Adult Classes
Bloomington Community Education offers enrichment classes to adults of all ages. Classes are available year-round and can be found in our catalog, which is delivered to Bloomington homes three times per year. Classes are taught by certified and professional instructors as well as members of the community who have a passion for the subject of their class.
Metro South Adult Education offers classes for adults seeking classes in English as a second language, adult diploma, GED, career pathways and college prep.
Learning Exchange offers learning and community involvement opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Register online or call 952-681-6132.
Contact
Adult Class Registration Clerk
952-681-6132
BloomingtonCe@isd271.org
Lori Murphy
Adult Enrichment Coordinator
952-681-6108
lmurphy1@isd271.org
Bloomington Community Education provides over 250 classes to adults including classes in:
- Artistic Endeavors
- Business and investment
- Computers and technology
- Culinary skills
- Dance and music
- Finance
- Fitness
- Health and wellness
- Hobbies and special interests
- Home improvement
- Trips, Tours & Special Events
- World languages and cultures
Ways to Register
- Online: Registration Website
- In Person: 2575 W. 88th Street, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Phone: 952-681-6132
- Fax: 952-681-6101
- Email: BloomingtonCE@isd271.org
- Mail: Community Education, 2575 W. 88th Street, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431. Make check payable to ISD 271.
Choose Payment Method to Avoid Fees
Processing fees for credit card payments will now be covered by the payer. We encourage you to review your payment options to help you minimize fees:
- ACH / Direct Bank Transfer or Debit Cards: $0 Fee. Link your checking or savings account to make secure payments with no added fees.
- Credit Cards: Fee Applies. Transactions will incur a standard fee of approximately 3.29% plus $0.39, listed on your receipt as a "Program Fee."
Update your preferred payment method at any time by logging into your Community Education account.
If paying with cash, please have the exact amount. All checks must be made payable to ISD #271.
We're Here to Help You Explore! Fee Assistance Available for Bloomington Community Education
We believe everyone in Bloomington should have the opportunity to learn and grow through our Community Education programs. That's why we're delighted to offer fee assistance for Youth and Adult Enrichment classes, as well as Swim Lessons.
Who Qualifies?
Bloomington Residents: If you call Bloomington home, you're eligible! (Must have a Bloomington home address)
Bloomington Public School Youth: Your child is eligible if they are enrolled in Bloomington Public Schools and qualify for Educational Benefits Program.
Adults Experiencing Financial Hardship: We understand finances can sometimes be challenging. If you're an adult facing financial hardship, you may qualify for assistance. Please see this financial assistance chart to see if you qualify for assistance based on your household size and income. Verification may be required.
Please Note: Fee assistance does not apply to Driver's Education fees or private swim or music lessons.
What Does Fee Assistance Offer?
We're happy to provide a 50% discount on the cost of eligible courses. Maximum assistance amounts apply per fiscal year (June 30, 2024 - July 1, 2025):
Youth Classes and Camps: Maximum of $200
Adult Classes: Maximum of $100
Swim Lessons: Maximum of $100
Ready to Get Started?
Complete the Fee Assistance Form below and our friendly team will contact you between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday to help with registration and payment.
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We're Here to Help!
We look forward to helping you discover new passions and achieve your goals. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Call our main registration line at 952-681-6132
- Cancellations that are customer-initiated must be received within five or more business days in order to qualify for a full refund, minus at $10 processing fee, per person, for each class cancelled.
- Cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the start of the class will not be eligible for a refund.
- There are no refunds issued after the class has begun.
- Community Education reserves the right to cancel a class that does not meet the minimum enrollment.
Do you have a special skill, talent, or hobby that you would like to share with other Bloomington residents? We invite you to consider sharing it by teaching a class. Please contact Lori Murphy, Enrichment Coordinator to discuss your great ideas!
Winter/spring 2027 class proposals are now being accepted through August 21, 2026
Lori Murphy
952-681-6801
lmurphy1@isd271.org
Metro South Adult Education
Metro South Adult Education provides English classes, Adult Diploma, GED Prep, College Prep, and Career Pathways to adults.
Metro South Adult Education Website
Learning Exchange: Adults with Disabilities
Learning Exchange provides lifelong learning and community involvement opportunities for adults with disabilities. We offer a variety of customized classes and special events, as well as training and accommodations to include adults with disabilities 18 and older in all Community Education activities in Bloomington and Richfield.
Learning Exchange is the LE in AR&LE: a consortium of the Adaptive Recreation departments of the cities of Bloomington and Richfield, with Learning Exchange representing the two school districts' community education programs.
Sign Language interpreters and other accommodations are available for adults with disabilities who wish to participate in community education classes in Bloomington and Richfield. Requests should be placed at least 10 business days before class. Call 952-681-6132 for more information.
Learning Exchange Classes Fall 2026
How to Register
Online Registration (Recommended): Click the Register Online button below to view available classes, complete the registration process, and submit payment instantly.
- Telephone Registration: Call 952-681-6132 during business hours, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Have a credit or debit card available for payment. View class details on the Learning Exchange Classes button above.
Have Questions?
Call us at 952-681-6132 for assistance.
Our learners with developmental disabilities need your assistance to get the most out of community education classes structured specifically for them. Classes in cooking, crafts, performing arts, self-development topics and more are held Monday - Friday evenings during the school year in Bloomington and Richfield. Occasionally, classes are held on select weekends.
Each class needs between one and six volunteers, depending on the activity.
Single-session classes are 1 to 1.5 hours long, and you can sign up at the beginning of each quarter to help with as few or as many as fit your schedule.
To Volunteer
Email us at LE@isd271.org to receive a volunteer application and information on training.
Contact
Learning Exchange
952-681-6121
LE@isd271.org
Tuition Assistance
Limited financial assistance may be available to help reduce a Learning Exchange class fee. Email LE@isd271.org or call 952-681-6132 to request a form to apply.
Contact
Learning Exchange
2575 W. 88th St., Suite 200
Bloomington MN 55431
Note that Learning Exchange classes are not generally held at this address. See the Learning Exchange class flyer or class confirmation for class locations.
LE@isd271.org
952-681-6132
Learning Exchange Registration
