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Abstract
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.
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