Curriculum

One standard Tamil curriculum, four ways to learn

Every level focuses on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing for real interpersonal communication — taught methodically with modern technology, printed workbooks and practice apps.

Programmes

Levels and courses

Tamil Foundations (Ilam Thendral)

Beginner

Uyir and mei letters, sounds, first words and rhymes through play, song and story.

  • Recognise all 247 letters
  • Read two-syllable words
  • Sing 10 Tamil rhymes
2 terms · 24 weeksIn-person + Virtual

Reading & Fluency (Vasippu)

Intermediate

Paragraph reading, comprehension, vocabulary building and guided writing.

  • Read a page aloud fluently
  • Answer comprehension questions
  • Write 5-sentence paragraphs
2 terms · 24 weeksIn-person + Virtual

Literature & Thirukkural

Advanced

Classical and modern Tamil texts, Thirukkural study, essay writing and public speaking.

  • Interpret 100 Thirukkural couplets
  • Write structured essays
  • Speak on stage in Tamil
2 terms · 24 weeksIn-person + Virtual

Tamil for Adults

Beginner → Intermediate

Conversational Tamil for parents and heritage learners who want to speak at home with confidence.

  • Hold everyday conversations
  • Read signage and menus
  • Type Tamil on any device
1 term · 12 weeksVirtual

Culture & Arts Club

All levels

Kolam, folk songs, Pongal and Thai festival preparation, drama and community performance.

  • Perform in a community event
  • Learn festival traditions
  • Build cultural confidence
Monthly sessionsIn-person

Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

All levels

A five-week workshop helping children read Tamil fluently and quickly through interactive lessons and activities led by experienced teachers.

  • Measurable fluency gain
  • Reading comprehension
  • Summer reading habit
5 weeksIn-person · Novi Public Library
Standards

How learning is measured

Assessment is built on ACTFL proficiency guidelines and NCSSFL Can-Do statements for each of the four skills, working towards the State Seal of Biliteracy.

ACTFL proficiency guidelines

NCSSFL Can-Do statements

LSRW skill assessment

ACTFL OPI tester guidance