RIYADH —  The Council of Saudi Chambers’ private schools committee plans to ensure that the uniforms of girl students at private schools match their public school counterparts, Makkah daily reported on Monday.

 

Committee member Ibrahim Al-Salim said the committee is currently looking into Saudi textile and school uniform design companies to work with.

He said: “The decision was taken last week at the Council’s weekly meeting.

 

 The Ministry of Education will decide on the appropriate uniform according to its regulations. The uniform should be long with long sleeves and opaque. The decision will be applied for the upcoming academic year.”

 

He added that public schools currently have a color scheme where rose is for primary school students, dark green for junior high students and navy blue for high school students. “The new color schemes have not been decided yet but the ministry has requested all education directorates to submit their suggestions,” said Al-Salim..