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
Our Grade 8D student, O. Sayan, proudly represented the school at the “Mongolian Youth National Swimming Championship” held in Erdenet City from April 11–13, 2026, and won bronze medals in the 100m and 200m backstroke (13–14 age category).
Congratulations to Sayan on this great achievement!
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Congratulations Sayan👏
Congratulations to Enkhjin Otgonbaatar, our Grade 10C student, on winning a gold medal at the Asian Future Musicians International Competition.
The competition took place from January 19 - 21, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, bringing together talented participants from across Asia.
In addition, Enkhjin achieved 4th place in the 16+ category at the “Piano Lovers V” National Youth Competition, held from April 6-11. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Ariunbileg Odgerel (Grade 12B)!
She recently participated in the 10th Nomadic International Ballet Competition 2026 and achieved outstanding success by winning the Gold Medal for the 3rd consecutive year.
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Congratulations to Ariunbileg Odgerel (Grade 12B)!
She recently participated in the 10th Nomadic International Ballet Competition 2026 and achieved outstanding success by winning the Gold Medal for the 3rd consecutive year.
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ESM's Global Voices Week 2026 was a great success last week.
Under the theme of 'Empowering the Future' we invited three inspirational and influential speakers - Hon Dr Stuart Lawrence, Ms Linda Cruse, and Ms Uuganaa Ramsay - to join the school community and share their knowledge, experience and perspectives with students, teachers and parents. Through a total of over 60 sessions, assemblies, talks and workshops throughout the week, this year's Global Voices brought huge value to our school and we want to thank them for their passionate contributions.
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Our student B. Nandin from class 1JB:
On April 10, 2026, she participated in the group category at the Ulaanbaatar city district round of the “Human Legend” National Dance Festival 2026, competing among all 9 districts, and won 1st place, earning a spot in the finals.
On April 11, 2026, she competed in the final round against the top teams selected from each district and became the National Champion in the group category.
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We are proud to congratulate our Grade 9B student, Odjargal Vanchig!
Odjargal achieved 2nd place in the 14 - 15 age category at the “Piano Lovers V” National Youth Competition, held from April 6th to 11th. This accomplishment was awarded with a certificate and a silver medal.
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This week marked the successful conclusion of our annual art exhibition series, featuring work from students across all grade levels. The event highlighted the diverse creative output of the student body, ranging from primary school projects to the culminating portfolios of the IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts candidates.
The exhibition was hosted across two venues: our school campus and the National Art Gallery of Mongolia. The professional setting at the National Art Gallery provided an important platform for our senior students to present their curated collections to the public, meeting the rigorous requirements of the IB curriculum.
Exhibition Overview
IB Visual Arts: A showcase of conceptual depth and technical skill from graduating students, focusing on their thematic development over the past two years.
Grade-Level Displays: Curated selections from all grade levels, demonstrating the progression of artistic skills and media exploration within the school's arts program.
National Gallery Partnership: A collaborative effort that allowed students to experience the logistics and presentation standards of a professional gallery environment.
The school administration extends its appreciation to the National Art Gallery of Mongolia for their partnership, and to the faculty and students whose efforts contributed to the success of these exhibitions. Thank you to the parents and community members who attended the viewings throughout the week. ... See MoreSee Less
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Is the exhibit at the national art gallery still up today?
Congratulations to Grade 2AB student Tu Hoang Son for his outstanding achievement in the 2026 WMI Mongolian Preliminary Round. He performed exceptionally well and earned a Gold Medal! We wish you continued excellence in the future! ... See MoreSee Less
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