• Quick facts about the test
• ‘Knowledge of language and life’ requirement for skilled workers
• Who needs to take the test - Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
• Who needs to take the test - Citizenship
• Spouses and partners
• Are there new books for 2012?
• What to study for the test
• I’ve passed my test. What are the next steps?
• Citizenship applications summary

• Your choices for studying for the Life in the UK test
• 7 top tips from people who have passed the Life in the UK test
• Study Techniques and Tips
• Difficult Chapters
• Life in the UK Study Checklist

• Book Your Test

• Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
• Absences during your qualifying residence period for ILR
• Fees for settlement (ILR) applications
• Using the Settlement Checking Service (SCS)
• Applying for citizenship
• Absences during your qualifying residence period for citizenship
• Fees for citizenship applications
• Using the Nationality Checking Service (NCS)
• About your Citizenship ceremony
• Applying for your passport

Are there new books for 2012?

No, there are currently no plans by the Government to update the official materials, Life in the UK: A journey to citizenship. This means that you must use the current 2007 study materials to prepare for the Life in the UK Test. Check this website to read about announcements regarding updates or revised editions. As of October 2010, the latest version of the Home Office study materials is the second edition, ninth impression.

Life in the UK Test: Study Guides

The following books by Red Squirrel Publishing are valid to use for study for the Life in the UK Test

Life in the UK Test: Study Guide + CD ROM ISBN 978-0-9552-1596-4

Life in the UK Test: Study Guide (3rd Ed) ISBN 978-0-9552-1594-0

Life in the UK Test: Practice Questions (2nd Ed) ISBN 978-0-9552-1593-3