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EMI Department

Dress code for non-locals


School and Office Based Staff
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Purpose of the
dress code

The purpose of this dress code is to provide guidance to staff as to appropriate attire for work and at any Ministry
function. Our guiding principles for the dress code are based on clothing that does not distract from teaching,
disrupt school activities, ensures a safe working environment and respects the culture of our host country.

The EMI Department has high expectations and standards for our staff. We do not believe that ‘fashion’ or ‘trends’
should influence the dress code. We promote professional conduct and presentation from staff at all times.

The dress code policy is something we take very seriously. Any staff who are not adhering to the policy will be
taken through the disciplinary process.

Use this booklet as your guide - the staff in your school might suggest that something else is acceptable, or there
is a more relaxed code in your school - this is not the case.

Consult your Lead Teacher / Lead Trainer / DCM if you have any questions.
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Acceptable Dress in the Workplace
Women

Suit, or tailored and conservative dress, or skirt and blouse combination (3⁄4 sleeves or longer)

Smart blouse or top

Hems on dresses and skirts should be ankle length

Trousers are acceptable but must cover the ankle and should be loose-fitting

An Abaya is the traditional dress and is acceptable for non-Muslim women to wear

Smart jacket, at least below the elbow and below the waist line

Shoes or sandals

Discreet pair of earrings worn in the lobe. No other pierced jewellery


allowed, including nose and tongue studs
Make up should be discreet

Tattoos are to be covered entirely and not visible to students or


colleagues at any time
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Unacceptable Dress in the Workplace
Women

Trainers , flip flops or canvas shoes Leggings

Denim Blouses which gape showing undergarments

Any visible tattoos Fitted / tight clothing

Piercings, except discreet lobe ear-rings See through garments

A lot of/large pieces of jewellery Colourful hair (not natural colours)

Low neck-lines or bare arms

No leggings, trousers do not


cover ankles, no trainers,
Arms should be Clothes should not tattoos should always
covered be fitted / tight / be covered and never visible
low neck-lines to students or colleagues
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Acceptable Dress in the Workplace
Men

Business formal - suit & tie

Smart jacket

Dress pants

Long sleeved, buttoned shirt (if jacket is removed sleeves must stay down and cuffs buttoned)

Professional haircut & grooming

A tie must be worn

Tattoos are to be covered entirely and not visible to


students or colleagues at any time.
Beards should be short and neatly trimmed.
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Unacceptable Dress in the Workplace
Men

Denim Visible tattoos

Shorts Long hair (over collar length)

T-shirts, vests & tank tops Colourful hair (not natural colours)

Shirts without a collar Sandals, flip flops or canvas shoes

Short-sleeved shirts Visible body piercings

Headwear - hats or baseball caps Non-locals wearing a Kandora

No headwear, no
Tie must be worn, visible tattoos, no
sleeves not rolled up t-shirts
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Physical Education Teachers
Women

The Physical Education department will help you to purchase your Lead Trainer or PE Teacher uniform.
Until you receive this please wear a plain polo shirt of a similar style.

Ministry polo shirt, with arms covered to the wrists - no bare arms on display

Black, plain, loose fitting tracksuit bottoms to the ankle with no large logo

Footwear – trainers of a neutral colour

Appropriate sports headwear (outdoors only)

Clothing is to be worn that will cover all tattoos. Tattoos are to be covered entirely and
not visible to students or colleagues at any time.
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Physical Education Teachers - Unacceptable Dress
Women

Flip flops or canvas shoes Leggings

Denim Short sleeved t-shirts

Any visible tattoos Fitted / tight clothing

Piercings, except discreet lobe ear-rings T-shirts or tracksuit bottoms with a large logo

A lot of/large pieces of jewellery Colourful hair (not natural colours)

Low neck-lines or bare arms Bright/multi-coloured trainers

Hoodies Any tracksuit bottom that is not to the ankle

Any tracksuit bottom that


is not to the ankle or tight
fitting
Bright/multi-coloured
trainers
Tattoos should always be
covered and never visible
to students or colleagues
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Physical Education Teachers
Men

The Physical Education department will help you to purchase your Lead Trainer or PE Teacher uniform.
Until you receive this please wear a plain polo shirt of a similar style.

Ministry top

Black, plain, loose fitting tracksuit bottoms to the ankle with no large logo

Footwear – trainers of a neutral colour

Appropriate sports headwear (outdoors only)

Clothing is to be worn that will cover all tattoos. Tattoos are to be covered entirely and
not visible to students or collegues at any time
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Physical Education Teachers - Unacceptable Dress
Men

Denim Visible tattoos

Shorts Long hair (over collar length)

Brightly coloured trainers Colourful hair (not natural colours)

T-shirts or tracksuit bottoms with a large logo Sandals, flip flops or canvas shoes

Non-locals wearing Kandora Visible body piercings

Hoodies

Tattoos are to be covered and No colourful hair, no visible


Bright/multi-coloured never visible to students or piercings, approved MoE
trainers colleagues top only
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EMI Department
Dress code for non-locals

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