SARAH TUCKER HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, PALAYAMKOTTAI – A HISTORICAL VIEW

Palayamkottai is one of the most important cities of Tamil Nadu. It is also called as oxford of south India. Palayamkottai is names as oxford of south India because of its educational Institutions. Many Educational Institutions were started in Palayamkottai during the periods of English. Many Christian Missionaries from European countries came over here and started many Educational Institutions to promote the standard of living of the people. Sarah Tucker Higher Secondary School was started with a vision of the women Education. It is premier Christian Institution in Palayamkottai. It was started in the year 1858.This paper analyses the historical aspects of the Sarah Tucker Higher Secondary School.