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01 — IDENTITY

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Private Fatih College

Private Fatih College (Özel Fatih Koleji) was one of the most prestigious K-12 educational institutions in Turkey, located in the Florya district of Bakırköy, Istanbul. Founded in 1982, the school was considered part of the network of Gülen movement-affiliated educational institutions. It had an exceptional track record in national and international Science Olympiads, Mathematics competitions, and academic achievement. The school was known for its rigorous curriculum, emphasis on foreign languages, and high university placement rates.

Private Fatih College
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1982
Founded
2016
Closed
School
Type
İstanbul
Location

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02 — STORY

Story

A verified chain of events from foundation to closure.

  1. 1982Sep 1, 1982

    School Founded

    Private Fatih College was established in Istanbul as part of the growing network of quality private schools in Turkey.

  2. 2000Jan 1, 2000

    National Recognition

    The school gained national recognition for its students' success in Science Olympiads and university entrance examinations.

  3. 2016gavelClosureJul 23, 2016

    Closure by State Decree

    Private Fatih College was closed by Decree Law No. 667 as part of the mass closure of Gülen-affiliated institutions.

  4. gavelOfficial GazetteJul 23, 2016

    Official Gazette - Decree Law No. 667

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04 — EVIDENCE

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gavelOfficial GazetteJul 23, 2016

Official Gazette - Decree Law No. 667

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05 — AFTERMATH

After closure

How building, name, and ownership changed from closure to today.

Following the July 2016 closure decree, all Private Fatih College branches across Turkey were shut down. The Istanbul campus was converted into a public Imam Hatip school (İmam Hatip Lisesi). Students were forced to transfer to other schools mid-year, and many teachers faced investigations or dismissal.