The Meston College of Education, founded by early Missionary Pioneers in education in 1937, is governed by the Meston Education and Development Association. The College of Education grew out the Wesley College which was a pioneering arts College for over seventy years from 1861 to 1933. It is affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University recognized by NCTE and aided by State Government. The college conducts academic programmes leading to Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Ed., and B.Ed., degrees participating in welfare and community activities and organizing educational extension work.