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. GOV.UK does not give an expiry date for a pass; keep your unique reference number safe.

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.

The GOV.UK pages checked here do not publish pass rates. 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 study chapters and 66 lessons covering 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.

GOV.UK sets no waiting period between attempts: you can rebook as many times as you need. Each attempt costs £50, and you must book at least 3 days in advance.