Life in the United Kingdom - Test for British Citizenship

Test Preparation for British Citizenship - Life in the United Kingdom (UK)

If you are planning to become a British Citizen or apply to live permanently in the United Kingdom (UK) then taking the Life in the UK Test will be one of your first steps. Many of the facts that you need to learn for the test relate to laws and regulations determined and administered by the government.

For a background to the test and  as to why you need to take the test. Please click onto the Home Office Website which will provide you with further details: www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk

Here is an extract from the Home Office website:

Who has to take the test?

' You should take the test if you are applying for naturalisation as a British citizen or indefinite leave to remain (settlement) and your level of English is ESOL Entry 3 or above. If your level of English is lower than ESOL Entry 3 and you wish to apply for naturalisation or indefinite leave to remain, you will need to attend combined English language (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead.'

ESOL can be undertaken from Level 1 to Level 3.

What are ESOL and citizenship classes?

' ESOL and citizenship classes help you to improve your English and learn more about life in the UK'. For details in regards ESOL - please click here: esolskill for life logo.

Duration: Class attendances vary according to the level of English. Some students attend for 4/6/8/10 weeks.

Time: Monday - Friday 10am - 4.00pm

Please note the ALL students undertake an initial assessment test.

For help and further information in regards 'test for life - British Citizenship', or the ESOL programmes and Fees, please contact the College for further details:

Student Registry & Admissions

Central Birmingham College

Telephone: 0121 604 7869

Citizenship Studies

This course is designed to give learners opportunities to develop and apply knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens through and alongside:

• The development of skills of enquiry, communication, participation and responsible action
• The exploration of local, national and international issues, problems and events of current interest
• Critical evaluation of their participation within community activities.

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• Citizenship Activity
• Understanding current events and interests.
• Understanding individual, local, national and global contexts
• Human Rights
• Communities and Identities
• Roles, Rights and Responsibilities
• Criminal and Civil Justice

• Power Politics Media

• Power
• Politics
• Media

• The Global village

• Global business
• Environmental Issues
• The place of the United Kingdom in the World

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal qualifications, however:

• You must demonstrate basic proficiency in literacy
• You must demonstrate some aptitude for computers

You must demonstrate some motivation to work independently and be capable of reaching the required standard.