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View programmeDiploma in Tamil as a Second Language
Connect with more people through language and cultural understanding.
Published intake: 26 November 2026, 8:00 PM
About this programme
Learn Tamil as an additional language through everyday communication. The current SITC guide is designed for Sinhala-speaking beginners and learners with limited prior Tamil. It combines the alphabet and pronunciation with listening, speaking, reading, writing, translation and practical situations in Sri Lanka’s multilingual communities.
Who is it for?
Beginners and learners with limited Tamil, including school leavers, university students, teachers, public and private-sector employees and business owners. Prior fluency is not expected in the published beginner profile.
Qualification profile
SITC’s published guide identifies PSB University as the awarding body. Ask admissions for the exact award title, current awarding arrangements and recognition documents relevant to your intended use of the qualification.
What you will study
A concise overview of the study areas in SITC’s published programme guide. Read the guide for the full academic profile.
Alphabet and Pronunciation
Tamil letters, sounds, pronunciation and handwriting.
Everyday Vocabulary
Greetings, self-introduction, numbers, family and daily vocabulary.
Grammar Foundations
Pronouns, nouns, verbs, tense patterns and sentence order.
Listening and Speaking
Listening strategies, questions and answers, and spoken fluency.
Reading and Writing
Practical texts, short messages and paragraph writing.
Tamil in Everyday Services
Communication in shopping, travel, work, hospitals, banks and public services.
Translation
Meaning-based translation of signs, messages and short paragraphs.
Culture and Integrated Practice
Selected texts, cultural context, presentations and an integrated project.
Develop your understanding
- Use basic Tamil in common social and service situations.
- Read and write short practical messages.
- Develop cultural awareness alongside your language skills.
Entry & application
Share your qualifications and relevant work experience with admissions. Eligibility is reviewed against the programme requirements; the listed audience does not guarantee admission.
- Choose your pathwayTell the team which programme interests you and what you hope to achieve.
- Review your eligibilityHave your certificates, results and relevant experience ready for an admissions assessment.
- Confirm your offerRequest the syllabus, awarding details, study schedule, full fee breakdown and refund terms in writing.
Fees & study arrangements
Published in the November 2026 programme guide. Confirm the plan for your intake before paying.
- Standard course fee
LKR 48,000- After the published 50% scholarship
- LKR 24,000
- One-time payment option
- LKR 19,000
- Instalment plan
- 4 × LKR 6,000
Published timetable: Wednesday and Sunday, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Contact admissions to confirm your place and the final timetable.
Where your learning can take you
Continue developing Tamil through conversation, reading and workplace use. Admissions can advise on suitable further language study; no advanced Tamil qualification is currently listed in this catalogue.
Career and further-study outcomes depend on your experience, results and the requirements of employers or receiving institutions.
Programme information
Study areas, delivery and fees on this page are drawn from SITC’s published intake guide. The overview and progression notes help you interpret that information. The guide and a written admissions offer should be used to confirm the arrangements for your intake.
Before you apply
How long is the Diploma in Tamil as a Second Language?
The published programme guide describes 6 months of study, delivered online via zoom. Confirm the current intake and timetable with SITC admissions.
What are the published course fees?
The November 2026 programme guide lists a standard fee of LKR 48,000, with a published 50% scholarship total of LKR 24,000. A one-time payment option of LKR 19,000 is also listed. Confirm the offer and any additional charges for your intake before paying.
How do I start my application?
Use the enquiry form below to prepare a WhatsApp message with this programme selected. An admissions adviser can review your background and explain the application steps. You choose whether to send the message.
What should I confirm about the qualification?
Ask for the exact award title, awarding institution, syllabus, assessment requirements and evidence relevant to your intended use of the qualification. Recognition for employment, migration or further study depends on the receiving organisation.
Are fees and intake dates guaranteed?
Published guides describe a particular intake. Confirm current fees, payment deadlines, additional charges and the timetable with admissions. Payment or an enquiry alone does not guarantee admission or credit exemptions.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE
Your next step
starts with
a conversation.
Tell us what you would like to study. Continue on WhatsApp to speak with the SITC admissions team.
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