Get to 18 out of 24. Then aim for 24.

Your score, at a glance

Every score shows 24 squares, one for each question, with a line after square 18. Reach the line and you pass.

How it works

1. 1Take a free mock test
   No account. The real format. We mark it on our server, so the answers stay hidden until the end.
2. 2See your weakest chapter
   Your result shows which handbook chapter lost you marks, and the date we last checked it.
3. 3Practise it, then sit another mock
   Practise one chapter with an explanation after every answer. Then sit a full mock test to see what moved.

What you get

Simply Pass is built for one job: getting you ready for the Life in the UK test.

• Mock tests like test day
  24 questions, 45 minutes, and the pass line at 18. You see your score on 24 squares, so you know at a glance how far you are from the line.
• Practice by chapter
  Work through the five chapters of the handbook one at a time. Short sets, so you can fit a chapter into a lunch break.
• A short reason for every answer
  After each question you see why the answer is right, in plain English. Where the world has moved on since the handbook was printed, the explanation says so.
• Your weakest chapter
  After each mock we show which chapter cost you the most points, and take you straight to practice for it.
• A date on every set
  Each set shows when we last checked it against the handbook. You always know how fresh your practice is.

Try one full mock for free. Then get every mock and every chapter set for £9.99.

How the Life in the UK test works, in four facts

24 questions

Multiple choice, on a computer. The questions come from the handbook, and they are different for each person at a sitting.

18 right to pass

The pass mark is 75 percent. You can get six questions wrong and still pass.

45 minutes

That is the time you have for all 24 questions. Our full mocks use the same clock.

£50, booked online

You book on gov.uk and pay by card each time you sit the test.

Read the full guide to the test

Five chapters, one handbook

The handbook has five chapters, and the test is based on all of them. Practise them one by one.

1. 1The values and principles of the UK
   What British life rests on, and what you give and receive as a resident.
2. 2What is the UK?
   The four nations, Great Britain, and the islands that are not part of the UK.
3. 3A long and illustrious history
   The longest chapter, from the Romans to the present day.
4. 4A modern, thriving society
   Religion, customs, sport, arts, leisure and places to know.
5. 5The UK government, the law and your role
   Parliament, the courts, your rights and life in your community.

See all five chapters

Questions people ask

Is Simply Pass part of the Home Office?

No. Simply Pass is an independent practice site. We do not run the test, we do not book it, and we do not speak for the government. You book the real test on gov.uk.

Are your questions the ones in the real test?

No. We write our own questions from the handbook. The real test draws 24 questions that differ for each person, and we have no access to them. Our questions cover the same material in the same style.

Do I need an account to try a free mock?

No. You can take one full free mock without an account and see your result at the end.

How do I know the questions are up to date?

Each set shows the date we last checked it against the handbook. Our answers follow the handbook, because the test is set from it. If a fact has changed since the handbook was printed, the explanation tells you what has changed.

What do I get when I pay?

Every full mock test and every chapter set, with explanations and your weakest chapter after each mock, for £9.99.

Can I practise on my phone?

Yes. Simply Pass works in the browser on a phone, a tablet or a computer, and the mock fits a small screen.

What if I fail the real test?

Then our pass guarantee helps. If you passed 10 full mock tests in a row with us during your paid access and then fail the real test, write to us within 30 days of your result and send your result letter or a screenshot. We give you free access until you pass. It is extra practice time, not money back, and it does not affect your legal rights. The full conditions are in our terms.