Life in the UK test in Derby
Derby is a city on the River Derwent at the southern edge of the Peak District. Engineering has shaped it — rail, aerospace and cars — and it has drawn skilled workers from around the world for decades.
Practise before you book in Derby
The official test costs £50 an attempt. Ours are free and match the format: 24 questions in 45 minutes, 18 to pass.
No account, no payment, and every answer explained.
Getting to the test in Derby
Derby station is on the Midland Main Line, with trains to Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield and London. The A38 and A52 meet at the edge of the city and the M1 is about twenty minutes east.
We publish no centre addresses or opening hours, here or anywhere on this site. The list changes, and a stale address costs someone a £50 appointment. Your postcode on the official service returns the centres you can actually book.
Before you book
The rest is set nationally and is no different in Derby:
Life in the UK test in Derby: common questions
- Is there a Life in the UK test centre in Derby?
We do not publish addresses or opening hours, because the list of centres changes. Enter your postcode on GOV.UK and the service returns what you can book across East Midlands, nearest first.
- How far would I have to travel from Derby for the test?
3 other cities sit within 25 miles of Derby, the closest being Nottingham at roughly 13 miles. That usually means a choice of dates.
- What if there are no appointments left in Derby?
Book any centre the service offers you, not only the closest. From Derby that means Nottingham at about 13 miles or Chesterfield at about 22 miles, measured in a straight line. One of those often has a slot sooner.
Sit a free practice test before your Derby appointment
Spend the days before your appointment answering questions, marked against the real 18 out of 24 pass mark.
No account, no payment, and every answer explained.
Start with practice test 1 untimed, then practice test 13 under exam conditions.