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Life in the UK Test
Based on the official handbookFor British citizenship and settlement. Study in this order:
- STEP 1
Study
All 5 handbook chapters, explained section by section
- STEP 2
Revision
The key facts, dates and people from each chapter
- STEP 3
Knowledge Check
32 topic tests with an explanation for every answer
- STEP 4
Mock Exams
21 timed exams: 24 questions in 45 minutes
- STEP 5
Essentials
The most-tested facts, for the last hour before your test
About the test
What the Life in the UK Test involves
You may need to pass the Life in the UK Test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement. The questions are about British traditions, history and customs, and are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.
- The test
- 24 questions in 45 minutes, taken at a test centre.
- Pass mark
- 75%, which is 18 correct answers out of 24.
- Cost
- £50. Book online at least 3 days before. Book on GOV.UK
- Exemptions
- People under 18 or aged 65 or over, people who have already passed, and some people with a long-term physical or mental condition.
- Created with empathy
- Based on the official handbook
- Respectful experience
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