<![CDATA[Strengthening the quality of vocational education cannot rely solely on fulfilling accreditation documents but requires an organizational culture that places continuous improvement at the center of educational practice. This article aims to analyze quality culture strengthening in preparation for accreditation at SMK Al-Munawwir Krapyak Yogyakarta through the perspectives of Total Quality Management (TQM), Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI), vocational education, and pesantren values. The study employs a qualitative-reflective approach using a documentary study method. Data were obtained from official institutional documents, accreditation regulations and guidelines, and relevant scientific literature. The analysis involved identifying institutional characteristics, mapping quality-related concepts, interpreting their relevance to vocational and pesantren education, and formulating critical reflections and practical recommendations. The findings indicate that quality culture needs to integrate learning quality, vocational competence, character development, graduate relevance, leadership, stakeholder involvement, data-driven decision-making, and evidence-based documentation. Accreditation should function as an instrument for evaluation and reflection rather than merely an administrative target. Pesantren values can serve as cultural capital for strengthening integrity, discipline, responsibility, and work ethics. The study recommends an annual quality cycle, periodic self-evaluation, school-specific quality indicators, continuous documentation, strengthened teamwork, and the use of accreditation results as a baseline for subsequent quality improvement.]]>
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