Life in the UK test / Life in the UK test pass mark and results
Life in the UK test pass mark and results
The test has 24 multiple-choice questions and you have 45 minutes. You need to score 75% or more to pass, which means at least 18 correct answers out of 24.
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How many questions, and how long
24 questions in 45 minutes, on a computer at the test centre. Every question comes from the handbook Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.
The pass mark
75% or more. With 24 questions, that is 18 correct answers: you can get up to 6 wrong and still pass.
If you pass
You get a unique reference number. You need it when you apply for citizenship or settlement, so keep it safe. If you passed before 17 December 2019, your proof is a letter with a test reference ID. gov.uk: what happens at the test
If you fail
You can take the test again as many times as you need, but you book and pay the £50 fee each time. Before rebooking, find the chapters where you lost marks and practise until you pass mock tests consistently.
How to know you are ready
A good sign is passing several timed practice tests in a row with some margin, not just scraping 18. Our practice tests use the real number of questions, time limit and pass mark, and show which topics need more work.
Example questions with answersHow to book the testHow much the test costsThe test for ILR (settlement)The handbook: what to study
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