Adult Basic Education

Center for Adult Education

The Center for Adult Education (CAE) offers FREE educational programs to help adults reach their personal, academic, and professional goals. Our dedicated teachers and staff support adult learners in developing essential skills for school and work, helping them to be more effective in their communities.

Our programs help you:

English Learners

We offer classes to improve your English reading, writing, speaking, and grammar skills. Based on your assessment, you can join classes in levels one through six.

ESOL-Supported Career Skills

These classes help you improve your English while learning job skills. Students with intermediate to advanced English skills get extra support while learning job-specific skills. The English lessons closely follow your job training.

High School Equivalency

Earn your high school equivalency, improve your English, and get extra help in math, reading, or writing. This prepares you for college and better job opportunities. A placement test is required.

College Preparation

Our Transition to College program helps you get ready for college courses. You can take up to five college classes for free with support from our staff.

Career Pathways

The MassSTEP Program helps you prepare for good careers by combining adult education, job skills, and training for specific jobs. You can also earn industry-recognized credentials. A placement test is required.