UK CompanionFree practice
24 official-style questions with instant feedback. No timer, no signup — see if you're above the 75% pass line before test day.
To look after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities that you will have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK.
How practice works
Same question count as the real Life in the UK test — with feedback after every answer.
Pick your answers
Tap one or more options, just like the real computer test. No timer — take your time.
Check and learn
Instant feedback shows what you got right. Wrong answers reveal the correct response.
Track the pass line
Watch your score against the 75% threshold as you go. Finish all 24 to see if you'd pass.
The official test format
Know the numbers before you book. One failed attempt costs £50 and weeks of waiting.
24
Questions
per official test
45 min
Time limit
at the test centre
75%
Pass mark
18 of 24 correct
£50
Retake cost
if you fail
Web practice vs the app
Start free here. Download when you want the full toolkit for test day.
Free on the web
- Full 24-question practice round
- Instant right/wrong feedback
- 75% pass line tracker
- No signup required
More in the app
- Timed exam mode (45 minutes)
- Chapter & topic practice
- Study notes in 6 languages
- Progress, streaks & mistake review
Why download UK Companion
Everything you need in the weeks before your citizenship or ILR test.
Exam mode
45-minute timer, 24 questions — the closest thing to sitting the real test.
Chapter practice
Focus on history, government, or values — whichever chapter needs work.
Study notes
Structured summaries of every handbook chapter, with translations.
No ads, ever
Premium unlocks extras. Core practice stays free with zero interruptions.
Practice FAQ
How many questions are in the Life in the UK test?+
The official test has 24 multiple-choice questions. Each practice round on this page uses the same number so you can judge your score against the real pass mark.
What score do I need to pass?+
You need 75% — at least 18 correct out of 24. Most people who fail miss by only one or two questions, which is why practising with instant feedback matters.
Is this practice really free?+
Yes. No account, no payment, no ads. Answer a full round here and see your result immediately. The iOS app adds timed exam mode, chapter practice, study notes, and progress tracking.
How long is the real test?+
You get 45 minutes for 24 questions at an approved test centre. This web practice has no timer so you can learn at your own pace — use exam mode in the app when you're ready to simulate test day.
Where do the questions come from?+
Questions are based on the official Life in the UK handbook across all 5 chapters — values, geography, history, modern society, and government. The app includes 1,373+ questions with explanations.
What do I get in the app that I don't get here?+
Timed 45-minute exam mode, practice by chapter, bilingual study notes in 6 languages, mistake review, streaks, and progress charts — everything you need in the weeks before booking your test.
One failed test costs £50.
You've started practising — keep going with timed exams, chapter drills, and study notes in the app.