Welcome to the Senior School at BIS Abu Dhabi. presentation outlines the uniform expectations for School students, ensuring a professional and cultu appropriate appearance that prepares students for professional settings.
General Guidelines
Fit and Neatness: Clothes should fit well and be rips or extreme discolouration. The overall look neat and polished.
Jewellery and Accessories: Keep jewellery minim tasteful. Simple wristwatches, understated earr conservative necklaces are acceptable. Avoid exc flashy jewellery to maintain a professional appe
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS DRESS
When choosing your clothes, make sure they look smart and reflect our school's values and dress code. Dressing well not only shows respect for our school but also helps you develop a sense of professionalism that will be important in your future careers.
Boys can wear dress trousers or chinos paired with a collared shirt, such as a polo shirt or dress shirt. Ties are optional, and shirts must be tucked in. Crew or V-Neck jumpers can be worn.
Girls can wear dress trousers, skirts, or dresses that are below knee length, paired with blouses or smart tops that cover the shoulders and chest. Blazers or smart, fitted cardigans can be worn.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
In the UAE, dressing modestly is really important. You should wear clothes that cover your shoulders, chest, stomach and knees.
Avoid wearing anything too revealing or tight-fitting to make sure your outfit is appropriate and respectful of the local culture and community values.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EXPECTATIONS FOR BOYS
Shirts: A smart collared shirt, including polo shirts, dress shirts, or turtlenecks. The shirt must be tucked in.
Trousers: Chinos or smart trousers should fit properly. Overly baggy or combat trousers are not allowed.
Footwear: Smart leather or leather-look shoes of an appropriate colour.
Leather sandals may be worn with national dress. Sliders, flipand other casual footwear are not acceptable.
Sports shoes are not allowed.
Accessories: Keep accessories minimal and tasteful.
Hoodies and sweatshirts are not allowed.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EXPECTATIONS FOR BOYS
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EXPECTATIONS FOR BOYS
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EXPECTATIONS FOR GIRLS
Tops: Blouses or tops that cover the shoulders, stomach and chest. Dresses and skirts must be below knee length and without slits to ensure modesty.
Trousers: Chinos and smart trousers must fit properly and present a neat appearance.
Footwear: Smart leather shoes. Leather sandals m dress but you cannot wear sliders, flip-flops, and o Sports shoes are not allowed.
Accessories: Keep jewellery minimal and subtle.
Hoodies, sweatshirts and baggy jumpers are not a
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EXPECTATIONS FOR GIRLS
A CLOSER LOOK AT
THE EXPECTATIONS FOR GIRLS
ACCESSORIES AND JEWELLERY
Students are required to wear minimal and tasteful accessories and jewellery.
Simple wristwatches, understated earrings, or conservative necklaces are acceptable.
The focus should remain on professionalism, safety and respect for the school environment.
SHOES
You need to wear smart leather shoes to school. This means no trainers, including Nike Air Forces. Also, you can't wear canvas shoes like Converse or any type of athletic shoes. Your shoes should look formal and professional.
WHAT IF I WANT TO WEAR NATIONAL DRESS?
Cultural identity is an impo of our school community. Islamic students may wear dress with traditional Arab leather sandals. Sliders, flip any other casual footwear allowed.
CASUAL OR ATHLETIC WEAR
Casual or sports attire is not permitted.
For students studying SEHS, their class teacher will contact the Head of Year on practical days to seek permission for the BISAD PE Kit to be worn on the day.
BTEC Sports students are required to wear the BISAD BTEC uniform for their subject. Under no circumstances are you permitted to wear shorts in the school building.
RIGHTS COME WITH RESPONSIBILITIES.
The guidance in this presentation is to ensure fairness and high standards.
Your form tutor and form representatives check your uniform each morning.
If you come to school in clothing that doe not follow this guide, disciplinary action w be taken.
THANK YOU
This policy is here to help create a professional and respectful environment that fits with the values of our school, whilst still enabling you to feel empowered as students. If you have any questions or need anything clarified about the uniform, just ask your form tutor or Head of Year. Thank you for your input, leadership and maturity in this process.
