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The School of Life creates gifts that go beyond beautiful packaging — they invite self-reflection, strengthen relationships and bring philosophy and psychology into everyday life. At Charles & Marie you'll find the complete gift collection: from individual card sets and stationery to curated gift sets.
Gift Sets — Give More, Save More
For those who want to give more than a single card set, The School of Life offers thoughtfully curated gift sets. The Who Am I? Gift Set brings together seven pieces around self-knowledge in one box. The Know Yourself Gift Set and the Intimacy Gift Set each combine multiple titles into a thematic package. For couples there's the Partners and Couples Gift Set, and the Strategy Card Set bundles three card games in one box.
Who Are The School of Life Gifts For?
These gifts are for people who enjoy thinking, want to grow, or simply appreciate clever, unusual gift ideas. Whether for a birthday, wedding, graduation or just because — a gift from The School of Life shows real thought. The conversation cards for couples, families and friend groups are particularly popular.
Quality and Design
All products by The School of Life are designed in London and feature a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The card sets come in premium boxes with consistently excellent print quality. Every product is developed by a team of psychologists, philosophers and designers — founded by Alain de Botton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are The School of Life gift sets?
The School of Life gift sets are curated combinations of multiple products around a theme — such as self-knowledge, intimacy or partnership. They're ideal as thoughtful gifts that offer more than a single card set.
What occasions are these gifts suitable for?
The School of Life gifts suit many occasions: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, or simply as a gift for someone who enjoys reflection. The gift sets are especially popular because they're ready to give.
Are the gifts in German or English?
The School of Life offers a growing selection in German, including popular card sets like "Erkenne dich selbst" and "Ruhe". Most of the collection is in English. At Charles & Marie you'll find both languages.
What makes The School of Life different from other gift brands?
The School of Life was founded by philosopher Alain de Botton in London. Every product draws on insights from psychology and philosophy, developed by an interdisciplinary team. These aren't decorative objects — they're tools for emotional intelligence.
Which gift sets are available at Charles & Marie?
We currently carry the Who Am I? Gift Set (7 pieces), the Know Yourself Gift Set, the Intimacy Gift Set, the Partners and Couples Gift Set and the Strategy Card Set (3-in-1 bundle). All sets offer more content at better value than individual purchases.
The School of Life gifts at Charles & Marie — thoughtful gift ideas for emotional intelligence. From individual card sets to complete gift bundles.





























































