Life in the UK test practice that matches the real exam

The test has 24 multiple-choice questions and you get 45 minutes to answer them. You need at least 18 correct answers, which is a pass mark of 75%. Every question is based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.

The standard fee is £50 per attempt, and you book online through the official gov.uk booking service. You choose a test centre near you, pick a date and pay when you book. Use the gov.uk service directly rather than third-party booking sites.

You do not need to take the test if you are under 18 or aged 65 or over when you apply, or if you have already passed it. You are also exempt if a long-term physical or mental condition prevents you from taking it, supported by medical evidence. Otherwise you will usually need a pass for indefinite leave to remain and for British citizenship.

No. One pass covers both your indefinite leave to remain application and a later citizenship application. The pass does not expire, so keep the reference you were given when you passed.

Work through every chapter of the handbook material, then take timed mock tests until you consistently score well above 18 out of 24. Use instant feedback on wrong answers to find weak topics and revise those again before you book. Reading the handbook alone gives you no way to check what you have actually remembered, so practise under exam conditions.

Most candidates pass, and the questions are specific rather than tricky. The test covers British history, government, law and everyday life in detail, and you have under two minutes per question. Revise the whole handbook content and practise timed mock tests rather than relying on general knowledge.

The app is designed as a complete study path: 10 chapters and 66 lessons that follow the official handbook, with practice questions and 22 timed mock tests built in. The handbook is still the source the real test is based on, so it is a useful companion if you prefer reading on paper. There are no confirmed changes to the test in 2026, so the current handbook content still applies.

Yes. You can book another attempt after a minimum wait of 7 days, and each attempt costs the standard £50 fee. Failing does not stop you from booking again, so use the wait to revise the topics you got wrong.