Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi


Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi or briefly BAAL is an Anatolian High School located on the European side of Istanbul and one of the most prominent high schools founded by the first prime minister, İsmet İnönü, in Turkey. The primary languages of instruction are Turkish and English. The secondary foreign languages are German and French.

History

The school was first established under the name "İnönü Ortaokulu" in Beyoğlu, Istanbul in 1936. Two years later, it was turned into a high school and renamed "İnönü Lisesi". Later in 1945, the school underwent another transformation and took the name "Beyoğlu Kız Lisesi", accepting only the female students. In the years 1953 and 1954 the school was renamed twice and continued to give education under the name "İstanbul Atatürk Kız Lisesi" until 1985. As of 1975, the school gradually transitioned to coeducation. In 1984–85 academic year the school went through a major transformation and received the title "Anatolian High School". From 1985 up to 2005, the school offered a seven-year education including preparatory class.

Notable alumni