Strengthening Students' Global Competence at International Islamic Schools: Strategies for Developing Literacy, Character, and Islamic Values

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This study explores the reinforcement of global competence among students in International Islamic Schools, an educational model that seeks to harmonize global oriented learning with Islamic moral values. The research is motivated by the growing need for educational institutions to prepare students for increasingly interconnected global contexts while maintaining strong ethical and cultural foundations rooted in Islam. The study aims to identify conceptual strategies that integrate global literacy, character formation, and Islamic values as a unified framework for 21st-century learning. Using a library research method, data were collected from peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and contemporary studies related to Islamic education, global competence, and international schooling. The findings indicate that global competence can be strengthened through a combination of adaptive curricula, multicultural learning environments, value-based pedagogy, and teacher preparedness aligned with global standards. Furthermore, integrating Islamic ethical principles into global learning enhances students’ socio-emotional development and sense of moral responsibility. This study concludes that International Islamic Schools hold strategic potential to develop globally competent learners who uphold strong Islamic identity. However, empirical research is still needed to validate the practical implementation of this integrated approach. Future studies are recommended to conduct field-based evaluations and comparative analyses across different international Islamic education systems.