Resources
Useful links and study materials to help you prepare.
Books
Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (2026)
OfficialThe official handbook — the only book the test is based on. Essential reading.
Life in the United Kingdom: Official Practice Questions and Answers
OfficialThe official practice questions book — useful for checking your knowledge with questions in the same style as the real test.
Life in the United Kingdom: Official Study Guide
OfficialThe official study guide with additional context and explanation to help you understand and remember the material.
Get all 3: The Official Guide for New Residents, Question and Answer Book, and Study Guide
OfficialSave money by getting all three books in one bundle.
Official links
Book the official test
Book your Life in the UK Test at an official test centre via the government website.
gov.uk →Check your eligibility
Find out if you need to take the test as part of your application for settlement or citizenship.
gov.uk →Just For Fun
Paul Sinha's Real British Citizenship Test: Everything you need to know to call yourself British
A hilarious yet factual guide to the ins and outs of British life, by comedian and star of ITV's "The Chase", Paul Sinha.
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