Building communication, confidence and leadership
A Strategic Realignment with NEP 2020, CBSE and WHOFrom this academic year, Narayana Schools is shifting from the term ‘Soft Skills’ to ‘Life Skills’. This is more than a change of name: it reflects a strategic realignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE directives and World Health Organisation (WHO) protocols, treating these abilities as essential, core competencies rather than optional extras. By integratingthem directly into the curriculum, emotional intelligence and practical wisdom carry as much weight as academic grades.
What Are Life Skills? The World Health Organisation defines life skills as ‘the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour’. At Narayana Schools, this covers the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that shapea student’s ability to communicate effectively, build confidence, make sound decisions and manage relationships well.
Aligns with NEP 2020, CBSE directives and WHO protocols, treating life skills as core competencies, not optional extras.
Builds six core pillars: communication, adolescence education, social-emotional learning, financial literacy, digital security and environmental leadership.
Delivers the LEAP framework across Body, Mind and Soul, from hygiene and teamwork to confidence and resilience.
Uses relatable, grade-wise characters from Grade 1 to Grade 9 to make learning age-appropriate and engaging.
Builds real-world awareness through hands-on, SDG-based projects and platforms such as N-Rocks and student magazines.
Is backed by structured Teachers Training, so educators grow alongside their students.
From SDG-based projects to student radio and inter-house recognitions, Narayana students engage with life skills through a range of hands-on programmes and platforms throughout the year.
