Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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Deutsche Schule Ulaanbaatar (DSUB) is a German international school in Mongolia offering a continuous education path for grades 1–12. The school follows the Mongolian National Curriculum and delivers bilingual instruction in German and English, with Mongolian language and culture integrated into the program. A Life Skills Program promotes health, essential life skills, and community service, alongside participation in artistic, athletic, and cultural activities to support holistic development. DSUB collaborates with Die Zentralstelle fur das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) and is a PASCH partner Schule, reinforcing its commitment to German-language education and cultural exchange. Students can participate in a Student Exchange Program with partner schools in Asia and Europe, a one-month language immersion in Germany, and a one-year study option at a PASCH partner school in Germany. German language courses lead to DSD I/II and DSD-related diplomas; English follows the Oxford ELT program. The school emphasizes language proficiency, international opportunities, and community engagement.
Deutsche Schule Ulaanbaatar has instruction in German, English, Mongolian.
17/1 Irkutsk Street, 7th district, Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Grades 1-12 (primary to secondary)
German international school
Germany
School hours 08:00–16:00 on weekdays
Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Ulaanbaatar ranges from MNT 9,000,000 to MNT 11,000,000 for 2026/27.
Deutsche Schule Ulaanbaatar teaches Myanmar Curriculum.
Deutsche Schule Ulaanbaatar provides a full cycle of education—primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary—based on the Mongolian National Curriculum, aligned with national standards. It offers a bilingual learning experience in German and English, and includes a Life Skills Program that promotes health, essential life skills, and community service, as well as participation in artistic, athletic, and cultural activities to support holistic development. The school runs a Student Exchange Program with partner schools in Asia and Europe, offers one-month language immersion in Germany, and provides a one-year study option at a PASCH partner school in Germany. German language courses cover DSD I, DSD II, and A1/A2 level certificates; English language courses use the Oxford ELT program (University of Oxford), with after-school clubs.
DSD I and DSD II examinations are officially administered under the DSD program. In 2021, 115 students from grades 5–12 took part in DSD I and DSD II; all participants passed and diplomas were awarded on November 15. In the 2020–2021 period, 87% of participants passed the DSD II exam.
Among the 29 graduates in the 2023–2024 academic year, 21 are studying abroad: 14 in Germany, 3 in the United States, 2 in Japan, and 2 in Canada. Of those heading to Germany, 3 will attend Darmstadt preparatory college, 10 will attend Marburg preparatory college, and 1 will pursue nursing training in Marburg.
The school fosters open, respectful citizenship and lifelong learning. Open citizen: expresses own views clearly, respects others, asks questions when unsure, collaborates in teams, and engages with written, visual, and spoken information. Innovator: solves problems, considers multiple perspectives, pursues ongoing self-development, and acts with integrity. Lifelong learner: takes responsibility for learning, participates in after‑school activities to grow, shares knowledge, sets goals, and manages time. Active citizen: cares for the environment and community, makes responsible decisions, protects health and safety for self and others, and understands rights. Diligent citizen: manages time well, works independently and with others, seeks and shares new information, uses up‑to‑date technology, and remains eager to learn.
German language instruction is offered within the European framework, with DSD I and DSD II diplomas and A1/A2 certificates available under the program. Passing these examinations enables admission to universities and colleges in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland without language tests and provides a lifelong language credential. There is a summer immersion program with German teachers for immersive language learning. English language training uses the Oxford ELT program (since 2019–2020) with about 80% of teaching staff being foreign. After‑school electives include Public Speaking, Drama, Book Club, and Journalism from 14:40 to 15:20 each term.
Life‑skills education is an integral part of the curriculum, teaching students to protect their health, learn essential living skills, participate in humanitarian activities, and engage in arts, sports, and aesthetics with peers, supporting collaborative learning and holistic wellbeing.
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