The Hout Bay International School uniform is the most visible marketing brand of our school. More often than not it is how we as a school are judged by visitors and the local community. As such, every student in our school is a walking ambassador for HBIS and therefore should always wear the uniform with pride. This comprehensive document contains everything you need to know about our uniform. Parents and students are expected to adhere to these regulations at all times.

IES Uniform Shop and Online Store has been operational from Thursday, 18 January 2024.

Uniform purchases from the online store will be delivered to HBIS every Tuesday.

Our parents also have the option of driving through to visit the uniform shop at Blouberg International.  Please note the uniform shop times for.  Please contact Claire (claire.greyling@iesmail.com) in order to set up an appointment. 

As from Monday, 22 January 2024, the following shop hours will apply:

• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 11:00 – 15:00 (via appointment only)
• Tuesdays & Thursdays – 07:30 -11:30 (via appointment only)

Please be advised that purchases from the school uniform shop can be made via CARD payments only.

For your convenience sample sizes of most items are available to try on in the Finance Department on the mezzanine level of the Administration Block here at HBIS. Please contact Mrs. Arlene Nicholas – arlene.nicholas@iesmail.com, should you wish to make an appointment to try on uniform for sizing purposes.

Certain calendar days are scheduled as No 1 Uniform days (usually Mondays when we have assemblies). These formal days require students to ensure that they dress accordingly. Certain formal functions during the year may also require students to wear their No 1 Uniforms.

Parents are to ensure that every single item of their child’s uniform is clearly marked before the start of the school term. The School does not assume any responsibility for any lost or stolen items. It remains the responsibility of every student to ensure that they look after their belongings.

Depending on the activity, students are to travel in the required Sports Uniform. In most cases the IES school tracksuit should also be worn, with the exception of Cricket where the boys are required to wear their school blazers over their white uniforms.

Unfortunately, the online school Uniform Shop does not currently stock blazers. Parents are requested to please dry clean their child’s blazer at least once a term depending on how dirty it is. Students are also reminded that they should polish their shoes on a weekly basis

At all interhouse events students are required to wear their House shirt (red, green, blue, yellow) with either their IES PE shorts or IES Tracksuit pants. Students may also purchase a House pin from the uniform shop to wear on their School Blazer.