Knowing the format gives your practice a clear purpose. The official Life in the UK Test has 24 questions, a 45-minute time limit and a pass mark of 75%. That means you need at least 18 correct answers out of 24.
Quick answers: pass mark, time and cost
You need 18 correct answers out of 24 to pass: 18 ÷ 24 = 75%. That leaves room for six incorrect answers. Our timed mock uses the same 24-question count and 45-minute allowance, with independent practice questions.
The official test costs £50 per attempt. Our online practice is free. GOV.UK directs you to the official booking service; book at least three days ahead. This website does not take bookings or booking payments.
- Official test: 24 questions in 45 minutes.
- Pass mark: at least 18 correct answers (75%).
- Official booking fee: £50 for each attempt.
- Preparation source: the official Guide for New Residents.
What to check before test day
Read the current identification instructions on GOV.UK before booking. Your booking name must match the ID you use. The booking guidance explains how people with an eVisa use a share code and which alternative documents are accepted.
The test-day guidance says to bring the same original ID used for booking, rather than a copy or screenshot. Your photograph is also taken at the centre. Read the official instructions for your circumstances before travelling.
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Understand the numbers before you practise
A timed mock on this site uses the same question count and time allowance. It is an independent simulation: the selection, wording, interface and results are ours. A practice pass is useful feedback about that attempt; it is not an official result or a prediction that you will pass.
Think of the timer as something to become comfortable with gradually. In an early session, your priority can be understanding the question. In a later session, practise making decisions within the limit while leaving time to consider questions you found difficult.
Read the instruction as carefully as the topic
Before choosing an answer, identify exactly what the question asks. A question about a date is different from a question about the order of events. A question asking for two answers needs two choices. Do not let one familiar name distract you from the rest of the sentence.
Our practice includes questions with one correct choice and questions with more than one required choice. For a multiple-answer practice question, you must select the complete correct set to earn the point. Use the instructions shown with each question rather than assuming every question works in the same way.
- Look for the number of answers requested.
- Notice words that change the meaning, such as “not” or “except”.
- Read every option before committing to an answer.
- Use the explanation afterwards to check your reasoning, not just the letter you selected.
Choose a practice mode that helps you learn
Untimed practice gives you room to pause, check explanations and revisit a topic. Timed mode lets you practise completing a set in one sitting. If the timer makes it hard to concentrate, start with the five-question warm-up and move to a longer session when you feel ready.
After a mock, group the mistakes by topic or cause. A vocabulary problem can be addressed with the glossary; a confused date can become a flashcard. Repeating an entire mock immediately is less informative if you still remember the answer positions.
Keep your practice and your official appointment separate
Book the official test through GOV.UK. Its current instructions explain what identification to bring and what happens after a pass or fail. Read those instructions when booking and again before your appointment, rather than relying on a practice website for administrative details.
This site cannot book a test, issue a pass reference or assess your immigration application. Use it to build knowledge and confidence. For your final preparation, return to the official handbook and check areas you have not yet studied, including topics that did not appear in a recent mock.