Life in the UK test pass mark, format and results
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The Life in the UK test has 24 multiple-choice questions and you have 45 minutes. You pass with 18 or more correct answers, which is 75%. Here is how the test works and what happens after it.
The pass mark
- 24 questions, 45 minutes.
- You need 18 correct answers to pass (75%). That means you can get up to 6 wrong.
- There is no extra credit for a high score: a pass is a pass.
What the questions are like
- Every question is multiple choice. Most have four options with one right answer; some are true or false, some ask which of two statements is correct, and some ask you to pick two answers.
- All questions come from one book: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition).
- History and modern society are the biggest parts of the handbook, so they carry the most questions.
Your result
You get your result at the test centre when you finish. If you pass, you get the details you need for your settlement or citizenship application. Check GOV.UK for exactly what you receive and how to use it.
If you fail
You can book the test again and pay the fee again. There's no limit on how many times you can take it. Check GOV.UK for how soon you can resit, and use the time to work on the chapters you found hardest.
How to know you will pass
Take full mock tests under real conditions: 24 questions in 45 minutes. A good sign you are ready is passing three tests in a row with 21 or more correct.
Questions people ask
What is the pass mark for the Life in the UK test?
18 correct answers out of 24, which is 75%.
How long is the Life in the UK test?
45 minutes for 24 multiple-choice questions.
When do I get my result?
At the test centre, when you finish the test.
Can I retake the test if I fail?
Yes. You book and pay again, and there's no limit on how many times you can take it.
Pass first time
Practise free questions and take a timed 24-question mock test.
Life in the UK Questions is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration or any part of the UK Government. All practice questions are original and are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). They are not the questions used in the real test.