Compare British Curriculum International Schools in Mongolia

The school is located at Naadamchidiin Road 50, Ulaanbaatar 17081, Mongolia. It is in the capital city and accessible by road. The school runs a morning and afternoon bus service. The bus service is outsourced to a recognised company, the buses are serviced and regularly checked, with regulatory seatbelts and bus supervisors on board.

Early Years Foundation Stage: 3-4 year olds; Primary: 5-11 years; Secondary: 11-16; Sixth Form: 17-18

British international school offering the British National Curriculum and taught by British-certified teachers

United Kingdom

The school runs a morning and afternoon bus service outsourced to a recognised and reputable company. The buses are serviced, maintained and regularly checked, with regulatory seatbelts in place. Bus supervisors are on buses as an additional safety precaution.

The school has a uniform policy. The Uniform Shop lists items including polo shirts, white dress shirts, blazers, ties, PE kit, skirts or dresses, and cardigans. House-branded hoodies are available for St. David's, St. Patrick's, St. Andrew's and St. George's.

BSU School Lunch is provided daily by the kitchen team to supply healthy meals and snacks for students and staff. The meals are prepared by chefs and nutritionists and offered at affordable prices.

The school has a house system with four houses: St. David's, St. Patrick's, St. Andrew's and St. George's. House-branded items are available through the Uniform Shop.

BSU teaches the National Curriculum of England and Wales. The curriculum is subdivided into a series of Key Stages for different year groups, each with its own course of study and requirements to interlink to provide sequential development of knowledge and skills as a child learns and grows. EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), Primary (Year One to Six), and Secondary form the main learning pathways, with the Sixth Form providing advanced study. The Sixth Form studies for Cambridge A-Level examinations, with AS and A2 level subjects including Mathematics and Further Mathematics, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Business Studies, History, Art and Global Perspectives. BSU is an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools, with two awards in 2018: Compliance and Patron's Accreditation.

The Sixth Form offers Cambridge A-Level examinations. The school provides university counsellors to support progression to higher education and aims for entry to the best universities worldwide, while some students pursue higher education within Mongolia.

Pastoral care and student support are provided; families can meet with staff during Open Days to learn about pastoral care and the school community.

Pastoral care supports wellbeing; there is a designated student wellbeing counsellor available (unicounsellor@britishschool.edu.mn).

The school has a Child Safeguard Policy.

Step One: Initial Enquiry. Families may call the School Reception, email the Admissions Team, or request a call to collect details and book an appointment.

Step Two: Consultation with the Registrar and School Tour. The Admissions Team meets parents to introduce them to the School, provides an information pack in English or Mongolian on request, and arranges a tour. The Admissions Team is usually available to meet with parents between 13:00 and 15:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays during term time; other appointments may be available by request. A meeting with the Headmaster can be arranged if possible.

Step Four: Assessment and Taster Sessions. After formal registration and payment of the non-refundable fee, an entrance assessment session is arranged at the School, which includes a written examination where appropriate and an age-appropriate interview with a Head of Key Stage, Deputy Head Master or the Head Master as age and availability permit. International candidates not currently resident in Mongolia may sit the Entrance Assessments at their current school, at a British Council Office, or at a British Embassy under proper supervision and invigilated conditions.

Step Five: Results and Decisions. After the entrance assessment and any possible taster session, the Head Master makes the decision. Parents are informed of the result, which will be either a confirmed place, an offer to be placed on a waiting list, or no offer. The Head Master's decision on entrants is final.

Step Six: Information Package and Signing of the Family/School Agreement (FSA). If a place is confirmed, the Information Package includes the School Handbook (available in Mongolian and English), a bilingual Family/School Agreement, BSU Tuition Fee Payment Procedures (bilingual), an Academic Year Calendar, a School Uniform checklist, Bus Timetables, and Class and ECA Timetables (for mid‑academic year arrivals).

Step Seven: Document Submission. Within five working days after signing the FSA, parents are required to provide copies of the student's and parents' or legal guardians' passports/IDs, medical and immunisation records, the student's birth certificate, two recent passport photographs, the student's school reports for the previous two years (in English or Mongolian), and a reference form from the previous school.

Academic Scholarships 2025-26 AY. The British School of Ulaanbaatar invites motivated Mongolian high school students to apply to its Academic Scholarship programme for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Eligibility includes entering Year 10 and birth between 21 August 2011 and 20 August 2010; the intention to pursue the IGCSE and A‑Level programmes; a minimum 90% average; English at least upper‑intermediate (minimum Level B2); independent study skills; maturity and cultural sensitivity; and active involvement in community, arts and/or athletics. Required documents include a completed application form, two passport photos, a copy of personal ID or birth certificate, a reference letter, a two‑year transcript, and an English essay (600 words max). Deadline: 5:00pm Thursday 27 March. Awards are Full (100% reduction), Partial (70%), and Exhibition (40%) based on examinations and interviews. The application process consists of three stages: initial screening by the Admissions Team, weekend examinations in English, Mathematics and Science, and a personal interview with the Head Master and senior staff. Application fee: 150,000 MNT.

Waitlist: After the entrance assessment and any possible taster session, the result may be a confirmed place, a place on a waiting list, or no offer.

The English School of Mongolia is located at Tokyo Street-89, 1st khoroo, Bayanzurkh District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – 13380. It is a British International School in Ulaanbaatar serving a diverse community of families from Mongolia and over 30 other nationalities. The school can be contacted at +976 70154015 and info@esm.edu.mn. Monday to Friday the school operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Preschool; Junior School; Secondary School; Lawson Hill Sixth Form. Preschool follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Junior School is guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and enriched by the English National Curriculum. Secondary School offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (grades 6-8) and the IGCSE programme (Year 9-11), with a pathway to the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11-12; Lawson Hill Sixth Form provides the IB Diploma Programme.

British International School (day international school). Accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO) and offering IB Diploma Programme, Cambridge IGCSEs, and BTEC Qualifications.

Represented nationalities include Mongolian nationals and more than 30 other nationalities.

Wellbeing is supported by a dedicated Pastoral Lead, safeguarding and counselling teams, and a network of Form Tutors and House systems; EAL support is available; Mongolian language is taught as part of the curriculum.

United Kingdom; affiliated as a British International School and accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO).

The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. After-school clubs run from Monday to Thursday.

Bus route is available for student transport.

Uniform is required. Uniform costs 350,000 MNT and PE clothes are included.

Lunch costs 10,000 MNT per school day. After-school homework and sport club (Mon–Fri) costs 13,000 MNT per day and includes food and drinks.

British-style House system with four Houses: Austen, Chaplin, Darwin and Seacole. Heads of House are teaching staff; House Captains and House Vice-captains are Grade 11 and Grade 10 students respectively. The House Cup is awarded twice a year, and House Points are earned and exchanged for tokens weekly.

The school offers Cambridge Lower Secondary for Grades 6–8. Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum for Grades 9–10 and the IB Diploma Programme; the school is an IB World School and accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO). The curriculum is informed by the English National Curriculum. From Grade 6, a third language is added to the curriculum with language options including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. The timetable comprises eleven academic subjects including English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Mongolian Language/Literature/Script, Humanities (History and Geography), ICT, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Dance; plus Form Time, an enrichment programme, and assemblies.

1. Grade 1 admissions: The school's Grade 1 enrolment requires applicants born between January 1 and December 31, 2020. Grade 1 admission does not require an exam, but a triple interview with parents/guardians may be conducted if necessary. Applications for preschool (3–5 years) and Grade 1 take place on March 2, 2026, at 9:00 am at the school. For the 2026–2027 academic year, two new Grade 1 classes will be opened, totaling 48 students.

3. Documents and enrolment materials: Grade 1 requires a non-refundable registration fee of 400,000 MNT, 2 photos 3x4, a birth certificate copy, and a copy of the parents'/guardian's identity card. Grades 2–12 require the same documents plus the student's green book (excluded from ESIS). Additional documents for students from abroad include copies of the foreign passport with border stamp, copies of the parents'/guardians' foreign passports, an alien registration card, and 2 copies of original transcripts with translation. Pre-school requires a 400,000 MNT registration fee, 2 photos, a Mongolian birth certificate copy, a parents'/guardian's identity card copy, and the child's health record with vaccination details; additional documents for preschoolers from abroad include copies of the foreign passport and parents'/guardians' passports. 4. Registration form: A registration form is provided for download and must be completed and submitted with the other required documents. 5. Fees for Academic Year 2026–2027: Preschool 3–4 years costs 13,000,000 MNT; Preschool 5+ costs 17,000,000 MNT; Junior School (Grades 1–5) costs 24,500,000 MNT; Middle School (Grades 6–8) costs 25,500,000 MNT; Senior School (Grades 9–10) costs 26,500,000 MNT; IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) costs 31,500,000 MNT. A registration fee of 400,000 MNT applies, along with Lunch at 10,000 MNT per school day, After-school Homework and Sport Club at 13,000 MNT per day, and Uniform at 350,000 MNT. Bank details for payments are provided.

2. Grades 2–11 admissions: Enrollment for Grades 2–11 begins on March 9, 2026. Applicants must take an English language proficiency test and Maths (in English). Students who score 80% or above are placed on a waiting list and admitted as vacancies become available.