Crescent Academy International

What Crescent Academy International does

Crescent Academy International is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Islamic college preparatory school founded in 1991 by the Michigan Education Council and located on a 10-acre campus in Canton, Michigan. The school serves approximately 450 students from age 18 months through eighth grade across a vertically integrated program stack: Montessori-based childcare (18 months–3 years), Montessori preschool (ages 3–4), Lower Elementary (grades 1–3), Upper Elementary (grades 4–5), and Middle School (grades 6–8). All instruction is delivered through The Tarbiyah Project©, a proprietary transformation-centered educational framework licensed from the Institute for Learning and Development (ILD), and integrates Qur'anic Arabic, Islamic studies, and faith-based character development with CCSS, NGSS, and Michigan Social Studies standards.

The school's revenue model is a hybrid of recurring tuition, donations, and ancillary fees. Tuition is the primary stream (rates not publicly disclosed), with donations covering approximately 20% of total education cost and supporting scholarships, facilities, and operations through the QGiv online giving platform. Supplementary revenue includes non-refundable application/elective fees, summer camps (sports, STEAM, math at $125–$400 per student), and Zakat-eligible financial assistance. The technology stack relies on third-party EdTech tools (Google Classroom, IXL, Khan Academy, ThinkCERCA, NWEA, ACT Aspire) and the Finalsite CMS for its web presence; no proprietary AI/ML systems are in evidence.

The institution is governed by a two-tiered board structure (Board of Members and Board of Directors) and led by Executive Director Pembe Yasarlar (since 2010), with a faculty where most members hold advanced degrees and a board comprising physicians, attorneys, and tech executives. Crescent Academy is accredited by AdvancEd and Stem.org, holds an Evergreen Green School designation, and operates under a formal partnership with the Plymouth-Canton Public School District under Michigan Act 269 of 1955 for auxiliary support services. The school's forward-looking Crescent 2030 plan includes a Hybrid High School Program — its first expansion beyond grade 8 — alongside an Athletic Atrium (groundbreaking March 2026), an Expanded Early Learning Center, and a Lotz Road Campus.

Name

Crescent Academy International

Legal name

Crescent Academy International

Website

https://crescentacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crescent Academy International is a 501(c)(3) private Islamic PK-8 school in Canton, Michigan, serving 450+ students on a 10-acre campus through a proprietary Tarbiyah Project© curriculum that integrates faith-based character development with college-preparatory academics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Islamic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Islamic K-8 education
• Private Islamic school
• Montessori preschool
• Faith-based education
• College preparatory lower school

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for student enrollment. Tuition covers cost of textbooks and other educational materials, as well as general school operation. Contact school for specific tuition rates.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 20% of education cost covered by donations. Donations fund scholarships, facility maintenance, capital improvements, and operational support. Multiple giving options including monthly donations, one-time donations, stock gifts, and planned giving.
3. Financial Aid/Zakat Assistance: Limited financial aid program in the form of partial tuition waivers through the Crescent Academy Scholarship Fund. Zakat funds administered for eligible families to apply toward qualifying educational expenses.
4. Application and Registration Fees: Non-refundable $100 application fee, $10 art fee (grades K-5), $30 elective fee (grades 6-8). Additional fees for uniforms, supplies, field trips, hot lunches, and after school enrichment activities.
5. Summer Camp Programs: Sports camps (Girls and Boys) at $125 per student, STEAM Summer Camps at $150 per student, Math Camp at $400 per student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crescent Academy International is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Islamic school that delivers pre-K through 8th grade education to more than 450 students on a 10-acre Canton, Michigan campus. The program integrates Islamic studies, Qur'anic Arabic, and Montessori methodology with CCSS, NGSS, and MI SS academic standards, structured across Childcare (18 months-3 years), Montessori Preschool (3-4), Lower Elementary (1-3), Upper Elementary (4-5), and Middle School (6-8) divisions. All instruction is grounded in The Tarbiyah Project©, a proprietary transformation-centered educational framework licensed from the Institute for Learning and Development.

Product overview

Crescent Academy International offers a comprehensive PK-8 Islamic education program structured as a unified school with distinct grade-level programs. The academic structure includes Childcare (18 months-3 years), Montessori Preschool (ages 3-4), Lower Elementary (grades 1-3), Upper Elementary (grades 4-5), and Middle School (grades 6-8). The school's proprietary educational framework, The Tarbiyah Project©, underpins all instruction and integrates Islamic principles with academic content. Beyond core academics, the school offers enrichment programs including sports teams (Crescent Comets), clubs (Chess, Robotics, Coding, Qur'an Club, Hifz Program), workshops, and seasonal summer camps (Sports, STEAM, Math). The Children of Charity service learning program and special events like STEM Week and Washington D.C. trips round out the holistic educational experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Childcare Program Infant and toddler program for children ages 18 months to 3 years, based on Montessori philosophy and The Tarbiyah Project's vision of holistic and integrated learning.
• Montessori Preschool Preschool program for ages 3-4 integrating Islamic principles with Montessori methodology, covering Islamic sciences, language arts, visual arts, social sciences, math, and physical sciences.
• Lower Elementary Program Grades 1-3 program building foundational knowledge and skills while fostering emergent Islamic identity, covering Qur'anic Arabic, Islamic studies, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies with project-based learning.
• Upper Elementary Program Grades 4-5 program integrating knowledge and refining core skills while embracing an Islamic way of being, including Qur'anic Arabic, language arts, math, science, history, and standardized assessments.
• Middle School Program Grades 6-8 program transforming learners' mind, body and soul, covering English literature, accelerated math (Algebra 1 in grade 8), earth and life science, physics and chemistry, history, and Islamic studies with project-based and experiential learning.
• Girls Sports Camp Summer sports camp for incoming 4th-8th graders featuring volleyball, flag football, and basketball, held June 15-18 from 9am to 12pm at $125 per student.
• Boys Sports Camp Summer sports camp for boys featuring soccer, flag football, and basketball, held August 10-13 from 9am to 12pm at $125 per student.
• CAI STEAM Summer Camp Three-day STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) summer camp for 2nd-5th graders, offered at different grade levels throughout July at $150 per student.
• Math Camp Intensive math program for incoming 5th-8th graders, meeting Tuesdays through Thursdays from June 30 to July 30 with different time slots for 5th-6th and 7th-8th grade levels at $400 per student.
• Clubs Program After-school extracurricular activities including Chess, Robotics, Coding, Kumon (math and reading practice), Qur'an Club, Scouting, Academic Games, Crescent Society of Scholars and Stewards, and Morning Hifz Program for Quran memorization.
• Sports Teams (Crescent Comets) Middle school competitive sports teams including girls and boys basketball, girls and boys cross country, and girls volleyball, competing as the Crescent Comets.
• Workshops Program Periodic workshops and seminars for students, families and community members including monthly parent workshops, writing and visual arts workshops with visiting artists, mental health workshops, and STEM assemblies.
• Events Program Special school-wide events including STEM Week, Literacy and Art Week, Martian Marathon (community run/walk), Washington D.C. Trip for 8th graders, and Children's Performance Fundraiser gala.
• Children of Charity Program Service learning program teaching students charity through action, collective decision making (shura), prioritization, cooperation, leadership, and project planning, with fundraising for causes like St. Jude Hospital and water wells in Somalia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students outperform grade-level norms on NWEA formative assessment by double digits at every grade level
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Education Council (MEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989MEC is the non-profit organization that founded Crescent Academy International in 1991. Small group of Muslim leaders began plans in 1989. MEC contracted TMP Associates architectural firm for original facility design. Many MEC founders serve as lifetime board members.
• Muslim Community of Western Suburbs (MCWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977MCWS established in 1977, founded by young parents committed to preserving Muslim identity. MCWS shares campus facilities with Crescent Academy. MCWS acquired its own properties at Haggerty and Lots in 2018 (Medina Activity Center/MAC). Partnership dedicated to creating community of peace and care.
• Plymouth/Canton Public School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local public school district to offer limited auxiliary support services in accordance with Act 269 of the Public Acts of 1955. Services include school psychologist for screening/testing, teacher consultant services for learning disabled, speech/language therapy for eligible students, and hearing/vision screening.
• Institute for Learning and Development (ILD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILD is an integral part of the Tauhidi Legacy and Trust. Crescent Academy uses The Tarbiyah Project© framework developed by ILD. Executive Director Pembe Yasarlar sits on the board of ILD. The framework provides transformation-centered educational approach.
• Square One Education NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSquare One Education Network organizes the V2X STEM competition in which Crescent fourth graders participated, showcasing vehicle coding skills using Microbit-based tabletop robots with sensors for obstacle avoidance and line following.
• Drone IVD CompetitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior Division Drone IVD Competition where Crescent middle school students competed and earned three trophies - 1st and 2nd place in Perfect Pitch and 2nd place in Autonomous Flight categories.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CrescentCAI
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxnguiBRNqnJ84OdDQfh0lw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/CAIFB
• Instagraminstagram.com/crescentacademyinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/crescent-academy-international

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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