What the Life in the UK Test costs

Common questions

How much does the Life in the UK Test cost?

£50. That is the fee for one attempt. It is charged when you book, and it is not refunded if you fail, so the real cost of the test is £50 multiplied by however many attempts you need.

Do I pay again if I fail?

Yes. Each attempt is booked and paid for separately at £50, so a second sitting doubles what the test has cost you and a third triples it. Practising until you clear 18 out of 24 consistently is the only way to keep it to one payment.

Who does not have to pay for the Life in the UK Test?

The fee follows the test, so anyone exempt from sitting it does not pay. You are exempt if you are under 18, or if you are 65 or over, or if you have already passed the test, or if you have a long-term physical or mental condition, with an exemption form or a doctor’s letter. Exemptions are decided by GOV.UK and the medical route needs paperwork, so confirm before you assume one applies to you.

Is there a cheaper way to prepare?

Preparation here is free. The whole question bank, every answer and explanation, and the chapter summaries cost nothing and need no account. The only thing you cannot avoid paying for is the official test itself, because only the government can administer it.

Does the fee include the study guide?

No. The fee covers sitting the test. Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition) is sold separately by its publisher. You do not need to buy it to prepare: the facts it tests are not copyrightable and every one of them is summarised on this site for free.