A counselor meets with each student to decide which classes are best. Students progress at their own pace. The Adult Diploma Program awards high school credit for skills and knowledge gained through life experience and classwork. ADP graduates earn a Cambridge Rindge and Latin School diploma. The GED Program prepares students to take the five GED tests.
Some students begin with classes in basic reading, writing, and math.
Students who are ready can take GED preparation classes before taking the tests at a local testing center. The Community Learning Center was founded in 1971. In addition to city funds, the Learning Center is supported by state, federal, and private sources. The Community Learning Center has a well-qualified staff, excellent programs, and a deep commitment to giving people the skills they need to succeed in a changing world. In addition, we sometimes take people from outside Cambridge who meet special criteria.