Life in the UK Test

Free practice questions and study materials for the Life in the UK test; based on book 'Life in the United Kingdom – A Guide for New Residents'.

Applications made for British Nationality and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR – settlement) should be accompanied with the evidence of knowledge of language and life in the UK (KoLL) unless exempt. Applicants will be required to: pass the Life in the UK test; and to have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or its equivalent (for applications made on or after 28 October 2013) Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information, mistakes can occur and therefore no guarantees are given. In the event of any issues, please let us know and we will act accordingly. Having problems? Please contact us. Get it on Google Play

Practice tests

You will have 24 random questions from our 350+ question database and you will be given 45 minutes to complete the test. Questions are not from the real test but they are close enough to test yourself.

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Study materials

Study materials are based on third edition (2013) of the official book 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents’ and reproduced with the permission of Office of Public Sector Information.

Chapter 1 : The values and principles of the UK
Chapter 2 : What is the UK
Chapter 3 : A long and illustrious history
Chapter 4 : A modern, thriving story
Chapter 5 : The UK government, the law and your role

UK Visas and Immigration

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Guidance: Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT) 27/12/2024
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Guidance: Biometric information: caseworker guidance 27/12/2024
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Guidance: Ethiopia: country policy and information notes 27/12/2024
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Guidance: Botswana: country policy and information notes 27/12/2024
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Guidance: Deporting foreign nationals on conducive grounds: caseworker guidance 27/12/2024
Immigration staff guidance on deportation on the ground it is conducive to the public good.
Guidance: UK visa requirements: list for carriers 25/12/2024
Information for international carriers about visa requirements for passengers travelling to the UK.
Guidance: UKVI identity standards: caseworker guidance 24/12/2024
Immigration staff guidance on identity requirements which must be met by a person during their immigration and citizenship journey.
Guidance: Brazil: country policy and information notes 24/12/2024
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Guidance: Immigration status and enforcement action: caseworker guidance 24/12/2024
Immigration staff guidance on considering immigration status and deciding enforcement action.
Guidance: International Sportsperson: caseworker guidance 24/12/2024
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications to enter, remain or settle in the UK on the International Sportsperson route.
Guidance: Right to work checks: an employer's guide 23/12/2024
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Guidance: Vietnam: country policy and information notes 20/12/2024
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Get proof of your immigration status if you have been told you can view your immigration status online, for example if you have settled or pre-settled status.
Guidance: Exemptions for visa applications: caseworker guidance 20/12/2024
Immigration staff guidance on how to handle exemptions for visa applications made outside the UK.
Guidance: Processing children's asylum claims: caseworker guidance 20/12/2024
Immigration staff guidance on how to process and assess asylum claims from accompanied and unaccompanied children.
Guidance: Streamlined asylum processing for children: caseworker guidance 20/12/2024
How immigration staff should make asylum decisions under streamlined asylum processing.
Guidance: Bangladesh: country policy and information notes 20/12/2024
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.