Tamil Courses & Qualifications
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BTEB Tamil Qualification
Leading examination body for the Tamil Language in many Western countries, where the Tamil language is studied as a second Language. The Graded Tamil qualification is provided by the British Tamil Examination Board (UK), ensuring recognition and the nursery to primary level for Tamil language proficiency. BTEB offers a whole-school curriculum(Reading, writing, speaking and Listening) from the age of 5. The learning framework and examinations are designed for the learners to gain working knowledge of the Language and the experience on how to use the Tamil Language effectively in different situations.
- Recognized qualification in the UK
- Accepted as extracurricular
- Rigorous academic standards
- Online examinations
- Focus on Reading - Writing - Listening - Speaking skills
Examination Period
June Month
Qualification
Nursery to Grade 8
Standard
Primary
Cambridge O-Level Tamil Qualification
The Cambridge O-Level Tamil qualification is provided by the University of Cambridge Examination, ensuring international recognition and the highest standards of assessment for Tamil language proficiency. The syllabus covers various aspects of the Tamil language, including reading, writing, and comprehension skills. It is structured to help students engage with the language effectively in real-life situations
- Considered equivalent to GCSEs and IGCSEs
- Designed for students typically aged 14 to 16
- Rigorous academic standards
- Paper 1: Reading and Writing & Paper 2: Literature or Extended Writing
- Assumes approximately 130 guided learning hours
Examination Period
April/May Series
Qualification
O-Level
Standard
Cambridge A-Level Tamil Qualification
Cambridge International A Level Tamil builds on the language skills gained at Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level or Cambridge International AS Level, and is the ideal foundation for university-level study, or to improve career prospects. The syllabus emphasizes practical communication, comprehension, and literary appreciation, which can strengthen analytical and language skills useful in higher education contexts.
- Builds on the language skills gained Cambridge O Level
- Achieve greater fluency, accuracy and confidence in the language
- Learn how to translate material from English into Tamil
- University entry qualification
- Improve career prospects
Examination Period
November Series
Qualification
A-Level
Benefit
Career Prospects
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE(9-1) Tamil
Edexcel academic qualifications are from Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding organisation. With over 3.4 million students studying our academic and vocational qualifications worldwide, we offer internationally recognised qualifications to schools, colleges and employers globally. The qualification focuses on reading, writing and translation skills. It is a suitable foundation for language speakers of Tamil who wish to progress to further study of other comparable subjects at schools and colleges.
- One external assessment, set and marked by Pearson.
- Suitable foundation for language speakers of Tamil
- Improves understanding of themselves and the world around them
- Appreciates the richness, beauty and diversity of the Tamil language
- Paper 1: Reading, Writing and Translation
Examination Period
June Series
Qualification
GCSE
Benefit
Career Prospects
Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA) Examination Levels
The Tamil Virtual Academy (formerly Tamil Virtual University) conducts examinations at different levels to suit learners from beginners to advanced students. It offers a structured progression from certificate courses to higher academic programmes and supports the gradual development of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills in Tamil.
- Five certificate levels - Akaram, Ikaram, Ukaram, Lakaram & Sigaram
- Suitable for students from Classes 1–2 to 11–12
- Progression from Certificate to Diploma, Higher Diploma, and B.A. Tamilology
- Includes online assessments, written papers, oral tests, and term-end examinations
- Designed to build LSRW skills progressively from beginner to advanced proficiency
Levels
5 Stages
Qualification
Certificate to B.A.
Focus
LSRW Skills