Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study In Education, (Autonomous)

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About Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study In Education, (Autonomous)

Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study In Education, (Autonomous) is a government institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1922. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai. Campusbells lists it under Teachers Education, with 2 courses (1 undergraduate and 1 postgraduate), including M.Ed and B.Ed. Approvals and accreditation: UGC.

Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education is situated on Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai – 600 005, just 3kms from the Fort St. George, the head quarters of Government of Tamilnadu. In the year 1922, this Institute of Teacher Training was named ‘Lady Willingdon Training School’ after ‘Lady Willingdon’ wife of Lord Willingdon, then Governor of Madras Presidency.

The pioneer Principal Miss. M. Gerrard, had a vision of stately edifice, facing the sea, shaped like ‘W’.

Her vision materialized when a Scottish architect, under her guidance designed the present building into which the college moved in 1940. The majestic building in the premises of 16 acres overlook the world famous sprawling Marina Beach beside the Bay of Bengal, which is one of the longest and beautiful beaches of the world indeed.

As described on the institution’s website (lwiase.ac.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1922

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

UGC

Stream

Teachers Education

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Affiliated to

Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai

Institution type

Affiliated College

Management

State Government

AISHE code

C-14847

Academics

Courses offered at Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study In Education, (Autonomous)

2 programmes listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: lwiase.ac.in

Campus life

Facilities at Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study In Education, (Autonomous)

• Library
• Guest House
• Playground