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Correcting an Inaccurate Wikipedia Article: International School of Ulaanbaatar

We found that the article on the International School of Ulaanbaatar, our school, is very much outdated. Therefore, we strive to make it more updated.  

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The article:

The International School of Ulaanbaatar in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, is a private, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. Permission to run the School was granted by the Mongolian Ministry of Education in May 1992.

Organization

The school is governed by a multi-national board which consists of individuals from the United Kingdom, the United States, Sweden, South Korea, and Mongolia, including representatives of parents and embassies.  [The Board for the SY 2007-2008 is made up of citizens of the following countries: The United States, Mongolia and Germany.]

Curriculum

The program of study used is based upon model U.S. curricula, extended for international use. The teaching methodology stresses activity-based learning, and the children are encouraged to enjoy and participate in the investigation of all areas of study. The School offers a full range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, environmental studies [ no environmental studies now],  arts and crafts, music, physical education, French, Chinese, and Mongolian. Teaching materials are primarily from Britain and the United States and instruction is in English. Classes in English-as-a-Second-Language are provided for those children who require it. A community English program has also been established, teaching the basics of English language to local children on a part-time basis.

The school year is divided into 3 [2] terms that run from August/September to June.

Faculty

There are currently around 50 [60] staff members at International School of Ulaanbaatar.

Enrollment

At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year, enrollment was 195 (N: 10, PS: 18, Kdg.-grade 5, 110, grades 6-8, 35, and grades 9-12: 22). In the school year 2007-2008, there are about 300 students (enrollees).

[((This is additional information which wikipedia would value too:)) In the school year 2007-2008, during the second semester of SY 2007-2008 the enrollment was 232.Class Enrollment Figures: Pre-K: 28 Kindergarten: 19 Grade 1: 19 Grade 2: 19 Grade 3: 21 Grade 4: 21 Grade 5: 10 Grade 6: 18 Grade 7: 19 Grade 8: 14 Grade 9: 14 Grade 10: 21 Grade 11: 19 Grade 12 : 7]

Facilities

The school facilities include 22 classrooms, 1 computer lab, 6 instructional computers, 1 auditorium, 2 covered play areas, 1 gymnasium, and 2 science labs. [ As of 2007, ISU moved into a purpose built campus at Four Seasons Garden. There are 21 classrooms, a computer lab equipped with 21 computers, 1 gymnasium, 1 cafeteria,and an outdoor play area. There are about 90 computers at the school.]

Finances

In the 2004-2005 school year, most of the School’s income derives from tuition. A number of scholarships have been provided to Mongolian students. [((Additional information))This was the only year since I.S.U’s discovery that the Mongolian students, including local students from different schools, were given scholarships. The US embassy were the supplier of these scholarships.]

 Citations:

Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., “International School of Ulaanbaatar.” Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia. 3 Feb 2008. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. 11 Mar 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_School_of_Ulaanbaatar>.

International School of Ulaanbaatar, “OUR VISION: TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.” The International School of Ulaanbaatar. 2006. International School of Ulaanbaatar. 11 Mar 2008 http://www.isumongolia.edu.mn/index.php.

Fischer, Deidre. Director. Personal Interview 14 March, 2008