Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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The International School of Ulaanbaatar accepts online applications via the Parent Portal. After creating an account, parents receive a unique login to complete forms and upload required documents. Documents include a school transcript from the last two years, official immunization records, a copy of the passport or birth certificate, a passport-style photo, copies of parent identification, and the Confidential ISU Transfer form completed by the current Head of School or homeroom teacher. After submission, the final decision is made by the Divisional Principal within five business days. Accepted students receive the acceptance package electronically and/or by mail. To guarantee a place, the security deposit must be paid within ten business days after acceptance, and enrolment is complete when all required documents have been received by the Admissions Office.
The International School of Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's only IB Continuum school, offering the International Baccalaureate across Pre‑School to Grade 12: PYP for ages 3–12, MYP for Grades 6–10 and the DP for ages 16–19. It is an independent, non‑profit, co‑educational day school situated on a purpose‑built campus on the south side of Ulaanbaatar, near the Tuul River and the Bogd Khan mountains. The two‑storey campus houses primary and secondary sections with shared facilities (cafeteria, nurse's clinic, theatre, swimming pool) and dedicated spaces: the primary includes a makers' space, library, gym and art/music spaces; the secondary includes Design Technology labs, science laboratories, a library, and performing arts venues. Sport facilities include two air‑conditioned gymnasiums, a 25‑m pool, three grass fields, a 400‑m track and a fitness centre. The program emphasizes inquiry‑based, experiential learning, service learning with local communities, and a broad co‑curricular offering in arts, sport and leadership. ISU is an English-language international school with multilingual library resources and participates in UBAC and ACAMIS, including Week Without Walls.