Galatasaray Lisesi
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Updated July 2026
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Galatasaray Lisesi is a prestigious state high school affiliated with Galatasaray University, with roots dating back to 1481. It provides a rigorous, multi-lingual education in a historic setting in Beyoğlu, Istanbul.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
The school is committed to a high-quality, contemporary, and innovative educational approach that integrates academic excellence with human values. It fosters a strong sense of community among students, parents, alumni, and staff, emphasizing continuous development and pedagogical renewal. The institution aims to cultivate students who are competitive in all fields while maintaining a deep respect for the school's long-standing traditions.
Programmes
The curriculum follows the Ministry of National Education's Anadolu High School program, supplemented by an intensive language focus. Following a one-year French preparatory class, core subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Philosophy, and Sociology are taught in French, while other subjects are taught in Turkish. English is a compulsory subject, and Italian is offered as an elective.
Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for both national university entrance exams (YKS and GSÜ-ÖSYS) and applications to international universities. Students consistently achieve success in various fields, including mathematics olympiads, scientific project competitions like ISEF, and neuroscience olympiads. The school aims for students to reach C1 proficiency levels in both French and English by their final years.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a guidance service that provides support for students' academic and career development. It also organizes various projects and seminars to assist students in their educational journey and future university planning.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- Is Galatasaray Lisesi a day or boarding school?
- Galatasaray Lisesi is a day and boarding school.
- Is Galatasaray Lisesi co-educational?
- Galatasaray Lisesi is a co-ed school.
- Where is Galatasaray Lisesi located?
- Galatasaray Lisesi is an international school in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Students are admitted to the school based on the results of the central Liselere Geçiş Sistemi (LGS) exam, which is administered to students studying in institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. The school provides boarding facilities for both male and female students, with priority given to those coming from outside the city.
Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters, with a mid-term break in November and a semester break in January. The calendar includes national holidays, common examination periods for all grade levels, and specific dates for teacher-parent meetings and departmental meetings. The school also celebrates its anniversary on December 3rd and hosts various commemorative events throughout the year.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features 30 classrooms, specialized laboratories for Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, and Linguistics, and several multi-purpose halls for theater and conferences. It includes three libraries, a documentation center with French resources, and dedicated workshops for music and visual arts. Sports facilities include gymnasiums equipped for football, basketball, volleyball, and tennis, alongside five dining halls serving the entire school community.
Co-curriculars
The school hosts 37 active social clubs, including the Visual Plastic Arts and Photography Club, Art History Club, Civil Defense Club, Creative Writing Club, Mathematics, Science and Technology Club, Aviation and Space Sciences Club, Polyphonic Choir, French Theater Club, Social Responsibility and Human Rights Club, and a Sports Club. Students participate in various artistic, cultural, and scientific activities, such as photography exhibitions, opera visits, and international project competitions.
- Prof. Dr. Mustafa Reşat DabakOkul Müdürü
Prof. Dr. M. Reşat Dabak, 1966 doğumlu olup 1986 yılında Galatasaray Lisesinden, 1992 yılında İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesinden mezun olmuştur. 2020 yılında Profesörlük ünvanını alan Dabak, 2019 yılından itibaren SBÜ Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesinde eğitim ve idari sorumlusu olarak görev yapmaktadır.
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