Cambridge Center for Adult Education

CCAE offers a combination of online classes that meet via Zoom and in-person classes that meet at our historic buildings on Brattle Street. We have adopted the following guidelines to ensure the safety of students, instructors, and staff in our in-person classes:

Students enrolled in in-person classes must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to a CCAE staff member prior to attending their first class. Our staff and instructors are 100% vaccinated. Masks are required based on City of Cambridge Public Health Department Guidelines. View our In-Person Class Safety Guidelines for more information on this policy as well as additional policies for in-person classes. We will continue to limit the capacity of classes in order to give students more space and personalized attention. We look forward to seeing many more of our students and instructors in-person again, and we will also continue to offer online classes in all departments.

View our hours of operation. Registrations can be made online at any time and CCAE staff can be reached at 617-547-6789 ext. 1 or info@ccae.org.

Thank you for your continued support!

“Inclusive, fun approach to learning a difficult subject. Joan [Brunetta] had a lot of little things - declension songs, memorization aids, a great way to use flash cards - that were unique to her and made studying easier. There was just enough rigor, without being overwhelming. This class was a lot of fun. There was a great camaraderie among the students and with the teacher. We all learned a lot in a non-threatening context.”

Tim S., Salvete Romani: Latin Beginner Level 1

“Natalia [Slattery] did a great job! She demonstrates and explains what she is doing in a very clear way. She was well prepared and sent excellent material to everyone before the class. Now I can go back and review everything she covered. The class was an excellent combination of demonstration and hands-on experience. ”

Martha B., Digital Collage: Creating Composite Images in Adobe Photoshop

“Ploy [Khunisorn] is a great teacher! Her ability to cover a vast amount of information and help students create several dishes in their own kitchens, all in an absolutely choreographed, simple manner is amazing. She is always kind and supportive and answers all questions, making sure she loses no students along the way. It's a joy to share her kitchen!!”

Claudia W., Korean Kitchen

Jane [Katims]'s selection of stories is exciting, gratifying and sometimes challenging! It's like a mini-vacation and a lot of fun everytime we meet! I love it! Everyone was able to express themselves thoughtfully and respectfully through a variety of story subjects.”

Robert N., Self-Exploration Through Literature

Holiday Classes at CCAE

Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones in online and in-person classes at CCAE! Learn to bake, make homemade gifts, and purchase gift certificates.

Holiday Classes

Upcoming Events

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November 22

Blacksmith House Poetry Series - John Skoyles and Pablo Medina

November 29

Blacksmith House Poetry Series - Sandra Lim and Noah Warren

December 6

Cornucopia: Reflections on Education, Future, Society, & Language Learning

Private Zoom Classes!

Get all of the benefits of a CCAE online experience in a private setting to immerse yourself in virtual learning and local culture at home. Private virtual classes are perfect for special occasions, creative team building activities, or just to have fun with friends.

Whether it's a team building event for your business, a loved one's birthday, or an online hangout with friends, we will put together the perfect class for you. Contact us at info@ccae.org and start planning today!

Hand Pulled Noodles CCAE HK Law Boston Team

Hand Pulled Noodles Class with Holland & Knight LLP.

View our Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report

View our annual report for the fiscal year 2021.

Sign up for classes!

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November 17

Winter Term Registration Opens

January 10

Winter Classes Start

February 16

Spring Term Registration Opens

Scholarships Available

CCAE offers need-based financial assistance. For more than a century, CCAE has served as an integral part of the fabric of our community, bringing small groups of people together to learn something new. We are committed to inviting everyone to participate in our programming, regardless of financial means.

For more information, and to apply for a scholarships, view our scholarship guidelines.

Support CCAE

From all of us at CCAE, we wanted to say thank you for your kindness and generosity during this unprecedented time. Your continued support shows the importance of education within our community. We are confident that working together we can all get through this and we cannot wait to see you in class again!

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