Local wisdom is noble values ​​that are born, developed, and developed by people who come from tradition, culture, and religion. Diversity is a characteristic of Indonesia, while the value of pesantren is the local wisdom of Indonesian Muslims. This study aims to explain how the diversity and values ​​of Pesantren form the basis for implementing education at the Kuala Lumpur Indonesian School (SIKL) Malaysia with diversity as its foundation and MI Madarijul Huda Kembang Dukuhseti Pati, Indonesia, which makes pesantren values ​​its main basis. Data collection through in-depth interviews, field observations, and relevant documentation. Analysis of research data used interactive analysis techniques by Miles and Huberman including data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that diversity in SIKL Malaysia is used as a spirit in educating the character of students. The values ​​taught include tolerance, mutual respect, and helping each other. While the values ​​of the pesantren which form the basis of education at MI Madarijul Huda include adab or politeness, honesty and tolerance. These values ​​are taught through exemplary methods, good advice, and habituation. This value is an important foundation for the character development of students in facing future challenges.