Getronagan Armenian High School


Getronagan is an Armenian minority high school in the Karaköy district of Istanbul, Turkey, The school is attached to the Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church.

Establishment

Getronagan High School opened its doors on September 1, 1886. The Catholicos and the Armenian Patriarch of İstanbul helped lead the opening commencement. Minas Cheraz was its first principal.

21st century

Getronagan teaches both genders. In 2001 the school had 182 students. The school teaches mainly in Turkish and also has classes in Armenian language, literature and religion. English, French and Spanish are taught as foreign languages.

Notable alumni

Notable teachers and faculty