The Institute of Educational Research was founded in 1956 and is one of the first scientific research institutes of Mongolia that has been conducting educational research and methodological activities for over 60 years.

Starting from the 1950s, the Institute has developed and updated Mongolia's pre-school and primary, secondary, tertiary and vocational education system, produced content, methodology, assessment, textbooks, materials, and scientific basis for training environment at these educational levels and teacher's professional development, and made a great contribution to enlightening and educating children, youth and citizens.

The Institute currently conducts regular research, analysis, experience, methodology and training on preschool, elementary and secondary education, providing professional and methodological management of local educational institutions, and providing training on all levels of education. It also provides professional and scientific support for research and methodology and conducts basic scientific and applied research on educational development issues while disseminates research information among the public.