Citizenship · United Kingdom
Life in the UK Test
The test for settlement and British citizenship: history, government, traditions and everyday life, based on the official handbook.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 5, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Questions
- 24 multiple choice
- To pass
- 18 correct (75%)
- Time
- 45 minutes
- Based on
- The official handbook
What you'll practise
Try a question
Where is Skara Brae, the best-preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe?
- Cornwall, England
- Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Dorset, England
- Orkney, Scotland
Show the answer
D. Orkney, Scotland — Skara Brae on Orkney shows how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Values and principles
- What is the UK
- History
- A modern, thriving society
- Government, the law and your role
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Questions about the Life in the UK
Is this the official Life in the UK?
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What is the real Life in the UK like?
Questions: 24 multiple choice. To pass: 18 correct (75%). Time: 45 minutes. Based on: The official handbook.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
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