Canadian School of Ulaanbaatar

CSU follows a blended curriculum modelled on the Canadian New Brunswick framework and the Mongolian national standards. In high school (Grades 10-12) students complete the graduation requirements of both systems, including elective courses, career-focused subjects and 40 hours of community service, and those who succeed receive a Mongolian diploma plus a Canadian (New Brunswick) diploma certified by Atlantic Education International. The curriculum embeds New Brunswick's global competencies, such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking and sustainability. Students also build large real-world projects to prepare for university in Mongolia or abroad.

CSU is organised in four divisions. The Early Childhood Centre takes children from age 3 in PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten, with a blended Canadian-Mongolian early learning programme. Primary School covers Grades 1-5 with a Mongolian homeroom teacher plus expatriate teachers. Middle School covers Grades 6-9, with specialist teachers per subject. High School covers Grades 10-12 and leads to both the Mongolian diploma and the New Brunswick (Canadian) diploma.

CSU's mission is to provide a strong learning environment that encourages independent learning and leadership, so that students become global citizens who contribute meaningfully to society. Its vision is to be a beacon in the community through holistic, student-centred learning that builds pride in self, school and Mongolian heritage. The school highlights critical thinking, creativity and entrepreneurship, self-management, collaboration, communication and sustainable global citizenship, while keeping Mongolian cultural values at the centre.

CSU's building and the adjoining Naadam centre house a sports hall with two side-by-side courts, one set up for volleyball and one for basketball, and a swimming pool with two depth levels reserved for students. Outside there is a smaller artificial-turf football field used for PE and activities (closed in winter). The school has two libraries, one for primary and one for middle and high school, with around 4,000 books, plus dedicated art studios for each division, a science laboratory for chemistry, physics and biology, an auditorium for events and performances, and a cafeteria.

A two-bus service runs morning and afternoon routes, charged by distance zone. The cafeteria serves snacks and full lunches designed with a nutritionist, with vegetarian and vegan options, allergy information and a cashless card system (ARTA) that parents top up and monitor. The wellbeing team includes a school doctor, a psychologist, a social worker, academic counselling, ESL teachers and programme assistants. Students wear a uniform with a maroon blazer; the PE kit is provided by the school. Tuition, bus and lunch are billed separately.

CSU offers more than 30 activities. School sports run in three seasons, with volleyball, basketball, football and badminton teams by grade band, swimming for Grades 4-12 and cheerleading for younger girls; teams have played in UBAC volleyball tournaments. Primary pupils take grade-level activities during the school day, such as traditional ankle-bone games, arts and crafts and puzzles. After-school activities, led by teachers and outside providers, include ballet, drama, art, jiu-jitsu, chess, checkers, Rubik's cube and STEM. Student-led clubs include the Student Council, a Red Cross club, the Lynx sports club and a UNICEF club.