The last official announcement said 'autumn 2012'. Autumn technically starts from 22nd September so potentially any time from next week. If anyone has any more ideas or information I'd love to hear it too.

I have heard that they are going to change Life in the UK Test or making it more difficult to pass and learn is that true?

Hi Waseem,

It is true, yes. The last announcement from the government was that it would be launched in Autumn 2012 so it could be any time now.

There's some more information on the press release sent out at the time here -  http://lifeintheuk.net/index.php/news/what_to_expect_from_the_new_citizenship_test/ and here - http://lifeintheuk.net/index.php/news/british_history_is_now_at_the_heart_of_the_citizenship_test/

George

www.lifeintheuk.net

yes, they are planning to change (i think) since last year. I was told by test centre lady that the rules were supposed to be implemented by 3rd Sep 12 but they have been now delayed for an unkown period. So i think, they can be introduced at any time soon. It will be wise to sit for Life in UK test ASAP to avoid facing such changes. As far as i know, the test result is valid for ever.

That's really interesting to hear - so the test centre staff are being kept up to date on the launch by the UKBA?

to be very honest, it doesn't really sound true. As in if such information was made available to the test centre staff then it should have been out in public so far. Anyway that's what I was being told.

Maybe, maybe not. Last time they updated the test there was a transitional period of a few months so it is possible that they'll drop the new version with relatively short notice. The main thing the UKBA will be concerned about is giving retailers enough time to order stock.

Thanks to all your replies. Last week I went to London and asked one of the bookstores there if they already got the book of the new life in the uk test. They didn't even know that the old one will be replaced by a new one soon. And they haven't got it. So I think you're all correct, it's not yet ready to be launched as how can you take a test about the new life in the uk test if you haven't got the book. How can you revise?... Wish me luck guys as I'm gonna take my test on the 27th, this coming thursday. Thanks again.

Wish me good luck as i am also taking my test on this 27th Thursday. 

I passed the test this afternoon 🙂 thanks to this site as the practice test here helped me alot also.

I passed my test yesterday thank you very much.. Keep up the good work. Now at least i can focus on my work rather than preparing these questions.. :)

Hi. Does anyone here knows when will the New Life In The Uk Test be launched? Thanks.