Indonesian Journal of Educational Management and Leadership
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (in Press)

Madrasah based management through the implementation of ISO 21001:2018: A case study at Madrasah Istiqlal Jakarta

Mufassirul Alam (Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia)
Aas Siti Sholichah (Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia)
Ahmad Solihin (Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia)
Sarwenda Sarwenda (Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia)
M. Taufiqurrahman (Madrasah Istiqlal, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Aug 2026

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation of Madrasah-Based Management through the adoption of the ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management System at Madrasah Istiqlal Jakarta and to evaluate its contribution to strengthening institutional governance and improving the quality of educational services. Method – This study employed a qualitative case study design. Data was collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and an examination of institutional policies related to the implementation of ISO 21001:2018. Data was analyzed using the interactive model of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Findings – The findings indicate that the implementation of Madrasah-Based Management through ISO 21001:2018 strengthened organizational governance, enhanced the effectiveness of educational services, improved human resource professionalism, and fostered a sustainable quality culture. Specifically, the study found that (1) standardized operating procedures were implemented across all academic and administrative units, improving consistency, transparency, and institutional accountability; (2) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), periodic internal quality audits, and evidence-based decision-making were systematically integrated into performance evaluation and continuous quality improvement; and (3) stakeholder participation—including teachers, administrative staff, parents, and the madrasah committee—increased substantially through structured planning, evaluation, and institutional decision-making processes. These empirical findings demonstrate that ISO 21001:2018 has enabled Madrasah Istiqlal Jakarta to establish a structured, accountable, learner-centered, and adaptive management system while preserving its Islamic educational values

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemal

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Subject

Education

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Indonesian Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (IJEMAL) is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to contribute to the field of educational management and leadership by providing a platform for scholars, researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to share their research ...