To ignite the passion in pupils to learn Tamil Language through heritage and culture.
To develop pupils to be effective and confident communicators in both verbal and written Tamil.

Approaches

The teaching and learning of Tamil Language has several approaches. These approaches allow pupils to learn the language in an engaging and creative manner at a comfortable pace and in a non-threatening environment, and has appropriate and timely feedback on pupil’s achievements.

Learner-centred
Differentiated learning
Assessment for Learning
Cultural and values inculcation

Programmes

The department has embarked on key programmes that each child will experience in Ngee Ann Primary. The programmes either offer enrichment and instructional support to pupils or serve as remediation which is based on pupil’s needs.

Level	Enrichment	Instructional Support	Remediation
Primary 1	Speech & Drama, MT Fortnight.	Extensive Reading, Journal Writing	Reading Remediation
Primary 2	Speech & Drama, MT Fortnight.	Extensive Reading, Journal Writing	Reading Remediation
Primary 3	Speech & Drama MT Fortnight, Cultural Camp.	Extensive Reading, Writing Programme, Journal Writing
Primary 4	Cultural Camp, MT Fortnight, Learning Journey to Pongal Festival, Tamil Murasu & to experience Stage Drama.	Extensive Reading, Writing Programme, Journal Writing
Primary 5	Cultural Camp, MT Fortnight, Learning Journey to Pongal Festival, Tamil Murasu & to experience Stage Drama.	Extensive Reading, Writing Programme, Journal Writing	Motivational talk by Sinda
Primary 6	Cultural Camp, MT Fortnight, Learning Journey to Pongal Festival, Tamil Murasu & to experience Stage Drama.	Extensive Reading, Writing Programme, Journal Writing	Motivational talk by Sinda

“PROJECT TEACH” programme by SINDA.

This is a personalised Tutorial Programme specially designed for primary school pupils. We have been conducting this programme in our school for the past 10 years. SINDA tutors conduct the classes twice a week in NAPS after school hours. This is a special arrangement made by the school with SINDA. The main objective of this programme is to improve the academic results of our Indian students. Details are as follows: