Kadıköy Anatolian High School

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Kadıköy Anatolian High School, also known as Kadıköy Maarif College or Kal, is a public high school located in the Moda neighborhood of Kadıköy, Istanbul. The school offers education in Turkish and English, with German available as a second language. It has both day and boarding options.

History
The building dates back to before World War I and was originally used by the Capuchin Order. After years of talks, the Turkish Ministry of Education opened the school in 1955 as Kadıköy Maarif. A dormitory was added in 1968, followed by two more buildings in 1976 and 1977. When Turkey reformed its education system, the school’s name changed to Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi (KAL). The school used to include a two-year English preparation period, but since 2006 it follows the standard four-year lycee program with a one-year prep period.

Headmasters
The school has had many headmasters since 1955. The latest principal is Mahir Karahasanoğlu (appointed in 2024). Previous principals include several educators who led the school through its growth and changes over the decades.

Extracurricular activities
Publications and newspapers: Martı (a quarterly literature magazine), Echo (monthly school newspaper), and Kadıköy Maarif (a quarterly magazine by alumni).
Sports: The school offers activities such as juggling, badminton, basketball, football (soccer), fitness, handball, volleyball, skiing, table tennis, tennis, ultimate, archery, and golf.
Music: Choir, drums, flute, guitar, ney, piano, strings, and a jazz orchestra named Phönix.
Clubs: The school runs many clubs including Musical Club (MüziKAL), Juggling Club, Art and Drawing, Astronomy, Model United Nations, Robotics, Photography, Theater, TÜBİTAK projects, Turkish Culture and Literature, English Theatre, and many more.

Notable alumni
Kadıköy Anatolian High School has produced many well-known graduates, including actors, artists, politicians, scientists, and musicians. Some notable names are Can Gürzap (actor), Mehmet Ufuk Uras (politician), Utkan Demirci (scientist), Acun Ilıcalı (media/artist), Altan Erkekli (actor), Nilgun Marmara (author), Seyhan Erözçelik (writer), Bülent Ortaçgil (musician), Hasret Gültekin (musician), Mazhar Alanson (musician), Mert Yücel (musician), and Ozan Çolakoğlu (musician).