Avila College of Education

The College emblem consists of images of an open book and a lighted candle, protected by enclosing hands/ The book symbolizes knowledge which enables a person to transcend limitations to attain enlightenment by discovering one?s true self. A true knowledge of the self leads to true peace and happiness. The lighted candle radiates light to remove the darkness all around. Light is the traditional symbol of wisdom. It enables us to translate our vision into reality. The enclosing hands symbolize the vigilance and protection extended to all those who seek education in the College. It also protects the light of vision from adverse winds that blow all around. It also protects young minds from the evil influences and adverse circumstances.Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kureethara, the late Bishop of Cochin, is the Founder patron of Avila College of Education. It was his dream to establish a college for teacher education in the 20 acre Aquinas grounds with facility for study and research up to Ph.D. level. He chose Edacochin, an educationally, socially and economically backward area of Cochin to establish this college, as he wanted to provide opportunities for higher education to the marginalized and disadvantage sections of society in and around the place.