Community Resource Guide: Education 

List of Waltham Public Schools


Waltham Headstart


Middlesex Community College Free HiSET/GED Evening Classes

Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 pm-9 pm

Address: McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church Street

Contact: Joy DeHaan, Program Coordinator at (781)-280-3662 or email at dehaanj@middlesex.mass.edu
Amy O'Halloran, Program Coordinator at (781)-280-3668 or email at ohallorana@middlesex.mass.edu


Bentley University ESL Tutoring Program

Offers various classes, including ESL, Practice English GED, Citizenship, and Computer.

Address: 510 Moody Street, Waltham MA, 02453

Telephone: (781)-891-2000


Brandeis University 

General Tutoring (GT) matches Brandeis University students with Waltham public school students (K–12) for free 1-on-1 tutoring in any academic subject on the Brandeis campus. Learn more on how to sign up for tutoring and program overview and details here

SPECTRUM is also a one-to-one tutoring program that has trained volunteers to support youth disabilities or learning styles. If you have any other unique needs please never hesitate to reach out to Lucas Malo, Director of Community Service at lmalo@Brandeis.edu


Africano Waltham 

Volunteers provide one-on-one academic tutoring – in person or virtually – to students who need additional support in any given subject.

Tutoring hours: Monday-Thursday from 3-5pm, October-June.

For more information contact: Dorothy Kitakufe (617)-372-3861 


Waltham Public Library

The Waltham Public Library offers English classes Mondays through Fridays at different levels. Visit here to register for classes. If you are having trouble with the registration process please contact Catherine, cschopp@minlib.net or call (781)-314-3442.

The Waltham Public Library also offers virtual technology help appointments on Mondays. For more information or to make an appointment contact Todd Strauss at tstrauss@minlib.net


Waltham Family School

A program of the Waltham Public Schools. Adult education with simultaneous educational childcare for families with children ages 2.9-5.  Teachers speak Spanish and teach English. Meets 4 days a week.

Address: 510 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Telephone: (781)-314-5696


Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline
Provides information about education opportunities in your area.

Telephone: 1-800-447-8844


State of MA Special Education Services


Cambridge Community Learning Center

The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) empowers a diverse community of adult learners to transform their lives and realize their potential through education, skills development, and community participation.

Address: 5 Western Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139

Open from Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-9:30 pm and Friday from 8:30am–5pm.

Telephone: (617)-349-6363