Bornova Anadolu Lisesi

Bornova Anadolu Lisesi

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"Bal'lı olmak ayrıcalıktır."
"It is a privilege to be a member of BAL."
Address
Erzene Mahallesi 373 Sokak No: 15 Bornova
Izmir
Turkey
Coordinates 38°15′54″N 27°08′01″E / 38.2651°N 27.1336°ECoordinates: 38°15′54″N 27°08′01″E / 38.2651°N 27.1336°E
Information
School type Anadolu High School
Established 26 March 1953
Number of students 2031
Website http://www.bal.k12.tr

Bornova Anadolu Lisesi (BAL), commonly known in foreign languages with its English name Bornova Anadolu High School, is one of the most renowned and prestigious high schools in Turkey.

History

The school was established in 1953 as Izmir Koleji in Izmir. In 1955, it was formed into one of the 6 newly opened Maarif Koleji high schools around different regions of Turkey, which was established by the Ministry of Education, to teach in foreign languages.

In 1975, the Ministry of Education decided to change the name Maarif Koleji into Anadolu Lisesi, which is known as Anadolu High School in English. In 1976 the school's name was changed into Bornova Anadolu Lisesi.

Until 1979, the medium of instruction at Bornova Anadolu Lisesi was English. In that year, the school opened its German Language department, to teach in German.

Recently, Bornova Anadolu Lisesi has reached to the largest student population within the high schools of Turkey. In 1997, the school opened its French Department, so that it became the first Turkish high school to have its medium of instruction in three different foreign languages.

Education

Since it has strong roots, Bornova Anadolu Lisesi is the second Anadolu High School in Izmir, according to the high school entry points for 3 consequent years. In 2007, in the University Entrance Exam of Turkey, which has over 1.5 million applicants every year, Bornova Anadolu Lisesi had 7 results in top 100, 81 in top 1000 and 304 in top 5000.

Bornova Anadolu Lisesi is also known for its extracurricular activities.

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