Question 1
How many questions are there in the Life in the UK test?
How to pass the Life in the UK test
Read the handbook chapter by chapter, test yourself on each, then sit full practice tests you have not seen.
| Questions | 24 |
|---|---|
| Time | 45 minutes |
| Pass mark | 18 correct (75%) |
| Based on | Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, third edition |
A six-week plan
- Week 1: values, the UK and early history.
- Weeks 2 and 3: the rest of the history chapter.
- Week 4: society: customs, sport and the arts.
- Week 5: government, the law and your role.
- Week 6: full practice tests, then the topics you miss.
Are you ready?
Repeating the same test inflates your score. You are ready when you score 21 or more on tests you have not seen before, on two different days.
Try 4 questions
Question 2
How long do you have to answer the questions in the Life in the UK test?
Question 3
Which of these statements is correct?
Question 4
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Someone who has already passed the Life in the UK test when applying to settle must take it again when applying for citizenship.
Next step
Questions people ask
How long should I study?
Most people need a few weeks of short daily sessions. Spread it out: facts stick better that way.
What if I fail?
You can book the test again and pay again. Use your weakest chapters to plan what to revise.