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Balancing priorities and measuring success

A triple bottom line framework for international school leaders

Yokohama International School, Japan, macdonaldj{at}yis.ac.jp

Drawing upon a multiple bottom line concept, which was originally developed for the business world, this article proposes a triple bottom line framework for analyzing and assessing the performance of international schools. The author contends that international schools can be broken down into three bottom lines: one `financial,' one `academic' and `the intangible core'. The framework aims to provide a mechanism (and a mindset) for educational leaders, suggesting that a balanced approach to each of the three bottom lines will provide students with a well-rounded education and offer leaders an approach to sustainable educational change.

Key Words: educational leadership • international education • international schools

Journal of Research in International Education, Vol. 8, No. 1, 81-98 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1475240908100682


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