Saint-Joseph

Lycée Saint-Joseph was founded by the Lasalle Christian Brothers in 1870 as a school for boys on a campus of 32,000m2. Today, it is a coeducational facility for 999 students (198-216 students per year) in grades 9-12. The student body consists a nationwide group of boys and girls selected on the basis of their performance in a highly competitive entrance examination administered by the Association of the Private High Schools under the control of Turkish Ministry of Education.

Lycée Saint-Joseph has been the most rigorous and demanding French school in Turkey since it was founded in 1870. Being one of the oldest educational institutions, it has also been known for its highly qualified students. As our school is among the top 5 high schools in Turkey, the admitted students are from the top 3% of those who take the entrance examination. Our goal is to give the students the opportunity to determine their own principles out of a synthesis of cultures and gain some noble qualities to distinguish themselves from the others. Therefore, our school demands more sophisticated students who are successful both in their studies and in their relationships and social activities.

Education at Lycée Saint-Joseph consists of 1 year (2 years until 1998-1999) of intensive French followed by 4 years (3 years until 2001-2002) of Senior High School. Computer Sciences, French, French Literature, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in French by either the members of Christian Brothers or French teachers or French speaking Turkish teachers. Other courses such as Turkish Literature and Social Sciences are taught in Turkish as required by the Turkish Government. The Faculty consists of 93 full-time teachers, 41 of whom speak French. Among these 93 teachers, 19 are of French nationality and 74 are Turkish. 36 teachers have a Master’s degree. All the Turkish staff hold degrees from various 4 years universities. Strong alumni relations of Saint-Joseph graduates are exemplary in our community.

The Faculty consists of 94 full-time teachers, 41 of whom speak French. Among these 94 teachers, 20 are of French nationality and 74 are Turkish. 36 teachers have a Master’s degree. All the Turkish staff hold degrees from various 4 years Universities

Saint-Joseph gives special importance to sports, especially basketball and volleyball. Our school has won many championships in Turkey, Europe and elsewhere in the world in tournaments organized among high-schools.

Our goal is to give the students the opportunity to determine their own principles out of a synthesis of cultures and gain some noble qualities to distinguish themselves from the others. Therefore, our school demands more sophisticated students who are successful both in their studies and in their relationships and social activities.