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
TEDxESM Youth 2026 – Breaking Point
We are delighted to share that TEDxESM Youth 2026 is fast approaching. This past Sunday, our speakers and organising team came together for their first full rehearsal, which went extremely well. The level of preparation, confidence and thoughtful discussion already on display promises an inspiring event for our whole community.
Date: Saturday 28 February
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: English School of Mongolia
TEDxESM Youth 2026 will bring together eight student speakers from multiple schools across Ulaanbaatar alongside seven diverse adult speakers. The full speaker list will be announced shortly. Throughout the day, attendees can expect a series of carefully prepared, high-quality talks centred around this year’s theme, Breaking Point.
In addition to the talks, the programme includes:
• Discussion sessions and networking opportunities
• A surprise performance
• A coffee break with bakery items and refreshments
• A full lunch
• Limited-edition event merchandise
Tickets cost 15,000₮, which includes lunch, coffee break refreshments and event merchandise.
The event is open to ESM students, students from other schools, as well as parents and friends of the school community. As seating is limited, tickets are allocated through an application process.
Ticket Application Process
Applications are open until 27 February, but may close earlier once capacity is reached. We strongly encourage early application through this google form.
Submitting an application does not guarantee a ticket. Successful applicants will receive an email with payment instructions, and payment must be completed within 24 hours to secure the seat.
We warmly encourage students, parents and friends of ESM to join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and engaging day of ideas, discussion and community connection.
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Ямар боловсрол олгохоороо араатан шиг хүүхэд зоддог юм сургаад байдаг юм бэ ? 🤬 утаснууд нь бүгд холбогдохгүй юм. 🤬🤬🤬
ESM 15th Anniversary Concert
For everyone who couldn’t attend or wants to relive the unforgettable moments, here is the video of the ESM 15th Anniversary Concert!
Thank you to all performers, organizers, and supporters who made this celebration truly special. Let’s continue the journey together and look forward to many more years of music and memories. ... See MoreSee Less
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The English School of Mongolia huge congratulations!
Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉 The English School of Mongolia
Монгол хэлний тэнхим нь Могой жилийг сурган хүмүүжүүлэх олон талт, үр өгөөжтэй үйл ажиллагаагаар дүүрэн, амжилттай үдэж, өндөрлүүллээ.
Тухайлбал, 6 дугаар ангийн Үндэсний бичгийн баяр, бага ангийн Цагаан толгойн баяр, 10 дугаар ангийн сурагчдын дунд зохион байгуулагдсан “Үсэглэлийн хаад – 2026” тэмцээн, мөн 9 дүгээр ангийн сурагчдын дунд Морь жилийг угтсан зурагт хуудас бүтээх уралдаан зэрэг арга хэмжээг тус тус амжилттай зохион байгуулж, шилдэг оролцогчид, ялагчдыг тодруулан шагнаж урамшууллаа.
Эдгээр арга хэмжээ нь сурагчдын хэлний боловсролыг дэмжих, эх хэл, үндэсний бичиг, соёлоо эрхэмлэх үзлийг төлөвшүүлэхэд чухал ач холбогдолтой байлаа.
“Үсэглэлийн хаад – 2026” тэмцээний “Шилдэг үсэглэгч”-ээр 10А ангийн сурагч Намуун, удаах байрт 10В ангийн сурагч Мэргэн шалгарсан бол багийн дүнгээр 10А анги тэргүүлж, “Шилдэг үсэглэгч анги”-аар тодорлоо.
Мөн хамтран ажилласан Урлагийн болон Мэдээлэл зүйн тэнхим, 2-р ангийн багш нар, дэмжин тусалсан сургуулийн удирдлага, "Цагаан толгойн баяр"-ын хүндэт зочид, эцэг эхчүүддээ Монгол хэлний тэнхимийн хамт олны зүгээс чин сэтгэлийн талархал илэрхийлье. ... See MoreSee Less
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Амжилт шүү
Mongolian Alphabet Celebration - Grade 2
On February 13, our Grade 2 students celebrated a very special milestone together with their families at the Kublai Event Hall.
For us in the Mongolian Language Department, this event is not simply an annual school celebration; it is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone for our students who have learned to read in their mother tongue. It is a celebration of their achievement, growth, and cultural pride.
Seeing our young learners confidently read and perform in front of their families was a truly heartwarming moment. Together, we have created an unforgettable memory in their learning journey.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all parents and guardians for your constant encouragement, preparation, and support. Your partnership and involvement make these meaningful moments possible.
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ESM Preschool proudly participated in the school’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Concert.
Our little hearts were filled with joy and excitement as they shone on stage, creating a truly memorable day in their young lives.
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The English School of Mongolia very excited indeed to be part of this high impact event.
ESM's 15th Year Anniversary 'Better Together' Concert was held on February 10th, 2026. The show brought together an exquisite Romeo & Juliet ballet collaboration between professional dancers and ESM students, which was followed by a spectacular variety performance of music, song and dance featuring students from all areas of the school from Preschool to Sixth Form.
With over 200 students involved on-stage this event is a bold example of how we strive to give all ESM students new opportunities and valuable experiences to develop appreciation and passion for the Arts.
We are also delighted to have raised over 4 million MNT from ticket sales which will go towards supporting local community projects through our school Service Team.
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Oh I wish I could go see something like that there
ESM Preschool celebrated Tsagaan Sar on February 11 with our 3+ to 5+ year-old students. The children performed Mongolian poems, songs, and traditional dances, sharing the joy and spirit of this special holiday.
We are very proud of our young performers and happy to share some lovely moments from the celebration.
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We are excited to share that ESM is now a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate's Middle Years Programme. The MYP is a high quality and rigorous curriculum framework encouraging greater connections between classroom studies and the real world. This will support students in a seamless transition from the IB PYP in Junior School, and comprehensively prepare them for success in their Cambridge IGCSE Examinations and beyond. The programme implementation will begin to be rolled out from this term in Grades 6-8 as we work towards becoming only the 2nd school in Mongolia to offer the internationally-renowned MYP.
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