What is the Life in the UK test?
The Life in the UK test is the official multiple-choice test about life in the United Kingdom, with 24 questions to answer in 45 minutes, and you need 18 correct answers to pass.
The questions are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). The handbook covers the values and principles of the UK, its history, modern society, and how the government and the law work.
You book the test online through the official GOV.UK service. This site helps you prepare: it reproduces the handbook in 5 chapters with explanations, and gives you 116 self-written practice questions and a timed mock exam in the official format.
Fees, accepted ID and retake rules are set by the Home Office and can change, so this page does not state them. Check GOV.UK before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Life in the UK test?
It is the official multiple-choice test about life in the United Kingdom. It has 24 questions and lasts 45 minutes.
What is the pass mark?
You need 18 correct answers out of 24, which is 75 percent.
What is the test based on?
The questions are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). You can read it chapter by chapter on this site.
How do I book the test?
You book online through the official GOV.UK service. The fee is set by the Home Office and can change, so check the current price there.
In which languages can I take the test?
The test is taken in English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
Is this the official Life in the UK test?
No. This site is unofficial and is not affiliated with the Home Office. The practice questions are written by us and are not official exam questions. The official test is booked and taken through GOV.UK.