Working at ISU
The International School of Ulaanbaatar is a non-profit, PreK-G12, English-language, international school. We are Mongolia's only IB Continuum school, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). We are also a founding member of ACAMIS, and also an active member of EARCOS.
ISU teachers are fully committed to our Vision and Mission. They teach the whole child, understanding that academic success is inextricably interwoven with healthy social and personal development. Our teachers typically come to us as seasoned practitioners. These people are true colleagues among their peers, collaborating with them for the success of all students, and using inclusion models to meet their varied linguistic (EAL), interpersonal and academic needs. ISU teachers engender excellent relationships with all constituents, they are inspiring in their practice and they are open to continuously improving their pedagogy. They also subscribe to the belief that technology is a tool that should be effectively integrated into classroom practice.
"Working at the International School of Ulaanbaatar has been a life-changing experience for me. First and foremost, it is important that you can find challenges, opportunities, and growth in the workplace."
Jeffrey Koops
Athletic & Aquatics Director
"Working at ISU is all that I hoped it would be. Our students are warm and curious, making each workday a pleasure. There is also a culture of professional learning, reflection and growth at ISU. I am proud to undertake my own personal learning journey accompanied by school staff and students who feel like collaborators, as well as colleagues and students."
Jeanne Péloquin
PYP Coordinator
"A professional growth model operates instead of the traditional observation/evaluation model of staff appraisal. This makes me feel like the leadership view me as a professional and have respect and confidence in the staff as a whole. ."
Mark Noonan
MYP / DP Mathematics
" ISU is a place where learning in the Arts has no boundaries, and I feel privileged to witness our young students' remarkable growth and development. Being a part of their learning journey is truly uplifting.."
Agnieszka Sulek
PYP Visual Art Teacher
"ISU is a small but very supportive school community and it is easy to make friends who look out for each other. Respect and acknowledgement between students, teachers and administration are some of the guiding values which makes it easy to work here."
Anuja Ahuja
MYP & DP Science Teacher
"ISU has fostered a sense of community and shared goals among its staff and students. We are a diverse group of individuals from all corners of the world, but we are also a united community working together to provide the best education possible for our students."
Bernarda Magalhães
MYP & DP Language & Literature - English
"Many schools tout the strength of their communities, but it was clear that when ISU says that, “community in heart,” is one of its cornerstones, it means it."
Dave Gates
MYP Coordinator, Secondary Design Teacher
"Throughout my time at ISU I have felt encouraged in my endeavors to become a better educator as the school has supported me to upskill through MYP and DP professional development."
Jeff Fischer
MYP PE Teacher & Service as Action Coordinator
"I feel proud to belong to the ISU community because it is full of fantastic teachers, support staff and students. The facilities and resources are incredible - outside of my working roles, I get to use the fitness room and swimming pool at the end of the day before going home!"
Jocelyne Perut
French Teacher, Head of Secondary School Language Acquisition, and the Global Citizenship Coordinator
"Mongolia is a land of many contrasts, with so much to experience, and so much to enjoy. There are multiple reasons why we have teachers who stay here for many years - it’s such a full, thrilling teaching and living experience"
Stauna Mandic
PYP Teacher
"Working at ISU is fun and rewarding; it’s a place that allows you to learn, take risks, and unlock your unique potential as an educator."
William Polan
PYP Teacher
Employee Screening & Child Protection
ISU is committed to the well-being of its students. We use safe recruitment practices for the purposes of child protection – we verify the identity, the credentials and the work and criminal histories of all prospective employees.
