Uniform & dress code

In short

All students in Year 3 and above wear full KSI uniform every day, and bring PE kit to change into for PE. Nursery to Year 3 wear PE kit for the whole day on any day PE or physical activity is scheduled. Arrive and leave in full uniform, and label everything with your child’s name.

Daily expectations

• Students must arrive at and depart from school in full uniform.
• If a student has PE in the final period, they may leave school in PE kit.
• Students with PE in period 1 or 2 may arrive in PE kit, but must change into uniform immediately after the lesson.
• Children in Nursery to Year 3 wear their PE kit for the full school day on any day when PE or physical activity is scheduled.
• All uniform items must be clearly labelled with the student’s name.

The uniform, item by item

Shoes

Neutral colours only: black, brown, grey, navy blue or white. Footwear must be fastened securely and have a low heel. Sandals with a heel strap are permitted in September, May and June.

Not permitted: bright designs, decorative lights, flip flops, Crocs, slippers and Heelys.

Outdoor shoes

PYP students must have a separate pair of outdoor shoes or boots in school, to keep classrooms clean after outdoor play. This is recommended for MYP and DP students as well.

Socks and tights

Socks must be neutral in colour: white, black, grey or navy blue. Tights must be white, navy, black or skin tone.

Not permitted: bright, striped or patterned tights.

Trousers

Navy uniform trousers only.

Not permitted: ripped, holed, denim, track or cargo trousers.

Shorts

Only navy blue uniform shorts are permitted.

Skirts

Navy blue, black or dark grey. Skirts must reach at least fingertip length when arms are placed by the sides.

Shirts

A plain white KSI formal shirt or a short-sleeved KSI polo shirt must be worn.

If KSI items are temporarily unavailable, a plain white non-branded shirt or polo may be used.

Jumpers, sweaters, cardigans and blazers

KSIM navy blue items are preferred. Plain navy blue alternatives are permitted if KSI-branded options are unavailable.

PE uniform

KSI PE uniform must be worn for all PE/PHE lessons and sports activities.

Why KSIM has a dress code

The school’s position is that the dress code supports a learning environment where clothing enhances, rather than distracts from, the educational process, and that it promotes pride in personal appearance, reinforces a sense of belonging, and reflects the school’s image in the local and international community. Considerations of equality, wellbeing, safety and cost shape the approach, and upholding it is described as a shared responsibility between families and staff.

The four principles the school states are:

• Clothing expresses aspects of who we are as individuals and community members.
• A neat and consistent appearance helps students enter a ready-to-learn mindset.
• Uniforms highlight that students are part of the same team, working towards shared goals and high standards.
• The KSIM uniform strengthens students’ pride and identification with the school.

Related

Grooming & personal appearance · Ordering uniform · If a student is out of uniform · Non-uniform days