<![CDATA[General Background The development of Islamic educational institutions heavily relies on the urgent and critical role of school principals, who must possess executive expertise within their managed organizations. Specific Background This research describes and analyzes the managerial role of the school principal in improving the quality of Islamic education institutions at SMP Boarding School 09 Tanggulangin Sidoarjo. Knowledge Gap Previous literature lacks detailed qualitative investigations into the comprehensive administrative phases school leaders utilize to coordinate multiple organizational subdivisions simultaneously within Islamic boarding school settings. Aims This study aims to describe and analyze the principal's managerial role in improving the quality of Islamic education institutions. Results The qualitative findings indicate that the principal's managerial efforts encompass curriculum and learning management, human resource management, student management, facilities and infrastructure management, financial management, and public relations management. Novelty The systematic synchronization of six core administrative sectors under a unified boarding school leadership model provides a comprehensive framework for institutional quality advancement. Implications These findings demonstrate that proficient administrative coordination across multiple operational domains serves as an essential prerequisite for sustaining educational excellence and institutional growth in Islamic schools. Highlights: Principal managerial efforts encompass curriculum and learning, human resources, and student affairs management. Facilities, infrastructure, financial systems, and public relations coordination drive operational success. Systematic planning, implementation, and evaluation frameworks ensure quality standards across institutional sectors. Keywords: Islamic Education Institution, Managerial, Quality Improvement, School Principal, Curriculum Management]]>
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