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Language with confidence
Students build practical skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
Columbia Tamil Kudilகொலம்பியா தமிழ் குடில்Enroll now Enrollment open · 2026–27
A joyful place to learn Tamil and belong.
Columbia Tamil Kudil is a Tamil school serving children and families across Columbia, Lexington, and the South Carolina Midlands—helping every student connect with language, heritage, and community.
WASC Accredited 255+ graduates Nonprofit school
தமிழ் கற்போம்! தமிழர் மரபை வளர்ப்போம்!
9+ years of nurturing young learners
Our purpose
Language opens the door.
Community makes it home.
We are a nonprofit Tamil language school serving families in Columbia, Lexington, and nearby South Carolina communities. Our classrooms bring language, literature, and cultural understanding together in an encouraging environment.
Students learn at their own level, build lasting friendships, and develop the confidence to carry Tamil into everyday life.
Serving the MidlandsColumbia · Lexington · Nearby communities
Columbia Tamil Kudil is also known to many local families as the Columbia Tamil School, SCTS School, or South Carolina Tamil Sangam School.
The CTK experience
Learning designed for the whole child.
Thoughtful instruction, meaningful practice, and a community that celebrates every step forward.
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Learning that grows
Age-appropriate Nilai classes help every learner progress with strong foundations.
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Heritage that feels alive
Stories, arts, celebrations, and community experiences connect language with culture.
Our initiatives
Small programs.
Lasting connections.
CTK initiatives create more opportunities for students to read, speak, reflect, and experience Tamil beyond their regular lessons.
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Read · Discover · Grow
CTK Library
A small, student-focused library that makes Tamil books easier to discover, borrow, and enjoy.
The CTK Library supports our students with age-appropriate Tamil storybooks, literature, learning materials, and culturally meaningful reading. It gives children a welcoming way to explore Tamil outside the classroom and develop reading as a regular habit.
- Encourage independent Tamil reading
- Expand vocabulary and comprehension
- Connect families with Tamil literature
- Share books across the CTK community
Browse Book Inventory View the CTK Library catalog and wishlist in Google Sheets.
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வாரம் ஒரு திருக்குறள்
Vaaram Oru Thirukkural
A weekly recital program where students present one Thirukkural and explain its meaning to the school community.
Each presentation gives a student the opportunity to learn the couplet, understand its message, recite it with clear pronunciation, and describe its meaning in their own words. The program brings the wisdom of Thiruvalluvar into school life—one Kural at a time.
- Build public-speaking confidence
- Practice Tamil pronunciation and expression
- Understand timeless values and life lessons
- Learn by listening to fellow students
View Recital Schedule Open the weekly Thirukkural recital schedule in Google Sheets.
Useful links
Everything families need, in one place.
Review school expectations, share feedback, and submit commonly used CTK requests from one convenient place.
Student HandbookReview CTK policies, responsibilities, and school expectations.Feedback FormShare feedback and suggestions with the CTK team.Main Test – Catch-up FormSubmit a request when a student cannot attend a scheduled main test.CTK Expense Reimbursement RequestRequest reimbursement for an approved CTK expense.
More than a classroom
A shared journey in language and heritage.
Families, teachers, and volunteers work together to create a warm place where children feel proud of what they learn and excited to share it.
Talk with our teamStructured Tamil curriculum
Dedicated volunteer teachers
Engaging classroom activities
Assessments that support progress
A welcoming parent community
Cultural events and celebrations
தொட்டனைத் தூறும் மணற்கேணி மாந்தர்க்குக்
கற்றனைத் தூறும் அறிவு.“Knowledge flows in proportion to one’s learning.”
— திருக்குறள் 396Stay connected
CTK School Calendar
Keep track of classes, school programs, celebrations, and other important CTK dates. The calendar below always displays the latest published schedule.
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Admissions 2026–27
Give your child a lifelong connection to Tamil.
Contact us to learn about placement, enrollment, and the upcoming academic year.
Start a conversationServing families inColumbia, South Carolina
Academic year2026–2027 enrollment open