Life in the UK ExamFREE PRACTICE & MOCK TESTS

Life in the UK Test: free practice

Free practice for your settlement or citizenship journey.

FREE TO PRACTISE. ALWAYS.
FOR ILR & BRITISH CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION

A new chapter.
A little more confidence.

Prepare for the Life in the UK Test with free mock tests and clear explanations. New facts and unfamiliar words can feel like a lot. Take it one small step at a time.

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✓ No timer in warm-up✓ No account needed✓ Explanations included
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ENGLISH ISN’T YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE?

You don’t have to learn every word alone.

Get help with 12 useful test words, then practise remembering them with a matching game.

A gentle revision routine

Seven days. Small steps. More confidence.

Not sure where to start? Follow a flexible 7-day plan with small tasks, topic guides and time to review.

Explore your 7-day study plan A suggested revision schedule, not a guarantee of passing. Take longer whenever you need.

Choose what feels right today

There’s more than one way to make progress.

Practise with mock tests

Begin with exams 1–17, then explore 33 more. Choose a timer when you feel ready.

24 questions · 45 minutes →

Browse 300 questions & answers

Search five topics, read the choices and reveal clear explanations. Learn a fact before testing yourself.

No timer · Go at your pace →

Make it memorable

Flip a card, match a year, or learn a word. Small games, useful practice.

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Start with exams 1–17

Build confidence with the original set. More practice is ready whenever you want it.

Browse all 50 mock tests →
One Life in the UK Test, used for different journeys. It can be required for settlement (ILR) or British citizenship. If you already passed it for settlement, you normally do not need to take it again for citizenship. Check the official guidance ↗
Our 50 mock selections draw on 300 core questions in two banks. The 30 extra questions are separate. No unofficial set guarantees what will appear on your real test.

What is the Life in the UK Test?

The Life in the UK Test checks knowledge of British traditions, history and everyday life. It is part of many applications for settlement (ILR) or British citizenship. Individual requirements and exemptions depend on your circumstances. Use GOV.UK for official information and booking; this independent website provides free practice.

Test format at a glance

  • 24 questions in the official test.
  • 45 minutes to complete it.
  • 75% pass mark: at least 18 correct answers out of 24.

Our timed mocks use the same question count and time allowance, with original questions and our own interface. Read more about the test format and pass mark and check the official test-day guidance.

A manageable way to prepare

  1. Read the official handbook. Our five short revision guides help organise the topics.
  2. Try questions and answers by topic without a timer, and read every explanation.
  3. Review unfamiliar words using the glossary, or practise remembering facts with memory games.
  4. Choose a free mock test when you want a full session, then revisit uncertain answers.

Try three original practice questions

Think of an answer, then open the explanation. These examples show how our learning material works.

A community lets residents with different beliefs practise their religions peacefully. Which principle does this demonstrate?

Answer: Tolerance and respect

Tolerance means respecting other people’s beliefs and their right to practise them within the law.

Which year marks the Roman invasion that established lasting Roman rule in much of Britain?

Answer: AD 43

The Roman invasion of AD 43 began the period of Roman rule in much of Britain.

Which TWO Houses form the UK Parliament?

Answer: The House of Commons; The House of Lords

The House of Commons and the House of Lords are the two Houses of the UK Parliament.

Common preparation questions

Is this practice free?

Yes. The mock tests, explanations, study guides and games are free, with no account or subscription needed. If you enable browser saving, you can return to progress on this device.

Are these the real test questions?

No. This site has 300 original core questions and 30 extra questions. The 50 mock selections reuse two core banks. We do not know which questions will appear in your real test and cannot guarantee a pass.

Should I only study exams 1–17?

They are a useful starting collection here, but their 90-question bank is not the official syllabus. Read the full official handbook, review mistakes and explore additional topics rather than relying on a familiar selection.

Can I get help with unfamiliar English words?

The questions stay in English. The vocabulary glossary offers simple English meanings and short supporting glosses in eight other languages. These are learning aids, not translations of the full test.

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