Tholkappiyar
Tamil school

Accreditation

Recognized for Excellence in Community-Based Language Education

Tholkappiyar Tamil School is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), California, USA.
This accreditation affirms the school’s commitment to delivering high-quality instruction in Tamil language and culture while upholding the educational standards recognized across the United States and internationally

What Is WASC Accreditation?

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six official regional accrediting agencies in the United States. WASC accreditation is a rigorous, independent evaluation process that validates the academic integrity, governance, and instructional excellence of educational institutions.

What this means

  • Recognized Credibility: Our program meets the high standards set by an official U.S. accrediting body.

  • Academic Quality: Our curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices are reviewed and continuously improved.

  • Student Confidence: Parents and students can trust that their Tamil language education is recognized, measurable, and transferable.

  • Global Recognition: Accreditation opens the door for broader academic and cultural recognition of Tamil language study.

Accreditation Details

  • Accrediting Body: Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC)

  • Status: Fully Accredited

  • Location: California, USA

  • Website: www.acswasc.org

In Partnership with Tamil Sangam Hampton Roads

Tholkappiyar Tamil School operates as an initiative of Tamil Sangam Hampton Roads, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States. The accreditation reflects not just the strength of the school, but also the deep community commitment to preserving Tamil language and culture with excellence and accountability.