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The five schools Mongolia parents researched most this year, chosen from the 8 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
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 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.
Orchlon International School in Ulaanbaatar provides a dual-curriculum education, integrating the Mongolian National Curriculum with the complete Cambridge International Pathway. Established in 2001, the co-educational day school serves approximately 2,000 students from ages 4 to 19. Instruction is delivered bilingually in English and Mongolian. The campus in the Khan-Uul District features specialized science, arts, and engineering laboratories to support its emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. A defining feature of the school is its status as the first institution in East Asia to implement the Cambridge Early Years program, which educators have integrated with the Montessori method for preschool learners. Older students work toward IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. By combining international standards with compulsory classes in Mongolian language and history, the school ensures students retain their cultural heritage while completing their secondary education.
Founded in 2006, the American School of Ulaanbaatar offers an American curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The school operates as a private institution in Mongolia with Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation to support a US-style diploma recognized by universities in English-speaking countries. From Grade 6 to Grade 12, the program follows the Massachusetts framework, with a balanced, student-centered approach and class sizes capped at 24. Daily schedules run 8:25 to 3:24, featuring core subjects—Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, and Social Studies—plus enriching subjects in Technology, Health and Physical Education, and the Arts. Facilities span elementary and secondary campuses, including science labs, a library, ICT, an auditorium, gym spaces, art, music and dance studios, and a learning commons. Co-curriculars include the National Art Honor Society, TED Talk events, and the school newspaper, alongside a robust arts and athletics program. The program supports English-language education and global university access.
British School of Ulaanbaatar is a British international school in Ulaanbaatar serving learners aged 3 to 18. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, including EYFS, Primary, Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The school is taught by British-certified teachers and delivered in English, with multilingual teaching assistants to support language development. BSU emphasises progression through age-appropriate Key Stages and provides a Sixth Form oriented to Cambridge A-Levels. Facilities are located on Naadamchidiin Road 50, with small class sizes and subject specialist teachers; up-to-date resources and a library complete the learning environment. BSU is Cambridge International School and COBIS-accredited, with Patron's Accreditation and Compliance awards in 2018. The school maintains extracurriculars, including Origami, Coding and Swimming, with after-school ECAs and a dedicated bus service. UBAC sports practices and BSU representative teams are run by BSU staff to support student wellbeing and teamwork.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 8 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 902 students · based on the 6 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 18.7 students · based on the 6 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 6 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in MNT.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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