How have the requirements for school uniforms changed in Kazakhstan since 2023
It is allowed to place distinctive signs: the emblem, patch, chevron and other organizations of secondary education

How have the requirements for school uniforms changed in Kazakhstan since 2023

So, a knitted sweater /cardigan with buttons or a lock, a polo shirt or a T-shirt have been added to the elements of school uniforms for both girls and boys.


School uniforms for boys include: jacket, vest, trousers, dress shirt, casual shirt, or knitted jacket/cardigan with buttons or a lock, polo shirt or T-shirt (winter: knitted vest, turtleneck).

Trousers for boys are loose-fitting and cover the ankles of the legs in length.

School uniforms for girls include: a jacket, vest, skirt, trousers, classic blouse, or a knitted jacket /cardigan with buttons or a lock, a polo shirt or a T-shirt (winter: knitted vest, sundress, turtleneck).

Trousers for girls are loose-fitting and cover the ankles of the legs in length.


There is no requirement for formal uniforms (white shirt for boys, white blouse for girls). Also, a tie is no longer a mandatory element.

Distinctive signs may be placed on the school uniform: the emblem, patch, chevron and other organizations of secondary education.

As fabrics for school uniforms, it is desirable to use woolen and cotton fabrics with improved properties, having high wear resistance, having antibacterial, antimicrobial and antistatic properties. Previously, this was a prerequisite.