Kadıköy Anatolian High School (), also commonly known as Kadıköy Maarif College, abbreviated Kadıköy Maarif or KAL, is one of the oldest, most prestigious Anatolian High Schools and internationally renowned high schools of Turkey; located in Moda, Istanbul. The education languages are Turkish and English. Secondary foreign language offered is German. History The original building, which unfortunately exists no more, 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. For many years it was ranked as the biggest highschool in the Balkans. 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. With over 1500 students, and a 94.1% university entrance ratio, it is, and always has been one of the most important high schools in Turkey. Headmasters of the school 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) Sports Music Clubs Notable alumni 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 Notes References History of the school from the official school webpage, for the period between 1955 and 2013. (in Turkish). History of the school from the official Education Aware webpage, for the period between 1955 and 2013. (in Turkish). A documentary about the school, served through their official Education Aware webpage. External links Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi official website http://www.kalid.org.tr - Kadıköy Maarif College and Anatolian High School Graduate's