AT ESM
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We run a comprehensive, internationally-minded curriculum with Britishness at its heart. ESM is an authorised IB World School, culminating in its Diploma Programme, and we also offer IGCSE and BTEC Qualifications. We are also inspected to the British Government’s BSO standards, which are upheld by our strong pastoral practices including Form Tutor and House systems. |
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From our Sixth Form prefects, through the Student Council, House Captains and Secondary School Leaders, down to our Junior School Leaders, we provide vast opportunities for all students to step into leadership roles to make a difference in the school, developing the skills and experience to become future global change-makers. |
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Our dedicated Pastoral Lead in each area of the school works with our network of Form Tutors and experienced Safeguarding, Counselling and Psychologist teams to ensure we can provide personalised and meaningful wellbeing support to every student. |
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Our Clubs Enrichment Programmes across the school allow for exploration and discovery of new activities, developing new passions and skills for the future in areas that are not usually found in the classroom. This year our range of clubs include various martial arts, sports, drama, canvas and felt crafts, chess, robotics, meditation and many more… The clubs programme is always developing and students have the opportunity to make new choices each term. |
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ESM prides itself on offering a wide range of real-world experiences out of school both domestically and internationally. This includes residential study trips overseas for our Sixth Form and within Mongolia for Secondary and Junior School students. We also run multiple international language trips and sports tours each year. Further subject and age-specific local trips supplement the learning experience for all students at ESM. |
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Both team and individual sports form an important part of a well-rounded education, and ESM is a leader in the sports scene in Ulaanbaatar and the region. Our experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities support our teams through successes both in local and international competitions. ESM is the place for any young sportsperson to thrive and achieve their sporting dreams. |
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ESM’s famous arts department brings every student the chance to experiment, develop and flourish on the stage. Whether it’s in music, dance or drama, our school calendar is full of events such as our Junior and Secondary Musicals, Festivals of Song and Culture, and the annual ‘Better Together’ Variety Concert, bringing opportunities for students of any age to find and nurture their performing arts talents. |
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Language forms a vital pillar of any strong school curriculum and ESM recognises this. Students study in English but also learn Mongolian from the start of Junior School. From Grade 6 a third language is added to the curriculum and students have a choice between Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Russian. |
Director's Welcome
Mr. Connor Vinnicombe
Welcome to The English School of Mongolia (ESM) in Ulaanbaatar. At our school we are proud to serve a richly diverse community of families from Mongolia and over 30 other nationalities. I believe that in ESM, every child has a place where they can learn and grow. No matter what their background is, or what their individual path to success may be, everyone has a place in our community.
As a British International School, accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO), we offer a broad range of curricula including IB Programmes and Cambridge IGCSEs, all informed by the English National Curriculum and best practices from the UK to give ESM a distinct British quality and style in the heart of Ulaanbaatar.
ESM is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care, following the BISSC Code of Conduct for safer recruitment, and with a robust Safeguarding Policy. We understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect everyone working at our school to share this commitment.
We follow the key principle that everyone at ESM should be safe, happy and learning. I invite you to contact us to arrange a school visit, where you can see this in action for yourself. We look forward to welcoming you into our community and working together to support your child's lifelong learning journey.
MISSION STATEMENT
The English School of Mongolia aims at delivering high calibre education while focusing on celebrating cultural and personal values. Supporting students’ educational, moral, social and spiritual needs, ESM creates a learning environment where the strengths of every child can be identified and nurtured.
While striving for academic excellence, ESM creates life-long learners, who are self-confident and well-organised independent thinkers, curious about the world around them. Recognising the community educates global citizens who will be the “change-makers” in Mongolia’s development.
Accreditations and Affiliations
🧰 🛠 Grade 11 Skills Day 🪡 🪴
Every term, we hold a Skills Day for our Grade 11 students, giving them valuable hands-on experience in practical life skills that aren’t always taught in the classroom. Today, our students had the opportunity to learn and put their skills into practice through a variety of activities, including sewing, painting and decorating, gardening, furniture repairs, and even changing car tyres.
These real-world experiences help build confidence, independence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience. More importantly, they equip our students with practical skills and experiences that will support them well beyond the classroom. Preparing students for life outside of school and providing meaningful opportunities for personal growth are an important part of ESM’s commitment to our students' development.
A huge thank you to all the staff who made the day possible, and well done to our Grade 11 students for embracing each challenge with enthusiasm, teamwork, and a willingness to step outside their comfort zones. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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From Learning to Action!
Last year, during their PYP-X in Grade 5, our students Seul, Minyu, Gegeejin, and Enkhjin, mentored by Inderna Amgalan, explored SDG 15: Life on Land and researched endangered animals in Mongolia, including the Mazaalai (Gobi bear) and snow leopard.
Inspired by their research and an interview with a conservation scientist, they created and sold 100 “Save Endangered Animals” badges and set up a donation box to raise awareness and support conservation. Together, they raised 289,000 MNT for Mazaalai bear research and conservation.
Their contribution helped researchers place 42 monitoring cameras in the Gobi Great Nature Reserve and collect valuable data on the Mazaalai bear population.
Now in Grade 6B, they can proudly see how their learning turned into real action a#SDG15a#LifeOnLand #pypxO#studentactiont#endangeredanimalsg#Mazaalail#conservationC#grade6bion #Grade6B ... See MoreSee Less
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House Sport Tournament Update
Our House Sport Tournament is continuing with Grade 2 and Grade 4, and it has been fantastic to see such great energy and enthusiasm from all our students!
The competition has been very close, with every house giving their best and competing with lots of energy and determination. Well done to all the students for their fantastic effort and sportsmanship!
Grade 2 Results
🥇 1st – Chaplin
🥈 2nd – Seacole
🥉 3rd – Austen
🏅 4th – Darwin
Grade 4 Results
🥇 1st – Seacole
🥈 2nd – Darwin
🥉 3rd – Austen
🏅 4th – Chaplin
We now have Grade 1 and Grade 3 tournaments left to complete our House Sport Tournament.
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Grade 2 Term 1 Spelling Bee Competition!
Our Grade 2 students took part in their Term 1 Spelling Bee Competition, and it was a fantastic success!
We are incredibly proud of all our students for showing confidence, determination, and excellent spelling skills. Well done to everyone who participated!
Congratulations to our top three spellers:
1st Place: Jargalan Otgonsuren - 2OB, Darwin House
2nd Place: Enkh-Yalguun Munkhjargal - 2LB, Chaplin House
3rd Place: Munkh-Ochir Chimed-Ochir - 2OB, Chaplin House
A huge congratulations to our winners, and well done to all of our Grade 2 students for their wonderful effort and sportsmanship! ... See MoreSee Less
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Баяр хүргье
Миний зээ хүү мундаг шүү баяр хүргье
ESM Lions Football Teams – Weekend Results
During the weekend, our ESM Lions football boys’ and girls’ teams played some excellent football and represented the school brilliantly!
Boys’ Team:
The boys played 5 matches, winning 4 and losing only 1. This excellent performance saw them finish in 2nd place. Congratulations to the whole team!
Girls’ Team:
The girls have played 2 of their 4 matches so far and won both games! What a fantastic start!
The girls have two more matches on 31st October, so keep working hard and training together.
Well done to all our ESM Lions!
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Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉 ESM Lions team
Awesome 👍
We are pleased to inform you that early screening health check-ups will be conducted nationwide for students aged 3, 6, 11 and 15.
At our school, the early screening is scheduled to take place at the end of October, during the first two weeks of Term 2.
We kindly ask for your support and cooperation in ensuring that your child participates in the screening. We hope that all parents will actively work with us to ensure that their children receive this important health check-up.
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Congratulations to Sayan!
We are pleased to share that our Grade 9D student O. Sayan participated in the D. Bayaraa Cup 2026 Swimming Competition, held on 3 - 4 October 2026.
Sayan competed in the Under-14 category and won 6 medals:
🥇 25m Breaststroke – Gold
🥈 25m Backstroke – Silver
🥈 50m Backstroke – Silver
🥉 25m Freestyle – Bronze
🥉 50m Freestyle – Bronze
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Congratulations 🎉❤️
Congratulations to Angarag V., one of our Grade 7A students, who proudly represented Mongolia as a member of the Mongolian National Taekwon-Do Team at the 2026 ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup Championships in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
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Congrats Anand-Ochir and ESM!
Our Grade 4WL student Itgel. Ts successfully participated in the “D. Bayaraa Cup 2026” Swimming Championship, winning 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
The competition brought together more than 420 athletes from 19 swimming clubs.
Itgel’s achievements:
50m Freestyle – Gold Medal
25m Freestyle – Silver Medal
50m Backstroke – Silver Medal
25m Backstroke – Bronze Medal
50m Butterfly – Bronze Medal
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Итгэлдээ халуун баяр хүргэе!🥳👏🎉
Itgeldee bayar hurgeye👏💪🥳
❤️🥰🤩💕✨️👍
Эмээгийн хүү хичээгээд л байна даа
Эмээ нь хүүдээ хайртай шүү
Эмээгийн сайхан үр минь
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