International School of Ulaanbaatar

ISU is located at Four Seasons Garden, Khan-Uul District, 18 Khoroo, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia-17032. The campus is in the city of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. School office hours are Monday to Friday 07:30 AM–04:30 PM.

ISU offers the International Baccalaureate continuum from Pre-School to Grade 12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from Pre-School to Grade 5. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) runs from Grade 6 to Grade 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) runs from Grade 11 to Grade 12.

The school is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school.

A diverse community of approximately 25 nationalities is represented.

ISU uses a multi-tiered learning support framework with an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) for students who need more than differentiated in-class support. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided for Grades 1–12, with immersion and differentiated instruction as appropriate. A school counselor supports academic and social-emotional needs.

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Office hours are Monday to Friday 07:30 AM–04:30 PM. The school calendar is published for daily, weekly, and term schedules. ISU offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16 to 19.

University & College Counseling supports post-graduation planning for secondary students, assists with university and college applications, administers PSAT and SAT exams, arranges visits by university admissions officers, hosts information sessions for parents, and uses CIALFO to help students research universities and organize their college lists.

ISU provides school counseling to support students' academic and social-emotional needs. The counselor conducts individual, group, or family counseling and oversees the pastoral care program; they also run workshops for parents and faculty and act as liaison between school and home. When social-emotional needs are supported, academic achievement rises. Counseling strengthens teacher-student relationships, fosters a positive self-image, helps with problem solving and decision making, and builds resilience, self-awareness, and effective study strategies.

ISU uses a multi-tiered framework to support learners, providing early, systematic, and intentional assistance to meet individual needs. A program of learning support is provided by trained professionals through an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). The approach includes co-planning, co-teaching, and co-assessing and uses a mix of push-in and pull-out services. A Student Success Team helps ensure every student is appropriately challenged, supported and successful. Inclusion is an ongoing commitment to value, respect, empower, and support all students in pursuing excellence.

ISU's EAL program reflects an inclusive culture that ensures accessibility to learning for all students, with all teachers serving as language teachers to deliver a rigorous curriculum. EAL students from Grades 1-12 are supported; Grades 1-5 embed EAL in the regular classroom with shared responsibility, while secondary students are supported in EAL class with differentiated instruction. Placement is informed by assessments and recommendations from EAL and grade-level teachers, and admissions data includes EAL considerations.

ISU supports mental wellbeing through the School Counseling program and pastoral care. The counselor provides individual, group, or family counseling and leads wellbeing workshops for students, parents and staff, serving as a liaison between school and home. Services aim to strengthen relationships, foster resilience and positive self-image, and develop coping strategies to manage stress and academic demands.

ISU uses safe recruitment practices for child protection and verifies the identity, credentials, and work and criminal histories of all prospective employees. The school is committed to the well-being and safety of its students.

The International School of Ulaanbaatar accepts online applications via the Parent Portal. After creating an account, parents receive a unique login to complete forms and upload required documents. Documents include a school transcript from the last two years, official immunization records, a copy of the passport or birth certificate, a passport-style photo, copies of parent identification, and the Confidential ISU Transfer form completed by the current Head of School or homeroom teacher. After submission, the final decision is made by the Divisional Principal within five business days. Accepted students receive the acceptance package electronically and/or by mail. To guarantee a place, the security deposit must be paid within ten business days after acceptance, and enrolment is complete when all required documents have been received by the Admissions Office.