In 1955, it was formed into one of the 6 newly opened Maarif Colleges around different regions of Turkey, which was established by the Ministry of Education, to teach in foreign languages.
The area of the school and the buildings such as the marvellous mansion within belonged to Edmond Giraud, a wealthy Levantine of French and British descent who also had property in the centre of Bornova.
[2] In 1975, the Ministry of Education decided to change the name Maarif College into Anatolian High School.
Until 1979, the medium of instruction at Bornova Anatolian High School was English.
Bornova Anatolian High School is also known for its extracurricular activities and sports teams.