Kadıköy Anatolian High School (Turkish: Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi), also commonly known as Kadıköy Maarif College, abbreviated Kadıköy Maarif or KAL, is a high school in Moda, Istanbul. The education languages are Turkish and English.
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History
The original school building dates back to before World War I and was built by the Franciscan Capuchin Order. The building was inhabited by the followers of this sect for many years. After the National Ministry of Education decided to open a high school in Kadikoy district, negotiations that lasted many years took place between the ministry and the Capuchins. In 1955, the school opened as Kadıköy Maarif. In 1968, a second building was added to the school which served as a dormitory. In 1976 and 1977, two more buildings were added.
After a new education structure was established by the Ministry of Education, the School's name changed from Kadıköy Maarif Koleji to its present name, Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi (KAL). Like Galatasaray High School and Istanbul High School, it used to have a 2-year English preparation period with a following independent curriculum, but in 2006 KAL adopted the regular 4-year lycee education following a 1-year prep period.
Kadıköy Maarif College Extracurricular Activities
Publications
Martı (The Literature Magazine published quarterly)
Echo (The School's Newspaper published monthly)
Kadıköy Maarif (Quarterly Magazine published by Kalid, Writers are all graduates)
Notable alumni
Can Gürzap, actor and author
Mehmet Ufuk Uras, politician
Utkan Demirci, scientist
Acun Ilıcalı, artist
Altan Erkekli, artist
Nilgun Marmara, author
Seyhan Erözçelik, author
Bülent Ortaçgil, musician
Hasret Gültekin, musician
Mazhar Alanson, musician
Mert Yücel, musician
Derya Büyükuncu, swimmer
Erdil Yaşaroğlu, cartoonist
Ozan Çolakoğlu, musician
Derya Büyükuncu, swimmer