Welcome to British Citizenship Test - Life in the UK


British citizenship is an wonderful event in your life. If you want to apply for naturalisation as a British citizen you are required to prove that you know all about living and about life in general in the United Kingdom. If you reside in the UK, you can do this in a couple of manners: Either take the Life in the UK Test or take joint English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and British citizenship coursed. Many local further education or community colleges run these types of courses.


Who should take the British Citizenship test
You should take the examination if you are applying for naturalisation as a British citizen and your level of the English language is English for Speakers Of Other Languages Entry 3 or above. If your level of English is under that of a ESOL Entry 3 and you wish to apply for naturalisation or indefinite leave to remain, you will need to attend combined English language (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead.

ESOL and British citizenship Lessons?
ESOL and British citizenship classes assist you in growing your English and learn more regarding living in the United Kingdom.

Your level of English
If you are not sure what your level of English is, your local further education college can assess you.

What language is the Life in the UK test
The examination is normally given in English. However, if taking the test in Scotland you may ask to take the test in Scottish Gaelic. If you are taking the examination in Wales you may request to sit the exam in the Welsh language.  Ask your test centre for more details.

When do you take the test
You should take the test before you apply for naturalisation as a British citizen provided you match all the other requirements.