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About ASU

The story of the American School of Ulaanbaatar is one of humble beginnings in 2006, followed by steady growth and continuous development.
The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is one of Mongolia’s earliest and leading international schools. Founded in 2006, ASU provides an American-style education for students from Elementary through Secondary School. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in California, USA, ensuring that it meets internationally recognized standards of academic excellence and maintains a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

The school is organized into two divisions: Elementary School and Secondary School, offering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and personally.

ASU follows an adapted North American curriculum aligned with the Common Core standards of the United States. Our diverse faculty of experienced educators from around the world brings strong subject expertise and global perspectives to the classroom, helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in a global community.
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School Location

Zaisan Area, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

Year Founded

2006

Students in First Year

160

Managing Director

Ms. Oyunsuren Dugarjav
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Elementary School Principal

Ms. Joanne Effa
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Secondary School Principal

Mr. Tom Kaualoku
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Student Enrollment in 2026

880
Elementary: 460; Secondary: 420

Full-Time Faculty & Staff

130
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Sports Team Name

ASU Wolves
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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'.