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Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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ASU emphasizes holistic development with a focus on social and emotional growth, alongside physical and academic development. The elementary program is guided by a community-focused theme that highlights social, emotional, physical, and academic growth. The school invites parents to participate in Coffee & Conversation meetings and Parent/Teacher meetings to foster a thriving learning community. The school's outcomes emphasize caring for others, respectful intercultural interactions, and the safety and health of self and others.
English proficiency is assessed using WIDA, which evaluates speaking, listening, reading, and writing. WIDA is used for admissions and placement for students in grades 6-8. MAP Growth measures reading, language usage and math, and is administered for grades 6-11. These tools help guide language support decisions and placement for English language learners.
ASU supports social-emotional growth as part of its holistic approach. The elementary principal's message emphasizes building a connected community that fosters social, emotional, physical, and academic growth. The Vision and Mission describe involvement, intercultural respect, and care for the safety and health of self and others. Together these elements contribute to students' mental wellbeing by creating a caring, collaborative learning environment.
Safeguarding is integrated into student outcomes, including the safety and health of self and others. The Vision and Mission advocate care for the environment and community and respectful interactions across cultures. The site identifies formal student support structures, such as Learning Commons and a Guidance Counselor within Secondary Student Support. Policies and practices implement safeguarding and child-protection principles to guide staff and student conduct.
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.
