Our Schools
A network of five award-winning, tuition-free, and nationally recognized academies.
We proudly partner with five award-winning schools across Michigan, serving more than 3,000 students in a network built for academic success. At EMAN, we believe true excellence starts in a safe, personalized classroom where high expectations are met with the real support students need to thrive. We make things easier for our families by taking care of the daily essentials - offering tuition-free enrollment, free transportation, and daily meals - so your child can focus entirely on reaching their highest potential.
All EMAN schools feature:
Award-winning Education
Safe and Secure Learning
English Language Support
Culturally Supportive Environment
100% Free Tuition
Free Meals and Busing
The EMAN Advantage
High standards and dedicated support driving superior outcomes for every student.
School Index Across EMAN Network
vs. 62 average at other Detroit schools
2.5x
M-STEP Proficiency for EMAN Students
vs. average at other Detroit schools
Graduation Rate for EMAN Students
vs. 84% average at other Detroit schools
National Recognition
We celebrate the educators and students whose dedication earns our academies top U.S. News rankings and prestigious awards for educational innovation.
Our Academies
Oakland International Academy - Elementary School
PreK - 1st Grade
Hamtramck, MI
Free Meals and Buses
OIA Lower Campus gives elementary students a strong, joyful start to school. Young learners build early reading, math, language, and classroom confidence in small class settings with personalized care and English Language Learner support. For 20+ years, OIA has helped children feel safe, known, and proud of who they are, earning U.S. News Top Ten elementary recognition.
Oakland International Academy - Middle School
2nd - 8th Grade
Hamtramck, MI
Free Meals and Buses
OIA Upper Campus helps students grow from strong foundations into independent, prepared learners. Students build skills across English language arts, math, science, social studies, world languages, and the arts, with small class settings, personalized support, and English Language Learner services. For 20+ years, OIA has paired high expectations with U.S. News Top Ten middle school recognition.
Oakland International Academy - High School
9th - 12th Grade
Hamtramck, MI
Free Meals and Buses
OIA High School prepares students for college, careers, and life after graduation through a serious academic culture, strong teacher relationships, and dedicated college guidance. With 20+ years of experience, OIA has earned strong graduation outcomes and top Detroit SAT results, including a student who received a full scholarship to Harvard.
Caniff Liberty Academy
PreK - 8th Grade
Hamtramck, MI
Free Meals and Buses
Caniff Liberty Academy serves Pre-K to 8th grade students in a close-knit school community where children are known by name. Small class settings, caring teachers, and English Language Learner support help students grow academically and personally. For 15 years, Caniff has combined strong academics with culture, character, community pride, and U.S. News-recognized results.
New Dawn (STEM) Academy
PreK - 9th Grade
Sterling Heights, MI
Free Meals and Buses
New Dawn gives Pre-K to 9th grade students a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experience built around curiosity, problem-solving, robotics, and strong academics. Small class settings, personalized care, and English Language Learner support help students grow with confidence. New Dawn is one of only two Michigan schools with the National Certificate for STEM Excellence.