Most popular international schools in Mongolia

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deutsche Schule Ulaanbaatar (DSUB) is a German international school in Mongolia offering a continuous education path for grades 1–12. The school follows the Mongolian National Curriculum and delivers bilingual instruction in German and English, with Mongolian language and culture integrated into the program. A Life Skills Program promotes health, essential life skills, and community service, alongside participation in artistic, athletic, and cultural activities to support holistic development. DSUB collaborates with Die Zentralstelle fur das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) and is a PASCH partner Schule, reinforcing its commitment to German-language education and cultural exchange. Students can participate in a Student Exchange Program with partner schools in Asia and Europe, a one-month language immersion in Germany, and a one-year study option at a PASCH partner school in Germany. German language courses lead to DSD I/II and DSD-related diplomas; English follows the Oxford ELT program. The school emphasizes language proficiency, international opportunities, and community engagement.