Fergusson Centre for Continuing and Distance Education (FCCDE) was started by Deccan Education Society (DES) with a view to offer courses which are autonomous, i.e. not affiliated to any statutory affiliating body. The idea was to have a platform which could provide
(1) need-based short-term  courses at a short notice to any one – be it an individual or an organization and
(2)  instructor led class-room courses as well as
(3) web-based course material / study material

Under FCCDE, an institute for languages i.e. ‘Fergusson Centre for Languages’ was started with a specific goal i.e. to provide good and affordable training in various languages.

Just a few decades ago students for the S.S.C. would opt for foreign languages like French or Garman with the sole aim of scoring high marks. After matriculation, the subject was forgotten! A few enthusiasts, in those days, would study French at 'Alliance Francais ' or German at ' Max Muellar Institute '.

 However, as India became more industrialized, and technical contact with other countries increased, the importance of a foreign language as part of education became apparent. German & Japanese were at the fore, especially for translations of technical & service manuals.
 
As India, slowly but surely, began entering the global mainstream, there began a steady increase in the travel of students, professionals and technicians to various countries, and the learning of a foreign language became a necessity as a tool for social contact.

Now a lot of students learn German, Japanese, French, Korean, Spanish, etc., having realized that this gives them the opportunities to study or work abroad. As communication & travel technology advances, & the world becomes a global village, there is a lot of cross- exchange of people internationally.

However, learning a foreign language is not just a classroom  bound exercise. It should also mean getting the knowledge of that country's history, geography, culture, and an interaction with that country's people.

With the above in view, FERGUSSON CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES  has been conducting several courses & exchange programmes over the past few years. The Centre caters to the various needs of the youth aspiring to make a mark in today's emerging global scenario.

The languages covered here include German, French & Japanese for all, & English for foreign students. The obvious objectives are knowledge & improvement of communication skills. Besides this, it is advantageous today, to be able to converse & be proficient in a foreign language if you are hoping to be on a high managerial post in a renowned company. There may be foreign collaborations in the offing - when perfection in the language is sought, not to mention the heavy pay packet. Also different cultures & tradition can be seen & experienced first- hand here.

 The activities.. 1) Certificate & Diploma courses in German, French & Japanese. These are conducted in the evening so that more students can avail of them to supplement their basic qualification.    

 2) International Exchange Programmes for students & teachers in collaboration with various German & Japanese Educational Institutions. This includes interaction between students/teachers of respective countries, as also visits & foreign study-tours to Europe & Japan. One such prestigious project is being carried out between Fergusson Centre for Languages & Japan's Gekugeikan High School, Okayama.
3) Business French Diploma