Life in the UK Test 2026

Unofficial study aid, published by AZSoft. It does not represent any government entity and is not affiliated with the Home Office or UK Visas & Immigration.

Settling in the UK or applying for British citizenship means passing two tests: the Life in the UK Test and, on most routes, an approved English test (SELT). PrepaUK prepares both, in the exact format of the real exams.

From 26 March 2027 the English level for settlement rises from B1 to B2 (Statement of Changes HC 1691). Tell the app when you plan to apply and it targets the right level.

WHAT THE APP CONTAINS

▸ 1,000+ Life in the UK questions in the official format (24 questions, 45 minutes, pass mark 18/24), across all five chapters of the handbook
▸ 500 English listening questions in clear British English at A1 to B2, playable offline
▸ 60 guided speaking scenarios, model outlines and self-recording, framed for the approved SELT tests (Trinity GESE, IELTS Life Skills, LanguageCert, PTE Home)
▸ 500 vocabulary flashcards on UK life (housing, health, work, money, civic life), audio and spaced repetition
▸ 12 realistic mock exams, with timer and CEFR estimate
▸ A Life in the UK revision reader and a FAQ
▸ Smart revision that spots your weak topics and brings them first
▸ Custom mock exam: your themes, your own timer

THE FIVE HANDBOOK CHAPTERS (LIFE IN THE UK)

▸ The values and principles of the UK
▸ What is the UK (the four nations, symbols, currency)
▸ A long and illustrious history
▸ A modern, thriving society
▸ The UK government, the law and your role

The bank is weighted like the real test: history and government carry the most questions.

ENGLISH LEVEL BY ROUTE

▸ Family visa: A1 (entry), A2 (extension)
▸ Settlement / ILR: B1 before 26 March 2027, B2 on or after
▸ Skilled Worker: B2 · Citizenship: B1 (plus the Life in the UK Test)

The app sets your target level from your route and application date, and you can change it in Settings.

EVERY ANSWER IS EXPLAINED

Each explanation points to the key fact or the line in the audio, and says why the other options are wrong. That is the elimination method, the one that wins marks.

TRACK YOUR LEVEL

A score for each test, updated after every session, shows how close you are to the pass mark (18/24 for Life in the UK) or the CEFR level your route requires. Mock history and per-topic mastery included.

INTERFACE LANGUAGES

Interface in English, French and Arabic (full right-to-left). The content stays in English, the language of the exam.

IN PRACTICE

▸ Offline after the first launch
▸ No account, no personal data
▸ No adverts
▸ Cancel the subscription any time
▸ Free trial: one smart review a day (10 questions)

OFFICIAL SOURCES

Information about the tests, levels and requirements comes from these official sources:

▸ Life in the UK Test - GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
▸ Prove your knowledge of English - GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/english-language
▸ Check if you can become a British citizen - GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/british-citizenship

IMPORTANT

Unofficial study aid, published by AZSoft. It does not represent any government entity. "Life in the UK Test" is a Home Office term. Not affiliated with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration, Trinity College London, IELTS, LanguageCert or Pearson. Formats and pass marks follow the public rules on gov.uk; all questions, audio, explanations and prompts are written by our team and reproduce no official text. Always check gov.uk for official rules, fees and dates.

Recent changes:
Content: ten questions gave away their own answer, one festival descriptor was wrong and six lines quoted an outdated guide. All corrected, and the missing proof of status added. Smart review: series no longer repeat from one launch to the next. Quiz: the counter appears from the first answer and a long answer can be read in full. Subscription: the button no longer offers to confirm a subscription that was not found. Arabic: right to left display corrected.