Budget for the test and preparation
A place on the official test costs £50. Buying a handbook, app or course does not pay for your test. Our practice questions are free to use and contain no payment step.
If you need another attempt
You can rebook as often as necessary, but each attempt has a fee. Review your weaker chapters before paying for another appointment. Passing practice tests does not guarantee a pass on the official test.
Changing plans
Cancellation and refund rules depend on the circumstances. Read the official cancellation and refund guidance before changing an appointment.
Quick answer
Does the fee cover retakes?
No. You have to pay for each attempt.
Official sources
Guidance checked on 23 October 2026. Rules can change; check these official pages before booking or applying.
- GOV.UK: book the Life in the UK Test
- GOV.UK: what happens at the test
- GOV.UK: cancellations, refunds and complaints
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