Monaco’s Collège Charles III will introduce a compulsory school uniform for all pupils starting in February 2026, marking the first time a public secondary school in the Principality has adopted a full uniform policy.

The decision, announced by the Princely Government on Wednesday 29th October, builds on a model already in place in Monaco’s primary schools and is intended to strengthen student cohesion, promote a calm and respectful school atmosphere, and reinforce the school’s public image.

Each student will receive a starter pack containing four short-sleeved polo shirts, two hooded sweatshirts and a cap in burgundy and navy. The set will cost €140 and will be available for collection from the school, with home delivery also offered at an additional charge. Families may purchase further items individually if needed.

While the top half of the uniform is standardised, trousers or skirts will remain at the discretion of families, provided they are dark in colour to maintain a sense of visual unity. Students who fail to wear the required attire will not be allowed to attend class, officials have said.

The initiative follows significant modernisation efforts at Collège Charles III, including the school’s recent relocation to a new facility and the earlier introduction of a sports uniform for certain classes.

The introduction of a uniform at the secondary level is part of Monaco’s broader education strategy, which, according to the government, seeks to combine high academic standards with a shared sense of identity, discipline and belonging among students.

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