Life in the UK Test study guide
Concise summaries of the official handbook, organised chapter by chapter with the key facts the Home Office expects you to know.
How to use this guide
Work through each topic in the order used by the official Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. Combine the summaries below with active recall using our question bank, and schedule regular full-length mock exams to confirm mastery.
- Step 1: Read the chapter outline and focus on the highlighted dates, names, and milestones.
- Step 2: Mark any unfamiliar terms and look them up in the full handbook or trusted sources like GOV.UK.
- Step 3: Reinforce the topic with targeted questions in the question bank.
- Step 4: Attempt a 24-question mock exam in the simulator once you complete a theme.
Downloadable resources
The official handbook is available for purchase in print, eBook, or audio formats. You can buy it directly from GOV.UK. For supplementary study tools, consider:
- The Home Office mobile app for on-the-go revision.
- Printable flashcards featuring dates, monarchs, and key acts of Parliament.
- Weekly revision schedules to break down learning over 4–6 weeks.
Exam day checklist
- Book your test through the official GOV.UK service at least 3 days in advance.
- Bring the exact identity document you used to book the test.
- Arrive 15 minutes early for ID checks and to secure your workstation.
- Use the optional practice questions during the on-site tutorial to familiarise yourself with the interface.