The English School of Mongolia
- BTEC
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
- IGCSE
- +1
Per yearabout USD 3.61K–8.75K
MNT 13M–31.5M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
The English School of Mongolia (ESM) in Ulaanbaatar is a British international school offering pre-school to Grade 12, with IB Diploma, IGCSE and BTEC qualifications. It teaches in English with Mongolian from Junior School and a third language from Grade 6. Its mission focuses on academic excellence, cultural and personal values, and developing global citizens.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
BTEC · IB Diploma · IB PYP
Students
1,325
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 31
- Ownership
- For-profit
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-School 3+ to 4+ | MNT 13,000,000≈ USD 3.61K |
| Pre-School 5+ | MNT 17,000,000≈ USD 4.72K |
| Grades 1-5 | MNT 24,500,000≈ USD 6.81K |
| Grades 6-8 | MNT 25,500,000≈ USD 7.09K |
| Grades 9-10 | MNT 26,500,000≈ USD 7.36K |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma) | MNT 31,500,000≈ USD 8.75K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School 3+ to 4+ | MNT 13,000,000 (about USD 3.61K) |
| Pre-School 5+ | MNT 17,000,000 (about USD 4.72K) |
| Grades 1-5 | MNT 24,500,000 (about USD 6.81K) |
| Grades 6-8 | MNT 25,500,000 (about USD 7.09K) |
| Grades 9-10 | MNT 26,500,000 (about USD 7.36K) |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma) | MNT 31,500,000 (about USD 8.75K) |
Source: school website (esm.edu.mn) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The English School of Mongolia (this school) | MNT 13,000,000 (about USD 3.61K) | MNT 31,500,000 (about USD 8.75K) |
| British School of Ulaanbaatar | MNT 22,500,000 (about USD 6.25K) | MNT 72,200,000 (about USD 20.1K) |
Source: school website (esm.edu.mn) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- MNT 400,000
- Lunch
- MNT 10,000
- Uniform
- MNT 350,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma) · BTEC · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Mn
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Team sports
- Individual sports
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Martial arts
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
After-school activities
- Martial arts
- Sports
- Drama
- Canvas and felt crafts
- Chess
- Robotics
- Meditation
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO, IB
- Memberships
- fobisia
Location
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