# Educational infrastructure developments in Turkey

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/educational-infrastructure-developments-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-27T08:21:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent reports highlight diverse developments in the Turkish educational sector. In Şırnak, the Mehmet Yarka Secondary School has officially opened, providing a 16-classroom facility. Governor Birol Ekici noted that 17 schools are under construction in the city this year to address infrastructure needs and eliminate dual-shift education for 26,000 students.

In Giresun, the Mehmet Akif Ersoy Secondary School continues to operate within a historic stone building that has served as an educational institution since 1913. The school is characterized by its unique amphitheater-style classrooms with high ceilings and tiered seating, which Principal Cihat Çengel says aids student observation and teacher visibility while fostering a respectful environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Secondary School preserves 113-year educational legacy

Located in Giresun, Turkey, the 113-year-old Mehmet Akif Ersoy Secondary School combines historic stone architecture and amphitheater-style classrooms with modern educational technology.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehmet-akif-ersoy-secondary-school-preserves-113-year-educational-legacy

### 2026-10-12: Mehmet Yarka Secondary School opens in Şırnak

The 16-classroom Mehmet Yarka Secondary School has opened in Şırnak, funded by the Yarka family and built by MAY İnşaat to bolster regional educational infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehmet-yarka-secondary-school-opens-in-rnak

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