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Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is an international private school founded in 2006 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, built on a project started in 2004 to establish an English-language general education with an American-style diploma. It opened in 2006 as a private institution and holds international accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, based in California. The curriculum is adapted from the United States and ASU hires teachers from around the world. In 2020 ASU celebrated its 10th anniversary on December 1, 2020. Since its establishment, ASU has graduated over 250 students, and in the last decade it has graduated over 120 students.
ASU is a community that encourages academic, physical, and creative development, fosters a passion for learning, and inspires intellectual curiosity. The mission emphasizes empowering students to acquire knowledge, be reflective and ethical citizens, and pursue a lifetime of meaningful work. ASU prepares students through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs to succeed in English-speaking colleges and universities and to contribute to a rapidly changing global society.
ASU maintains a Monthly Parent Teacher Meeting program. Topics have included SAT readiness, High School Graduation Requirements, Digital Awareness Technology and Adolescents, Multiple Intelligences, Stress and Depression, and Career Planning. These meetings provide opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and plan for college and career pathways. Posts on the page show sessions dating from 2018 to 2020, illustrating ongoing parent engagement.
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.
