How to prepare for the Life in the UK test

One week is more than enough

With our full set of free mocks, one focused week is more than enough for most people. You do not need months of study if you practise deliberately.

Use six days to complete every mock, then keep day seven for revision only — starred questions, wrong answers, and the stories behind them. Each paper mirrors the real exam (45 minutes, 75% pass mark).

Days 1–6: complete every mock

Spread all of our mocks across the first six days. Aim for enough timed papers each day to finish the whole bank before your revision day — do not leave mocks for last.

Prefer results-at-the-end mode once you are comfortable; it is closest to exam-day pressure. Instant feedback is fine only while you are still learning how questions are worded.

Learn every wrong answer — and the back story

After each mock, do not race to the next paper. Open the full review and spend time on every miss: read the explanation until you understand the history, rule, or fact behind the answer — not just which option was correct.

That “back story” is what transfers to the real test when the wording changes. Star anything still fuzzy, and use Review wrong so every miss stays in one place to revisit.

A carefully reviewed mock is worth more than two rushed ones. Treat learning from wrongs as half of each day’s work.

Star what you need to remember

During a mock or in review, star questions that matter — facts you nearly forgot, wording that confused you, or topics you keep mixing up.

Your Starred list becomes the short list for day seven, so important items do not get lost in a long wrong-answer pile.

Day 7: revision only

Do not sit a brand-new full mock marathon on day seven unless your scores are still unstable. Spend the day on Starred and Review wrong — re-read explanations and check you still know the back story for each miss.

Book when you have cleared the full mock set in six days, your wrong list is shrinking, and 75% feels consistent across papers — not after one lucky pass. Then keep light revision of starred items until exam day.

FAQ

Is one week really enough?

Yes for most learners who finish all mocks in six days, learn the explanation behind every wrong answer, and use day seven for revision. If scores are still bouncing around 75%, add more days on starred and wrong questions before you book.

How many mocks should I do?

All of them in the first six days, if you can. Coverage beats repeating the same two papers. Quality of review after each mock — especially the back story on wrongs — matters more than racing through without explanations.

Do I need an account?

You can sit mocks without signing in. Sign in to star questions and keep Review wrong synced across devices — that makes days 1–6 and the revision day much easier to stick to.