Welcome to the Junior School at the English School of Mongolia, where children are supported to grow as confident, curious, and principled learners in a safe and nurturing environment. These early years are a crucial stage in a child’s development, and we are committed to ensuring that every student feels secure, valued, and encouraged to explore their learning with confidence and resilience.

I am a passionate educator with experience in international schools both as a student growing up and as an educator. This background has strongly shaped my belief in the importance of belonging, global understanding, and high-quality pastoral care throughout the school. In the Junior School, we aim to create a space where children feel safe to take risks in their learning while developing strong values and a positive sense of self.

We value the whole child. While we are a large school, we work deliberately to foster a close knit community where relationships matter and every student is known and supported. Our form tutors and teaching assistants work closely with families to ensure children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our school is British in values and international in spirit. With students and staff representing five continents and a wide range of global experiences, our community reflects the world our children are growing up in.

Tayma Ashour
Tayma AshourHead of School
Edemar Domincil
Edemar DomincilDeputy Head of school / PYP Coordinator

Our curriculum is guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and enriched by the English National Curriculum. Our approach emphasises inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, and the development of essential skills that support lifelong learning. Alongside this, a strong academic programme in Mongolian language enables students to develop linguistic competence, strengthen their cultural identity, and demonstrate respect for national heritage.

Through purposeful teacher collaboration, we carefully design and map our curriculum to ensure age-appropriate progression, coherence, and continuity across all grade levels. Learning outcomes are intentionally challenging and meaningful, with a strong focus on the progressive development of knowledge, skills, and understanding as students advance through the school.

Our timetable includes core inquiry subjects—Mathematics, Science, English, Programme of Inquiry (POI), and Health and Well-being—supported by specialist subjects such as Physical Education, Music, Dance, Visual Arts, and Mongolian language. ICT skills are incorporated across our lessons, from digital citizenship and responsible online communication to researching, presenting, and collaborating using a range of digital tools, supporting students’ development as competent and ethical digital learners in line with IB PYP approaches.

Each school day concludes with a range of club activities from Monday to Thursday, providing students with opportunities for enrichment, creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of personal interests beyond the classroom.

To ensure the successful implementation of the curriculum across all grade levels, we have appointed Grade Level Coordinators who monitor planning, teaching, and learning. They work closely with teachers to maintain consistency, support best practices, and ensure that learning outcomes are effectively achieved.

Grade Level Coordinators

Each grade level in the Junior School is supported by a dedicated Grade Level Coordinator (GLC). Grade Level Coordinators play a key role in ensuring consistency, communication, and wellbeing across the grade. They work closely with form tutors, teaching assistants, and leadership to support both students and teachers, helping to ensure a positive and cohesive learning experience for all.

Our Grade Level Coordinators are responsible for overseeing pastoral and academic matters within their grade, supporting effective collaboration among staff, and acting as a point of contact for families when needed. Their role helps strengthen relationships and ensures that every child is supported within a well-organised and responsive grade-level team.