Practise for the Life in the UK test with a free 24-question mock test, marked instantly. As in the real test, you need 18 correct answers (75%) to pass.
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About the real test
- 24 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes.
- You need 18 correct (75%) to pass.
- It costs £50 and must be booked online at an approved centre.
- Questions are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.
- You need to pass it for settlement (ILR) and British citizenship in most cases.
How to prepare
- Read the official handbook from start to finish. Every question comes from it.
- Learn dates in context. Group them by period, such as the Tudors, the Industrial Revolution and the World Wars.
- Take timed practice tests until you score 22 or more consistently.
- Review every wrong answer and find it in the handbook.
Commonly confused facts
- Patron saints’ days: St David 1 March, St Patrick 17 March, St George 23 April, St Andrew 30 November.
- Women aged over 30 got the vote in 1918; equal voting at the same age as men came in 1928.
- The Act of Union with Scotland was in 1707; with Ireland in 1801.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Life in the UK test?
24 questions, and you have 45 minutes to answer them.
What is the pass mark?
75%, which means 18 correct answers out of 24.
Are these the real questions?
No. They’re practice questions written from the facts in the official handbook. The real test draws from the same handbook.
Who needs to take the test?
Most people applying for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) or British citizenship who are aged 18 to 64.
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