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Additional-enrollment announcement — a student holding a sign with the school's emblem, with students gathered behind for the new school year's opening ceremony.

Additional Enrollment Now Open for Grades 1–11

Uudam Mongol School is accepting additional enrollment for open spots in grades 1–11 for the 2026–2027 school year. Contact the school to check open spots and enrollment requirements for each grade.

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A banner reading Uudam Mongol School's logo alongside a note of thanks, ‘THANKS for AICHI UNIVERSITY of EDUCATION,’ with the school building in the background.

A Delegation from Aichi University of Education Visited Uudam Mongol School

A delegation from Japan's Aichi University of Education — led by Vice President Iwayama, together with teachers from Japanese middle and high schools and a fourth-year student training to become a teacher — visited Uudam Mongol School and carried out a two-day program.

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UM Kizuna Basketball Club contract signing — three people standing together holding the school's emblem.

UM Kizuna Basketball Club Officially Begins Operating

As part of the sports development work laid out in Uudam Mongol School's strategic plan, the school's UM KIZUNA BASKETBALL CLUB has officially begun operating, and the school signed a formal contract today with B. Ulziibat as the club's coach.

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A primary-school chess lesson — a chess board hanging beside the whiteboard as the teacher explains to students.

Chess Program Launches for Primary School Students

As part of Uudam Mongol School's strategic plan to expand and enrich the primary curriculum, a CHESS PROGRAM for students in grades 1–5 begins this week.

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Introduction to the “Life Education” program — 882 lessons, 8 strands, 38 books.

“Life Education” — the Full Grades 1–12 Curriculum Is Now Complete

As part of the curriculum reform, the complete grades 1–12 content for the “Life Education” program is now ready. The program covers 882 lessons across 8 strands.

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The opening ceremony of the new school year at Uudam Mongol School.

The New 2026–2027 School Year Has Begun

Uudam Mongol School's new school year is beginning. For us, this isn't just another school year — it's a special year that marks the start of the next stage in our school's development.

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8th-grade (Class B) student N. Tuvshinsaikhan competing in a sumo wrestling match.

Student N. Tuvshinsaikhan Receives a Scholarship Invitation to Study in Japan

N. Tuvshinsaikhan, a grade 8B student at Uudam Mongol School, has received an official invitation from a school in Japan to study there on a scholarship and continue training in sumo wrestling.

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The School's New Website Is Now Live

Uudam Mongol School's official website has been redesigned and is now live. Going forward, we plan to develop it step by step into a unified digital platform connecting the school, students, parents, and teachers.

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Staff of the Uudam Mongol School cafeteria.

Japanese Culinary Specialist Suzuki Yuko Trains the School's Cafeteria Staff

On August 26–27, professional chef and culinary specialist Suzuki Yuko of Japan led professional training and hands-on sessions for the staff of our school cafeteria.

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Representatives of the Yasuda Scholarship Foundation visiting the school.

New Partnership: Four-Year Scholarships for Students at Japanese Universities

Representatives of Japan's Yasuda Scholarship Foundation (安田奨学財団) visited our school, and we reached a preliminary agreement to offer a four-year scholarship of ¥100,000 per month to students admitted to universities in Japan.

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M. Batbileg, winner of the six-year sumo wrestling scholarship.

Winner Announced for the Six-Year, 100% Sumo Wrestling Scholarship

M. Batbileg, a student at School No. 121, has been selected in the selection process for a scholarship program offering six years of 100% tuition support to study sumo wrestling at a school in Japan.

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B. Tuvshinbayar, winner of the six-year basketball scholarship.

Winner Announced for the Six-Year, 100% Basketball Scholarship

B. Tuvshinbayar, a student at Olula Tomyo School, has been selected in the selection process for a scholarship program offering six years of 100% tuition support to study basketball at a school in Japan.

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English teacher Maricel Vista Enomlay (Marz).

New English Teacher Marz Joins the School

Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, Marz (Maricel Vista Enomlay), a teacher with more than ten years of experience, joins Uudam Mongol Education's English program.

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A certificate being presented at the Model COP17 – 2026 summit.

Eco Club Delegation Named Among the Top 100 at the UN's Model COP17

At “Model COP17 – 2026: Youth Simulation,” an international youth summit held alongside the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), the delegation from Uudam Mongol Eco Club was named among the top 100 participants and received a certificate.

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Uudam Mongol alumni studying at universities in Japan.

“Alumni-Named Scholarship in Japan” to Be Announced Soon

Alumni now studying at universities in Japan are preparing to announce a named scholarship for younger students moving up to grade 10. Two selected students will each receive a 50% tuition discount.

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The father of a student at Uudam Mongol School.

Parent Testimonial #1: “My Daughter Is Now in Her Fifth Year Here”

In the first installment of our “Parent Testimonials” series, we share the reflections of a father whose daughter is now in her fifth year at our school.

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Player-kit design for UM Kizuna Basketball Club.

UM Kizuna Basketball Club to Be Established

Last school year, the school's basketball team won the district championship at the Ulaanbaatar Cup and took bronze at the city-wide finals. Building on this success, the school will form a club with a professional coach starting this school year.

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