Colleges & Universities in Malden, Massachusetts

Located in the former Odd Fellows Hall, the Immigrant Learning Center offers free English classes to refugees and new immigrants to the region. The goal is to help these newcomers adjust culturally, become more employable and to better engage with their community.

The center includes a guidance counselor to help students with housing, healthcare and other life choices. It also conducts research and hosts seminars on topics such as the economic benefits of immigration.

Cheverus School of Sacred Hearts offers students a traditional curriculum of writing, math, reading, science and social studies as well as courses in computers, creative arts, physical education and foreign language. 

Set up in a large office building off Pearl, Impact offers a very unique set of classes. Its extremely realistic self-defense courses simulate the threats, intimidation and violence encountered during an assault. Classes are taught by a two-man team, one taking the role of instructor, the other donning a full-body suit of armor and taking the role of perpetrator. Students defend themselves with full contact. Classes are offered for men and women and a special course is offered for assault survivors. Impact also provides community courses and workplace classes, and works with local homeless shelters. Visit Impact's website for the most up-to-date class scheduling. 

Boston Career Institute is a career placement service with offices in Malden and Brookline. The programs are meant to be fast-paced in order for participating individuals to be places in their respective fields as soon as possible. The institute offers training in medical billing, clinical assistant, dental assistant and medical center technician.