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The English School of Mongolia

Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MNT 400,000 - 31,500,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1325
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages Mongolian, Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The English School of Mongolia is a private British international day school in Ulaanbaatar. It delivers a curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, with Cambridge Lower Secondary for Grades 6–8 and IGCSE for Grades 9–10. English is the language of instruction; Mongolian is taught from Junior School, and a third language is offered from Grade 6 (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean or Russian). The timetable covers eleven subjects—English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Mongolian Language/Literature/Script, Humanities, ICT, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Dance—plus Form Time and enrichment. Additional features include a performing arts department with musicals and culture festivals, clubs and trips, overseas study opportunities, and the Better Together Variety Concert. The Executive Principal is Graham Hill; the school is accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO). The campus supports a diverse, globally minded community from early years to Sixth Form.

The Essentials

The English School of Mongolia has 1,325 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location

The English School of Mongolia is located at Tokyo Street-89, 1st khoroo, Bayanzurkh District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – 13380. It is a British International School in Ulaanbaatar serving a diverse community of families from Mongolia and over 30 other nationalities. The school can be contacted at +976 70154015 and info@esm.edu.mn. Monday to Friday the school operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Stages

Preschool; Junior School; Secondary School; Lawson Hill Sixth Form. Preschool follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Junior School is guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and enriched by the English National Curriculum. Secondary School offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (grades 6-8) and the IGCSE programme (Year 9-11), with a pathway to the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11-12; Lawson Hill Sixth Form provides the IB Diploma Programme.

Type

British International School (day international school). Accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO) and offering IB Diploma Programme, Cambridge IGCSEs, and BTEC Qualifications.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Represented nationalities include Mongolian nationals and more than 30 other nationalities.

Additional learning support

Wellbeing is supported by a dedicated Pastoral Lead, safeguarding and counselling teams, and a network of Form Tutors and House systems; EAL support is available; Mongolian language is taught as part of the curriculum.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom; affiliated as a British International School and accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO).

School day structure

The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. After-school clubs run from Monday to Thursday.

Bus service

Bus route is available for student transport.

Fees

Annual tuition at The English School of Mongolia ranges from MNT 400,000 to MNT 31,500,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable): MNT 400,000.

Tuition fees (annual) — Academic year 2026–2027

- Pre‑School (ages 3+ and 4+): MNT 13,000,000 per year.
- Pre‑School (age 5+): MNT 17,000,000 per year.
- Junior School (Grades 1–5): MNT 24,500,000 per year.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): MNT 25,500,000 per year.
- Senior School (Grades 9–10): MNT 26,500,000 per year.
- IB Diploma (Grades 11–12): MNT 31,500,000 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published per-term billing schedule or installment timetable was provided with the annual fee figures. Parents should use the school's payment instructions when making payment. The school provides bank-transfer details for payments (see Payment options).

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information; the school's published materials present day-school tuition and ancillary charges only.

Other costs and recurring fees

- School lunch: MNT 10,000 per school day.
- After‑school homework & sports club (Grades 1–5 only): MNT 13,000 per day (food and drinks included).
- Uniform (includes PE clothes): MNT 350,000 (one-off).
- Any external examination fees, transport/bus fees, extra‑curricular programme fees or other incidental costs are not listed in the annual tuition lines above and may be charged separately.

Refund information

- The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate published refund policy for tuition instalments or other fees was provided alongside the annual fee figures.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer: the school provides an account at State Bank with full account and correspondent bank/SWIFT details for international transfers. Payment details as published include:
- Bank name: State Bank
- Account name: ESM International School LLC
- Account No: MN94 0034 106000030702
- Beneficiary bank SWIFT: STBMMNUB (State Bank of Mongolia)
- Correspondent bank: China Construction Bank, New York Branch (SWIFT PCBCUS33) and correspondent account number as published.

- No explicit published mention of credit‑card or online card payment facilities, nor of a formal invoicing/term bill schedule; bank transfer information is the payment method shown in the published fee materials.

Brief note on available and missing fee details

- Annual tuition rates and the one‑off registration, lunch, after‑school and uniform charges are published for Academic Year 2026–2027. A detailed billing schedule (per‑term or instalment dates), a formal tuition refund policy other than the registration fee clause, and any boarding fees or boarding provision are not published alongside those figures.
Academics

The English School of Mongolia teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC Qualification for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

The school offers Cambridge Lower Secondary for Grades 6–8. Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum for Grades 9–10 and the IB Diploma Programme; the school is an IB World School and accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO). The curriculum is informed by the English National Curriculum. From Grade 6, a third language is added to the curriculum with language options including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. The timetable comprises eleven academic subjects including English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Mongolian Language/Literature/Script, Humanities (History and Geography), ICT, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Dance; plus Form Time, an enrichment programme, and assemblies.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Grade 1 admissions: The school's Grade 1 enrolment requires applicants born between January 1 and December 31, 2020. Grade 1 admission does not require an exam, but a triple interview with parents/guardians may be conducted if necessary. Applications for preschool (3–5 years) and Grade 1 take place on March 2, 2026, at 9:00 am at the school. For the 2026–2027 academic year, two new Grade 1 classes will be opened, totaling 48 students.

Scholarships

3. Documents and enrolment materials: Grade 1 requires a non-refundable registration fee of 400,000 MNT, 2 photos 3x4, a birth certificate copy, and a copy of the parents'/guardian's identity card. Grades 2–12 require the same documents plus the student's green book (excluded from ESIS). Additional documents for students from abroad include copies of the foreign passport with border stamp, copies of the parents'/guardians' foreign passports, an alien registration card, and 2 copies of original transcripts with translation. Pre-school requires a 400,000 MNT registration fee, 2 photos, a Mongolian birth certificate copy, a parents'/guardian's identity card copy, and the child's health record with vaccination details; additional documents for preschoolers from abroad include copies of the foreign passport and parents'/guardians' passports. 4. Registration form: A registration form is provided for download and must be completed and submitted with the other required documents. 5. Fees for Academic Year 2026–2027: Preschool 3–4 years costs 13,000,000 MNT; Preschool 5+ costs 17,000,000 MNT; Junior School (Grades 1–5) costs 24,500,000 MNT; Middle School (Grades 6–8) costs 25,500,000 MNT; Senior School (Grades 9–10) costs 26,500,000 MNT; IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) costs 31,500,000 MNT. A registration fee of 400,000 MNT applies, along with Lunch at 10,000 MNT per school day, After-school Homework and Sport Club at 13,000 MNT per day, and Uniform at 350,000 MNT. Bank details for payments are provided.

Waitlist

2. Grades 2–11 admissions: Enrollment for Grades 2–11 begins on March 9, 2026. Applicants must take an English language proficiency test and Maths (in English). Students who score 80% or above are placed on a waiting list and admitted as vacancies become available.

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