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கற்க கசடறக் கற்பவை கற்றபின் நிற்க அதற்குத் தக

The mission of the Richmond Tamil School is to deliver a dynamic, engaging, and fun-filled interactive learning experience for the children of the local Tamil community. Our goal is to equip these students with the skills needed to effectively understand, speak, read, and write in the Tamil language. Our intended objective is not to create mastery in Tamil, rather, to empower them with sufficient proficiency to:

to enjoy a conversation with grandparents and parents
to have a fun family time watching a Tamil movie with the whole family
to be able to manage getting around when they are in Tamil Nadu.

As the Tamil-speaking community in Richmond, Virginia is growing rapidly, it is extremely prevalent that we provide children with the opportunity to learn their ancestral language, which holds profound cultural significance: Multilingualism offers numerous cognitive, social, academic, and professional benefits that are well-documented. By fostering language proficiency, we aim to enhance cognitive development while striving to achieve the aforementioned goals listed above.

To nurture a generation of children in the U.S. who love, embrace, and proudly carry forward the Tamil language and culture.

We envision our students becoming confident bilinguals who can appreciate the richness of their heritage while thriving in a multicultural society.

By blending the best of the Eastern and Western worlds, we aim to help our students grow into well-rounded individuals rooted in tradition and open to the global future.

Our long-term vision is to inspire each generation to pass on the torch—to keep Tamil alive, vibrant, and relevant for generations to come.

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"சொல்லில் உயர்வு தமிழ்ச் சொல்லே, அதைத் தொழுது படித்திடடி பாப்பா!!" - மகாகவி சுப்பிரமணிய பாரதியார்

“எங்கள் வாழ்வும் எங்கள் வளமும் மங்காத தமிழ் என்று சங்கே முழங்கு” - பாவேந்தர் பாரதிதாசன்

Our Goals

The mission of the Richmond Tamil School is to deliver a dynamic, engaging, and fun-filled interactive learning experience for the children of the local Tamil community. Our goal is to equip these students with the skills needed to effectively understand, speak, read, and write in the Tamil language. Our intended objective is not to create mastery in Tamil, rather, to empower them with sufficient proficiency to:

to enjoy a conversation with grandparents and parents
to have a fun family time watching a Tamil movie with the whole family
to be able to manage getting around when they are in Tamil Nadu.

As the Tamil-speaking community in Richmond, Virginia is growing rapidly, it is extremely prevalent that we provide children with the opportunity to learn their ancestral language, which holds profound cultural significance: Multilingualism offers numerous cognitive, social, academic, and professional benefits that are well-documented. By fostering language proficiency, we aim to enhance cognitive development while striving to achieve the aforementioned goals listed above.

Interested in Volunteering?

We are constantly in need of volunteers to help us in various activities including teaching.

If you are interested and want to be part of our school, please contact tamilschool@richmondtamilsangam.org