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

Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) provides exceptional, hands-on, multidisciplinary educational courses. Located on historic Brattle Street in Harvard Square, we welcome students from all walks of life to create, explore, and grow together in our wide-range of classes. From art and cooking to languages and literature, join us to expand your worldview, develop your professional skill set, take up a new hobby, or simply to make new friends in a community of life-long learners.

  • 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
Saturday – Sunday*: 9 am – 3 pm

*Closed on Sundays if no classes are running.


Office Closed and No Classes on:

  • Patriots' Day, Office Closed Monday, April 17
  • Memorial Day, Office Closed Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29

Term Schedule

Current Term: Winter

Spring Term Registration on Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Spring Term Starts on Monday, April 3, 2023

Summer Term Registration on Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Summer Term Starts on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Classroom Locations

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

In-Person Class Safety Guidelines
CCAE Map

Register for Classes!

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April 3
Spring Term Starts
May 10
Summer Term Registration Opens
June 20
Summer Term Starts

Upcoming Events

View CCAE Events Calendar
March 27
Blacksmith House Poetry Series - Regie Gibson and Bianca Stone
March 31
Standup Comedy: The Boston Tee Hee Party
April 3
Blacksmith House Poetry Series - Fanny Howe and Eugene Ostashevsky

Our Mission

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