Uniform Policy
Looking smart is important at Dulwich College Seoul. We encourage the children to take pride in their appearance and have high expectations and standards. All students at Dulwich College Seoul are required to wear the school uniform. There is a different uniform for warm and cold weather, and students should adhere to seasonal requirements. A common Dulwich College International school uniform code has now been agreed across all of our schools in Asia. Details of the uniform and pictures have been posted in the iSAMS Parent Portal of the College website.
You can help us by ensuring that the children have the correct school uniform from the College Shop and checking that fashion items do not creep in, particularly undergarments such as t-shirts and leggings which can be seen over the school uniform. If in doubt, please ask your child’s teacher.
Shoes have caused some anxiety for both parents and the school. We have to insist for reasons of health and safety, that the children wear appropriate shoes for school. This means heels, sling backs or wedged shoes. Again, please ask if you require clarification.
Senior School students will be expected to wear the Best Dress Uniform, including the blazer, on selected days, regardless of the season.
Please be sure that all items are clearly marked with the student’s name.
Any consistent or blatant disregard of the Uniform Policy will result in the student receiving sanctions, including being sent home.
General Appearance
• Students must wear their lanyard whilst on the College campus.
• Clothing and general appearance must be clean and presentable.
• Shirts and blouses must be tucked into shorts, trousers or skirts/skorts.
• School shoes must be plain black. Shoes, boots or sneakers must be fully black with no coloured soles, laces, strips, tongue, etc.
• Hair must be clean, neat and presentable. Long hair should be tied back for lunch, sports and science.
• Students must not wear jewellery apart from a watch, a small necklace of a religious nature and stud earrings. Stud earrings should not be worn on PE days. If they cannot be removed, they will be covered with tape.
• If students choose to wear make-up, it should be professional and natural; this includes nail polish, false nails and nail extensions. The only exceptions are for a show or performance or when taking part in a Drama lesson where stage make-up is required.
• During the hotter months, students are encouraged to wear a cap/hat for outdoor activities.
Year 7 to Year 11 Uniform Expectations
Year 7 to Year 11 Daily and Best Dress
Tartan kilt, tartan skort, grey trousers or grey shorts Tartan kilt, tartan skort or grey trousers
White short-sleeved shirt
Senior School tie
(Optional in very hot temperatures)
School sweater, cardigan or blazer (School blazer - Friday assembly and formal occasions)
Grey socks
Black polished shoes, boots or trainers
Navy or hair-coloured hair accessories
Lanyard to be worn at all times
White long-sleeved shirt
Senior School tie
School sweater, cardigan or blazer (School blazer - Friday assembly and formal occasions)
Grey socks, tights or knee-length socks
Black polished shoes, boots or trainers
Navy or hair-coloured hair accessories
Lanyard to be worn at all times
‘Hoodies’ (including Dulwich College Seoul branded trip hoodies) should not be worn as school uniform. If cold, students should wear their shirt with a College jumper/cardigan and/or the blazer.
Please note the times of specialist lessons and remind your child to pack the appropriate kit for each day at school. We encourage all students to take care of their own personal possessions. Your support at home is greatly appreciated.
There are optional Non-Uniform Days throughout the year. The dates are published in the calendar and in the weekly e-updates. On these days, the students are allowed to wear their own clothes if they make a small donation to charity; we recommend approximately KRW 2,000 - 3,000.
Non-Uniform Days are not fancy dress days. Students may be casually dressed but they should be smart in appearance. Rules regarding make-up and jewellery remain in force on these days.
On fixture days, players may wear their varsity jackets instead of the school blazer.
1. Sneakers
Suitable black sneakers - Completely black
Unsuitable sneakers - Coloured details and not completely black
2. Black School Shoes or Boots
Suitable black school shoes - Completely black
The IB Student Dress Code follows a basic rule of dressing in a professional manner. Although students in Year 12 and Year 13 are not required to wear school uniform, their dress should be smart and appropriate for a working environment. Choice must represent the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness. As a general rule, students should be dressed so that they could welcome guests to the school or attend a formal interview. Where Year 12 and Year 13 students’ attire falls below these standards, they may be asked to leave school and change.
All IB students must wear a lanyard whilst on the College campus.
Professional Dress Expectations
• Smart formal trousers, skirt or dress of professional length and cut.
• A variety of tops and colours are acceptable, including smart shirts, blouses, v-neck sweaters, cardigans and jackets; provided necklines are appropriate and discreet; shoulders and midriff are covered; and the fabric is not sheer.
• Clean formal shoes/boots (no casual sandals, flip-flops, UGG-type boots or non-black trainers). They must be of uniform colour − no white areas around the side/base.
• One pair of earrings is permitted.
• Make-up and hairstyles should be professional, whether through colour, style or length.
• All IB students must wear a smart jacket for formal occasions and assemblies.
Attire That Is Not Acceptable
• No jeans, combat trousers, leggings, sportswear, cords or shorts.
• No casual t-shirts, halter-neck, backless or bra tops.
• Inappropriately short skirts or shorts.
• Clothing that is revealing or excessively tight.
• Clothing that has distasteful images or words.
• Clothing that is styled to explicitly advertise brands or products; clothing with logos or slogans should be discreet and not likely to cause offence.
• No casual sandals, flip-flops, bare feet or training shoes; not multi-coloured.
• Underwear/undergarments should not be visible either through clothing or due to inadequate coverage by outerwear.
Are You Dressed for Success?
*Optional: V-neck sweater / cardigan Formal jacket
*Optional: V-neck sweater / cardigan Formal jacket
The PE uniform consists of a tracksuit (top and bottom), a PE shirt and shorts. This should be worn for all PE lessons in Year 7 to Year 11. A school hat is a recommended addition to the PE uniform.
Year 12 and Year 13 students may wear their own dark-coloured sports kit for these activities.
It is recommended that students have more than one set of PE uniforms as they are likely to be wearing them several times during the school week.
The House uniform consists of a T-shirt and shorts in the House colours. Senior School students are required to wear House uniforms for all House events and competitions.
Marking of Items Brought to School
It is essential that important items, especially those likely to be misplaced or lost, are marked with your child’s name and Student Key (this identification number can be found on the invoice for school fees). All clothing, including hats, footwear, sports gear, swimming kits, kit bags and school bags, should be marked.
The College Lost & Found accumulates an enormous amount of unlabelled items every year and while most items end up being donated to charity, we strongly advise parents to ensure all items are labelled properly.
Sun Safety
For the safety of your child we strongly encourage the students to wear sun hats and to either bring sunscreen to be applied at school or apply it at home before coming to school during hot weather.
