A school built by a community, for the community.
Founded in 1978, KTACSS has educated three generations of British-Armenian children — keeping language, faith, and culture alive in London.
An inclusive Armenian education in London.
KTACSS aims to educate all children about the Armenian language, heritage, and culture — including the history and origins of the Armenian people — while encouraging them to become responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.
40+
Years operating
3
Generations served
3–16
Age range
2
Diaspora awards
“Let's share the fruits of our culture.”
It is my distinct privilege to serve as the headteacher of the KTACSS. For over forty years, our school has stood for the Armenian community in Britain — creating an Armenian-speaking environment where children may broaden their interest in our culture and become engaged members of the diaspora.
Ruzanna Tatoulian
Headteacher · BSc, MA
Our history
1978
Foundation
The Kevork Tahta Armenian Community Sunday School is established with support from the Armenian Community and Church Council of Great Britain. Philanthropist Kevork Tahta (1895–1980) donates £100,000 to set up a Trust for Armenian religious, educational, and cultural purposes.
1979
First headteacher
Dr Kevork Chorbajian serves as the first headteacher.
1979–1983
Dr Hovhannes Avakian
Dr Hovhannes Avakian leads the school through its early growth.
1983–2005
Mrs. Anahit Kazarians
Mrs. Anahit Kazarians (BA, MA) shepherds the school for 22 years.
2010
First Diaspora Award
Recognised as "The best Armenian Educational Establishment in Diaspora" by the Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia and the World Armenian Congress.
2017
Second Diaspora Award + Student Prize
Awarded again for preserving Armenian identity and language in the diaspora. Student Anais Der Hakopian wins the "In the World of Fairy Tales" painting competition from the Education Ministry of the Republic of Armenia.
2018
40th anniversary
KTACSS marks four decades of service to the British-Armenian community.
Today
Mrs. Ruzanna Tatoulian
Current headteacher Mrs. Ruzanna Tatoulian (BSc, MA) leads the school into its fifth decade.
A safe, respectful, stimulating environment.
We deliver an exciting and relevant curriculum so diaspora Armenians stay connected with their culture and homeland — through sponsored visits to Armenia, performing arts, and a curriculum aligned with the Languages' Ladder framework.
Recognition
2010
First Diaspora Award
Recognised as the best Armenian Educational Establishment in Diaspora by the Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia and the World Armenian Congress.
2017
Second Diaspora Award
Awarded again for preserving Armenian identity and language in the diaspora.
2017
Student Prize — "In the World of Fairy Tales"
Anais Der Hakopian received an award from the Education Ministry of the Republic of Armenia for her painting.
Management & staff
Governors
- Garo Karabeyekian — Treasurer
- Haig Armaghaniane
- Dr. Karnik Tarverdi
- Lena Kulkhanjian
- Silva Dilanchian
- Flora Torosian
Education committee
- Silva Shamassian — Chairperson
- Dr. Karnik Tarverdi — Member
- Rousanna Tatoulian — Member
Parents committee
- Ani Andreasian — Chairperson
- Ani Saponjian
- Anita Manvelian
- Arsine Armaghanian
- Ailin Zadurian
- Caroline Karabeyekian
- Lian Glover
- Maral Bekarian
- Silva Dilanchian
- Silvana Azadgoli
Teachers
- Anna Henden
- Aida Yegikian
- Arax Nazarian
- Armine Sargsyan
- Anoush Gegamyan
- Christine Nanyan
- Gayane Hakobian
- Hranoush Atanosian
- Lena Kulkhanjian
- Marianna Halaj-Asminian
- Nairi Stepan-Sarkisian
- Noushik Bohjalian
- Rosik Hovhannisian
- Stella Tarverdi
- Tamara Minasian
- Vanuhi Petrosyan
- Violet Gharibian
- Leah Kulkhanjian
- Marina Mardanian
Voices from the school
“Winning the painting competition for "In the World of Fairy Tales" was a moment I'll always remember — but more than that, the school gave me my Armenian voice.”
Anais Der Hakopian
Alumna, 2017
“Three generations of our family have walked through these doors. There is nowhere like KTACSS.”
A Parent
Parent
“I returned to mentor younger students after I graduated — the school is a family that you never really leave.”
Former Student
Alumnus