Life in the UK test in Oxford
Oxford is a university city on the Thames, north west of London. Its colleges, hospitals and its publishing and science employers draw staff and students from across the world.
Practise before you book in Oxford
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 Oxford
Oxford station is a short walk west of the centre, with trains to London Paddington and Marylebone, Reading and Birmingham. Driving into the centre is heavily restricted, so park and ride is the normal way in.
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 Oxford:
Life in the UK test in Oxford: common questions
- Is there a Life in the UK test centre in Oxford?
We do not publish addresses or opening hours, because the list of centres changes.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 South East England, nearest first.
- How far would I have to travel from Oxford for the test?
1 other city sit within 25 miles of Oxford, the closest being Reading at roughly 24 miles. That usually means a choice of dates.
- What if there are no appointments left in Oxford?
Book any centre the service offers you, not only the closest. From Oxford that means Reading at about 24 miles or Milton Keynes at about 29 miles, measured in a straight line. One of those often has a slot sooner.
Sit a free practice test before your Oxford 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.