Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies
Vol. 27 No. 1 (2026): January

Strategic Management of Lembaga Pendidikan Al Falah Darussalam Tropodo Development: Manajemen Strategi Pengembangan Lembaga Pendidikan Al Falah Darussalam Tropodo

Istikomah (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Muryadi (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

General Background Strategic management plays a critical role in directing educational institutions to allocate resources efficiently and maintain competitive standards. Specific Background Lembaga Pendidikan Al Falah Darussalam Tropodo operates as an Islamic institution integrating national standards with global competencies in a highly competitive regional context. Knowledge Gap However, Islamic educational institutions frequently encounter structural execution gaps, including curriculum innovation deficits, competency disparities, and unintegrated evaluation systems. Aims This study analyzes the implementation of a milestone-based strategic planning framework within the institution through qualitative case study methods. Results Findings reveal that structured execution across planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling components elevated student enrollment to 1.591, achieved a 4.1 Cambridge Primary Checkpoint average, and expanded digital management through the SIMADAR system. Novelty This work establishes an empirical model demonstrating the systemic convergence of Islamic values and international Cambridge accreditation within suburban educational governance. Implications These insights provide a practical strategic roadmap for faith-based schools navigating quality assurance and internationalization. Key Findings Highlights Implementation of milestone-based management successfully increased student enrollment to 1.591 while securing A-plus accreditation across all educational levels. Blending Islamic value-based programs with international Cambridge standards yielded high academic checkpoints and strong student Quranic memorization metrics. Deployment of custom digital platforms like SIMADAR enhanced institutional administration, parental transparency, and strategic evaluation processes Keywords : Milestone Strategic Management, Islamic Education Development, Cambridge International School, Educational Digital Transformation, School Quality Governance

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ijins

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Computer Science & IT Education Engineering Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies (IJINS) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo four times a year. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global ...