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The Test & How It Works

Understand the format of the Life in the UK Test before you book: how many questions there are, how long you get, how the test is taken and how it is marked.

24 multiple-choice questions
45 minutes to complete the test
Taken on a computer at an approved test centre
75% (18 of 24) is the pass mark
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How Difficult Is the Life in the UK Test?
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How Difficult Is the Life in the UK Test?

Wondering how hard the Life in the UK Test really is? Learn about pass rates, difficulty levels, and what makes some questions tricky — plus how to prepare effectively.

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