<![CDATA[General Background Islamic educational institutions face increasing global challenges requiring professional management and high-quality standards. Specific Background At MAIT Darul Fikri Sidoarjo, operational performance relies on strategic alignment between administrative direction and foundational values. Knowledge Gap Existing literature often examines leadership styles or organizational values in isolation, lacking integrative analysis on their synergy within Islamic schools. Aims This study analyzes how visionary and transformational leadership interact with DAFI-based organizational culture to elevate institutional quality. Results Combining strategic vision with dedicative, accountable, flexible, and influential values successfully upgraded school accreditation from B to A while driving flagship programs like Qur'an memorization acceleration and bilingual education. Novelty This research demonstrates a holistic framework merging visionary direction with Islamic organizational values to optimize educational performance. Implications These insights offer practical strategies for educational leaders seeking sustainable excellence through leadership synergy and value-driven governance. Key Findings Highlights Strategic direction combined with transformational practices successfully elevated school accreditation from B to A. Value-driven organizational practices enabled the execution of accelerated Qur'an memorization and bilingual classes. Integrated administrative oversight and cultural values established a highly productive and competitive academic environment. Keywords: Islamic Educational Institutions, Leadership Style, Organizational Culture, Institutional Performance, Educational Management]]>
