Markham Academy

Why Markham Academy?

Markham Academy is a leading supplementary education program preparing students for academic success through personalized instruction, competitive learning, and a strong community.

Year-Ahead Preparation

Students are taught curriculum from the next grade level, so when September comes they already know the material — and lead from the front.

Personalized Learning

No two learners are the same. Teaching at Markham Academy adapts to each child's pace, strengths, and needs — including first-time students.

Community

We set high expectations because we believe every child can meet them. Our structured environment pushes students to discover what they're truly capable of.

Courses We Offer

Our programs are designed to help students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and stay ahead academically while exploring language, arts, and culture.

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English

Improve reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills with personalized instruction.

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Mathematics

Build strong problem-solving skills while learning concepts ahead of the school curriculum.

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Science

Explore scientific concepts through engaging lessons that prepare students for classroom success.

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French

Develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills to succeed in school French programs.

Tamil

Learn to read, write, and speak Tamil while strengthening cultural knowledge and heritage.

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Music

Discover musical fundamentals, rhythm, and performance while developing creativity and confidence.

A Living Legacy

We Teach Thirukkural

Alongside reading, writing, and speaking Tamil, our students learn Thirukkural — a two-thousand-year-old collection of timeless couplets written by Thiruvalluvar. More than a language lesson, it is a guide to living with wisdom, honesty, and purpose.

அகர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம் ஆதி
பகவன் முதற்றே உலகு

"As the letter A is the first of all letters, the eternal God is first in the world." The very first kural teaches students that all learning begins with humility and reverence for a higher purpose.

Thirukkural — Chapter 1, Kural 1

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Moral Wisdom

Each kural teaches a value — honesty, kindness, patience, or humility — helping students build strong character alongside strong language skills.

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Guidance for Life

Thirukkural covers virtue, wealth, and love — practical wisdom that students carry with them far beyond the classroom.

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Cultural Heritage

Students connect with over two thousand years of Tamil history and identity, deepening their pride in their roots.

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Stronger Tamil Fluency

Reciting and understanding classical couplets builds vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence reading traditional Tamil script.

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Discipline & Focus

Memorizing and reflecting on kurals trains the mind for concentration, patience, and disciplined daily study habits.

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Universally Respected

Translated into dozens of languages worldwide, Thirukkural gives students wisdom that is respected far beyond the Tamil-speaking world.

Helping Students Excel Beyond the Classroom