LIFE IN THE UK

Introduction to Life in the UK

CONTENTS

1. Preparing for the Life in the UK test

2. Taking the test

3. After the test

01 Preparing for the
Life in the UK test
 What do I need to learn
for the Life in the UK test?
To pass the Life in the UK test, you need to read and understand ALL
chapters in
Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). The
chapters cover a range of topics you will need to know as a permanent
resident
or citizen of the UK:
•The values and principles of the UK
•The countries that make up the UK
•The events and people that have shaped our history
•Aspects of life in the UK
•How our country is governed
•How you can get involved in your community
 How should I use this guide?
This guide is designed to be used with Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for
New Residents.
It offers a summary of the content and helps you to learn the material that
you
need to understand for the Life in the UK test. At the beginning of each
chapter
you will find a chart or diagram which shows an outline of the key information
you will need to learn.
Throughout the text there are ‘Find out’ boxes like the one below. To give a
full
answer to the questions you will need to refer to Life in the United Kingdom: A
Guide for New Residents.
What does the test involve?
• You will be asked 24 different questions. There are four types of
question in the test.
The first type of question involves selecting
one correct answer from four options. Here
is an example of this type of question.
Where is the UK Parliament based?
• A Holyrood
• B Senedd
• C Stormont
• D Westminster
• (The correct answer is D.)
The second type of question involves
deciding whether a statement is true or
false. Here is an example of this
second type of question.
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
• ‘The Battle of Britain’was an aerial battle against the Germans during
the Second World War.
•
(The correct answer is TRUE.)
The third type of question involves
selecting the statement which you think is
correct from a choice of two statements.
Here is an example of this third type of
question.
Which of the following statements is correct?
• A The thistle is the national flower of Scotland.
• B The daffodil is the national flower of Scotland.
• (The correct answer is A.)
The final type of question involves selecting
two correct answers from four options. You
need to select both correct answers to get
a point on this type of question. Here is an
example of this fourth type of question.
• Which TWO are famous British artists?
• A Thomas Gainsborough
• B Sir John Lavery
• C Benjamin Britten
• D Graham Greene
• (The correct answer is A and B.)
What level of English do I need to
take the test?
• The questions in the Life in the UK test are written at a level of English
equivalent to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry
Level 3.
• The English language requirements for permanent residence or
citizenship may change from time to time. You can check the current
requirements on the UK Border Agency website at:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
 202X-202X How can I study for the test?

When to study Check your Make notes Practice questions,

make yourself a timetable understanding - write the important facts Revision
andgive yourself enough ask yourself ‘What was the onto the pieces of paper -practice questions in this
time main point?’ guide
The ‘Find out’ questions - read through some of your
aim to help you learn notes
Taking the test
How do I book a test?
• You can only book your test online at: www.lituktestbooking.co.uk
• You cannot book the test by post or by any other means. You should
not take your test at any other establishment, as the UK Border
Agency will only accept certificates from registered test centres.
• The earliest you can take a test is seven days from the date of
booking.
Where can I take the test?
• You can only take the test at a registered and approved Life in the UK
test centre. There are about 60 test centres around the UK. You will
be given details of your nearest test centre when you book.
How much will the test cost and how
do I pay for it?
• The test costs £50. You must pay this online with a debit or credit card
when you book your test
Do I need to bring any identification
to the test centre? • •a European Union identity card
• •an Immigration Status Document, endorsed with a UK residence
• You must bring photographic identification (ID) permit and
with you to the test centre to show to the test • bearing a photo of the holder (which must be together on the same
supervisor. You will not be allowed to take the document)
test without your photographic ID.
• •a biometric residence permit.
• You must bring one of the following forms of
ID: • You will also need to bring proof of your postcode. This should be
an original
• •a passport from your country of origin
• (not a photocopy) of one of the following documents:
• •a UK photocard driving licence, full or
• •gas, electricity or water bill
provisional
• •Council Tax bill
• •one of the following Home Office travel
documents: • •bank or credit card statement
• –a Convention Travel Document (CTD) • •UK photocard driving licence (this can also be used as
photographic ID)
• –a Certificate of Identity Document (CID)
• •letter from the Home Office with your name and address on it.
• –a Stateless Person Document (SPD)
• The documents you can use may change in the future. You should
check the UK
• Border Agency website for up-to-date information at
• www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk.
What facilities are there for people
with disabilities?
• You will be asked about your needs when you book your test. The test
centre will make the necessary arrangements to give you the support
you need so you can complete the test.
How do I take the test?
• You take the test using a computer. You will have 45 minutes to do
the test. This gives you plenty of time to choose your answers and
check them again before the end. You do not need to rush to finish
the test quickly. Use all of the time that you are given. Headphones
are available for you to listen to the questions and answer options.
What happens on the day of the
test?
• When you arrive at the test centre, you will need to present the supervisor with the ID
you registered with and a document showing proof of your postcode. You won’t be able
to take your test if you don’t have these documents with you.
• The supervisor will check your documents and, once verified, you will be logged on to a
computer.
• You can take a practice test so that you can practise answering questions with the mouse
and moving from one question to another. This practice test does not affect your final
result in the real test.
• When you are ready, the supervisor will tell you when you can begin your test and how
long you have to complete it.
• You will not be allowed to look at books or any notes you have made, and you will not be
able to use any electronic device, such as a mobile phone, bluetooth headphones or palm
pilot. If you are caught cheating, your test will be stopped immediately
After the test
What happens if I pass the test?
• If you pass the test, the test supervisor will give you a Pass Notification Letter
• that you must sign. The letter contains details of your test date, supervisor, centre
• location and a unique ID number.
• You will need the Pass Notification Letter when you apply for citizenship or
• permanent residence, so it is very important to keep it safe.
• When you have completed your application for citizenship or permanent
• residence, you need to attach your Pass Notification Letter and send both
• documents to the Home Office. The Home Office will keep the information it
• gets from test centres for a reasonable period of time. However, you should send
• in your application as soon as possible after taking the test.
What happens if I fail the test?
• Your test supervisor will tell you if you have failed the test and will give you a
Results Notification Letter. In this case you will need to take the test again. You will
need to book and pay for another appointment and you will have to wait for at
least seven days before you can retake the test.
• You can take the test as many times as you need to. You cannot make an
application for naturalisation as a British citizen or for indefinite leave to remain
until you have passed the test.
• If you feel you did not pass the test because of your level of English, you may want
to think about going to combined English language (ESOL) and citizenshipclasses at
your local further education college or adult education centre. If you do a course
and get a certificate, you may not have to take the test again. English language
requirements for settlement or citizenship may change and you should always
check the up-to-date position on the UK Border Agency website.
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