The Centre for Foreign Language Study

The CFLS delivers language learning opportunities to 2,500 students, researchers and staff at the University, as well as to those who use a second language at work and the general public.

Welcome to CFLS

It is our philosophy to encourage language learning as widely as possible, and for a variety of purposes.

Anyone who wishes to learn a language, for whatever reason, should be able to do so. We aim to deliver a broad portfolio of language courses and work collaboratively with other language centres in UK universities. We are a member of the Association of University Language Communities of the UK & Ireland (AULC) and of the confederation of language centres in higher education in Europe (CercleS).

Our People

Registration is now open for our 2023/24 credit-bearing modules

Registration for our credit bearing modules for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students is open. We welcome students who are coming to Durham University for the first time at the end of September. If you have questions about language study please contact us at cfls.admin@durham.ac.uk. Otherwise, students can register on-line via Banner Self-Service, and we ask that you also complete and submit our language declaration form so that we can verify your eligibility for your chosen module.