BHARATHI TAMIL SCHOOL
Our School
Bharathi Tamil School is dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning the language Tamil. We have initiated our journey in 2012, committed to teaching Tamil in South Windsor and neighboring towns of Hartford, Manchester, Ellington, Vernon, East Hartford & Enfield.
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Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge of the Tamil language and values to preserve and promote its rich cultural heritage. Our curriculum, designed and planned by the International Tamil Academy (ITA), covers grades from Preschool through Grade 8. Students receive a diploma from the ITA upon successfully completing Grade 8. This curriculum engages students and fosters a deep understanding of our mother language - Tamil.
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Along with the education we are also associating the kids with cultural programs, traditional celebrations, and arts and crafts sessions help students appreciate and practice in Tamil Language. We are well equipped with latest education technology and vast library with wide range of books, journals and digital resources.
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Our school is recognized by Connecticut Tamil Sangam (non-profit organization) with the unity of the Tamil community. The entire school is run by the parent volunteering who take on roles as teachers, assistant teachers, educational officers, exam coordinators, evaluation officers, librarians, technology officers and administrators throughout the academic year.
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International Tamil Academy has been accredited by The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools (ACS WASC) in Spring 2019.
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WASC Commission Approval
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Substantive Change Report
Seal of Biliteracy - Connecticut
What is the Seal ?
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Appearing on a diploma, the Seal of Biliteracy is a statement of accomplishment for gaining competency in two or more languages & is viewed as an asset when applying for a job or for college admission.
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On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed HB 7159/ PA 17-29, An Act Concerning Connecticut's Seal of Biliteracy, officially making Connecticut the 27th state in the country with a Seal of Biliteracy.
Who is eligible ?
Any student who speaks a language at home and/or has studied a language via a heritage school, may be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy if they achieve an Intermediate Mid-level language proficiency or higher on the AAPPL, or ALIRA language proficiency assessment. World language students enrolled in French 5C, AP French, Italian4H, Latin 4H, or Latin 4ECE, Spanish 5C, or AP Spanish may be eligible.
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Our students at Bharathi Tamil School could take advantage of this by learning Tamil to attain the language proficiency.
When do I take the test ?
All eligible senior students will be scheduled to take the test during mid terms for their language courses as well as during a late arrival in April.
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For more details, contact:
World Language & English Learners
South Windsor Public Schools
1737 Main Street
South Windsor, CT
Ph: (860) 291-1200
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