AT ESM
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Our Prefects, chosen for their academic achievements, positive attitudes, and commitment to the school community, promote our values of respect, kindness, and integrity. |
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Our regular assemblies bring the school community together to share values, celebrate achievements, and showcase talents, reinforcing our values and sense of community. |
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We offer a variety of clubs for students of all grades from Monday to Thursday, with specialist teachers and options from sports to music, drama to fencing, providing an engaging way to pursue interests and develop life skills. |
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Our annual production brings great musicals to life, showcasing our students’ talents and exposing them to the wider world of performing arts. |
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Our Music and Arts Department hosts a range of events throughout the year, providing a platform for students to showcase their talents and contribute to the creative atmosphere within our school community and beyond. |
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Students are assigned into Houses Austen, Chaplin, Darwin or Seacole to encourage a sense of community, healthy competition, and reinforces our values of respect and teamwork. |
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Our Sports Programme, emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition, provides opportunities for students to develop their skills in a variety of sports, with talented coaches and state-of-the-art facilities. |
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Available to Grades 5-12, our intensive studies programme enhances learning, with local study camps and a three-week programme in Thailand. It is now a regular feature of our curriculum. |
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Our field trips, tailored to each age group, provide hands-on experiences to deepen understanding and broaden horizons, from local parks and museums to historical sites and cultural events. |
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
Overseas Intensive Study Programme – Day 10 Update
Sawadika from Thailand!
We are happy to share that our Overseas Intensive Study Programme is progressing very well and has now reached Day 10.
Students have continued their academic lessons successfully, including TOK sessions and revision classes, while also participating in a range of activities. Highlights so far include a Pool Party, Bonfire Evening, and a CAS beach clean-up project, where students worked together to collect litter and help care for the local environment.
More updates to follow as we continue the final days of our programme. ... See MoreSee Less
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Music Therapy – A Melody That Touches the Heart
D. Sodmisheel, a student of Grade 7A at our school, performed music at the National Cancer Center, offering encouragement, hope, and emotional support to patients who are battling cancer through her instrumental performance.
The melodies performed by student Sodmisheel evoked indescribable emotions, and we hope that, even for a moment, they helped ease pain and fear and brought calm to the hearts of the patients.
We are very proud of our student and wish her great success in her future charitable and humanitarian activities. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Anir Batsaikhan, a student of Grade 9D, who recently won the Grand Prize at the Asian Future Musicians International Competition.
The competition was held from 19 - 21 January 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, with participants from across Asia.
This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, discipline, and passion for music, and we are extremely proud of her accomplishment. ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge congratulations to Odjargal!
We are proud to share the outstanding musical achievements of Odjargal Vanchig (Grade 9B), who recently represented our school on an international stage at Carnegie Hall, New York City, USA.
✨ Achievements:
January 10, 2026: Participated in the Elite International Music Competition
January 17, 2026: Performed in the Crescendo International Music Competition at Carnegie Hall
In both competitions, Odjargal performed on the piano and was awarded First Place, trophies, and certificates.
In addition to these accomplishments, Odjargal was specially invited to join the International Student Exchange Program 2026, a prestigious program offering masterclasses, recitals, lectures, and professional experiences for highly skilled young musicians, with performance opportunities in China, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland.
We congratulate Odjargal on this remarkable success and wish continued excellence in future musical endeavors! 👏🎹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Week 1 Update: ESM Overseas Intensive Study Programme – Thailand 2026
We are pleased to share an update on the successful completion of the first half of our Intensive Study Programme for Grades 11 and 12.
A total of 80 students, supported by 15 staff members, are participating in the programme. We safely arrived in Thailand on January 19, where our Director, Mr. Connor, was already there to welcome us. Despite the long journey, everyone arrived well and in good spirits.
Lessons are running smoothly each day from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, followed by revision sessions and evening activities. Highlights include a Scavenger Hunt led by Mr. Connor, Movie Night, TOK revision sessions, and a well-earned break at Ramayana Water Park, which was a fun and engaging outing for everyone.
With our first week complete, students and staff are refreshed and ready to resume lessons today.
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Congratulations to Our Student Egshiglen!
We are proud to congratulate Egshiglen Burenjargal (Grade 11A) for her outstanding performance at the iPOP! International Competition, held in Los Angeles, California, from January 4–8.
Egshiglen achieved an impressive result, earning 🥈 two Silver Medals and 🥉 one Bronze Medal in the Arts and Entertainment category. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊
Congratulations my beauty student🥰
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Let It Flow Project: A Community Effort in Action
Over the winter season, we were delighted to see the successful completion of the Let It Flow project, made possible through the generosity and support of the ESM community.
The fundraising initiative, organised in collaboration with BakeItMonthly and alongside a school-wide Donation Drive, brought together students, parents, and staff from both ESM campuses in support of this meaningful cause.
During the winter vacation, the collected gifts and donations were delivered to the children at Manna Orphanage. It was a deeply meaningful experience, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share a few moments from that visit with our wider community.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed, and in particular to Eunjin Cho (Grade 12) for her leadership, dedication, and commitment in coordinating this project. These collective efforts reflect the strong sense of care, responsibility, and community spirit that defines ESM. ... See MoreSee Less
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Super proud of you Eunjin Cho and team. Keep spreading kindness!!
This is wonderful, congratulations to all!
Who says the last day of school can’t be fun and educational?
This term, our Grade 3 students have been learning about different types of poetry, and when they discovered that secondary students were creating blackout poetry, their curiosity took over. With big smiles and even bigger questions, these young poets made their way up to the fourth floor to see the process in action and try it out themselves. Watching them learning how to choose words, create meaning, and proudly share their thoughts on the outcome was a joy to see. Moments like this remind us that learning goes beyond classrooms and age and curiosity truly has no limits. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today was a truly purposeful and heartwarming day for the ESM Student Council as we visited Manaa Orphanage, carrying with us gifts filled with love, generosity, and hope. Thanks to the incredible support from ESM parents, students, teachers, and staff, we were able to cater to the needs of children from newborns to 6 years old, from essentials to little Christmas surprises.
The joy on the children’s faces was unforgettable. Their laughter, excitement, and pure happiness reminded us what Christmas is really about: kindness, compassion, and giving without expecting anything in return. Every hug, smile, and shared moment made this visit deeply meaningful for all of us.
Here’s what our StuCO members shared about this special day 💫
Ariunchimeg Ganzorig
Today was a very educational and inspiring experience. It was heartwarming to see the children happy about their gifts, and I was excited to make their holidays a memorable experience for them. I felt a lot of joy today, and I'm grateful we got to help these children, especially the disabled and less fortunate. It really inspired me to see these children be cared for with what little resources the orphanage has to offer. All in all it was a great day.
Delger Byambasuren
Thank you so much for letting us be with kids! We had a great time watching them receiving their gifts and playing with them, they are so cute and playful! It was quite an experience for me since I have never dealt with this many children at once, but it was worth it!
Amarbayasgalan Enkhbaatar
Visiting the Manaa Orphanage kids was a truly wonderful experience. Seeing them kindly ask for help opening their gifts warmed my heart. They shared their snacks with one another and even offered me some. The kindness and joy they showed made the experience unforgettable there are truly no words to describe it.
Tergelsaran Ariunbayar
Helping at the orphanage was one of the cutest experiences I’ve ever had. I love babies, and seeing all those adorable babies so happy made my heart flutter. Seeing little kids running around happily with their gifts is a must experience sight for everyone. I’d definitely do this again and again if I get the chance!
Munkhjin Sergelen
Visiting Manaa Orphanage with our student council was truly meaningful, especially seeing the little newborn babies, they felt incredibly special and reminded me how precious and fragile life is. Our Christmas Tree of Joy activity, decorating together and giving gifts, brought so much happiness to the children and showed how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. It was a heartwarming experience that strengthened our sense of responsibility, compassion, and unity as student leaders presenting our school.
This Christmas, our students didn’t just give gifts, they gave time, love, and humanity.So proud of our Student Council for leading with heart and reminding us all that the true spirit of Christmas lives in giving. 🎁✨ A heartfelt thank you to every parent, student, teacher, and staff member who took part. Your generosity turned kindness into joy and made this Christmas truly meaningful. ❤️🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations on organizing such a great job. I am pround of all of you 🙏👏🥰
I never knew a 6 year old could give something so special
Girls look so pretty 😍