Type of College

Government

Accreditation & Recognition

NCERT

Established

1963

Affiliation

Bangalore University, Bengaluru

About Regional Institute of English, South India

Regional Institute of English, South India (RIESI), Bengaluru Urban was established in 1963 as a society through a Memorandum of Association registered under the Mysore Society Regulation Act 17 of 1960.

It is one of the premier institutions established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

It is affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru and approved by the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi.

The Memorandum of Association was signed among others by:

  • Education Secretary, Government of Mysore
  • Education Secretary, Government of Kerala
  • Education Secretary, Government of Madras
  • Education Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh
  • Deputy Educational Adviser, Ministry of Education, Government of India

As per the decision was taken at a meeting of the Education Secretaries and Directors of Public Instruction of the States of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mysore (now Karnataka) and Madras (now Tamil Nadu) in the chambers of Education Secretary, Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru on 12th November 1962 at 3.00 p.m.

The Institute functions under the direction and control of the Board of Governors which comprises the Education Secretaries of the four member states and a nominee of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The office of the Chairman of the Board is held by rotation for a period of one official year by one of the Education Secretaries of the four states. Presently Mr. Rajkumar Khatri IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Primary and Secondary Education, Karnataka is the Chairman of the Board.

The RIESI is set amidst sylvan surroundings in the sprawling campus of Jnanabharathi (Bengaluru University). It is 10 km's away from the heart of the city. The lush green and serene environs of the Institute campus provide a conducive atmosphere for learning.

The aim of the institute is to improve the standards of teaching of English in primary & secondary schools in the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and to conduct regular and need based courses in the English language.

The college offers Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Certificate courses.

Vision:

  • A premier Institute at the national and international level that helps States shapes their policies and practices in English language education to facilitate a continuous process of quality enhancement through research and development in curriculum, materials, and training

Mission:

  • To improve the standards of teaching of English in Primary and Secondary schools in the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
  • To train teachers
  • To undertake and facilitate conferences, seminars, etc.,
  • To prepare suitable textbooks, guidance and other materials for teachers at various levels
  • To afford help to the four states  in drawing up the syllabus in English
  • To undertake research studies in ELT
  • To conduct regular and need based courses in the English language

Various teaching and learning techniques are being used by the faculty to impart knowledge and skills to students at Regional Institute of English, South India (RIESI), Bengaluru Urban in its various departments.

  • The Institute has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
  • The Institute has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping, and beautiful flower-beds
  • The Institute has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
  • The Institute has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
  • The Institute has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, canteen, seminar halls, multipurpose halls, playground & hostel etc
  • A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
  • The Institute has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
  • State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
  • The Institute runs a canteen inside the campus where staff and students can have meals and snacks prepared in a hygienic manner and at an affordable cost
  • Internet & Wi-Fi facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
  • Transportation facility is available for the students
  • The Institute also has a hostel with providing all the facilities, security and good atmosphere, best suited for studies of the boys & girls coming from far-off places
  • The Institute has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
  • A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
  • State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
  • The Institute has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
  • To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
  • The Institute also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
  • The Institute consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment
Levels of study
P.G Diploma
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Post Graduate Diploma in English Language Teaching (PGDELT) Full Time 2 Years Graduation
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Diploma in English Communication (DEC) Full Time 1 Year 10+2
Additional Courses
Streams Duration Eligibility
Add-On Courses:    
Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Programme 30 Days 10+2
Workshops On Technology & Second Language Acquisition NA NA

 

  • Library
  • Sports
  • Laboratories
  • Internet
  • Auditorium
  • Classroom
  • Placement
  • Scholarship
  • Workshop
  • Wi-Fi
  • Seminar Halls
  • Playground
  • Curricular Activities
  • Reading Rooms
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • UPS
  • Medical Facility
  • Common Rooms
  • Computer Lab
  • Cafeteria/Canteen
  • Women Cell
  • Campus Security(24x7)
  • Public Transportation

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