About Us

Cambridge Center for Adult Education is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of high-quality, low-cost educational experiences in Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding area since 1870.

Who We Are

CCAE provides high-quality, place based experiential education. Located on historic Brattle Street in Harvard Square, we welcome students from all walks of life to come together and create, explore, and grow in our wide-range of classes. From art and cooking to languages and literature, join us and have fun, make friends, and learn in the heart of Harvard Square.

  • Diverse Classes
  • Fun and Supportive Atmosphere
  • Welcoming Community
  • Knowledgeable Instructors
  • Central Location
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Hours & Calendar

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm

*These times are subject to change during our building closure.*

Office closed and no classes on:

  • President's Day, February 15

Term Schedule

Current Term: Winter

Winter Classes Registering Now
Spring Term Registration Opens Wednesday, February 10

Classroom Locations

42 Brattle Street and 56 Brattle Street
Harvard Square
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.547.6789

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Register for Classes!

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September 14
Fall Online Classes Start
November 18
Winter Term Registration Opens
January 11
Winter Online Classes Start

Upcoming Events

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February 2
Experience Longy Series: Contemplation and Action: The Mind, The Body, and Artistic Practice
February 9
Experience Longy Series: Music and Mindfulness: A new way to listen
February 22
Blacksmith House Poetry Series - Denise Bergman

Our Mission

The Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) is one of the most broad-ranging and innovative communities of adult learners in the country. CCAE, which provides affordable education to all members of the community, is a welcoming place committed to experiential, lifelong, face-to-face learning that is distinguished by students and faculty of different racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, religious, and economic backgrounds. CCAE has for 150 years been a friendly home to people thirsty for knowledge—a place to grow, create and thrive.