Our Classes

எங்கள் வகுப்புகள்

Nilai 1 through Nilai 8, culminating in our Biliteracy Seal Course — every Sunday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

A Pathway to the Seal of Biliteracy

Students who complete Nilai 8 move on to our dedicated Biliteracy Seal Course, preparing them to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy—an official recognition on the high school diploma honoring proficiency in both English and Tamil, valued by colleges and employers alike.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our curriculum covers all aspects of Tamil language and culture, progressing from Nilai 1 through the Biliteracy Seal Course

Reading & Writing

From alphabet to advanced literature

Speaking & Listening

Conversational fluency and comprehension

Tamil Literature

Classical and modern Tamil texts

History & Culture

Rich Tamil heritage and traditions

Nilai 1

Nilai 1

Foundational Tamil

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The first step in the Tamil journey — introducing the alphabet, sounds, and simple words through playful, engaging lessons.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Uyir eluthukkal — the 12 vowels (உயிர் எழுத்துக்கள்)
  • Mei eluthukkal — the 18 consonants (மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்)
  • Tracing and writing basic letters
  • Numbers 1-10 and simple counting
  • Colors, family words, and everyday greetings
  • Rhymes and songs to build listening skills
Nilai 2

Nilai 2

Building Blocks

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Students expand their letter knowledge into full uyirmei combinations and begin reading and writing simple words and short sentences.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Uyirmei eluthukkal — combined vowel-consonant letters (உயிர்மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்)
  • Reading two- and three-letter words
  • Basic vocabulary: animals, food, body parts
  • Simple sentence construction
  • Introduction to Tamil festivals and traditions
  • Listening and speaking practice through storytelling
Nilai 3

Nilai 3

Early Reader

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Building fluency through short stories and structured grammar, while introducing the foundations of sentence and paragraph writing.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Reading short stories and simple paragraphs
  • Introduction to nouns and verbs (பெயர்ச்சொல், வினைச்சொல்)
  • Dictation and spelling practice
  • Vocabulary expansion through themed units
  • Tamil festivals, folk tales, and cultural stories
  • Guided conversation practice
Nilai 4

Nilai 4

Growing Fluency

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Students strengthen comprehension and begin composing their own short paragraphs, supported by deeper grammar instruction.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Paragraph reading and comprehension exercises
  • Grammar: tenses and pronouns (காலம், பிறவிப்பெயர்)
  • Creative writing — short compositions
  • Folk tales and moral stories (நீதிக்கதைகள்)
  • Spelling and vocabulary building
  • Group discussions and presentations
Nilai 5

Nilai 5

Intermediate Foundations

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

A deeper dive into grammar and composition, introducing Tamil proverbs and the beginnings of essay writing.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Advanced grammar — verbs and nouns in depth
  • Introduction to essay writing
  • Tamil proverbs and their meanings (பழமொழிகள்)
  • Comprehension passages and analysis
  • Cultural history — Tamil heritage overview
  • Public speaking and recitation practice
Nilai 6

Nilai 6

Advanced Grammar

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Students refine their grammar mastery and are introduced to letter writing, summarization, and early classical poetry.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Advanced grammar and sentence structures
  • Formal and informal letter writing (கடிதம் எழுதுதல்)
  • Summarization and comprehension skills
  • Introduction to Thirukkural verses (திருக்குறள்)
  • Debate and group discussion practice
  • Cultural projects and presentations
Nilai 7

Nilai 7

Literary Foundations

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Students engage with literature and idiomatic expression, building the composition and analytical skills needed for advanced study.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Literary appreciation — short stories and poems
  • Advanced composition and essay writing
  • Idioms and expressions (மரபுத்தொடர்கள்)
  • Independent research projects
  • Public speaking and formal presentations
  • Exploration of Tamil cinema and modern media
Nilai 8

Nilai 8

Pre-Advanced Tamil

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The capstone of core instruction — classical literature, critical analysis, and advanced writing that prepares students for the Biliteracy Seal Course.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Classical Tamil literature — Thirukkural and Sangam poetry
  • Advanced essay and creative writing
  • Critical analysis and literary interpretation
  • Tamil philosophy and cultural values
  • Exam-style comprehension and writing practice
  • Foundational preparation for the Seal of Biliteracy
Biliteracy Seal Course

Biliteracy Seal Course

Capstone Program · After Nilai 8

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Our capstone program for students who have completed Nilai 8, preparing them to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy — an official diploma honor recognizing proficiency in both English and Tamil.

Curriculum Highlights

  • State Seal of Biliteracy exam preparation
  • Advanced literary analysis and interpretation
  • Formal and academic Tamil writing
  • Oral proficiency assessment practice
  • Portfolio development and review
  • Mock exams and timed practice tests
Tamil Diploma Program

Tamil Diploma Program

Ages 12+ · Reading & Writing Intervention

Sundays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Year-long program (60 hours total)

A one-of-a-kind program built to strengthen reading, writing, and grammar excellence. Designed for students age 12 and up who can already read and write Tamil but need focused, personalized support to build real fluency and confidence.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Personalized reading fluency building
  • Grammar fundamentals review and reinforcement (இலக்கணம்)
  • Structured writing practice — sentences to paragraphs
  • Vocabulary and spelling reinforcement
  • One-on-one and small-group support
  • Progress assessments throughout the year

Extra-Curricular Activities

Beyond the classroom — enrichment programs that build character, culture, and community

Silambam

Traditional Tamil martial art and stick-fighting

Arts

Drawing, painting, and traditional crafts

Chess

Strategic thinking and friendly competition

Dance

Bharatanatyam and traditional Tamil dance forms

Flute

Classical Carnatic flute instruction

Music

Vocal and instrumental Carnatic music

Our Teaching Faculty

37+ dedicated volunteer instructors bring Nilai 1-8, the Biliteracy Seal Course, and the Tamil Diploma Program to life every Sunday

T

Thirumavalavan Murugaiyan

Principal

U

Umarani Jayaprakasam

Tamil Instructor

A

Alagammai Muthappan

Tamil Instructor

R

Revathi Ravi

Tamil Instructor

B

Bharathi

Tamil Instructor

S

Sajitha Ganesan Shylaja

Tamil Instructor

C

Charumathi Magizhnan

Tamil & Art Instructor

A

Anupriya

Tamil Instructor

V

Vijayalakshmi

Tamil Instructor

J

Jaya Swami

Tamil Instructor

R

Reka Sivakumar

Tamil Instructor

R

Renukadevi Rajakumar

Tamil Instructor

S

Sharadha

Tamil Instructor

S

Sai Raman

Tamil Instructor

S

Sivakumar

Tamil Instructor

V

Vennila Kumaresan

Tamil Instructor

P

Padmapriya

Tamil Instructor

S

Shanthi

Tamil Instructor

S

Sankar Nellaiyan

Tamil Instructor

E

Elayaraja Kolanthai

Tamil Instructor

S

Senthan

Tamil Instructor

H

Hemavathy

Tamil Instructor

S

Shekar

Tamil Instructor

R

RajaKumar Mariappan

Tamil Instructor

S

Sindhu

Tamil Instructor

I

Iyamperumal Rathinam

Silambam Instructor

K

Krithisha

Silambam Instructor

S

Somasekhar

Music Instructor

A

Aarthi Devi

Tamil Instructor

M

Mohanapriya Raman

Tamil Instructor

R

Roshan Rajakumar

Tamil Instructor

D

Dhandapani

Robotics Instructor

V

Vishnu

Robotics Instructor

K

Karthik

Robotics Instructor

N

Nagappan

Robotics Instructor

G

Gopi

Robotics Instructor

S

Sanjay

Robotics Instructor

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