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Elementary School Admissions Policy
School Year 2026-2027

1. Statement of Purpose
1.1.
American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is an educational facility that provides general education in an English speaking learning environment with international curriculum and operating standards.
1.2.
ASU is a non-discriminatory body and as such does not discriminate against parents’ or students' ethnicity, race, gender or religion.
1.3.
ASU strives to present a balanced learning environment in which students are able to access their physical, psychological, educational, social, artistic, cultural, and sports knowledge.
2. Admissions Practices and Policies Overview
2.1.
The Principal and Assistant Principal organize the testing for new students and make the final decision.
2.2.
All classes, except for Mongolian and foreign languages, will be held in English.
2.3.
The number of students in each classroom is a maximum of 24.
2.4.
ASU does not permit ‘skipping’ a grade based on parent requests. Students are placed based on age requirements.
2.5.
The Student Services Office reviews and accepts the application package after it is fully completed. If the application package is incomplete, registration will not be processed.
2.6.
If a child who is promoted does not pay for their seat guarantee, the seat will be given to a new child.
2.7.
All newly registered students, parents, and guardians are required to read and fully familiarize themselves with the 'Regulation Policy for Parents and Students'.
2.8.
Class placement will be made by the Principal and Assistant Principal. No parent requests for class placement will be accepted.
2.9.
For families applying with children at both elementary and secondary schools, a joint decision will be made by the Elementary and Secondary School Principals.
2.10.
Upon attending classes, should School Administration determine that a student is unable to meet the existing criteria, his or her registration will be withdrawn.
2.11.
Registration fees are non-refundable if the applicant does not pass the entrance exam.
2.12.
ASU adheres to the Massachusetts curriculum and does not maintain records of students' documents issued by the Mongolian Ministry of Education.
3. Admissions Process
3.1.
The application documentation must be completed in full and returned to the Student Services Office at ASU.
3.2.
Once the completed documentation has been received, including the payment of the required application fee, the Student Services Office will contact the prospective parents and set up a time for testing.
3.3.
Every student must complete a language proficiency test, regardless of where the student has studied previously.
3.4.
The Principal or Assistant Principal will organize the entrance examination. The admission final decision is reached based upon age appropriateness, past academic results, a face to face interview, and the results of the admissions testing.
3.5.
Once the results of the Admissions test is confirmed, the Elementary School Principal and Assistant Principal will sign the admissions approval forms.
3.6.
The Student Services Office will notify the parents and finance office of the student’s enrolled information. Parents must pay their child’s tuition fees within 1-3 days.
3.7.
After the tuition fee and book deposit are paid, the child will be assigned to a class. The Student Service office will provide the assigned class teacher and other teachers with the child’s information.
4. Language Policy
4.1.
ASU believes that in order to be successful, students must meet the Language Proficiency Benchmarks.
4.2.
Grade 1 students with little English may be considered for acceptance.
4.3.
EAL support will be provided to students who require additional language support.
5. Age and Mid-year Enrollment Policy
5.1.
Prospective students seeking a place at ASU will only be considered for a spot in a grade that is appropriate for their current age, grade level, academic record, and admission tests.
5.2.
Students who enter ASU from schools with a different academic year (such as January to November) will be placed in the grade they are currently attending if they join at the start of the ASU school year. However, the students who enroll in the middle of the school year will continue in the same grade they were studying in their previous school.
5.3.
Students admitted at any point during the semester will be required to pay the full tuition fee for that semester.
5.4.
No refunds will be provided for transfers to another school during the middle of the semester.
6. Students with Special Needs
6.1.
Students with special learning needs will only be granted a place at ASU after consideration from the Principal in which it is determined that ASU can meet all of the student’s needs.
6.2.
If it is determined that the school is unable to meet the specific needs of a child, the student will be referred to a school that can better accommodate their needs.
7. Wait listing
7.1.
Prospective students may be waitlisted if there is no place available in the grade level providing the student meets the required criteria for admission.
7.2.
Students who cannot be offered a place in the appropriate grade will not be considered for the grade above or below.
7.3.
Priority on the waitlist will be generally given to students in the order in which their applications were received.
8. Probationary Period
8.1.
If necessary, students will be given a probationary period to allow them to make progress throughout the school year. If students fail to make progress in academics, language skills, discipline, or are unproductive during the probation period, the probation period will be terminated.
8.2.
Students who have their probation period terminated will not be promoted to the next grade and will be required to choose another school to study.
School Administration
April, 2026
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Group of eight young people posing outdoors on grass in front of a large building with columns and a dome, with fall trees around.Children dressed in Halloween costumes including a wizard with glasses and wand, a ninja, a witch with a starry hat, and a princess carrying pumpkin bags.Large group of children and adults posing smiling in front of a brick building with mountains in the background, some holding colorful flags and a red ball.Four young children dancing on a stage with a colorful blue and purple backdrop, two girls in dresses and two boys in casual clothes.A group of children outdoors watching a girl in a gray hoodie sitting on a chair with her hands raised near her face, while a tennis ball flies toward a bucket mounted on a yellow contraption.Five children playing violins on a stage with music stands and black curtains in the background.Children in Halloween costumes lined up indoors, including a child in a white mask and star-patterned cape, a girl with horns and face paint, and another girl with devil horns holding a red trident.Youth soccer player in turquoise jersey kicks ball toward goal as goalkeeper and two defenders in red and black jerseys try to block.Large group of elementary school children and a teacher posing on the steps in front of a school building with a sign that reads 'ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'.Children and adults gathered in a large indoor space for a science fair with colorful project boards displayed on tables.Group of children dressed in colorful traditional costumes posing indoors, with some making peace signs.Two children posing with peace signs; one with black face paint resembling clown makeup and a red bow tie, the other with braids holding a black bag.Group of young children sitting, one boy wearing red sunglasses and a white patterned shirt, another boy holding sunglasses near his face, and a girl in a yellow top looking at her arm.Two young girls sitting on red chairs, one with a green floral dress and red hair bow, the other in a white dress with a white headband.Group of nine young people standing behind a table with five lit candles and certificates, all making peace signs.Four children performing a traditional dance in colorful costumes with red and black outfits and decorative hats on a wooden stage.Children in animal costumes and festive dress performing on stage with holiday decorations in the background.Orchestra performing on stage with conductor in front, backdrop reads 'ASU Sings in the Rain' with musical notes.Teacher assisting a student using a microscope in a classroom laboratory with other students also working with microscopes.A coach in a red shirt and gray pants blowing a whistle while standing with a soccer ball on a grassy field near three female soccer players in blue jerseys.A teacher and two students attentively observe a liquid experiment in a beaker in a classroom setting.Group of children sitting and standing on a stage holding certificates under a banner that reads 'Spelling Bee Semi-Final'.
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