• Quick facts about the test
• ‘Knowledge of language and life’ requirement for skilled workers
• Who needs to take the test - Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
• Who needs to take the test - Citizenship
• Spouses and partners
• Are there new books for 2012?
• What to study for the test
• I’ve passed my test. What are the next steps?
• Citizenship applications summary

 

 

• Your choices for studying for the Life in the UK test
• 7 top tips from people who have passed the Life in the UK test
• Study Techniques and Tips
• Difficult Chapters
• Life in the UK Study Checklist

 

 

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What to study for the test

Planning to take the Life in the UK Test? Find out what you need to learn

The questions for the Life in the UK Test are based on a text written by the Home Office. The whole text is published in a book called Life in the UK: A journey to citizenship, however, you only need to read chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of these materials. These chapters have been fully reproduced in our Life in the UK: Study Guide.

• Chapter 2 - A Changing Society
• Chapter 3 - UK Today: A Profile
• Chapter 4 - How the United Kingdom is Governed
• Chapter 5 - Everyday Needs
• Chapter 6 - Employment

You need to read these chapters carefully and thoroughly. All of the questions that you can be asked in your test will come from only these sections. It is likely that some of these questions will test specific facts or figures. Make sure you test your knowledge by completing a few practice tests. You should allow 45 minutes to complete each practice test and aim for a pass mark of at least 75% (18 correct out of 24 questions).

Life in the UK: A journey to citizenship contains extra chapters which you do not have to study for the Life in the UK Test. These chapters provide some information on the history of the UK, the legal system and common laws, sources of help and information and community activities. We have reproduced these chapters for your information, as they offer useful guidance and knowledge for applicants.

Life in the UK Test: Study Guides

It is very important that you read the latest edition of the Home Office study materials, as reproduced in the Life in the UK: Study Guide. The following editions are up-to-date and include the latest version of the Home Office materials, as well as the latest information from Red Squirrel Publishing.

• Life in the UK Test: Kindle edition - ISBN 978-1-907389-05-4
• Life in the UK Test: Study Guide 2011 - ISBN 978-1-907389-03-0
• Life in the UK Test: Study Guide & CD Rom 2011 - ISBN 978-1-907389-04-7
• Life in the UK Test: Practice Questions (2nd ed) - ISBN 978-0-9552-1593-3
• Life in the UK Test: Study Guide 2010 - ISBN 978-1-907389-00-9
• Life in the UK Test: Study Guide & CD Rom 2010 - ISBN 978-1-907389-01-6

There are also various earlier editions of these titles, so it is important that you have the correct one whilst studying for the citizenship test. Whilst it is advisable to use the latest editions listed above in your studies, the following books are still valid to use for study for the Life in the UK Test.

• Life in the UK Test: Study Guide (3rd ed) - ISBN 978-0-9552-1594-0
• Life in the UK Test: Study Guide & CD Rom (3rd ed) - ISBN 978-0-9552-1596-4
• Life in the United Kingdom: A journey to citizenship - ISBN 978-0-1134-1313-3