A calm, clear path to passing your Life in the UK test.

The Life in the UK test is a requirement for adults applying for British citizenship or indefinite leave to remain (ILR). It has 24 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official handbook, and you need to answer at least 18 correctly (75%) to pass. Each attempt costs £50, booked through the official government website.

Most adults aged 18 or over applying for British citizenship or settlement (ILR) must pass the test. Exemptions include people aged 65 or over and those with certain long-term physical or mental conditions. If you are unsure, check the official guidance at gov.uk.

Yes. Every lesson, practice question and flashcard in Haven maps directly to the official Life in the UK test handbook. The syllabus covers five areas: the values and principles of the UK; what is the UK; a long and illustrious history; a modern, thriving society; and the UK government, the law and your role. Haven's 29 lessons are organised into these five areas.

No. Haven covers all 25 sections of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, in plain English, with practice questions, flashcards and mock exams that the book doesn’t have. See how each chapter maps to Haven. Some people like to have the book too, and that’s fine.

Haven's practice questions are written in the same style as the real test: four-option multiple choice, covering the exact topics assessed on the day. Every question includes a detailed explanation so you understand why an answer is correct, not just what it is. This is particularly useful for topics that are easy to confuse or misremember.

Some platforms expand their question banks by rephrasing the same facts many times over. A question asking 'In what year did X happen?' and another asking 'What happened in that year?' are essentially testing the same thing. Repeating variations of the same question makes a bank look larger without adding real learning value. Haven focuses on well-designed, exam-style questions that cover the syllabus properly, each paired with an explanation that helps things stick. More questions is not always better preparation.

Haven is built as a complete study path rather than just a question bank. You start with structured lessons that explain each topic clearly, then move to exam-style practice questions with a detailed explanation for every answer, then flashcards for revision, and finally full mock tests in real exam format. Progress tracking shows which areas need more work. The focus is on genuine understanding, not just clicking through questions.

Yes. Haven's structured lessons and detailed explanations are particularly useful if you have struggled with certain topics. The Progress section highlights your weak areas so you can focus your revision where it matters most. If you hold a Haven Premium pass and meet the eligibility criteria, you can also apply for Resit Support.

Haven is built around the official handbook content, so you do not need to read the handbook separately to prepare. Completing Haven's full study path gives you everything you need to pass. That said, some learners like to refer to the original source for additional context — the official handbook is available from the Life in the UK Test shop.

Yes. Most people prepare over 4 to 8 weeks, but Haven works for both approaches. If you have limited time, focus on the lessons and practice questions for each topic. If you have more time, the full path including flashcards and mock exams improves retention significantly.

Every Haven account starts free, with three modules to study for as long as you like. When you open a locked lesson, practice set or mock exam, Haven offers you a 48-hour trial of the full course. It only starts when you confirm it, and creating an account doesn't start it. The trial includes all 29 lessons, 700+ practice questions, all 600+ flashcards, 2 mock exam attempts and a progress summary. It doesn't include Pippa, detailed analytics or Resit Support. When the trial ends, your progress is kept and you can carry on with the free modules or choose a pass. No card is needed.

If you hold an active Haven Premium pass and don't pass your Life in the UK test, you can apply for Resit Support: 30 days of free access to keep studying for your resit. To be eligible you must have completed all 29 lessons, practised every lesson that has practice questions, achieved an average practice score of 75% or higher, passed at least one mock exam, and claim within 14 days of your test date. Upload a photo of your result from your Profile page; every claim is reviewed manually by our team. Each account can claim once, and it doesn't cover the cost of rebooking the test. Passes bought before Resit Support became Premium-only keep the terms they were sold with.

You can study three modules free, for as long as you like, and try the full course once for 48 hours. For more, Haven uses one-off passes rather than subscriptions: Haven Plus for 30 days (£4.99) or 90 days (£9.99), or Haven Premium for 180 days (£24.99). You pay once and nothing renews automatically. If you already have a Haven subscription or pass, it continues on its current terms.

Yes, Haven works on all devices: phone, tablet and desktop.