Life in the UK test in Leicester
Leicester is a city on the River Soar and one of the most diverse in the UK, with large Indian, Eastern European and East African communities. It is a major centre for the whole East Midlands.
Practise before you book in Leicester
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 Leicester
Leicester station is a short walk east of the centre, with trains to London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Sheffield. The M1 runs to the west of the city and the M69 links it across to Coventry.
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 Leicester:
Life in the UK test in Leicester: common questions
- Is there a Life in the UK test centre in Leicester?
We do not publish addresses or opening hours, because the list of centres changes.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 Leicester for the test?
3 other cities sit within 25 miles of Leicester, the closest being Nottingham at roughly 22 miles. That usually means a choice of dates.
- What if there are no appointments left in Leicester?
Book any centre the service offers you, not only the closest. From Leicester that means Nottingham at about 22 miles or Coventry at about 23 miles, measured in a straight line. One of those often has a slot sooner.
Sit a free practice test before your Leicester 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.