Our programmes

Every value in Kokoro is taught twice — once to be understood, and once to be lived. Japan's values teach a child to notice and feel: what honesty feels like, what fairness looks like, why gratitude matters. India's values teach a child to act on it: to speak the truth even when it's hard, to keep going when it's difficult, to actually help instead of just meaning to. A child doesn't just learn what kindness is. They practice it until it's simply who they are. Across six grades, this pairing plays out through 12 value clusters, moving from self-discovery in Grade 1 to purpose and wisdom by Grade 6 — building, one year at a time, toward a child who has genuinely experienced self-awareness, empathy, courage, critical thinking, and service, not just heard the words.

Grades 1–2Self and Relationships

Grade 1 · Growing Into Me

Values: Individuality (Kosei no Shinchou) meets Self-Knowledge (Atmajnana).

Outcome: Learners discover who they are — and learn to express it authentically.

Grade 1 · Hands of Kindness

Values: Kindness (Shinsetsu, Omoiyari) meets Loving-Kindness in Action (Maitri).

Outcome: Learners notice when someone needs help — and act.

Grade 2 · The Honest Self

Values: Honesty (Shōjiki, Seijitsu) meets Truthful Action (Satya).

Outcome: Your child speaks and lives truthfully, building real relationships.

Grade 2 · Giving Back

Values: Gratitude (Kansha) meets Reciprocal Care (Upakara).

Outcome: Your child builds friendships rooted in mutual care.

Grades 3–4Community and Belonging

Grade 3 · Standing for What's Right

Values: Fairness and Justice (Kōsei, Kōhei) meets Justice in Action (Niti).

Outcome: Your child recognizes unfairness — and speaks up.

Grade 3 · Understanding Others

Values: Mutual Understanding (Sōgo Rikai, Kanyō) meets Empathetic Understanding (Samvedana).

Outcome: Your child respects and works well across differences.

Grade 4 · The Courageous Stand

Values: Hope, Courage, and Perseverance (Kibou, Yuuki, Doryoku) meets Heroic Effort (Virya).

Outcome: Your child acts justly, even when it's hard.

Grade 4 · Respect in Action

Values: Courtesy and Respect (Reipi, Rei) meets Respectful Honor (Gaurava).

Outcome: Your child collaborates respectfully across differences.

Grades 5–6Purpose and Wisdom

Grade 5 · Emotional Wisdom

Values: Compassion (Shinsetsu, Omoiyari) meets Disciplined Effort (Tapas).

Outcome: Your child integrates feeling and action into wise choices.

Grade 5 · The Truth-Seeker

Values: Pursuit of Truth (Shinri no Tankyu) meets Wisdom and Discernment (Viveka).

Outcome: Your child thinks critically and questions deeply.

Grade 6 · Strength in Compassion

Values: Labor, Work, Public Spirit (Rōdō, Kokyō-sei) meets Selfless Service (Seva).

Outcome: Your child will actively contribute to society, compassionately.

Grade 6 · Living Wisely

Values: Joy of Living Well (Yori yoku ikiru yorokobi) meets Deep Wisdom and Understanding (Jnana).

Outcome: Your child will serve with purpose, find joy in meaningful work, and use genuine wisdom to guide their own choices and help others.