Atatürk High School of Science, Istanbul is the second high school of science in Turkey, which was founded by a presidential directive and under the legislation of the High School of Science Project in 1982. Atatürk High School of Science is a co-educational, boarding high school located in Kuyubaşı, Kadıköy, Istanbul next to the Marmara University. Since its first alumni graduated in 1985, İAFL has been an institution that has made significant contributions in building up Turkey's future.