Wilson College

Home About Us Accreditation Academics Campus Life More Contact Us About Us Discover Wilson College's rich legacy, visionary leadership, and enduring mission to shape character and intellect through holistic education. History & Architecture Principal Vision & Mission College Management Governing Body Notable Alumni History Rev. Dr. John Wilson John Wilson, D.D., F.R.S - Founder of the College The Wilson College was founded by the Scottish missionary Rev. John Wilson in 1832. It is one of India's oldest colleges; its foundation precedes that of the University of Mumbai, (to which it is affiliated), by 25 years. Beginning as Ambroli English School in Girgaum, Mumbai, it later saw several changes of sites and names, eventually being called the Wilson School. The collegiate section, from which Wilson College evolved, came about in 1836. Soon after their arrival in Mumbai in February 1829, Wilson and his wife Margaret Wilson began studying the local language of Marathi. Margaret started a school for girls in 1829 at Ambroli House in Girgaum, Mumbai, with Marathi being the chief medium of instruction and learning. An English boarding school was opened in 1832, which later became the St.