About School
Kingston Tamil School is a community-focused educational initiative of the Institute of Tamil Culture (ITC) UK, proudly celebrating over 40 years of service in promoting Tamil language, fine arts and cultural heritage. We deliver structured Saturday classes following the Valar Tamil curriculum by TEDC alongside preparation for Cambridge GCSE Tamil, guided by experienced and dedicated teachers. In addition to language learning, students receive training in Carnatic vocal, mridangam, Bharatanatyam dance, violin and veena, with regular opportunities to perform and celebrate cultural traditions. Open to all communities, Kingston Tamil School nurtures confidence, creativity and a strong sense of identity within a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- 40+ Years of Excellence – A long-standing Tamil school serving the Kingston community with pride and dedication.
- Structured Curriculum – Teaching the Valar Tamil syllabus by TEDC with preparation for Cambridge GCSE Tamil examinations.
- Fine Arts Training – Carnatic vocal, Bharatanatyam dance, Miruthangam, violin, flute, Veena and Drawing & Paining taught by experienced teachers.
- Experienced & Motivated Teachers – Passionate and highly qualified educators committed to high standards and student success.
- Performance Opportunities – Regular cultural programmes, concerts and fine arts showcases throughout the year.
- Inclusive Community Environment – Open to all backgrounds, promoting culture, confidence and creativity.
- Sports & Community Activities – Annual athletics sports day and wider community wellbeing initiatives.
- Over 200 Active Students – A vibrant and growing learning community within ITC UK.
Welcome to the Kingston Tamil School
About Us
ITC Tamil Centre was formed to advance the rich heritage of the Tamil culture for the public benefit through an education programme to all the communities particularly to the younger people living in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and its environs. It does this by organising regular classes in Tamil language, music and dance, by providing performances and workshops, by celebrating cultural festivals and by providing opportunities to perform in public. The activities are open to all and can be accessed by all the communities regardless of their background.
Today, ITC Tamil Centre delivers Tamil language, music and dance education services to more than 200 pupils through its project group Kingston Tamil School, shares the performance of Tamil culture and diverse arts with all the communities whilst embracing and respecting the rich diversity of the UK through ITC Fine Arts, and facilitates and promotes recreational activities among young children through ITC Youth Sports Club.
Our History
1986 - Institute of Tamil Culture (ITC) was inaugurated on 19 April 1986 with thirteen pupils and two volunteer teachers as a mother tongue supplementary school with the aim to promote Tamil language and culture.
2001 – ITC was expanded to promote performing arts and recreational activities too through ITC Fine Arts and ITC Youth Sports Club. Its education services group was named as Kingston Tamil School. All the groups started operating under the terms and reference of ITC Tamil Centre limited company.
2019 – ITC Tamil Centre was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Objectives
The Tamil School was mainly formed to teach Tamil language and cultural subjects to the children who are deprived of this opportunity enabling them to learn and preserve the rich heritage of Tamils. It provides facilities such as;
Classes in Tamil Language, Vocal music, Veena, Violin, Mirudangam, flute instruments, Bharatha Natyam dance.
Cultural concerts & special religious days celebrations.
Assist local authority in translation, multi-cultural programmes and community matters.
Classes are run on Saturdays 8:30 a.m till 2:00 p.m at Tolworth Girl’s School, Tala Close, Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton KT6 7EY.
Estd: 1986
Based at
Tolworth Girl’s School,
Tala Close, Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton KT6 7EY
Kingston Tamil School
ITC Fine Arts
KITC Youth Sports Club
Advancing education and culture through classes in Tamil language, classical music and South Indian dance, celebrating of cultural and all faith based festivals.
Classes every Saturday in Tamil language, vocal and variety of instrumental music and South Indian dance based at Tolworth Girls School in line with main stream school term dates.
Regular talks/ speeches about Tamil heritage and culture by scholars
Celebrating all traditional festivals. Thai Pongal, Tamil new year, Navararthri, Deepawali, Christmas
Advancing the performance of Tamil culture and diverse arts through workshops and productions in music, dance and theatre.
Organising workshops leading to a performances
Organising cultural diverse programmes involving wider communities and cultures.
Facilitating recreational activities through coaching and participating in competitions of sporting activities such as Athletics, Cricket, football and netball.
Football / Netball / Cricket practices.
Participating in friendly matches
Organising a sports day to participate in athletics and ball games
எங்கள் வகுப்புகளின் விபரம்
1. வளர் தமிழ் மழலையர் நிலை
2. வளர் தமிழ் பாலர் நிலை
3. வளர் தமிழ் 1 (ஆண்டு 1)
4. வளர் தமிழ் 2 (ஆண்டு 2)
5. வளர் தமிழ் 3 (ஆண்டு 3)
6. வளர் தமிழ் 4 (ஆண்டு 4)
7. வளர் தமிழ் 5 (ஆண்டு 5)
8. வளர் தமிழ் 6 (ஆண்டு 6)
9. வளர் தமிழ் 7 (ஆண்டு 7)
10. வளர் தமிழ் 8 (ஆண்டு 8)
11. வளர் தமிழ் 9 (ஆண்டு 9)
12. வளர் தமிழ் 10 (ஆண்டு 10)
13. கல்விப் பொதுத் தராதர பத்திர சாதாரன தரம் (GCSE(O/L))
14. கல்விப் பொதுத் தராதர பத்திர உயர் தரம் (GCSE(A/L)
1. Valar Thamizh Mazhalaiyar Nilai (Nursery)
2. Valar Thamizh Paalar Nilai
3. Valar Thamizh 1 (Year 1)
4. Valar Thamizh 2 (Year 2)
5. Valar Thamizh 3 (Year 3)
6. Valar Thamizh 4 (Year 4)
7. Valar Thamizh 5 (Year 5)
8. Valar Thamizh 6 (Year 6)
9. Valar Thamizh 7 (Year 7)
10. Valar Thamizh 8 (Year 8)
11. Valar Thamil 9 (Year 9)
12. Valar Thamil 10 (Year 10)
13. GCSE ‘O’ Level (Cambridge & Oxford)
14. GCSE ‘A’ Level (Cambridge & Oxford)
பாடசாலைக் கீதம்
பல்லவி
ஆங்கில நாட்டில் வாழும் தமிழர்கள் நாம்
தமிழ், கலை கற்கவொரு பள்ளி அமைத்தோம்
அனுபல்லவி
உலகினை ஆளும்நாதன் உவந்தருள் செய்திடவே
உகந்துநம் தாய் தமிழ் பேணி வளர்ப்போம்
சரணம்
வள்ளுவர் கம்பர் ஓளவை வான்புகழ் புலவோரும்
பாடியே காத்த தெய்வத் தாய்மொழியைக்
கற்றிட ஆன எங்கள் தமிழ் கலாச்சாரக் கழகம்
வாழ்க ! பல்லாண்டு காலம் வாழியவே !