Yes, all events are 18+

Most online events are included in your Membership. Some in-person events (depending on format and location) carry an additional cost. Prices are always listed clearly on the booking page.

Currently, membership payments can be made in GBP, AUD, CAD, USD, or EUR.

For exclusive member events hosted on Eventbrite, payments are accepted in GBP, USD, AUD, or EUR, depending on the event’s location. Please note that we are not responsible for any exchange rate differences at the time of purchase.

Not at this stage.

Events take place worldwide, both online and in person. If any changes prevent this from being possible, we will email you the updated information in advance.

Please make sure to:

• Double-check your e-ticket or our website before the event to confirm the venue.
• Provide us with a correct and up-to-date email address.

We cannot be held responsible if you do not receive venue details due to missed or undeliverable emails.

Our event time varies. Some are short and focused (around 90 minutes), others allow for deeper exploration (2 hours), and some stretch over a half-day or even a full-day festival. Each event page lists its exact duration so you’ll know what to expect.

Unfortunately, we are not able to take reservations in advance.

Yes, currently in the UK. Our programme includes both weekday and weekend events to suit a variety of schedules.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or transfers for missed events. Please make sure you’re available before booking. Full Event Terms can be found here: “Event Terms”.

We issue an electronic confirmation by email, which serves as your ticket. Please make sure to enter your email address carefully at the time of booking, and if you do not receive your ticket shortly thereafter, please double-check the email address you entered at the time of booking and also check your spam/junk  older. Please note we cannot be held responsible in the event you do not receive your ticket because you failed to enter your email address correctly. Email [email protected] if you would like to change any information on your ticket.

We do not allow filming of any of our live events, as our events are a safe space. Recording could inhibit the sense of safety and privacy that attendees need to participate fully. Occasionally, we may do some filming for promotional purposes, but this is always done thoughtfully and with consent, and it never compromises the closed nature of the sessions. Our goal is always to create the very best experience for our participants, preserving the openness and trust that make the events meaningful.

Due to the nature of the material covered in our member events, we find that smaller group sizes help everyone to feel relaxed and get the most out of participating, so we have a maximum group size of 25-30 participants per workshop, with a max of 45 on the virtual events.

Yes, if you are a member, simply select each event you wish to attend and add it to your shopping basket. All selected events will be there at checkout. Please note you can only book 1 ticket for each event. 

Not at this current stage.

If you have any special dietary, health or other requirements, please notify us at the time of booking in the check-out process. We are able to accommodate most requirements, but cannot guarantee this. Please note that it is your responsibility to contact us at the point of booking, and if necessary for your attendance, obtain confirmation by email (through [email protected]) that we can meet your needs. If it turns out that we are unable to meet your requirements, you will be entitled to a refund.

No need. We will verify your Membership in advance and scan you into the event upon arrival.

No,  just come as you are. All materials you’ll need will be provided, unless otherwise communicated at the time of booking. Our events are designed so you can arrive with nothing but your curiosity and openness.

We’re still in the early stages of building our global programme. Right now, many events are online (so you can join from anywhere, please check the time zone), and we’re steadily growing our in-person presence. As our Membership expands, we hope to bring more gatherings closer to you, both in your time zone and, eventually, in your city.

The School of Life is dedicated to supporting participants in exploring life’s big questions within a safe and thoughtful environment. However, we are not a clinical or medical service. If you feel you require professional assistance, we recommend seeking private therapy. You can find more information about therapy sessions through our Therapy service here.  Additionally, seek support options in your country. For example, in the UK:

Samaritans – 24/7 freephone: 116 123

Mind – free articles, resources, and local support.

If you think you have a medical or mental health emergency, please call 999 (UK) or go to the nearest open clinic or emergency room. Please refer to Find a helpline – www.findahelpline.com  (global directory by country). 

For Membership support, email: [email protected]. We’ll do our best to respond in 48 hours. 

For full details, please see our Membership Terms and Conditions.

Yes, all events are 18+

Most online events are included in your Membership. Some in-person events (depending on format and location) carry an additional cost. Prices are always listed clearly on the booking page.

Currently, membership payments can be made in GBP, AUD, CAD, USD, or EUR.

For exclusive member events hosted on Eventbrite, payments are accepted in GBP, USD, AUD, or EUR, depending on the event’s location. Please note that we are not responsible for any exchange rate differences at the time of purchase.

Not at this stage.

Events take place worldwide, both online and in person. If any changes prevent this from being possible, we will email you the updated information in advance.

Please make sure to:

• Double-check your e-ticket or our website before the event to confirm the venue.
• Provide us with a correct and up-to-date email address.

We cannot be held responsible if you do not receive venue details due to missed or undeliverable emails.

Our event time varies. Some are short and focused (around 90 minutes), others allow for deeper exploration (2 hours), and some stretch over a half-day or even a full-day festival. Each event page lists its exact duration so you’ll know what to expect.

Unfortunately, we are not able to take reservations in advance.

Yes, currently in the UK. Our programme includes both weekday and weekend events to suit a variety of schedules.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or transfers for missed events. Please make sure you’re available before booking. Full Event Terms can be found here: “Event Terms”.

We issue an electronic confirmation by email, which serves as your ticket. Please make sure to enter your email address carefully at the time of booking, and if you do not receive your ticket shortly thereafter, please double-check the email address you entered at the time of booking and also check your spam/junk  older. Please note we cannot be held responsible in the event you do not receive your ticket because you failed to enter your email address correctly. Email [email protected] if you would like to change any information on your ticket.

We do not allow filming of any of our live events, as our events are a safe space. Recording could inhibit the sense of safety and privacy that attendees need to participate fully. Occasionally, we may do some filming for promotional purposes, but this is always done thoughtfully and with consent, and it never compromises the closed nature of the sessions. Our goal is always to create the very best experience for our participants, preserving the openness and trust that make the events meaningful.

Due to the nature of the material covered in our member events, we find that smaller group sizes help everyone to feel relaxed and get the most out of participating, so we have a maximum group size of 25-30 participants per workshop, with a max of 45 on the virtual events.

Yes, if you are a member, simply select each event you wish to attend and add it to your shopping basket. All selected events will be there at checkout. Please note you can only book 1 ticket for each event. 

Not at this current stage.

If you have any special dietary, health or other requirements, please notify us at the time of booking in the check-out process. We are able to accommodate most requirements, but cannot guarantee this. Please note that it is your responsibility to contact us at the point of booking, and if necessary for your attendance, obtain confirmation by email (through [email protected]) that we can meet your needs. If it turns out that we are unable to meet your requirements, you will be entitled to a refund.

No need. We will verify your Membership in advance and scan you into the event upon arrival.

No,  just come as you are. All materials you’ll need will be provided, unless otherwise communicated at the time of booking. Our events are designed so you can arrive with nothing but your curiosity and openness.

We’re still in the early stages of building our global programme. Right now, many events are online (so you can join from anywhere, please check the time zone), and we’re steadily growing our in-person presence. As our Membership expands, we hope to bring more gatherings closer to you, both in your time zone and, eventually, in your city.

The School of Life is dedicated to supporting participants in exploring life’s big questions within a safe and thoughtful environment. However, we are not a clinical or medical service. If you feel you require professional assistance, we recommend seeking private therapy. You can find more information about therapy sessions through our Therapy service here.  Additionally, seek support options in your country. For example, in the UK:

Samaritans – 24/7 freephone: 116 123

Mind – free articles, resources, and local support.

If you think you have a medical or mental health emergency, please call 999 (UK) or go to the nearest open clinic or emergency room. Please refer to Find a helpline – www.findahelpline.com  (global directory by country). 

For Membership support, email: [email protected]. We’ll do our best to respond in 48 hours. 

For full details, please see our Membership Terms and Conditions.

Yes, all events are 18+

Most online events are included in your Membership. Some in-person events (depending on format and location) carry an additional cost. Prices are always listed clearly on the booking page.

Currently, membership payments can be made in GBP, AUD, CAD, USD, or EUR.

For exclusive member events hosted on Eventbrite, payments are accepted in GBP, USD, AUD, or EUR, depending on the event’s location. Please note that we are not responsible for any exchange rate differences at the time of purchase.

Not at this stage.

Events take place worldwide, both online and in person. If any changes prevent this from being possible, we will email you the updated information in advance.

Please make sure to:

• Double-check your e-ticket or our website before the event to confirm the venue.
• Provide us with a correct and up-to-date email address.

We cannot be held responsible if you do not receive venue details due to missed or undeliverable emails.

Our event time varies. Some are short and focused (around 90 minutes), others allow for deeper exploration (2 hours), and some stretch over a half-day or even a full-day festival. Each event page lists its exact duration so you’ll know what to expect.

Unfortunately, we are not able to take reservations in advance.

Yes, currently in the UK. Our programme includes both weekday and weekend events to suit a variety of schedules.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or transfers for missed events. Please make sure you’re available before booking. Full Event Terms can be found here: “Event Terms”.

We issue an electronic confirmation by email, which serves as your ticket. Please make sure to enter your email address carefully at the time of booking, and if you do not receive your ticket shortly thereafter, please double-check the email address you entered at the time of booking and also check your spam/junk  older. Please note we cannot be held responsible in the event you do not receive your ticket because you failed to enter your email address correctly. Email [email protected] if you would like to change any information on your ticket.

We do not allow filming of any of our live events, as our events are a safe space. Recording could inhibit the sense of safety and privacy that attendees need to participate fully. Occasionally, we may do some filming for promotional purposes, but this is always done thoughtfully and with consent, and it never compromises the closed nature of the sessions. Our goal is always to create the very best experience for our participants, preserving the openness and trust that make the events meaningful.

Due to the nature of the material covered in our member events, we find that smaller group sizes help everyone to feel relaxed and get the most out of participating, so we have a maximum group size of 25-30 participants per workshop, with a max of 45 on the virtual events.

Yes, if you are a member, simply select each event you wish to attend and add it to your shopping basket. All selected events will be there at checkout. Please note you can only book 1 ticket for each event. 

Not at this current stage.

If you have any special dietary, health or other requirements, please notify us at the time of booking in the check-out process. We are able to accommodate most requirements, but cannot guarantee this. Please note that it is your responsibility to contact us at the point of booking, and if necessary for your attendance, obtain confirmation by email (through [email protected]) that we can meet your needs. If it turns out that we are unable to meet your requirements, you will be entitled to a refund.

No need. We will verify your Membership in advance and scan you into the event upon arrival.

No,  just come as you are. All materials you’ll need will be provided, unless otherwise communicated at the time of booking. Our events are designed so you can arrive with nothing but your curiosity and openness.

We’re still in the early stages of building our global programme. Right now, many events are online (so you can join from anywhere, please check the time zone), and we’re steadily growing our in-person presence. As our Membership expands, we hope to bring more gatherings closer to you, both in your time zone and, eventually, in your city.

The School of Life is dedicated to supporting participants in exploring life’s big questions within a safe and thoughtful environment. However, we are not a clinical or medical service. If you feel you require professional assistance, we recommend seeking private therapy. You can find more information about therapy sessions through our Therapy service here.  Additionally, seek support options in your country. For example, in the UK:

Samaritans – 24/7 freephone: 116 123

Mind – free articles, resources, and local support.

If you think you have a medical or mental health emergency, please call 999 (UK) or go to the nearest open clinic or emergency room. Please refer to Find a helpline – www.findahelpline.com  (global directory by country). 

For Membership support, email: [email protected]. We’ll do our best to respond in 48 hours. 

For full details, please see our Membership Terms and Conditions.

Membership is a year-long invitation to belong to a global community of psychologically minded people. It includes:

• Unlimited access to all online events (including two conversations a year with Alain de Botton).
• Access to our global programme of in-person events (London, US, Brazil, Australia).
• A place in our private online social app.
• Access to our flagship Festival of Ideas.
• Full access to The School of Life Content App (articles, videos, podcasts, and exercises).

This is not simply a subscription. It is a sanctuary for people who want to think deeply, speak honestly, and form friendships around life’s big questions.

Good news: access to the content app is included with Membership.

If you’re already an app subscriber and choose to become a Member, you’ll need to purchase Membership first. We will refund any remaining value from your app subscription within 14 working days. Please contact [email protected] if you have not received your refund after this time.

We curate a wide range of experiences, such as:

• Psychologically rich dinners and discussions.
• Workshops on emotional themes.
• Conversations hosted in our Social app.
• Book clubs

Not at all. Membership is global. Many events are hosted in London, but we also run programming across the US, Brazil, Australia, and online. Please do check event times carefully, as they’re listed in local time zones.

Absolutely. Our spaces are designed to be inclusive and gentle. You don’t need to perform or be extroverted. Whether you prefer group discussions or quiet, one-to-one connections, you’ll find events that suit your temperament.

Unfortunately, we don’t offer trials for the Membership.

Membership lasts for one year and renews automatically unless cancelled.

Your subscription renews automatically each year at the price in effect at the time of renewal. We’ll email you at least seven days before renewal, reminding you of the cost and your benefits

If you’d prefer not to renew, simply turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at least 24 hours before your renewal date.

Yes. You may cancel at any time by turning off auto-renewal in your account settings or by emailing [email protected]. You can continue to enjoy all of your Membership benefits until the end of your annual term. Please note: we do not offer refunds for unused months.

Membership is for personal use only. Please don’t share your login or event details with others.

The Social app is governed by our Community Guidelines and T&C’s. These ensure conversations remain respectful, thoughtful, and safe. Breaches may lead to suspension or cancellation of your Membership, without refund.

You may be aware of the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023. We use our best efforts to comply with OFCOM’s Codes of Practice in our moderation of the Community. This requires The School of Life to take certain steps to protect our community from seeing illegal content. Like other forums, we use AI to search for certain keywords and images and flag their use to our human moderators, who then decide whether the post is breaching our Community Guidelines and/ or the law. Our moderators may block or remove those posts. Note that direct messages are not moderated by The School of Life staff. Please be kind, respectful, and thoughtful. We are committed to keeping this space respectful, legal and emotionally safe.

Yes, all events are 18+

Most online events are included in your Membership. Some in-person events (depending on format and location) carry an additional cost. Prices are always listed clearly on the booking page.

Currently, membership payments can be made in GBP, AUD, CAD, USD, or EUR.

For exclusive member events hosted on Eventbrite, payments are accepted in GBP, USD, AUD, or EUR, depending on the event’s location. Please note that we are not responsible for any exchange rate differences at the time of purchase.

Not at this stage.

Events take place worldwide, both online and in person. If any changes prevent this from being possible, we will email you the updated information in advance.

Please make sure to:

• Double-check your e-ticket or our website before the event to confirm the venue.
• Provide us with a correct and up-to-date email address.

We cannot be held responsible if you do not receive venue details due to missed or undeliverable emails.

Our event time varies. Some are short and focused (around 90 minutes), others allow for deeper exploration (2 hours), and some stretch over a half-day or even a full-day festival. Each event page lists its exact duration so you’ll know what to expect.

Unfortunately, we are not able to take reservations in advance.

Yes, currently in the UK. Our programme includes both weekday and weekend events to suit a variety of schedules.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or transfers for missed events. Please make sure you’re available before booking. Full Event Terms can be found here: “Event Terms”.

We issue an electronic confirmation by email, which serves as your ticket. Please make sure to enter your email address carefully at the time of booking, and if you do not receive your ticket shortly thereafter, please double-check the email address you entered at the time of booking and also check your spam/junk  older. Please note we cannot be held responsible in the event you do not receive your ticket because you failed to enter your email address correctly. Email [email protected] if you would like to change any information on your ticket.

We do not allow filming of any of our live events, as our events are a safe space. Recording could inhibit the sense of safety and privacy that attendees need to participate fully. Occasionally, we may do some filming for promotional purposes, but this is always done thoughtfully and with consent, and it never compromises the closed nature of the sessions. Our goal is always to create the very best experience for our participants, preserving the openness and trust that make the events meaningful.

Due to the nature of the material covered in our member events, we find that smaller group sizes help everyone to feel relaxed and get the most out of participating, so we have a maximum group size of 25-30 participants per workshop, with a max of 45 on the virtual events.

Yes, if you are a member, simply select each event you wish to attend and add it to your shopping basket. All selected events will be there at checkout. Please note you can only book 1 ticket for each event. 

Not at this current stage.

If you have any special dietary, health or other requirements, please notify us at the time of booking in the check-out process. We are able to accommodate most requirements, but cannot guarantee this. Please note that it is your responsibility to contact us at the point of booking, and if necessary for your attendance, obtain confirmation by email (through [email protected]) that we can meet your needs. If it turns out that we are unable to meet your requirements, you will be entitled to a refund.

No need. We will verify your Membership in advance and scan you into the event upon arrival.

No,  just come as you are. All materials you’ll need will be provided, unless otherwise communicated at the time of booking. Our events are designed so you can arrive with nothing but your curiosity and openness.

We’re still in the early stages of building our global programme. Right now, many events are online (so you can join from anywhere, please check the time zone), and we’re steadily growing our in-person presence. As our Membership expands, we hope to bring more gatherings closer to you, both in your time zone and, eventually, in your city.

The School of Life is dedicated to supporting participants in exploring life’s big questions within a safe and thoughtful environment. However, we are not a clinical or medical service. If you feel you require professional assistance, we recommend seeking private therapy. You can find more information about therapy sessions through our Therapy service here.  Additionally, seek support options in your country. For example, in the UK:

Samaritans – 24/7 freephone: 116 123

Mind – free articles, resources, and local support.

If you think you have a medical or mental health emergency, please call 999 (UK) or go to the nearest open clinic or emergency room. Please refer to Find a helpline – www.findahelpline.com  (global directory by country). 

For Membership support, email: [email protected]. We’ll do our best to respond in 48 hours. 

For full details, please see our Membership Terms and Conditions.

We offer a 10% ticket price reduction on virtual events under £60 for Students with valid ID, over-65’s, un-waged and people with disabilities. To claim your discount please email [email protected] for the codes to use at checkout. Please note that we may ask for your ID for proof of eligibility before we issue the code.

Our current virtual classes, workshops, conversations and events are hosted on Zoom. Once you have purchased your ticket you will receive an email the day before the event with all the essential information you will need including the Zoom invitation link and password. Please make sure you have given us your correct email address. If you have brought a ticket on the behalf of another person please make sure you forward them the email if you have not provided the other attendees email. Please note that our London classroom is currently closed.

Virtual Emotional Education Classes last two and a half hours. The first 15-30 minutes is for on-boarding (to join and connect to Zoom) and an icebreaker, followed by a two-hour class, with a short break. Business Talks are 1 hour long with no break.

Currently we offer morning and evening weekday and weekend classes. Please visit our Calendar where you can browse by date. The evening classes generally run from 18:30 to 21:00 GMT/BST, the morning classes from 9:30 to 12:00 GMT/BST. Please note it is your responsibility to double-check whether you are booking a morning or evening class at the time of booking. We cannot be held responsible if you mistakenly book a morning class instead of an evening class (or vice versa) and are then not able to attend on the day due to other commitments. To find out more about our ticket transfer, exchange or refund policy please see Cancellations, Transfers and Exchanges.

The easiest way to book a ticket for any of our UK virtual events is to visit the appropriate  section of our website or visit here, You can book and pay online. An e-ticket will be issued to you by email (via Eventbrite). Please enter your details, especially your email address, carefully – we cannot be responsible for you not receiving your ticket because you have failed to enter your email address correctly. If you are having problems booking online, please email [email protected].

Yes, simply select each event you wish to attend and add it to your shopping basket. All selected events will be there at the checkout.

Yes, you can book more than one ticket for each event. When booking you can assign any additional tickets to your friends and provide their name and contact details. To find out more about our transfer policy on existing tickets, please see Cancellations, Transfers and Exchanges.

Yes, you are able to amend or add the names of each individual that you have bought tickets for. If you did not do this at checkout please select the ‘manage/edit’ option in your confirmation email to add these details.

We aim to provide all information about the start time/location of our events on our website and e-tickets at the time of booking. In the unlikely event this has not been possible, we will email you prior to the event with this information. Please make sure you have given us your correct email address.

You are not required to have read anything before the event. The essential information email that you receive before the class contains a workbook which accompanies the class. If you have a printer you may want to print the workbook, however, you can also have it downloaded on your desktop and you can edit the PDF.

These classes are designed to equip you with ideas that can help you to understand yourself better. For more urgent kinds of distress, we recommend our 1-1 therapy service.