Commonly known as ISU, the International School of Ulaanbaatar is a premier coeducational day school located in the Khan-Uul District that provides a continuous education spanning early years, primary, middle school, and senior school. The institution distinguishes itself through its purpose-built campus in the Four Seasons Gardens area and a highly diverse student body representing both the local and expatriate communities in Mongolia's capital. Designed to foster global citizenship and holistic student development, it offers an inclusive, internationally focused learning environment tailored to families seeking a seamless transition across all educational stages.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Accredited IB continuum: Highly regarded as one of the few true non-profit international schools in the city offering full IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) with CIS and NEASC accreditations.
- Attractive compensation and savings: Teachers consistently highlight competitive, tax-free USD salary packages with strong savings potential relative to local living costs.
- Close-knit school community: Appreciated by parents and staff for its diverse student body, small class sizes, and welcoming, family-oriented environment.
Negatives
- Extremely high tuition: Frequently cited on local and expat forums as the most expensive school in Ulaanbaatar, making it cost-prohibitive for most families without institutional sponsorship.
- Harsh climate and severe pollution: Expat staff and families note that extreme winter temperatures, heavy city traffic, and poor seasonal air quality can make daily life challenging.
- Address
- Four Seasons Gardens-Khan-Uul District, 15th KhorooUlaanbaatarMongolia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +976 7016-0010
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students
- Coeducational
