Learn to speak French, take a cooking class, research French history, or celebrate Bastille Day at the French Cultural Center.
Part of a network of nearly 1,500 Alliances Françaises in 138 countries, it was established in 1945 to celebrate French and American friendship, the elegant brownstone on Marlborough Street contains a language school, cultural center and the second largest French library in the country.
The collection includes 28,000 multimedia documents, stacks of books on everything form contemporary fiction, social sciences, art and history. There's more than 900 DVD's for adults and children, and 1,500 CD's of music, literature and language lessons. In addition,there's a wide selection of French newspapers and magazines, and a children's library.
French classes for both adults and children are available at all levels, and taught by native speakers. Through donors and membership support, the center also offers a free after-school program at several Boston Public Schools, teaching French to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn otherwise.
Cultural programs include everything from art exhibits, to book and Scrabble clubs, to meet and greets and wine tastings. A membership includes invitations to cultural events, discounts and more. The library is free and open to the public.
This private day school for grades 9 - 12 prides itself on high level courses designed for independent, motivated students who want to learn. Literary analysis is stressed in a Commonwealth education, in order to give students a deep understanding of how to write and read effectively. Students regularly participate in community service projects at locations down the street and around the world. The school was founded in 1957, and has a historic, homely feel. With much of the original woodwork still in tact, student artwork decorating the walls and a computer lab with a fireplace, it's as much a school as it is community for the 150 students who attend from across greater Boston.
Founded in 1876, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is a visual arts college offering graduate and undergraduate programs. Its programs of study are also affiliated with Tufts University and Northeastern University. The campus is located near the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood.
