The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in northwestern Europe. England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is home to the capital, London, a globally influential centre of finance and culture.

The United Kingdom 2020 population is estimated at 67,886,011 people at mid year according to UN data. the United Kingdom population is equivalent to 0.87% of the total world population.

You need to take the test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK.

When you do not need to take the test

You do not need to take the test if you:

• are under 18

• are 65 or over

• have passed it before - for example, if you’re applying to become a citizen and already passed it as part of your settlement application

• have a long-term physical or mental condition - you must provide either a form or letter from a doctor confirming your physical or mental condition

The name you give on your test booking must be an exact match with the name on the ID you use to book the test.

You must include any middle names on the booking form or your test will be rejected and you will not get a refund.