மேரிலாண்ட் தமிழ்க் கல்விக்கழகத்திற்கு வரவேற்கிறோம்!

WELCOME TO MARYLAND TAMIL ACADEMY!

எங்கள் வாழ்வும் எங்கள் வளமும்
மங்காத தமிழென்று சங்கே முழங்கு!
– பாவேந்தர் பாரதிதாசன்

The Tamil language is a valuable asset for everyone who speaks Tamil and it defines our unique cultural identity around the globe.

Maryland Tamil Academy (Volunteer-based, non-profit (501-(c)(3) Organization for Tamil Education) is dedicated to teaching the Tamil language to children in Maryland, USA.  Volunteer-run, the school is based in Maryland serving Montgomery County.

The school’s primary activities revolve around our weekly classes, held every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Links to school location & school calendar

Thank you AY 2024-2025; Happy Summer 2025

Dear MTA Members,

Thank you for a wonderful Academic Year 2024-25.

Please be informed that the last day of school was Friday, May 16, 2025. Classes are now concluded until the beginning of the next academic year.

The tentative first day of school for AY 2025-26 is Friday, September 5, 2025. This date will be finalized and communicated through email and our website.

The MTA board will be preparing the final exam reports for parents. We are now on summer break. Information regarding registration for the next academic year will be sent to parents via this Google Group.

Wishing you a happy summer! We look forward to seeing you in Academic Year 2025-26.

Best Regards,
MTA Board

Seal of Biliteracy for Tamil in the State of Maryland

 


Click on the above icon to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy for Tamil in the State of Maryland

Congratulations to MTA Students for achieving the Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil

Thanks for the determination of our students, dedication from the teachers, and support from the parents. Kudos to all of them!

Academic Year: 2024-25

Congratulations to the following MTA Graduates for achieving a Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil during the school year 2024-25.

  • Miss. Abigail Jerald – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Pooleville High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Mr. Safeeh Essa – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Northwest High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Mr. Karthik Kumar – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil (also proficient in Spanish Language) in the State of Maryland, Northwest High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Mr. Agneya Tharun – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Poolesville High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Miss. Diya Arunkumar – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Northwest High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Miss. Roshni Suresh – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Northwest High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Mr. Harith Anderson Henry – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Mr. Guruprasath Jayaprakash – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Walter Johnson High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Mr. Varun Sivakumar – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)

Academic Year: 2023-24

Congratulations to the following MTA Graduates for achieving a Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil during the school year 2023-24.

  • Mr. Nishanth Sasikumar – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Northwest High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Miss. Kaavya Kasi – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Mr. Sanjay Subramanian – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Northwest High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)
  • Miss. Yashawini Jayakumar – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Walter Johnson High School (Montgomery County Public Schools System)

Academic Year: 2022-23

Congratulations to the following MTA Graduates for achieving a Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil during the school year 2022-23.

  • Miss. Nithilah S Ayyappan – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Poolesville High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Mahita Kamalahasan – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Poolesville High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Swetha Sridharan – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Poolesville High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Aishwarya Ponraj – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Northwest High School (Montgomery County Public School System)

Academic Year: 2021-22

Congratulations to the following MTA Graduates for achieving a Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil during the school year 2021-2022.

  • Mr. Srivatsaan Kalpana Sreenivasan – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Subhashree Susindran – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Governor Thompson High School (Frederick County Public School System)
  • Mr. Lokesh Sankar Ramesh – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Neha Chandra – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Poolesville High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Samyuktha Jayakumar – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Walter Johnson High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Mr. Joshua Daniel Manuel – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Virginia, Chantilly High School (Fairfax County Public School System)

Academic Year: 2020-21

Congratulations to the following MTA Graduates for achieving a Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil during the school year 2020-2021.

  • Miss. Darshini Babuganesh – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Poolesville High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Sheena Anishraj – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Virginia, McLean High School (Fairfax County Public School System)

Academic Year: 2019-20

Congratulations to the following MTA Graduates for achieving a Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil during the school year 2019-2020.

  • Mr. Agathiya Tharun – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County Public School System)
  • Miss. Lalitha Kasi – Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County Public School System)

Academic Year: 2017-18

Congratulations to Mr. Harish Kumar for achieving the Seal of Bi-literacy for Tamil in the State of Maryland, NorthWest High School (Montgomery County Public School System).

MTA Students get a discount ($20 Web Proctoring Fee) while registering for the OPI Test. Please see the below attachments for details.

Updated version – Jun 2025

Tamil OPI – Test Booking procedure_Updated_Jun 2025

MTA wants to hear from you!

MTA would like to hear any suggestions or issues you may have about our school. Please provide your valuable feedback to us by sending an email to board@marylandtamilacademy.org.