Life in the UK
study guides.
A little understanding goes a long way. Get to know the test, find your study rhythm and untangle the tricky bits.
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Before you book
4 guides- 7 min read
Book your test
Book the Life in the UK test through GOV.UK: what you need, the £50 fee and optional extras, choosing a centre, and changing or cancelling a booking.
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Bring the right ID
Which ID works for the Life in the UK test, how to get an eVisa share code starting with S, and the BRP and BRC rule that ends on 31 December 2026.
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Check if you need the test
Who needs the Life in the UK test for settlement (ILR) or British citizenship, who is exempt, and why English language exemptions are a separate list.
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Keep up with changes
What is confirmed and what is only proposed: the Life in the UK test review, 10-year settlement plans, B2 English for ILR and the BRP ID cut-off.
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Test day and results
3 guides- 6 min read
Get to know the test
You need at least 18 of 24 correct (75%) in 45 minutes to pass the Life in the UK test, so up to 6 can be wrong. See what it covers and how results arrive.
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Understand your result
How your Life in the UK test result arrives, what your unique reference number is for, and what to do next if you pass or fail the test.
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See the pass rate
Home Office figures show 75.9% of Life in the UK tests taken in the year to June 2026 were passes, with separate rates for settlement and citizenship.
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Revise the topics
5 guides- 6 min read
Choose the right book
Which Life in the UK handbook is official, how to spot the 3rd edition Guide for New Residents, and how it differs from the Official Study Guide.
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Find your study rhythm
A practical revision plan for the Life in the UK test: the official handbook, short lessons, a mistakes list and timed mock tests.
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Make mock tests count
Sit Life in the UK mock tests like the real one, then turn every missed question into revision: sort your mistakes and read scores fairly.
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Understand British values
The handbook's fundamental principles, the responsibilities and freedoms that go with them, and everyday examples to revise with.
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Meet Parliament & government
How Parliament, the government, the Prime Minister and the monarch fit together: 650 MPs, the two Houses, how laws are made and who votes.
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About these guides
These 12 free guides explain the practical side of the Life in the UK test, from booking and ID to results, and help you revise the handbook topics. Facts about fees, rules and requirements come from GOV.UK and the other official sources each guide lists, and each guide shows when it was last reviewed. Rules can change, so always follow the current GOV.UK instructions for your booking or application.
中文讀者可以看 Life in the UK 考試中文指南。
A helping hand alongside the official handbook. Independent study material, not affiliated with the Home Office.