School Uniform
British International School Dakar places great importance on school uniform as it helps promote our TEAM value by presenting a smart, unified image of which we can all feel
proud.
Uniform Requirements
- Blue Polo shirt (short sleeve)
- Charcoal trousers or shorts with grey/black socks (knee or ankle length, not trainer socks)
- Charcoal skirt/pinafore with charcoal/black tights, charcoal/black socks (knee or ankle length, not trainer socks)
- Black 'school' shoes (no trainers or boots)
PE Kit
- BISD Blue logo PE top
- Black shorts
- White/grey/black sports socks
- Trainers (to provide adequate support for physical activity)
- There is also the option of a BISD tracksuit
- Sun hat / Sports cap
Hair, Accessories and Hats
- Hair is expected to be dressed neatly and appropriately for school
- For health and hygiene reasons, hair must be shoulder length or be tied back
- Hair accessories should be practical and conform to school colours (neutral, white, grey, black, navy).
- A wide brimmed sun hat / sports cap is actively encouraged for sunny weather and outdoor PE.
- Nail varnish is not permitted.
- Make up is not permitted.
- Tattoos are illegal at primary age and tattoo transfers or similar are not permitted. Henna tattoos are acceptable if worn for religious events or celebrations.
Jewellery & Watches
- Only one pair of small plain stud earrings is permitted. Earrings must be removed by the child for PE and should be stored safely (a named, lidded container works well). Recently pierced ears may be covered with medical tape which must be provided and applied by the child. If a child is unable to remove earrings, then these must be removed at home on PE days.
- For health and hygiene reasons, school staff will not make personal contact with a pupil’s ears or earrings.
- No other jewellery is permitted (unless for verifiable religious or health reasons).
- Watches should be named.
- All items are the sole responsibility of the child.
NB. Please name every item of school wear so that lost property may be returned swiftly to its owner.
There will also be a complete range of school uniform available to try for size!