Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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The ASU dress code requires wearing the school uniform from Monday to Thursday. The ASU uniform comprises a zippered jacket, a zippered hoodie, a polo shirt, and ASU-issued trousers or skirts. Girls may wear black tights under the skirt. Shoes must be non-scuff and black or predominantly black; athletic shoes are permitted but should be black or predominantly black; Fridays are free dress days.
Hot lunch is provided in the cafeteria. The lunch price is 8,500₮ per meal, and lunch money should be paid in advance directly to the cafeteria.
The school uses a house color system; the Elementary School Coordinator/Principal assigns a house color at admission.
The American School of Ulaanbaatar is a private school with three divisions: Pre-School, Elementary, and Secondary. Governance is via a School Board; the Chair is Oyunsuren Dugarjav, who serves as Managing Director and School Founder. The school holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Founded in 2006, the American School of Ulaanbaatar offers an American curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The school operates as a private institution in Mongolia with Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation to support a US-style diploma recognized by universities in English-speaking countries. From Grade 6 to Grade 12, the program follows the Massachusetts framework, with a balanced, student-centered approach and class sizes capped at 24. Daily schedules run 8:25 to 3:24, featuring core subjects—Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, and Social Studies—plus enriching subjects in Technology, Health and Physical Education, and the Arts. Facilities span elementary and secondary campuses, including science labs, a library, ICT, an auditorium, gym spaces, art, music and dance studios, and a learning commons. Co-curriculars include the National Art Honor Society, TED Talk events, and the school newspaper, alongside a robust arts and athletics program. The program supports English-language education and global university access.