About Us

Nurturing Tamil Heritage.
Building Community.

Arasi Nagara Tamil Palli is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to teaching the Tamil language and culture to children in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area.

Cognia Accredited since 2020
Our Mission

We believe that language is the bridge between generations.

Our mission is to provide high-quality Tamil language education while fostering cultural awareness, academic excellence, and community engagement among families in the Charlotte metro area.

Through structured curriculum, cultural events, and community connection, we help children stay rooted in their heritage while thriving in a multicultural world.

What We Offer

Preserving Language, Building Community

Language Proficiency

Structured curriculum covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening across multiple proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced.

Cultural Connection

Students explore Tamil literature, music, art, and traditions through cultural events, competitions, and celebrations.

Academic Recognition

Cognia-accredited. Students earn high school world language credits and qualify for the NC Seal of Biliteracy.

500+
Students Enrolled
3
Branch Locations
30+
Dedicated Teachers
15
Years of Service
Our Journey

Milestones That Define Us

From a small group of passionate parents to a Cognia-accredited institution serving over 500 students across three branches.

2010

School Founded

A group of dedicated Tamil families in Charlotte came together to establish Arasi Nagara Tamil Palli, starting with a single branch and fewer than 30 students.

2014

Second Branch Opens

Growing demand from families in the southern Charlotte area led to the opening of a second branch, doubling our capacity.

2018

North Branch Established

Responding to the needs of families in the Lake Norman corridor, ANTP opened its third branch in Mooresville.

2020

Cognia Accreditation

ANTP earned accreditation from Cognia, making us one of the few accredited Tamil schools in the United States.

2023

500+ Students Strong

ANTP reached a historic milestone of over 500 enrolled students across all three branches.

Join Our Growing Community

Enroll your child in Tamil language classes and help them stay connected to their roots while building valuable bilingual skills.