For settlement (ILR) and British citizenship

Pass the Life in the UK test.
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528 practice questions, 14 full timed tests and unlimited exam simulations, with an explanation for every answer. Know you're ready before you pay £50 to sit it.

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The test at a glance

24 questions. 45 minutes.
18 to pass.

The Life in the UK test checks your knowledge of British history, values, traditions, law and government. It costs £50 every time you sit it — so it pays to be sure.

75%

The pass mark: at least 18 of 24 questions correct.

£50

The fee for every attempt. A failed test means paying again.

Forever

A pass never expires — it counts for settlement and later for citizenship.

Practice tests

Feels like the real thing.

Full 24-question tests with a 45-minute timer, flags, a question navigator and the same question styles as the real test — single answer, true or false, and "select TWO".

  • 14 fixed tests plus unlimited random simulations
  • Every question has an explanation
  • Keyboard shortcuts for fast practice
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Results

See exactly what to fix.

Pass or not, you see your score, a breakdown by chapter and every answer you got wrong with the reason why. Wrong answers go to your mistakes list until you get them right.

  • Pass readiness score from your last three tests
  • Mastery for each of the five chapters
  • Mistakes list that empties as you learn
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Study

Learn it chapter by chapter.

Practise any chapter or topic of the official handbook — from the Romans to the rule of law — with instant feedback on every answer.

  • All 5 handbook chapters, broken into topics
  • 113 flashcards for dates, people and numbers
  • Spaced repetition brings back the hard ones
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Free sample questions.

Five questions from Practice Test 1. Tap a question to see the answer.

Who can stand for public office as an MP?A. Anyone over 16B. Only people born in LondonC. Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or overD. Only members of the House of LordsShow answer

Answer: Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over. Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office, with some exceptions such as members of the armed forces and civil servants.

True or false? After 1833, many people from India and China were employed to replace freed slaves.A. TrueB. FalseShow answer

Answer: True. After the abolition of slavery, two million Indian and Chinese workers were employed to replace the freed slaves.

Which Tudor monarch was a strong Protestant and introduced the Book of Common Prayer?A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. Mary ID. Edward VIShow answer

Answer: Edward VI. Edward VI was strongly Protestant. During his reign the Book of Common Prayer was written for use in the Church of England.

Where are serious criminal cases tried in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?A. In a county courtB. In the Youth CourtC. In the Crown Court, in front of a judge and juryD. In a magistrates' courtShow answer

Answer: In the Crown Court, in front of a judge and jury. Serious offences are tried in the Crown Court in front of a judge and a jury.

Which of these statements is correct?A. New citizens can choose between an oath, which mentions God, and an affirmation.B. Everyone must swear a religious oath at a citizenship ceremony.Show answer

Answer: New citizens can choose between an oath, which mentions God, and an affirmation.. You can swear an oath of allegiance or make an affirmation if you prefer not to make a religious oath.

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Everything inside

More practice than any book.

528practice questions with explanations
14full timed practice tests
∞random exam simulations
113flashcards for key facts
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  • All 528 questions across the five chapters
  • Study mode, mistakes list and 113 flashcards
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Questions and answers.

Are these the real test questions?

No. Nobody can legally sell the real questions. Every question here is original, written from the facts in the official handbook, "Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents" (3rd edition), and covers the same topics and question styles as the real test.

Is the test changing?

The government has said it wants to update the test, but GOV.UK still describes the same format: 24 questions in 45 minutes, based on the official handbook. If the test changes, we'll update the app.

How do I get it after paying?

Straight away. Your receipt contains an unlock code and a download. Enter the code in the free app on any device to unlock everything, or open the downloaded file on your laptop to use it offline.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. Open it in Safari or Chrome, enter your code and add it to your home screen. It works like a normal app, even without signal.

Who needs to take the Life in the UK test?

Most people applying for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) or British citizenship, aged 18 to 64. Always check the rules for your route on GOV.UK.

What if it's not for me?

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