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Where can I take the test?
At one of the 90 test centres around the country, which are welcoming and friendly environments for you to take your test. Most of them are also learning centres where you can brush up on your language or computer skills. Find out where your nearest test centres are in the Find a test centre section of this website.
How do I book a test?
Contact a test centre during opening hours by telephone or in person.
When are test centres open?
Test centres offer testing at different times. Contact your local centre to find out the days and times they run their testing sessions.
How much will the test cost and how do I pay for it?
The test costs ?34. You will need to pay this fee at your test centre before you take the test. Find a test centre gives you information on the methods of payment accepted by individual test centres.
How do I cancel or postpone a test?
If you have to cancel or delay your test until another time, you must tell your test centre. Usually test centres will give you another time or date for your test, but you may have to pay a charge for this service.
Are there any identification requirements?
Yes, you need to bring photographic ID with you to your test centre to present to the test supervisor. You must bring one of the following forms of ID (please note all documents must be valid):
- a passport (from your country of origin)
- a UK photocard driving licence, full or provisional
- one of the following Home Office travel documents: a Convention Travel Document (CTD), a Certificate of Identity Document (CID) or a Stateless Person Document (SPD)
- an Immigration Status Document, endorsed with a UK Residence Permit and bearing a photo of the holder
- a passport-sized photograph of yourself. This photograph should be signed on the back by a professional such as a doctor, minister of religion or teacher who is known to you. Visit the UK Passport Agency website for the full list of professionals who can sign your photo. Your test supervisor will also sign your photograph and return it to you after your test, attached to your pass notification letter. You need to send both along with your citizenship application to the Home Office.
You will also be asked for your postcode at the test centre, so you may wish to bring along something that contains this information.
Do test centres cater for disability needs?
Test centres can provide the test in a format that meets your particular needs. Please tell your test supervisor about these needs when you book your test. You can also find out about test usability preferences in the Navigation tutorial on this website. Further guidance for candidates with severe disabilities is available from the Home Office website.
How do I find out about the facilities test centres have?
Visit the Find a test centre section for further information on centre facilities, like car parking and languages spoken by staff. Facilities and services may not be the same in the different test centres, so you should always contact your chosen centre to make sure they have the facilities you need.
I'm new to computers. Is the test available in other formats?
The test will only be available to take on a computer at an official test centre. Try the Mouse training and Keyboard training to practise using a computer. The Navigation tutorial allows you to find out more about using the test.
How do I get help using a computer?
UK online centres aim to provide everyone in England with access to computers near to where they live, as well as advice on using them. Call UK online on 0800 77 1234 to find your nearest centre or search for a centre online. If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, most local libraries offer free or low-cost computer and internet access. | 
