This kind of long-term support is important not only for individual schools, but for the country as a whole, because stronger English skills can create more opportunities for Mongolian students in the global community.
This community has this need because English has become very important for Mongolia’s future. In 2023, the Mongolian government passed a law that made English the country’s official second language. This is building on earlier decisions that made English the main foreign language taught in schools. One big reason for this change is Mongolia’s “third neighbor” policy, which means the country wants to build strong relationships with countries other than just Russia and China. The government sees English as a tool for diplomacy, trade and security, because many international meetings and agreements use English. English is also important for Mongolia’s economy. By improving English skills, Mongolia hopes to be more competitive in global markets, bring in more foreign businesses and tourists, and create more international partnerships. Finally, many higher paying jobs now require English, so learning English can help Mongolian citizens get better opportunities for work and a higher standard of living.
Yes, this need is being partly met, but there is still more work to do. The Mongolian government has changed its education policies so that English is the main foreign language in schools and has created programs to train teachers and improve how English is taught.
