Compare 3 IB Curriculum international schools in Mongolia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MNT 11,153,628), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Most IB schools in Mongolia are concentrated in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, where one school operates the full IB continuum (PYP - MYP - DP) and a couple of other international schools run parts of the IB alongside British or American programmes. Instruction is typically English-medium, with Mongolian language and national-curriculum requirements taught alongside the IB in many schools to meet local expectations. Annual tuition for international places in Ulaanbaatar commonly falls in a broad band (roughly several thousand US dollars in early years rising into the mid-teens or low-twenties of thousands for upper secondary), with extra costs such as application/registration or capital fees, transport, meals and uniforms. Admissions follow an academic-year rhythm (the school year runs across the northern-hemisphere academic calendar), so relocating families should begin enquiries as soon as their move is confirmed and check practical issues such as school transport, English-language support and winter air-quality or cold-weather arrangements.
Which IB programmes are available in Mongolia and what ages do they cover?
The International Baccalaureate is present in Mongolia mainly through schools in Ulaanbaatar; one school offers the full IB continuum (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme). PYP normally covers early years to about age 11 - 12, MYP covers lower and middle secondary years (roughly 11 - 16) and the DP is the two-year pre-university programme for about 16 - 19 year-olds, but you should check each school’s authorised programmes because not every school offers every IB programme.
What language is instruction given in, and is Mongolian taught?
Instruction in international schools in Ulaanbaatar is generally in English, and most schools include Mongolian language, literature or national-curriculum elements so that students meet local requirements or maintain home-country language skills. Schools commonly publish language-policy documents describing whether Mongolian is delivered as a required subject, an elective or through a bilingual track, so check the school’s policy and how much English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support is provided.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra school costs?
Annual tuition at Ulaanbaatar’s international schools varies by age and provider, with guides and school fee schedules showing early years places in the lower thousands of US dollars and secondary/DP places commonly in the mid-to-high thousands to low-tens of thousands; expect variance between schools and between years. On top of tuition budget for one-off registration or capital fees, application fees, school transport, meals, uniforms, devices and external examination charges; published school fee schedules and independent cost guides set out typical ranges and deadlines.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Admissions typically follow the northern-hemisphere academic calendar, so the main intake is ahead of the August/September school year and families are advised to make enquiries and submit paperwork several months in advance. Most schools require the submission of previous school records, an admissions assessment or interview for older children, and payment of an application or registration fee and sometimes a deposit, with exact requirements published on each school’s admissions pages.
Do schools support children who are not yet fluent in English?
Many international schools in Ulaanbaatar provide English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support or staged entry for learners who need language development, but the level and duration of support differs between schools. Ask schools for their EAL policy, typical class sizes for language support, examples of recent placement testing and any additional charges for language tuition so you can compare provision against your child’s needs.
What should a relocating family check when comparing IB schools in Ulaanbaatar?
Prioritise whether the school is authorised for the specific IB programme(s) you need and confirm current accreditation or inspection reports, available EAL and special-needs provision, length and clarity of the admissions timeline, and the total cost of attendance including non-tuition charges. Also check practical local factors that affect school life in Ulaanbaatar - winter temperatures, indoor air-quality controls, transport routes and uniform or outdoor-kit requirements - because these influence daily routines and additional costs.
