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Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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The International School of Ulaanbaatar was the first international school in Mongolia and began operation in September 1992 to meet the needs of a growing international community. In 1997 the Mongolian Ministry of Education certified ISU. ISU joined ECIS in 1999 (the organization later split into CIS and ECIS). ISU was first accredited by CIS and NEASC in 2003, and its first graduating class of three students followed in 2004, the same year ISU received full authorization from the International Baccalaureate. ISU moved to a new campus in the Four Seasons Garden area in 2007, and opened its new Secondary School building in 2016.
ISU's community is a resounding strength, carefully nurtured and broadly celebrated, with a strong sense of belonging among students. New ISU parents are welcomed into a community of active and collegial parents, and the Parent Teacher Group (PTG) offers opportunities to connect with other parents and support ISU areas that matter to families. Talented and dedicated parent volunteers work to create extraordinary experiences for ISU students and families to learn, grow, and have fun. The ISU Student Council (StuCo) is a student leadership organization representing the student body to improve both the academic and non-academic student experience, and to develop leadership skills.
The PTG is an active group of parents and teachers that comes together to support and benefit ISU community. They are involved in promoting activities and programs that enrich the education of the students and community spirit. The PTG core goals are: Facilitating Communication; Organising Events; Celebrating Successes; Supporting Community Projects; Welcoming New Parents; Enriching Extra Curricular Activities.
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.
