Ankara Science High School
| Ankara Science High School Ankara Fen Lisesi | |
|---|---|
The school logo omits the letter "A" for Ankara, reflecting its status as the first science high school in Turkey. | |
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Boarding |
| Established | October 1963, 23 |
| Principal | Dr. Melek Nur Erdoğan |
| Campus | Suburban (30 acres) |
| Color(s) | Red and Yellow |
| Abbreviations | AFL and Fen Lisesi |
| Website | ankarafenlisesi.meb.k12.tr |
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Ankara High School of Science (Turkish: Ankara Fen Lisesi abbreviated as AFL) formerly known simply as Fen Lisesi (English: High School of Science), is a public boarding high school located in Ankara, Turkey. Its campus, located near the Middle East Technical University (METU), was designed by architect Behruz Çinici, who also designed the METU campus. Founded in 1964 with financial support from the Ford Foundation and USAID, it was the first institution of its kind in the country, offering a specialized curriculum with a focus on mathematics and the natural sciences for academically high-achieving students. The school was modeled after the Bronx High School of Science.
The success of its graduates in academia, science, and various professional fields contributed to the nationwide adoption of the science high school model. Similar public and private science high schools have since been established in major cities across Turkey. Notable alumni include physicist Tekin Dereli, mathematician Halil Mete Soner, mathematician Cem Yıldırım, and former Turkcell CEO Süreyya Ciliv.