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BCYF Adult Education

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Adult Education Programming builds invaluable skills for life and work.

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About BCYF Adult Education: 

We offer a flexible and supportive approach focused on our students. Programs take place at many BCYF community centers in Boston. Each year, thousands of adults take part in BCYF education programs, including:

  • studying for and taking the HiSET or GED high school equivalency exams to expand career prospects
  • taking English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) classes, and
  • taking citizenship classes to become empowered community members.

English as a Second or Other Language

We offer English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) classes at all levels. This includes those with little or no knowledge of English, to those able to conduct simple conversations. We make these courses available at five BCYF community centers:

BCYF Jackson Mann and Jamaica Plain Community Center Council programs are managed by our partner community center Councils. 

High School Equivalency

Get prepared

We offer High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes to adult learners at all grade levels. These classes help prepare you to take the HiSET or GED high school equivalency exams. We prepare you to understand the concepts stressed in the exam and build on your knowledge. The goal is to give you the ability to earn scores that exceed passing requirements.

Online learning

Our courses are becoming more focused on online learning and testing. This will help you build the computer skills to succeed in higher education and the modern workforce. Online learning also provides flexibility for students to access a quality education from their local community center or home.

Lots of options

We are proud that BCYF was one of the first agencies approved to offer HiSET neighborhood testing sites in the state. We administer the HiSET exam to more than 800 candidates each year. You can take the HiSET or GED exams at a number of different times and locations. We are also the only GED testing site in Boston and the only HiSET paper testing site in Boston.

Upcoming HSE Testing Dates and Locations

Information about the HiSET and GED tests, including testing locations and dates, is available on their websites.

HiSET Exam

You can earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential.
GED testing service

Find everything you need to prepare for and pass the GED test.

BCYF Adult Education and Testing Locations

BCYF Charlestown

Charlestown

BCYF Charlestown features include a community room, computer lab, gymnasium, fitness center, and indoor pool.

BCYF Curtis Hall

Jamaica Plain

BCYF Curtis Hall features include a community room, gym, computer lab, fitness center, and indoor pool.

BCYF Hyde Park

Hyde Park

This community center features a gymnasium, auditorium, walking track, and more.

BCYF Jackson / Mann

Allston

BCYF Jackson / Mann features include a teen space, computer lab, gymnasium, and theater.

BCYF Paris Street

East Boston

BCYF Paris Street features include a community room, computer lab, dance studio, gymnasium, teen center and fitness...

BCYF Roslindale

Roslindale

BCYF Roslindale features include an auditorium / community room, gymnasium, senior room, teen center, and a fitness area...

BCYF Tobin

Mission Hill

BCYF Tobin features include a community room, computer lab, gymnasium, batting cage, outdoor garden, and stage.

Who's Involved:

Boston Centers for Youth and Families
617-635-4920
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