Our uniform gives identity to our community and unifies us as we all work together to live our Mission. It supports our focus on learning, develops responsible attitudes towards personal appearance, and provides us with a sense of pride in wearing the school crest which represents the ideals and aspirations of our School.

The uniform guidelines support parents in partnering with the School to ensure that our students are prepared and ready for the learning opportunities that each day will present. We are grateful for the parental support in ensuring that students adhere to our uniform expectations.

General

• Students should be dressed neatly and tidily throughout the entire school day. This means that uniforms are clean and in good repair. Clothing and shoes should not have holes or appear soiled. Shirts are to be tucked in. 

Winter Uniform

• The PreK-8 uniform changes slightly during the winter to ensure that students are dressed appropriately for the weather. Winter uniform dates are the first day after October Break to the last day of school before Spring Break. See details about the changes below. 

PE Uniform

• Students must wear their PE kits to school on PE days. Students have PE two times a week. Our younger students in Kindergarten to Grade 4 can also wear PE kits on days when they attend an after-school sports club. Students in Grades 5-8 change clothes after school for sports. 

Hair

• Hair is to be clean, trimmed, and tidy, leaving eyes visible. Ostentatious hairstyles and unnatural hair colors are not permitted. Hair accessories should be understated and should not detract from the uniform. On PE days, long hair must always be tied back with a suitably soft item to prevent entanglement in any apparatus and to prevent vision from being obscured.

Nails and Makeup 

• Nails should be kept clean and trimmed. Nails must be sufficiently short to prevent injury to oneself and others. Makeup and nail varnish are not permitted  for PreK-4 unless it is part of a community event involving costumes, which will be communicated by the School. Makeup and nail varnish in Grades 5-8 should be understated. 

Accessories and Jewelry 

• PreK-4: Students with pierced ears may wear understated studs while in uniform, but these must be removed or covered with tape for PE lessons or sports clubs.  It is advised that all new piercings be done over long school breaks to allow them to heal. Hoops, dangling, or brightly-colored earrings are not permitted. Small, simple, and short necklaces may be worn on uniform days with parent consent, but must be tucked underneath the uniform at all times. Necklaces must be removed for PE lessons or sports clubs. Rings and bracelets are not part of the uniform and should be left at home. 

• Grades 5-8: Jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings,  is permitted as long as it is understated. Jewelry must all be removed before any PE lessons or sports clubs. 

• Hats are not to be worn indoors.

• Hair accessories should be in the spirit of the TASIS England uniform and understated.

Watches and Fitness Trackers 

• Watches or simple fitness trackers that tell time may be worn, however, smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch, are not permitted, in line with our Online Safety Policy. Watches and fitness trackers must be removed for PE lessons. 

Backpacks 

• All students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3 use official TASIS England backpacks. Students are expected to look after their school bags and reuse them each year. Students in Grades 4-8 do not need to use the TASIS England backpacks, but instead have the privilege of using their own backpacks. If a Grade 4 student would like to use a TASIS England backpack, one can be provided. 

Any exchanges/returns for uniform purchases must be left at Security, not at the Lower School Office. To purchase school uniforms, please visit The Student Centre.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Tops

• Official TASIS England white, light blue, or navy blue short-sleeve polo shirt with TASIS England crest

• Official TASIS England navy blue V-neck sweater/pullover with TASIS England crest

• Polo shirts must be tucked in, pullovers must fall below the waist.

Bottoms

• Full-length charcoal gray, black, or navy blue tailored slacks/trousers, skirts, pinafores, or shorts 

• Corduroy, denim, leggings, yoga pants, sweat pants, jeans-style pants (with rivets or back pockets) and cargo pants are not permitted

• Uniform shorts and skirts must be close to knee-length

• Winter: Shorts are not to be worn

Shoes

• Leather-topped black/ dark brown/navy shoes that cover the entire foot or solid black athletic trainers (laces and logos must also be black)

• Students who wish to play football may be asked to bring in separate shoes, as the football pitch can become muddy

• For Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students, wellies will be required, and these will be left at school

• Winter: Leather-topped, solid-colored black, dark brown, or navy dress boots can be worn

Socks/Tights

• Plain white, navy, dark gray, or black

• Navy blue, dark gray, or black full-length leggings may be worn under skirts in colder weather as a substitute for tights

• Socks must cover the ankle

• Winter: Tights or leggings must be worn under skirts

Outdoor Wear 

Students will go outside for recess as much as possible, rain or shine, hot or cold. Students should come to school equipped to participate in outdoor play and learning every day. This means weather-appropriate coats should be brought to school every day.

• Coats/jackets should be worn during cold or wet weather

• All outerwear should be removed when students enter the classroom

PE UNIFORM

Tops

• Official TASIS PE dry-fit t-shirt in relevant house color 

• PreK-4 can also wear the original navy TASIS dry fit shirt for PE lessons.

• Navy blue PE sweatshirt with TASIS England crest OR TASIS England dry-fit three-quarter zip top (required kit for 2027-28)

Bottoms

• Navy blue PE shorts with TASIS England crest

• Navy blue PE sweatpants with TASIS England crest or plain navy blue, non-logo sweatpants

• Sports leggings should not be visible under shorts

• Winter: PE shorts must be covered by PE sweatpants outside of the PE lesson

Socks 

• Plain white, black, charcoal gray, or navy blue–covering the ankle

Shoes

• Clean, non-marking trainers must be worn indoors 

• Slip-on trainers or fashion trainers, such as Converse, are not acceptable due to the lack of ankle support 

• Trainers will also be worn outside 

• In wet weather, lessons will move indoors

PE Outdoor Wear 

• A jacket/coat is advised in colder weather, along with the PE sweatshirt or three-quarter zip top