Life in the UK Test
guides & resources.

Free, plain-English answers to the questions everyone asks before they book — plus a sample test you can take right now.

Guide

What is the pass mark?

You need 18 out of 24 (75%) to pass, in 45 minutes. Here's how the scoring works and how close most people cut it.

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How to book the test

Book online at least 3 days ahead, pay the £50 fee, and bring photo ID and proof of address to one of ~30 centres.

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What's on the test?

Questions are drawn from five themes: values, history, society, government and the law. History is the biggest.

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Key dates to memorise

1066, 1215, 1588, 1649, 1707, 1918, 1948, 2020 — the dates that come up again and again, with mnemonics.

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How long should I study?

Most people pass with 2–4 weeks of regular practice. Our story mode builds a lesson-by-lesson plan.

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Sample practice test

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Key dates everyone should know

1066William the Conqueror wins the Battle of Hastings — the last successful invasion of England.
1215King John signs Magna Carta — establishing that the king is subject to the law.
1588The Spanish Armada is defeated during the reign of Elizabeth I.
1707The Act of Union joins England and Scotland to create Great Britain.
1918The First World War ends; women over 30 get the vote.
1948The National Health Service (NHS) is founded by Aneurin Bevan.
2020The UK formally leaves the European Union (Brexit), on 31 January.
Want all of them, with mnemonics and a quiz after each? The app's "Numbers & dates" drills cover every date on the test.
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