Life in the UK test in York
York is a walled cathedral city where the rivers Ouse and Foss meet, and the historic county town of Yorkshire. It is small for a city, and its universities and hospitals bring in people from across the country.
Practise before you book in York
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 York
York station is on the East Coast Main Line, with fast trains to Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and London. Parts of the centre are pedestrianised and driving inside the walls is hard, so park and ride is the usual choice.
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 York:
Life in the UK test in York: common questions
- Is there a Life in the UK test centre in York?
We do not publish addresses or opening hours, because the list of centres changes.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 Yorkshire and the Humber, nearest first.
- How far would I have to travel from York for the test?
2 other cities sit within 25 miles of York, the closest being Leeds at roughly 22 miles. That usually means a choice of dates.
- What if there are no appointments left in York?
Book any centre the service offers you, not only the closest. From York that means Leeds at about 22 miles or Wakefield at about 25 miles, measured in a straight line. One of those often has a slot sooner.
Sit a free practice test before your York 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.