School Uniform & Dress Code

At the International School of Tallinn, we highly recommend that students wear the school uniform, which can be conveniently ordered from Norrison. While the uniform is recommended to enhance our school’s sense of community and pride, adherence to the dress code is mandatory for all students from Grades 1 to 12.

Preschool students are not required to follow the dress code policy, but all other students and their parents are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines.

Dress Code Enforcement

To ensure adherence to the dress code, the following steps are taken if students do not comply:

  1. First Step: An oral reminder will be given to the student.
  2. Second Step: The homeroom teacher will notify parents via Toddle.
  3. Third Step: The school’s management team will contact parents for a meeting.
  4. Fourth Step: Formal consequences will be determined by the management team.

Acceptable Standards for IST Dress Code

Please note that the images are intended as samples to illustrate the types of clothing and footwear that align with our school’s dress code policy. The items may vary slightly in style and design, but should adhere to the colour and formality guidelines provided.

Upper Body:

  • Shirts: White long-sleeve or polo collar shirts are preferred, with light blue as an alternative. Shirts must be unicolour and without labels. Dark blue or other colors are not allowed. Shirts should be properly sized, fitted, and buttoned, with the IST metallic pin attached on the chest.
  • Cold Weather: During winter, students may wear a vest, cardigan, sweater, or blazer over their shirt. Only royal blue shades are permitted, and the IST metal pin should be visible on the outer garment.
  • Dress Code Upper Body

Lower Body:

  • Pants, Skirts, and Shorts: Students should wear black, navy blue, or dark grey tailored pants, skirts, or shorts, with skirts and shorts no shorter than mid-thigh. Black jeans are also acceptable. Athletic, oversized, leather, colorful pants, and blue jeans are not allowed. Lower body clothing must be appropriately fitted and without excessive design elements.Shoes:
  • Color and Style: Shoes must be black or dark blue and in a smart or semi-smart style, such as Chelsea boots, leather shoes, or oxford shoes. During winter, long boots are allowed with a simple design. Smart sandals can be worn with white socks, and stockings are also permitted. Sport shoes, high platform shoes, snow boots, and colourful shoes are not allowed indoors.
  • PE Clothing: Students need a specific set of clothes for PE lessons, including a PE t-shirt (in blue or white) and leggings or jogging bottoms (in blue, grey, or black). Suitable footwear for indoor and outdoor PE lessons is required.
  • Dress Code Lower Body