Life in the UK Prep Can you take the Life in the UK test online?
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No. The real Life in the UK test is taken in person on a computer at an approved test centre. You book it online through the official booking service, and you can practise online or in an app as much as you like.
No, you can’t take the official Life in the UK test online. You sit it in person, on a computer, at an approved test centre in the UK. This is so your identity can be checked.
What you can do online:
- Book the test through the official booking service. See how to book.
- Practise with online mock tests and practice questions.
Watch out for “online test” scams
Some websites suggest you can take the real test online or buy a pass certificate. You can’t. The only valid result is the one you get at an approved test centre, with a unique reference number the Home Office can check.
Try it online for free
- Life in the UK mock test sample: try the test format, marked instantly.
- Practice questions by topic: sample questions from every chapter, with answers and explanations.
Practise on your phone
Life in the UK Prep brings it all to your phone: about 290 questions, timed and untimed mock tests, and results by topic. Questions are built in, so it works offline on the bus or train.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do the Life in the UK test at home?
No. The official test is only taken in person at an approved test centre, where your identity is checked.
Is the Life in the UK test on a computer?
Yes. You answer the 24 questions on a computer at the test centre.
Can I practise the Life in the UK test online for free?
Yes. This site has free sample questions and a sample mock test. The Life in the UK Prep app has the full question pool and unlimited mock tests.
This is general information, not immigration or legal advice. For advice about your own situation, speak to a regulated immigration adviser. Immigration rules change, so always check GOV.UK before you apply.