Delhi Tamil Education Association Senior Secondary Schools


The Delhi Tamil Education Association Senior Secondary Schools are seven secondary schools located in Delhi, India.

History

DTEA was registered with the Madrasi Education Association in 1919 in Shimla by a group of Tamilians working for the British Government who wanted to teach their children traditional Tamil values.
While the first school was being established in 1923, the small community in Delhi raised funds for the second building by way of small voluntary contributions. Today the DTEA consists of seven senior secondary schools with over 7,000 students and 500 teachers.

Schools

The DTEA runs seven senior secondary schools at , , , , , and . An eighth school is being constructed at Mayur Vihar Phase - 3 wherein Delhi Development Authority has allotted a plot measuring 8087 sq. meters
The schools are aided minority institutions, owned and managed by the DTEA at Lodi Estate and ar registered under the Societies Registration Act. The schools, though meant primarily for Tamils, also accept other residents of Delhi.
The schools are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education and are recognized by the Directorate of Education, Government. of N.C.T. of Delhi. Six languages, English, Tamil, Hindi, French, German and Spanish are taught in the seven schools.

Financial situation

The school is 100% funded by the Delhi administration and the rest is from annual donations from parents of students.