In the UK, school uniforms appeared a long time ago, at the beginning of the 16th century. Most often, school uniforms in blue were used in educational institutions, but over time, this “fashion” began to change.
You can look at the school uniforms of modern Englishmen:
1. This is how a school uniform looks like for elementary school students in one of the schools in Poynton, Cheshire.
2. The seventh grade students of Burlington Danes School, White City, London are dressed in a school uniform, which, by the way, has one interesting feature. At night or twilight, when students in this uniform walk along the roadsides, the uniform reflects the light of passing cars. Special orafol elements are sewn into the fabric of the uniform. A very correct and original solution for the safety of young Britons!
3. At the London School of Elizabeth Garrett Andersen, students are encouraged to take part in the development of their own school uniforms. This approach allows you to better take into account the wishes of the children, and make the school uniform really comfortable and elegant.
4. The fabric used in these school jackets by School Calors is 100% recycled polyester. It takes 30 plastic bottles to make one such jacket. For the first time, such school clothes went on sale in 2008.
5. Pupils of Eton College, in order to better see Elizabeth II during her visit to the college in 1990, climbed onto the fence. Eton College is under the patronage of the British royal house, at one time both Prince William and Prince Harry studied here.
6. Primary school students Mere Brau in Tarleton, Lancashire, play in the schoolyard.
7. The first day of the new school year at Nottingham Akedemi.
8. The set of uniforms of one of the schools in the London district of Harrow also includes a traditional straw hat for this school.
9. Modern school uniforms can also be bright colors.
10. The dress uniform of Eton College, one of the most famous educational institutions in the world, includes a tailcoat and a smart waistcoat.
11. Pupils of the school at the Hospital of Christ must wear the traditional uniform, the cut of which has not changed for 450 years. But the survey shows that the kids really like it and are proud of their "ancient" form.
12. In this picture, one of the employees of Price and Buckland demonstrates her company's products - a school uniform for girls who profess Islam.
13. A seventh grade student at Oasis Akedemi Media City is starting her studies in the new semester.
14. Former Bexley business school teacher George Plemper, now a photographer, came to take pictures for the school's students' photo albums.
15. There are also schools in the UK where wearing a school uniform is not mandatory. For example, students at the Anthony Jell School in Wirksworth, Derbyshire ceremonial, attend classes in their regular attire.
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 they are 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 of an age-related nature, 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 mini skirt with a slit 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!
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 England are the most orthodox.
British school uniform style is classic. It's simple and prim: high 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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”.
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
Pupils in Bhutan do not carry bags or briefcases. They wear all the school supplies and they carry the books right in their clothes.
9. School uniforms in the United States are the most free
Students in the United States are not restricted in their choice of clothing. It is up to them to decide whether to wear a school uniform.
10. School uniforms in China are the most athletic
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.
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School friends? I didn’t have much time to make friends: in addition to the regular school, I also attended a music school located half an hour away. Running from one school to another 4 times a week, from the first grade to the seventh. In the evenings - lessons and preparation for the next test, during the holidays - reading school literature and intensive musical practice.
teachers? There were few really worthy ones - those who supported the students and aroused in them an interest in their subject. And teachers, as a rule, did not differ in respect for their wards. A condescending tone, mockery and even shouting are, alas, quite common among Russian teachers.
In general, my memories of school years are what I wholeheartedly would like to avoid for my own child. In many ways, our decision to stay in the UK was fueled by the dream of a decent education for our son.
Today I will briefly tell you how an English school works: what an approximate daily routine looks like, what a school uniform is, and about other important nuances of English school life.
Comprehensive development within the school itself
Lesson in an English school. Photo: dailymail.co.uk
In all English schools, both private and public, great importance is attached to the comprehensive development of children. In addition to compulsory academic subjects such as mathematics, English and natural sciences, English schools include dancing, singing, physical education, fine arts, computer science, foreign languages and other subjects aimed at developing practical skills and revealing the talents of the child.
English schools offer students a range of extra-curricular clubs and circles
In addition to the main program, any English school offers a number of extra-curricular clubs and circles. The choice of activities in private schools is especially wide: among them - playing musical instruments, from piano to flute; various sports - football, tennis, rugby, fencing, cricket, swimming, frisbee - and much, much more.
Note that all of the above is offered within the boundaries of the school territory - the child does not need to travel to distant lands, as I had to do.
School uniform
Almost every school in England has its own school uniform.
In most English schools, it is customary to wear a special uniform. The idea of the uniform is to discipline students and remove the element of competition in the manner of dressing.
It is usually inexpensive, because such clothes should be available to everyone.
As a rule, the uniform of each school is designed in a certain color scheme - for example, in blue or green tones. The required elements of the form may be different: usually public schools are more democratic in this regard.
A typical uniform for boys looks like this: a sweatshirt, cardigan or sweater in combination with trousers and plain boots without embellishment. The girls usually wear dresses or skirts with the same tops as the boys and again formal shoes.
In the summer season, trousers can be replaced by shorts, and sweaters can be replaced by T-shirts and polo shirts. For physical education, a separate form is provided - usually schoolchildren take it with them.
In private schools, it is not uncommon for eye-catching accessories such as hats for girls and ties for boys to be present. Often such schools also regulate other elements of the wardrobe, including jackets and even socks.
School timetable and holidays
Start and end times can vary greatly by school. On average, English schools start at 9 am and end at 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The school day is broken up into lessons, with 15-minute breaks in between and a long lunch break. As a rule, in private schools the school day is longer than in public ones, plus some of them have classes on Saturdays. However, in private schools the holidays are longer: if the state Easter and Christmas holidays are on average 2 weeks, then in private schools they can last 3 weeks or more.
Our clients are often surprised when they learn that English students study even in the summer. Indeed, summer holidays in English schools begin no earlier than mid-July and end in early September. However, the good news is that, in addition to the long holidays at Easter and Christmas, there are also short weekly holidays (half-term) in the middle of each trimester.
How easy it is to guess academic year in England divided into only 3 academic trimesters:
Autumn, from September to December,
Winter, from January to March, and
Summer, from April to July.
Schools in England organize healthy and tasty meals for children.
In the middle of the school day, every school has a lunch break. Students may bring their own packed lunch or have lunch in the school cafeteria if the school has its own kitchen. Each school cares about the health of its students and therefore provides the most balanced meals. Traditionally, the school menu contains options for vegetarians and dishes suitable for all religions. A nice little thing: for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 students attending public schools, school lunches are absolutely free. And the youngest children from the Reception, in addition to lunch, also receive free fruits and milk.
School meetings
In England there are no general school assemblies adopted in Russia. The progress of the child is strictly confidential information that should not be available to anyone except his parents. Schools usually organize tête-à-tête meetings between parents and teachers once a term. Generally speaking, English schools attach great importance to communication with parents: any parent can seek help and advice from a teacher or make an appointment with the headmaster.
School marks
The concept of "class magazine" in England does not exist. In England, people begin to give grades on a scale from A to E only from the age of 7, but I don’t see such an obsession with them as in Russia. In general, English education is a “carrot” system, not a “stick” system: here they are encouraged for achievements, but not scolded for mistakes.
Making fun of or shaming a child, and even in public, is unacceptable in England. The upbringing of a self-confident, harmonious personality is precisely in this that English teachers see their most important task. And I see the result of such a policy with my own eyes: a child keen on learning, rushing to school every morning.
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