School uniforms in Sri Lanka

School uniforms in Sri Lanka were first introduced in the late 19th century.

Introduced during the British rule the school uniforms has changed very little over the decades.

In recent decades it has been a practice of the government to issue free uniform material to students annually, which is useful for poor children.

However unique features are maintained by prominent single sex schools, which may include badges or insignia.

For formal occasions depending on school traditions suit jackets of different colours are warn by female students.