Life in the UK Prep 
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The real exam format: 24 questions in 45 minutes with a pass mark of 18 (75%). Know you’re ready before test day.
For ILR & British citizenship
Pass your Life in the UK test first time
Life in the UK Prep is the test practice app built on the official handbook. Sit real-format mock tests, practise all 280+ questions, and see exactly why each answer is right.
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For iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets
- Official 24-question format
- 280+ questions with answers
- Works offline
Everything you need to pass the Life in the UK test
Three ways to practise, all written against Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition), the only book the real test covers.
Untimed mock test
The same 24-question test with no clock, so you can take your time and focus on getting answers right.
Practise every question
Work through the whole pool in random order. See the right answer and why after each one, then stop and carry on later.
Results by topic
Your score, pass or fail, and a breakdown by chapter, so you know whether to revise history, government or everyday life.
Review every answer
A summary of every question: what you picked, the correct answer, and a short explanation from the handbook.
Fresh tests every time
Questions from your last three tests are drawn last, so you see new material instead of memorising the same 24.
Practise in the real Life in the UK test format
The Life in the UK test is a computer-based, multiple-choice test you take at an approved test centre. Most people applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or British citizenship need to pass it. Life in the UK Prep’s timed mock test matches it exactly.
- Questions
- 24
- Time allowed
- 45 min
- Pass mark
- 75%
- Practice questions
- 280+
Every chapter of the handbook covered
Questions are tagged by chapter of the official handbook, so your results show exactly where to focus. History and modern society carry the most questions, just like the real test.
We leave out handbook facts that have since changed, such as the monarch or the UK’s EU membership, so practice never contradicts the book or the present day.
- The values and principles of the UK
- What is the UK?
- A long and illustrious history
- A modern, thriving society
- The UK government, the law and your role
From first practice to booking your test
Practise every question
Learn the handbook a question at a time, with the answer and explanation straight after.
Sit mock tests
Take full 24-question mock tests under real time pressure and check your topic breakdown.
Hit the pass mark
Score 18 or more consistently and you’re ready for the real Life in the UK test.
Book on GOV.UK
Once you pass a mock, a Book your test button opens the official GOV.UK booking page.
Try some Life in the UK test practice questions
Three questions from the app. Tap a question to reveal the answer.
What is the capital city of Scotland?
What is the UK
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Aberdeen
- Dundee
Answer: B, Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and home of the Scottish Parliament.
In which year did it become illegal to trade slaves in British ships or from British ports?
History
- 1707
- 1833
- 1918
- 1807
Answer: D, 1807. Parliament passed an Act abolishing the slave trade in 1807. Slavery itself was abolished throughout the British Empire in 1833.
How many members are there in the Scottish Parliament?
Government and law
- 129
- 60
- 90
- 650
Answer: A, 129. There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected by a form of proportional representation.
ILR and Life in the UK test guides
Everything about settlement, citizenship and the test, in plain language.
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What is ILR? Indefinite Leave to Remain explained
ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) is permanent UK residence with no time limit. What it means, who can apply, the tests you need and how it leads to citizenship.
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The ILR test: what you need to pass for Indefinite Leave to Remain
The 'ILR test' is the Life in the UK test: 24 questions, 45 minutes, 75% to pass. What it covers, how to book, the English test you also need and how to prepare.
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How to pass the Life in the UK test first time
A practical 4-week study plan to pass the Life in the UK test first time: what to read, how to practise, when to take mock tests and when you're ready to book.
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ILR requirements: are you eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain?
A checklist of the main ILR requirements: qualifying period, continuous residence and absences, the Life in the UK test, English language and good character.
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Life in the UK test pass mark: what score do you need?
The Life in the UK test pass mark is 18 out of 24, or 75%. How scoring works, how many you can get wrong, and what score to aim for in mock tests before booking.
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The British citizenship test: everything you need to know
The British citizenship test is the Life in the UK test: format, pass mark, who must take it, how it fits into naturalisation, and free practice tests.
Read guide →
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Life in the UK test?
The test has 24 multiple-choice questions and you have 45 minutes to answer them. You need 18 correct answers (75%) to pass. Life in the UK Prep’s timed mock test uses exactly this format.
Do I need the Life in the UK test for ILR?
Most people aged 18 to 65 need to pass the Life in the UK test to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (settlement) or British citizenship. Check GOV.UK for the rules that apply to your visa.
What do the Life in the UK test questions cover?
Every question comes from the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition): British values and principles, what the UK is, its history, modern society, and the UK government, law and your role.
How many practice questions does Life in the UK Prep have?
About 290 questions written against the 3rd edition handbook, each with an explanation of the right answer. Questions from your last three tests are drawn last, so each mock test feels fresh.
Does Life in the UK Prep work offline?
Yes. The questions are built into the app, and your results and any test in progress are saved on your device, so you can revise on the train or anywhere without signal.
Is Life in the UK Prep available on iPhone and Android?
Life in the UK Prep is coming soon to the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and to Google Play for Android phones and tablets.
Is Life in the UK Prep an official Home Office app?
No. Life in the UK Prep is an independent study app. You book and take the real test through the official GOV.UK service, and the app links you straight to it once you’re passing mock tests.
Get Life in the UK Prep on your phone
Revise for the Life in the UK test wherever you are. Coming soon to iPhone, iPad and Android.
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For iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets