Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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English is the language of instruction across IB programmes. Mongolian language studies are offered as Mongolian A and Mongolian B in the Primary Years Programme, and Mongolian A Language & Literature is offered in the Middle Years Programme. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for students who do not have English as a first language. Language Acquisition includes French B and Mandarin B.
ISU teaches in English. Mongolian is taught as Mongolian A and Mongolian B studies. English instruction is complemented by English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. In the IB Middle Years Programme, English A Language & Literature and Mongolian A Language & Literature are offered, and Language Acquisition includes French B and Mandarin B.
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.