisesi), is an Anatolian High School located near Sıhhiye district of Çankaya, Ankara.
Ankara Atatürk Lisesi was first established in 1886 as Ankara İdadisi. [1] The school changed its name several times throughout its history: it was known as Ankara İdadisi (1886–1908), Ankara Sultanisi (1908–24), Ankara Erkek Lisesi (1924–38), and Ankara Atatürk Lisesi (1938–present). It is also known by the name "Taş Mektep".[ citation needed]
The school was rebuilt in 1937–38 by the German architects Bruno Taut [2] and Franz Hillinger. [3]
The high school selects its students with the High School Entry System(LGS).
The high school is considered by the local press as an alma mater of Turkish leaders. [1]
Among its alumni are:
There are two alumni organizations established for Ankara Atatürk High School: