Tamil Academy of Language and Arts

The Tamil Academy of Language and Arts based in Lewisham is a supplementary school and community organisation. Its overarching aim is '‘to raise the educational attainment of our students through supporting them and their families in providing access to a range of learning opportunities and cultural pursuits.’ It delivers from Downderry Primary School on a Friday evening and Sydenham Secondary School on a Saturday. It teaches Tamil language and provides support in Maths, English and General Knowledge towards 11+ exams. In addition it runs various arts programmes including traditional music and dance classes. The Academy works in partnership with several mainstream schools.
It mainly works with the Tamil community but they do accommodate other students and parents as well.