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Do you want to go to college? The Bridge to College Program at the Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) can help you! This free program prepares adult learners to transition to college and succeed in college-level courses.
Participants earn college credits. When they finish, participants can apply to enroll in a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or a certificate program.
Our Program Has:
Small class sizes
Tutoring support
Opportunities to build computer and study skills Educational and career advising services
Program Schedule
Classes run from September - June
Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15 - 9:15 p.m.
To participate in the program, students must:
Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency degree
Have a high level of English proficiency
Commit to regularly attend evening classes from September to June
Priority given to Cambridge residents. People living in some cities near Cambridge are also eligible. The list of eligible cities is available on the CLC Information Session Sign Up Form .
Sign Up For An Information Session
Questions? Contact Ava Kiem at akiem@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-9347.
Questions and Answers
First, attend an information session offered by CLC to see if it’s a good fit for you.
If you’re interested in the program, you will complete a math, reading, and writing assessment to determine your eligibility. You will also have an interview with CLC program staff. If accepted, you’ll find out by mid-August.
There is no cost to participants.
Some classes are online. Some classes are in-person. You need to be able to take classes both online and in person. We are able to provide some help with access to computers and the internet.
You need to have very strong English grammar and vocabulary to be successful in the program. Students regularly write five paragraph essays.
If you need to learn how to speak, write, and read in English, CLC has an ESOL program for Cambridge residents . This is a good place to start!
If you have taken ESOL classes at CLC or a nearby program, we recommend finishing Level 5 before taking Bridge to College.
If you have a degree from another country, you do not need to go to university again. You can have your credential evaluated. You can use a free degree equivalency tool online to see what your degree is equivalent to in the U.S.