Jawda: Journal of Islamic Education Management
Volume 7 Number 1 April 2026

Building a Positive School Image: Brand Image Strategy in the Competition of Private Educational Institutions

Meirina Khusnul Azizah (UIN Saizu)
Harisatunisa (UIN Saizu)
Mughni Zaenal Mukhtar (UIN Saizu)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 May 2026

Abstract

The increasingly competitive landscape of educational institutions requires adaptive brand management strategies to build reputation and competitiveness. This study aims to analyze brand management strategies at Lajnah Pendidikan dan Pengajaran (LPP) Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah Purwokerto using the theoretical framework of Kevin Lane Keller and M. G. Swaminathan, focusing on the dimensions of favorability, strength, and uniqueness. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The findings reveal that in the favorability dimension, a positive image is built through consistent service quality, teacher professionalism, and staff loyalty, which foster parental trust. The strength dimension is reflected in high market demand, with a student selection ratio of 3:1, and strong alumni networks. Meanwhile, the uniqueness dimension is represented through a glocal curriculum (integration of the International Baccalaureate and Islamic values) and the global Muadalah network. This strategy has proven effective in creating sustainable competitive advantages and enhancing institutional reputation at both national and international levels. This study suggests that other educational institutions adopt the integration of local values and global standards as a strong brand differentiation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jawda

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Jawda: Journal of Islamic Education Management focuses on research-based articles on Islamic education management. Jawda provides scientific publications as well as discourses in the field of Islamic education management, which includes aspects of curriculum, teaching and learning, student affairs, ...