Meet in form. School uniforms around the world

Since September 1, 2013, a single school uniform has reappeared in Russian schools. In some regions, schools follow the recommendations of local authorities, in others they set the requirements for students' clothing themselves.

From the history of school uniforms

Few people know that the fashion for school uniforms came to Russia from England in 1834!!! First for boys, and then, when women's gymnasiums began to appear, and for girls. The boys flaunted in caps with the emblem of the gymnasium, tunics, overcoats, jackets, trousers, black boots and with an indispensable satchel behind their backs. The girls' uniform was also strict: brown dresses with aprons, however, made of high quality fabric and with an elegant cut that made the girl's silhouette slim.

However, already in those days, high school students were ambivalent about the form. On the one hand, they were proud, because the children of wealthy parents studied in the gymnasiums, and the uniform emphasized their belonging to the upper class. On the other hand, they did not like it, because they were obliged to wear uniforms after school. If high school students in uniform were met in the wrong places: in the theater, at the hippodrome, in a cafe, they had a hard time. On the days of Russian celebrations, high school students dressed in a festive uniform close to the clothes of adults: a military-style suit for a boy and a dark dress with a pleated knee-length skirt for a girl.

After the revolution, they did not think about the form until 1949. In 1962, the boys were dressed in gray woolen suits, and in 1973, in suits made of blue wool blend, with an emblem and aluminum buttons. In 1976, girls also began to dress in a new uniform. Since then, girls began to walk in dark brown dresses, and boys in blue suits. In the mid-80s, the last uniform reform took place: blue jackets were sewn for boys and girls.

And only in 1992, the school uniform was canceled, excluding the corresponding line from the law “On Education”. Brown dresses and blue suits have replaced “boiled jeans”, flared trousers and girlish outfits in the spirit of “whoever is in what much”. In modern Russia there was no single school uniform, as it was in the USSR, but many lyceums and gymnasiums, especially the most prestigious ones, as well as some schools, had their own uniform, emphasizing the belonging of students to one or another educational institution.

School uniforms in different countries (some facts)

Modern students of conservative England still love the school uniform, which is part of the history of their school. For example, in one of the old English schools for boys, students from the 17th century to this day wear uniform ties and vests and, by the way, are proud that the clothes emphasize their corporate affiliation. The largest European country in which there is a school uniform is Great Britain. In many of its former colonies, the uniform was not abolished after independence, for example, in India, Ireland, Australia, Singapore and South Africa.

In France, a single school uniform existed in 1927-1968. In Poland - until 1988.

There is no uniform school uniform in Germany, although there is debate about its introduction. Some schools have introduced uniform school clothing that is not a uniform, as students can participate in its development. Tellingly, even during the Third Reich, schoolchildren did not have a single uniform - they came to classes in everyday clothes, in the form of the Hitler Youth (or other children's public organizations).

In Japan, school uniforms are compulsory for most middle and high schools. Each school has its own, but in reality there are not so many options. Usually it is a white shirt and dark jacket and trousers for boys, and a white shirt and dark jacket and skirt for girls, or sailor fuku - “sailor suit”. A large bag or briefcase is usually given to the form. Primary school students, as a rule, dress in ordinary children's clothes.

In India, the school uniform is compulsory and consists of a light shirt and dark blue trousers for boys, white blouses with dark skirts for girls. In some schools, the school uniform may also be a sari of the same color and cut.

School uniforms in Africa are striking in their variety and color schemes. In Africa, you can meet schoolchildren not only in blue or blue clothes, but also in yellow, pink, purple, orange and green.

In Jamaica, uniforms are compulsory for school students. This rule applies in most Caribbean countries. Many schools have set the mandatory color of shoes and socks, the allowable height of heels. Jewelry (other than stud earrings) is usually prohibited, and some schools have their own requirements for students' hairstyles. School uniforms for boys in Jamaica are most commonly khaki and consist of a short sleeve shirt and trousers. School uniforms for girls vary greatly from school to school. A common option is a light-colored shirt with short sleeves and a skirt or sundress below the knees. The uniform is often supplemented with stripes, emblems, epaulettes in order to distinguish between schools.

In ordinary schools in Cyprus, boys wear gray trousers with a white shirt, and girls wear a gray skirt or trousers also with a white shirt. Some schools may have different student uniforms. For example, the color of trousers and skirts is changed to blue. Or a special shape color is added for the holidays.

In Turkey, school uniforms vary at different levels of education. So, for example, in elementary school, students wear blue uniforms. In middle and high school, boys wear charcoal trousers, white or blue shirts, jackets, and ties. Girls wear skirts and shirts of the same color as boys, as well as ties. Most private schools have their own school uniforms.
In schools in Muslim countries, a scarf is an obligatory attribute of a female school uniform. When girls turn 12, they wear a hijab. However, even up to the age of 12, starting from the first grade, they wear a school uniform, which is also Muslim clothing and is in many ways similar to the hijab.
In Myanmar, younger boys wear pants and older boys wear long skirts.
The women's school uniform of Laos is distinguished by a beautiful long wrap skirt and an original ornament.
In Japan, school uniforms are compulsory for most middle and high schools. Most often it is a white shirt and dark jacket and trousers for boys, the uniform is called "gakuran", and a white blouse, dark jacket and skirt for girls, or "sailor fuku" - "sailor suit", with a distinctively bright tie. Detail of the wardrobe of a Japanese schoolgirl - stockings or socks. A large bag or briefcase is usually attached to the form. Primary school students, as a rule, dress in ordinary children's clothes.

In the US and Canada, there are school uniforms in many private schools. There is no uniform uniform in public schools, although some schools have introduced rules for wearing clothes (dress code).

"Dress code" - the word is relatively new, but has already become fashionable, at least for those who work in the office. Literally means “code of clothing”, that is, a system of identification marks, color combinations and forms that indicate a person’s belonging to a particular corporation. The employer can set their own rules: for example, women are not allowed to come to work in trousers, or - only business suits are allowed, or skirts must be knee-length - neither shorter nor longer, free form on Fridays, etc. etc. Many adult Russians have already joined the corporate spirit, but their children still go to school “in whatever way”.

“- Children should be familiar with the fact that a costume is something more than just clothes from childhood. It is a means of communication. It depends on how you look, how others will communicate with you, - says fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev. Perhaps a school dress code can be of great service to boost one's self-esteem, because it allows one to dress stylishly, albeit strictly.

1 Schoolgirls Great Britain

2 New uniform on the first day of the school year, London, Burlington Danes School.

3 Another school in London— Elizabeth Garrett Andersen. Here, the students wear uniforms that they have designed themselves. Teachers say that this way the children will not feel discomfort and will be happy to go to classes in it.

4 College students Eton I welcome Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to this educational institution.

5 The uniform of school students Harrow distinguished by straw hats, otherwise it is a regular jacket and trousers.

6 Traditional school uniform in England on first graders.

7 School at Hospital of Christ and her students, dressed in a uniform that has not changed for 450 years.

8 Schoolchildren New Zealand and their school uniform

I also bring to your attention a selection of photographs of school students from around the world in school uniforms.
9 Schoolgirls from Colombia, who rush home after class.

10 Students from India also appear to be heading home.


11 Students from China discussing a school project


12 Students from Jamaica


13 Very conservative school uniforms of students from Malaysia


14 Shape in Brazilian school.


15 School in Burundi, her students and teacher.


16 Several students and their teacher from Ghana


17 Indonesian schoolboy

18 Nigerian students at recess


19 Schoolboy from Pakistan in beautiful shape


20 The bright uniform of school students in Sari


21 Japanese schoolgirls


22 And another photo of schoolgirls from Japan


23 Schoolgirls in Vietnam. Specially tailored uniform for the holidays.

24 Pupils of one of the schools Nepal


25 School students in South Africa

26 Little students from Burmese


27 A little more India

Probably the first thing we associate with the British school is the uniform. In all decent schools it has existed for a long time and serves as a distinction: the more elite the institution, the cooler and more formal their school uniform is. In London, I spent the whole day walking around about a dozen schools, talking to teachers, looking at buildings and children. I will talk about this adventure later.

Photographing children, especially at school, is very difficult. Yes, and it's forbidden. The advantage is that in London, a person with a camera around his neck is ignored so you can easily take belly photos on the go.

London schoolchildren are lucky in the sense that they have at their side best museums in the world which teachers use. There are always several groups of schoolchildren in galleries and museums during the day. They have lunch with them, which they eat on the lawn.



3.

4. Despite the cold weather, although many children are wearing jackets, their legs are not covered. Unusual for Russia.

5. Elite schools are dominated by the white population, while ordinary schools are the opposite. Although it is not customary to talk about it - tolerance.

6. Sitting on the grass is an indispensable attribute of England. The director of one of the schools in Brighton, conducting a tour of the building, was asked where is the canteen, answered: "On the football field. Or in the assembly hall, if it's cold."

7.

8. Guys from QEH School. Cost of education: 400,000 rubles per year.

9. In expensive schools, teachers are more often men.

10. Either Nike or Adidas. No other is given.

11. London has a famous city ​​school for boys. A separate building was built for girls, there is no uniform and no elite.

12. The British always lift their socks as high as possible.

13. Beautiful. The locals don't seem to care about the rain. While tourists, wrapped in jackets and scarves, hide under umbrellas.

14.

15. In museums, lessons are held right on the floor in the corridor. And only impudent Chinese interrupt the usual school day.

16.

17.

18. In one of the schools I found the morning service.

19.

So, what is often found in the form of young Britons:
colors: dark blue, dark green, red, black gray
top: shirt, polo, tie, jumper, jacket
bottom: trousers, shorts
shoes: shoes, sneakers, socks under shorts.

I emphasized what I like and what is not in Russia. I think it's worth expressing your opinion about the school uniform. I am for school uniform if she looks like this effectively and sits like this comfortable that there is nothing to even compare with clothes from M&S. Well design should be thought out to the smallest detail: to the stripes on the socks, to every seam and fold. Only then will they be happy to wear it. Examples: 1, 13 and 16 photos.

Since this year, (not) respected Putin has introduced a mandatory form in schools. Wherever I studied, it was already there, but now it seems to be stricter. I don’t know exactly how the form is chosen, but it seems to me that the head teacher (director) just goes to the market and sees what she likes best. Because almost all schools in Russia have the most terrible form of incomprehensible origin, which by no means shows the elite of the institution.

Therefore, the output is different - do not care. If you don't have super-cool uniforms, then you can wear anything (within reason). You can see how they go at my school in my Instagram. And everyone is happy.

P.S. I don't like Zaitsev's new uniform.

<= Subscribe to my blog about school and education. I'm 17 years old. I visited 9 countries, studied abroad. And now I share my impressions and thoughts.This summer I worked as a counselor at a children's camp. Posts from the inside about the life of children by tag "

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 button 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.

Guys, we put our soul into the site. Thanks for that
for discovering this beauty. Thanks for the inspiration and goosebumps.
Join us at Facebook and In contact with

On the question of whether a single school uniform is needed, one can argue to the point of hoarseness. Proponents of the dress code believe that it maintains discipline in the classroom, encourages cohesion and equality. Yes, and parents do not have a headache, what to dress the child in. Opponents argue that this approach to clothing kills individuality and has little effect on the learning process.

website offers not to argue, but simply to see what children in different countries of the world go to school in. Many options look quite stylish and practical, evaluate for yourself.

Japan

Japanese school uniform for girls "sera-fuku" occupies a special place in anime cartoons and manga comics and is known throughout the world. A navy-style blouse plus a pleated skirt that gets shorter in high school. Low-heeled shoes and stockings are required, which are worn even in winter. So that they do not slip, schoolgirls glue them to their feet with special glue.

United Kingdom

In England everything is strict with the school dress code. The very first uniform was blue. It was believed that this color teaches children to be organized and humble, but it was also the cheapest fabric. Now each institution has its own form and symbolism. Until now, in some schools, everything is so severe that even in the heat it is forbidden to wear shorts. This summer, schoolboys went on strike and came in skirts. Many schools have since introduced gender-neutral school uniforms.

Australia

The Australian education system has borrowed a lot from the UK. The school uniform is very reminiscent of the British, only lighter and more open. Due to the hot climate and the active sun, many educational institutions include hats or panamas in the uniform.

Cuba

In Cuba, the school uniform is presented in several variations: white top - yellow bottom, blue top - blue bottom. As well as white shirts and burgundy sundresses or trousers with an obligatory element - a pioneer tie well known to Soviet schoolchildren. True, it can be not only red, but also blue.

Indonesia

In Indonesia, students' uniforms differ in color at each stage of training. The white top remains unchanged, but the bottom can be burgundy, dark blue or gray. But the most interesting is saved for last. After passing national exams, schoolchildren celebrate their freedom and paint the shape with the help of felt-tip pens and spray cans. Goodbye, school!

China

Chinese students have several sets of uniforms: for holidays and ordinary days, for winter and summer. The school uniform for everyday wear is almost the same for boys and girls and often resembles a regular tracksuit.

Ghana

All children in the state must wear a school uniform. At the same time, Ghana, like most African countries, is characterized by low incomes and high levels of poverty. Buying a school uniform is one of the barriers to getting an education. In 2010, as part of its educational policy, the government distributed the form free of charge to communities.

Vietnam

The dress code for elementary and middle school is quite common. But high school students in Vietnam have the right to wear snow-white national costume ao dai. In some educational institutions, it is welcomed only for important events or ceremonies, but in some it is also required for everyday wear.

Syria

School uniforms in Syria even before the start of a protracted military conflict for political reasons has been changed from boring khaki to vibrant colors of blue, gray and pink. And it symbolized the desire to establish peace in the Middle East, which is a little sad to hear now.

Butane

Another country where students go to school wear traditional national costume,- Bhutan. For girls, the clothes are called "kira", and for boys - "gho" and resembles a robe. Previously, children carried all textbooks and school supplies right in it. Briefcases are now common, but if you wish, you can hide something on your chest.

South Korea

Children in South Korea study from morning until late at night. It is not surprising that many of them consider school the most romantic place, because they spend most of their lives there. A school dress code is required and regulated by the administration of the educational institution. But the form is popular and just on the streets of the city, and even among celebrities.

I think it is very interesting and useful to look at the compulsory form of English schools and colleges. Still culture.

According to the results of surveys among the students of the school at Christ's Hospital, the traditional Tudor uniform, which the students of this institution have worn for the last 450 years, is perceived with a bang by modern children, who perceive such conservatism as the preservation of the age-old traditions of their school.

The new eco-friendly jackets from School Calors in North Yorkshire are made from recycled plastic bottles.

Boys from Eton College climbed the fence to get a better look at Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to the school in 1990.

Girls from Mere Braw Junior School in Tarleton, Lancashire play hopscotch.

The first day of the school year in the new building of Nottingham Akedemi, the largest school in Europe.

The school uniform of Harrow School students includes not only the trousers and jackets we are used to, but also the straw hats traditional for this educational institution.

Four first-graders in the traditional school uniform of England.

Eton College students in traditional dress vests and tailcoats.

A student at Vernon Junior Junior School in Poynton, Cheshire, on the playground in front of the school.

The Price and Buckland company was the first to undertake the production of school uniforms for young representatives of the Islamic religion. In the photo we see an employee of the company, who was persuaded to demonstrate the form. In fact, the woman is neither a schoolgirl nor a Muslim.

A seventh grader from Oasis Akedemi Media City on the first day of the new semester.

Bexley Business School students in a photograph taken by former teacher and now photographer George Plemper. He had already taken pictures for school albums of graduates of this educational institution in the late 70s, and now he returned here again.