Boston Center for Adult Education

Founded in 1933, the Boston Center for Adult Education is the oldest, nonprofit adult education center in New England. It was founded to serve as a meeting place for the Boston community to gather together to learn, discuss, and create for the sheer pleasure of doing so. Today at the BCAE you'll find a class for every interest like yoga, night photography, belly dancing, stand-up comedy, scotch tasting, cooking with local ingredients, achieving financial freedom and much much more. The list of courses and the possibilities are endless at the BCAE!

At its new renovated headquarters on Arlington street, you'll find professional grade kitchens, increased technology to enhance their instructors' lessons, versatile classroom space, Wi-fi, a lounge and air conditioning all while keeping the BCAE as earth-friendly as possible.

Just when you didn't think it could get better, it does! ! Become a BCAE Member and save on course tuition, parking, area retailers and attractions and get invitations to free Members-only events! The BCAE offers a variety of membership levels and corresponding benefits to fit everyone!

The Boston Center for Adult Education offers a huge assortment of day and nighttime classes. Choose a course or just a single session class. Below are just a few examples of what's to discover at the BCAE.

Creative Arts

Pottery, Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Photography, Glass Blowing, Jewelry Design, Knitting, Crochet and Sewing

Performing Arts

Ballroom Dance, Latin Dance, Salsa, Flamenco Dance, Ballet, Hip-Hop Dance, Stand-Up Comedy, Improv, Theater Audition Workshops, Voice, and Guitar

Food & Wine

More than a dozen wine tasting classes and a variety of cuisines, including: Peruvian, German, Seafood, Vegetarian and Beginning Cooking, Cooking for Singles and Baking; Scotch Tasting and Classic Cocktails

Fitness

Martial Arts, Yoga (Including the latest form: Laughter Yoga), Kickboxing, Pole Fitness (Not your grandmother’s fitness routine), Golf, Swim, Boating, Bike Tours and Bike Safety.

Lifestyles

Fashion, Travel, Dating, Spirituality, Self-Awareness

Professional Growth:

Computer Skills, Test Prep, Business Etiquette, Wine and Spirits Education

Real Estate and Finance

Massachusetts Real Estate Sales Person’s Course, Mortgage Basics, House Inspection, Financial Planning for Couples

Humanities & Science

Literature, Writing, Walking Tours, Ghost Science, Philosophy

Language

Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, ESL