What school uniforms are worn in different countries. Photo

The school uniform is not only comfortable clothing for schoolchildren, which indicates their belonging to a particular school, but also combines certain traditions of the state at the same time. And the belonging of a student to a certain state is quite possible only by school attire.

School uniform in Japan

Schoolchildren of the Land of the Rising Sun can be safely called the most fashionable. The fact is that the school uniform often reflects the traditions of not only Japan itself, but also the school. Most often, clothing resembles a sailor suit:

… or clothes from popular anime. And, of course, a mandatory attribute for girls is knee-highs.

But for boys, the choice is not so wide. Most often, this is a classic suit in dark blue or trousers with a jumper, under which a blue shirt is worn.

School uniform in Thailand

Rumor has it that the school uniform in Thailand is the most classic - a white top and a black bottom, for both boys and girls. Absolutely all children are required to wear it, from elementary school to college.

School uniform in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a Muslim country, but the hijab or veil is not a mandatory form for girls. Schoolgirls dress in green toe-length dresses, over which a jacket can be worn. The boys wear regular black suits. And, of course, one of the attributes is a skullcap on the head.

School uniform in Indonesia

For girls, the school uniform in Indonesia includes a long skirt, leggings, a white shirt and a headscarf.

School uniform in England

Although the school uniform in England is mandatory, each educational institution has the right to set its own standard of clothing for students. Most often, this is a jacket or jumper with the emblem of the school, a white shirt, for a girl - a pleated knee-length skirt, for a boy - trousers.

School uniform in India

In India, girls usually study in separate classes from boys. The school uniform for elementary students includes a blue shirt, a lilac skirt or sundress for girls, trousers for boys, and a mandatory striped tie.

School uniform in Uganda

The outfit of schoolchildren in Uganda is also dictated by each school separately. An important rule is that clothes should be made from natural light fabrics, more often it is chintz. For girls, these are plain dresses with a white collar, and for boys, the same color shirts. Also, small men wear shorts.

School uniform in Cameroon

In this African republic, girls are dressed in long blue dresses with a white collar, and boys can go to school in whatever their heart desires.

Japanese school uniform In Japan, an individual form is developed for each educational institution, although all must comply with generally accepted requirements. If there is a variant of school classics in the country? Yes. This is a "sailor's fuku" for girls, which is familiar to Russian schoolchildren from multiple animated works. Not many people know that school uniforms in different countries, in particular in Japan, include socks, a scarf and even underwear. Despite the democratic approach to the clothes of schoolchildren, there are certain rules for wearing them in the country: Boys up to the 7th grade must attend school in shorts, only by the 8th grade are they allowed to switch to trousers.
Girls during the entire school year do not wear tights on their legs, only knee-highs or high socks. Even in extreme heat, girls are required to come to the general school line, which is held under the supervision of the director three times a week, in sweaters. A mandatory accessory attached to the form is a large briefcase or bag, as shown in the photo. Shoes are allowed only with low heels. An interesting fact known to few: girls, in order to give their long socks a lowered look, form an accordion-shaped shaft and glue them directly to their feet with special glue.

English school uniform The school uniform in different countries differs, first of all, in that in some states it is the same for the population of all regions and institutions, in others it is an attribute of only one educational center. The modern look of the uniform for boys and girls has common standards for all regions, but it is sewn individually for each institution. In some cases, the differences are age-related, for example, one of the elements of the uniform for boys under 14 years old is shorts, the older ones are already switching to trousers. There are also differences of a seasonal nature, for example, summer light dresses for girls in the summer are replaced by warm sundresses in winter.
The British, known throughout the world for their conservatism, it turns out, are very fond of improvising. For example, not a single set of school uniforms in different countries contains straw hats, except at Harrow School in London. School uniforms in other countries School uniforms in different countries are tied to the climatic conditions of the state and differ in some national color: Australia and Oceania: the uniform resembles British school clothes, only in a lightweight version (hot climate); African countries: the form is distinguished by the presence of bright colors: from blue to yellow, pink, purple;

School uniforms in Australia and Oceania

The school uniform in Australia and Oceania resembles the traditional British one, but is more open and light. In Australia and New Zealand, due to the hot climate and unhealthy scorching sun, students wear hats as part of their school uniform.

The school uniform in Thailand is the sexiest.

Students in Thailand are required to wear a school uniform from elementary school to college. The new style of uniform for female students looks very sexy. A white blouse that fits snugly on the upper body, and a black slit mini skirt that fits snugly around the hips. Of course, not in all educational institutions, Thai students can see the advantages and disadvantages of the figures of female students. Girls used to wear skirts below the knee, so the older generation of Thais believe that such a school uniform is detrimental to morality. In addition, in such clothes, schoolgirls with flaws in the figure and overweight probably do not feel very comfortable.

The school uniform in Malaysia is the most conservative.

Students in Malaysia are subject to fairly strict rules. Dresses for girls should be long enough to cover the knees. Shirts should cover the elbow. The complete opposite of Thai schoolgirls. This is understandable - an Islamic country.

The school uniform in Oman is the most ethnic.

School uniforms in Oman are believed to showcase the ethnic characteristics of the nation most clearly. Guys are required to wear to school wearing traditional, white Islamic-style robes. Girls should cover their faces, and even better, stay at home.

School uniforms in Bhutan are the most practical.

It is said that students in Bhutan do not carry schoolbags. All textbooks and a pencil case are placed under their clothes, because the school uniform always bulges in different parts of the body.

School uniforms in the United States are the most obtrusive.

Students can decide for themselves whether they will buy and wear a school uniform or not. By the way, and how they will wear it, they also decide for themselves.

The school uniform in China is the most athletic.

School uniforms in most schools in China differ only in size. You won't see much difference between girls' and boys' clothes, because, as a rule, schoolchildren wear tracksuits - cheap and practical!

The school uniform in Cuba is the most ideologically correct.

The most important detail of a school uniform in Cuba is a pioneer tie. Hello from the USSR!

Today it is difficult to imagine even one school where students would be allowed to come to class in ordinary clothes. Any educational institution seeks to accustom children to strict discipline, and the school uniform is the best assistant for this.

In some countries, school uniforms are not just clothes, but a whole reflection of the cultural traditions of a particular state. In this regard, in many places it has common features and, of course, very noticeable and interesting differences.

History of creation

The school uniform in England as an official dress code appeared under King Henry VIII. The uniforms of the military were taken as the basis. Initially, it was just a long cloak-coat of an exceptionally dark blue color. This shade was chosen for a reason. Firstly, it was believed that it was the dark blue tone that would teach children humility. Secondly, blue paint at that time was the cheapest and most readily available. Christ's Hospital was the first educational institution in the history of England, where it was decided to introduce a school uniform.

Since the decree on free primary education for all children was issued in 1870, the need for school uniforms in England increased dramatically. And following the hospital of Christ, all educational institutions in the country decided to introduce a strict uniform for their students.

Quite interesting is the fact that the school uniform was created specifically for the poor. After that, private educational institutions began to appear, considering it a special pride. They used special clothes not to equalize all students, but, on the contrary, to show their attitude towards the more privileged sections of society. It was during this period that the form becomes a "chip" of elite schools.

But the matter is not limited to this. Many students, trying to look even better, began to fasten their jackets with a certain number of buttons, wear school caps with a certain slope, lace up their shoes in as many ways as they could imagine, and carry bags over their shoulders or simply by the handle.

School uniform in England: description

At that time, the form tried to "adjust" to the age characteristics of the students. The costumes of the boys who studied in the primary grades consisted of mostly dark gray shorts and blazers (jackets). Socks have always been worn with shorts. They were also grey. A shirt of the same color was always worn under the jacket. On holidays or some special events, students came in white. For teenagers, regular long trousers were approved. On their feet, the students wore classic black boots. With the onset of cold weather, each student put on a pullover with a cutout on the chest in the form of a triangle.

The school uniform for girls included an ordinary blouse, dress and apron. A little later, around the turn of the 20th century, girls began to wear sundress dresses.

The English school uniform continued to transform and change until the 1950s. It was during this period that reforms took place in the country, and secondary education became publicly available. Then the idea was born to make one standard of strict clothing for all educational institutions. So there was a division of the form into "summer" and "winter". In fact, it was noticeably larger for girls. Indeed, in the warm period, they wore simple dresses to study, and with the onset of cold weather, they changed into insulated sundresses.

And, of course, the highlight of the English school uniform is the logo. All students proudly wore the insignia of their school. Most often it was embroidered on a tie or jacket. Much less often it was placed on special uniform caps.

Features of England

England is a very conservative country. And she follows her traditions very closely. And the school uniform has become one of them. Therefore, each educational institution still provides a form to all its students. And not only a suit, but also outerwear, as well as small details of the wardrobe: socks, tie, and so on. Moreover, the school uniform in England is available in any size and is issued to each student absolutely free of charge.

In one London school named after Elizabeth Garrett there is a very attractive tradition. There, any student can personally participate in the process of creating their future form. Of course, everything happens within certain limits, but individual wishes will be taken into account.

England continues to follow the traditions and adhere to the established rules. Every self-respecting school has a strict dress code. What it will be, the institution decides on its own, but based on established standards. In some cities in England, for example, the appearance of clothing still depends on the age of the students who wear it. The tradition of a seasonal school uniform for girls has also been preserved.

In the modern form, there is a much greater variety of colors. Now it is not necessary to go exclusively in dark and blue colors. It became allowed to use brighter shades. For example, red or burgundy. Girls can afford plaid shirts, replacing regular blouses with them. And in addition to caps, school berets appeared.

Finally

The school uniform is really necessary in any educational institution. She teaches children to discipline and order. It also helps to eliminate competition among students. After all, it would never occur to anyone to arrange a beauty contest where there are rules requiring the wearing of a special school uniform.

Do you know how schoolchildren in other countries dress?

How the current schoolchildren of the former huge country dress and what is the attitude to this school uniform now, we already know firsthand.

We all have different opinions, we all have different moods, and everyone remains with his own. And yet, the time when the students of Ancient Greece put on a chlamys over chitons, and in Ancient India it was mandatory to wear dhoti hip pants and a kurta shirt even in extreme heat, is not so far away. And the tradition of dressing in a special uniform that distinguishes non-student children from students, whatever one may say, has remained. Although in Russia of the 19th century it was not considered shameful to walk in a gymnasium uniform after school, and was even encouraged. But ... times are running, years are passing, and now France, Germany and a good half of Europe have already canceled any form at all, and colorful kids are dragging colorful satchels, blowing chewing bubbles.

But still traditions remain and manners remain. Let's see how and what the students of those countries in which the school uniform has not been canceled are dressed. We will see what is unusual in such clothes, or we will feel nostalgia. And we will see that one can even be proud of “one’s own” school and one’s school uniform.

In our opinion, it’s not bad at all to have your own style, your own emblem, your own distinction and be disciplined in everything.

Japan

School uniforms appeared in Japan at the end of the 19th century. At present, school uniforms are available in most private and public schools, but there is no single style and color scheme.

Japanese schoolgirls, 1920, 1921

In the early 20s of the 20th century, European-style sailors entered the women's school fashion. Oriental culture lovers call them in Japanese style seifuku or sailor fuku (sailor suit). Such dresses were ordered from a certain manufacturer only for students of a particular school. Sailor shorts were and still are popular in many schools, but they all differ in cut and color details.

Often on the Internet you can find images of high school girls in very short uniform skirts. Naturally, the uniform is not sewn with such short skirts, schoolgirls shorten them themselves. Fashion for short school skirts appeared in the early 90s under the influence of the popular Japanese pop singer Nami Amuro. Basically, tucking from above and pulling with a belt, and from above the collar and belt are closed with a jacket, jacket or vest. In this form, Japanese schoolgirls defile, as a rule, from home to school, and before entering the educational institution, skirts fall to the required length. While in the 70-80s in the Soviet school, young fashionistas (and their mothers) shortened their uniforms forever, cutting off the “extra” length and hemming the hem.

Sri Lanka

In all public and most private schools in Sri Lanka, students wear a school uniform.

The uniform for boys consists of a white short-sleeved shirt and blue shorts (up to grade 10, about 15 years old). On ceremonial occasions, a white long-sleeved shirt and white shorts are worn. Boys over 10th grade wear trousers instead of shorts.

The school uniform for girls differs from school to school, however, as a rule, it consists entirely of white matter. Possible differences: dress with short sleeves or without sleeves, with or without a collar. A white dress usually comes with a tie.

Below is an example of a uniform in a Muslim school in Sri Lanka

Magical purple and the girls look happy

Butane

The school uniform of Bhutan is a variant of the traditional national dress called "gho" for boys and "kira" for girls. Each school has its own color scheme.

Cuba

In Cuba, the form is mandatory, and not only for schoolchildren, but also for students. By the color of the school uniform, you can determine in which grade the child is studying.

There are three main types of form.

Junior classes - burgundy and white. Girls dress in burgundy sundresses and white blouses. Boys wear burgundy trousers with white shirts. Both boys and girls wear kerchief ties in the style of those worn by Soviet schoolchildren. True, in Cuba, ties are not only red, but also blue.

Middle classes - white top and yellow bottom. For girls, these are yellow skirts, and for boys, trousers. The girls also wear tall white socks under their sunny skirts. This version of the uniform is for older students.

Senior classes - shades of blue, or rather, a blue top and a dark blue bottom. Everything is also for girls - a skirt with a blouse, for boys - a shirt with trousers

North Korea

Students in North Korea are like Soviet pioneers. The main integral accessory to the school uniform is a red tie, a symbol of the communist movement. There is no single uniform standard.

Vietnam

Uniforms in Vietnam may vary depending on the school or area where the school is located. But, as a rule, the most common form is a light top, a dark bottom and a red tie in the manner of a pioneer. This uniform is worn by elementary and middle school students. High school girls wear the traditional national clothes Aozai (a long silk shirt worn over pants) in white. High school students prefer dark pants and white shirts, but without a tie. In remote villages, school uniforms are not worn.

Girls dressed in Aozai look very elegant

Traditional clothes are not only beautiful, but also comfortable.

England

In modern England, each school has its own uniform. School symbols and a certain style are widely used here, which distinguish students. Moreover, in prestigious schools in England, uniforms are a matter of pride. Jackets, trousers, ties and even socks should in no case deviate from a given tradition. This is considered not just a violation, but also disrespect for a particular educational institution.

Below are the most interesting, in our opinion, schools in England.

The King's School in Macclesfield

The Ryleys Preparatory School

Cheadle Hulme School

Eton College

School uniforms are not just clothes for students. It serves as a reflection of the cultural traditions of the country. Therefore, it is not surprising that the clothes of schoolchildren in different countries are so different.

1. School uniforms in Thailand are the sexiest

All students in Thailand are required to wear a school uniform from elementary school to college. As a rule, this is a classic "light top - dark bottom".

But students in an effort to look mature and sexy often choose tight blouses and extremely short miniskirts with deep slits.

2. School uniforms in England are the most orthodox

The style of British school uniforms is classic. It's simple and prim: secondary school students are required to wear orthodox western-style school uniforms. The boys are dressed in classic suits, leather boots and must wear a tie. The girls also wear Western-style clothing and dress shoes. Psychologists believe that this classic style of clothing subconsciously affects the temperament of students in England. School uniform colors may vary from school to school.

3. School uniforms in Korea are the most gentlemanly

Those who have seen the film "Mean Girl" probably remember the school uniform that the heroine was wearing. It is this type of clothing that is the most common type of school uniform in Korea. Boys wear white shirts and western style trousers. Girls wear white shirts, dark skirts and jackets and ties.

4. School uniforms in Japan are the most nautical

For students in Japan, the school uniform is not only a symbol of the school, but also a symbol of modern fashion trends, and even more - a decisive factor in choosing a school. The Japanese school uniform for girls uses nautical motifs. Therefore, it is also often called a sailor suit or sailor uniform. Anime elements are also used in the form. The Japanese school uniform for boys is classic dark in color with a stand-up collar and is similar to Chinese tunics.

5. School uniforms in Malaysia are the most conservative.

All students in Malaysia are subject to fairly strict rules. Dresses for girls should be long enough to cover the knees, and shirt sleeves should cover the elbows. Compared to Thai students, Malay students are much more conservative.

6. School uniforms in Australia are the most unified

Pupils in Australia (both boys and girls) are required to wear black leather shoes and white socks. They wear school uniforms all the time, except for physical education classes, for which they are required to wear sports uniforms.

7. School uniforms in Oman are the most ethnic

School uniforms in Oman are believed to have the most pronounced ethnic characteristics in the world. Pupils and students wear traditional clothes, and female students wear veils.

8. School uniforms in Bhutan are the most practical

School uniforms in most schools in China differ only in size. Moreover, there are almost no differences between the form of boys and girls - they wear loose tracksuits.