Enhancing English Language Education in Mongolia Through Analytics

This report is an inception document that provides a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the English language teaching landscape in Mongolia. It outlines the current status of English language education, emphasizing the critical need for improved English proficiency as Mongolia transitions to a diversified economy. The report identifies significant challenges, including geographic and socioeconomic inequities in English learning, lower quality of English teaching compared to other subjects, and a lack of professional standards for English teachers. It utilizes various data sources to analyze student learning outcomes, teacher supply, and teaching quality. The findings indicate that despite efforts to enhance English instruction, the benefits remain unevenly distributed across the country. The report concludes with recommendations for an integrated approach to improve English language education, including raising teacher skills, establishing professional standards, and evaluating ongoing programs. It also presents a five-year roadmap for reforming English language education in Mongolia to address identified needs.