The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is located in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. ASU is a private institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ensuring internationally recognized standards of education.
We follow the Massachusetts curriculum standards, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 12. Our student body is approximately 85% Mongolian, with the remaining students representing around 20 different countries. Many of our students come from multilingual backgrounds, enriching our diverse learning community.
ASU prepares students for success in English-speaking colleges and universities while fostering the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become intellectually reflective individuals, lifelong learners, caring and ethical citizens, and physically and mentally healthy members of society.
We seek educators who are passionate about teaching and are eager to contribute to a creative, collaborative learning environment within an international school community.
We follow the Massachusetts curriculum standards, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 12. Our student body is approximately 85% Mongolian, with the remaining students representing around 20 different countries. Many of our students come from multilingual backgrounds, enriching our diverse learning community.
ASU prepares students for success in English-speaking colleges and universities while fostering the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become intellectually reflective individuals, lifelong learners, caring and ethical citizens, and physically and mentally healthy members of society.
We seek educators who are passionate about teaching and are eager to contribute to a creative, collaborative learning environment within an international school community.
Living and Working in Mongolia
Mongolia’s continental climate is characterized by long, cold, and dry winters and warm summers. While snowfall in Ulaanbaatar is generally light, temperatures can be extreme during December and January. Despite the cold, the city enjoys abundant sunshine and clear blue skies—something deeply valued in Mongolian culture. The people of Mongolia are known for their friendliness and hospitality.
Ulaanbaatar, the capital city and home of ASU, is rapidly developing and offers a wide range of modern amenities. Most consumer goods and services are readily available, and the city continues to grow as a vibrant, increasingly cosmopolitan center. ASU’s campus is located approximately 10 minutes from the city center, with affordable transportation options—taxi rides typically cost around $4.
With a population of approximately 1.3 million, Ulaanbaatar is a dynamic and evolving city. While Mongolian is the primary language, Russian is also commonly spoken, and English is increasingly used as a second language, particularly in education and business.
ASU is situated in Zaisan, a scenic area surrounded by rolling hills and located away from the congestion of the city center. The nearby national park offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, which is a popular pastime among faculty.
Ulaanbaatar, the capital city and home of ASU, is rapidly developing and offers a wide range of modern amenities. Most consumer goods and services are readily available, and the city continues to grow as a vibrant, increasingly cosmopolitan center. ASU’s campus is located approximately 10 minutes from the city center, with affordable transportation options—taxi rides typically cost around $4.
With a population of approximately 1.3 million, Ulaanbaatar is a dynamic and evolving city. While Mongolian is the primary language, Russian is also commonly spoken, and English is increasingly used as a second language, particularly in education and business.
ASU is situated in Zaisan, a scenic area surrounded by rolling hills and located away from the congestion of the city center. The nearby national park offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, which is a popular pastime among faculty.
