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
Unlocking global futures with the Korean Universities Mini Fair at ESM! We are thrilled to celebrate the success of the recent Korean Universities Mini Fair hosted at the ESM!
This event gave our IBDP students the chance to align their rigorous academic tracks with world-class higher education destinations. Additionally, in an exciting move to foster early academic planning, the fair was also opened to our Grade 10 students, giving them an invaluable head start as they begin exploring global career paths and university requirements.
Representatives from top-tier South Korean institutions met with our students to discuss undergraduate programs, specialised campuses, and competitive admission pathways.
A huge thank you to the participating universities:
Hanyang University (Language Preparatory School),
Hanyang University (ERICA Campus),
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (Seoul Tech),
Chung-Ang University.
We appreciate our University and Career Counsellor, Ms Krishna Chaitanya Naredla, for organising this event so efficiently. Together, we continue to empower our students to dream big and reach further on their academic journeys. ... See MoreSee Less
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🇨🇳 Our six-day educational journey to Shanghai has come to an end!
This special trip brought together ESM students from Grades 7–12 who study Chinese as a foreign language.
Over six unforgettable days, our students had the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and experience the Chinese language and culture first-hand. They explored a new city, visited fascinating places, made new friends, and gained valuable knowledge and experiences along the way.
The trip provided a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn, communicate and explore, while putting their Chinese language skills into practice in a real-world environment.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our first educational trip of the academic year possible. Your support and dedication made this experience truly special for our students.
We returned home tired, inspired and happy, bringing with us wonderful memories, new knowledge and valuable experiences.
Today, our students are already back at school, ready to embrace new challenges and continue their journey of learning and discovery!. 🇨🇳✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Grade 5 embarked on a fantastic journey via railway to Sainshand in Dornogovi on a cultural and scientific exploration trip. Students visited the Danzanravjaa and Sainshand City Museums to learn about the area's cultural significance and became familiar with his artwork, creations, poetry, and more. The students also visited the Sainshand City Museum, where they learned about Jurassic history, seeing dinosaur fossils and eggs as well as examples of local wildlife. Then they went to a wind farm, where they were able to learn from experts in connection with the Grade 5 unit on energy. They asked many inquisitive questions and treasured this rare opportunity.
Following some rest, the students had the opportunity to embark on a beautiful sunset hike to Black Mountain, with stunning views. The following day, the students visited Hamiin Hiid, Shambala Energy Center, and some natural caves that were used for meditation, and had a great time exploring them. Following this, they even had a chance to see dinosaur fossils and millions of years old petrified wood out in the wild.
This trip was a fantastic bonding experience and allowed our students a chance to explore, grow their independence, and build resilience, as well as make memories from this once-in-a-lifetime experience they are sure to treasure forev#ESM
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🌟 ESM’s annual Hidden Talent Competition was successfully held, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their unique talents, creativity, and confidence on stage. 🎭🎶✨
Students presented a variety of performances, including dance, poetry, and solo instrumental acts. The event celebrated individuality and the diverse talents of our school community.
👏We warmly congratulate all of our talented students for their outstanding performances and for having the courage to share their talents with our school community. 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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CELEBRATING IBDP EXCELLENCE: CLASS OF 2026
Founded in 2011 and authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 2015, The English School of Mongolia is one of Mongolia’s longest-established and leading IB schools. For more than a decade, ESM has developed a strong tradition of academic excellence, preparing internationally minded graduates for respected universities around the world.
This tradition continues with the Class of 2026.
We are proud to celebrate six outstanding graduates whose achievements in the May 2026 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme reflect exceptional academic ability, consistency and determination.
Our featured graduates achieved remarkable Diploma scores ranging from 36 to 43 points:
Harry Tengis Williams: 43/45
Elizabeth Yoon: 40/45
Saran Mariya Erdenetuul: 38/45
Dulguun Batzorig: 37/45
Munkh-Orgil Zotol: 36/45
Enkhnaran Chinbayar: 36/45
Harry’s score of 43 points is the second-highest IB Diploma result in ESM history and the school’s highest score in the past five years. In May 2026, 104,369 full Diploma candidates participated worldwide. To place Harry’s exceptional achievement in context, the latest detailed point-by-point distribution published by the IB shows that only approximately 2.3% of Diploma candidates worldwide achieved exactly 43 points.
Across this group, our graduates earned Grade 7s in Biology HL, Chemistry HL, Physics HL, English B HL, English A SL, Mathematics AA SL, Mathematics AI SL and French ab initio SL. Their achievements also include outstanding Higher Level performance, an A in the Extended Essay, excellent bilingual outcomes and consistent results across all six Diploma Programme subjects.
These results represent far more than final grades. They are the culmination of two years of demanding academic study, independent research through the Extended Essay, critical inquiry in Theory of Knowledge, and personal development through Creativity, Activity and Service.
Our graduates will now continue their education at some of the most distinguished universities around the world, including the University of Western Australia, Saint Louis University, Barnard College of Columbia University, Beihang University, the University of Pennsylvania and NYU Shanghai.
We warmly congratulate Harry, Elizabeth, Saran, Dulguun, Munkh-Orgil and Enkhnaran. We also thank their teachers, families and the wider ESM community for the guidance, encouragement and support that contributed to these achievements.
Please join us in celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of our Class of 2026 graduates and wishing them every success in the next st#englishschoolofmongolia##ESMi#IBDiplomaProgramme##IBDPI#classof2026r#IBResults #AcademicExcellenceu#esmgraduatesExcellence #esmgraduates ... See MoreSee Less
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We are truly grateful to all the teachers and school leadership who have guided our children in the right direction, inspired them, and encouraged them to believe in themselves. Thank you for your dedication and support throughout their journey. Wishing all of our children continued success and a bright path ahead.
Amazing!
Congratulations, Anir and Amina!
We are very proud to celebrate the achievements of sisters Anir Batsaikhan (Grade 10D) and Amina Batsaikhan (Grade 7B) at the Mongolian Junior Championship 2026, held on 28 August at Mt. Bogd Golf & Country Club.
Anir – Gold Medal
Amina – Silver Medal
Their success reflects their dedication, discipline, and hard work. We are delighted to see both sisters representing themselves and our school with such confidence and determination. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations 💐💐💐💞
So proud to my grandkids 😍🥰❤️🤩❤️❤️
Өнөөдөр бид Монголын улс төрийн түүхэнд хамгийн удаан хугацаанд буюу 44 жил төр засгийн удирдлагад ажилласан төр, нийгмийн зүтгэлтэн Юмжаагийн Цэдэнбалын мэндэлсний 110 жилийн ойд хүндэтгэл үзүүлж хөшөөнд цэцэг өргөх ёслолыг зохион байгууллаа.
Уг үйл ажиллагаанд Ю.Цэдэнбал агсны ах дүү, төрөл төрөгсөд, сургуулийн захиргааны хамт олон болон сурагчид оролцлов.
8D ангийн сурагч М.Болд “Би монгол хүн” шүлгээр, 9E ангийн сурагч Энэрэл “Тусгаар тогтнол” шүлгээр мэндчилгээ дэвшүүллээ.
Хүндэтгэлийн үйл ажиллагааг зохион байгуулсан И ЭС ЭМ сургуулийн хамт олонд Ю.Цэдэнбал агсны төрөл төрөгсдийн зүгээс чин сэтгэлийн талархалаа илэрхийллээ. ... See MoreSee Less
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Сургуулийн удирдлага, хамт олон, сурагчдад баярлалаа.
✨ Please enjoy the wonderful performances at Hidden Talent 2026! 🎶🌟
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Where can we watch a musical performance?
HIDDEN TALLENT FINAL ROUND!
We are delighted to share the live stream of the Hidden Talent 2026 Final.
We hope you enjoy watching the performances and supporting our talented students!
A very best of luck to all our finalists!
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Could you share with us the afternoon performance link?