Belfast Life in the UK test centre

People 1st Belfast — Ormeau House Suite 1, 91-97 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SH

About the Belfast centre

The Belfast Life in the UK test centre is operated by People 1st in Suite 1 of Ormeau House, 91-97 Ormeau Road, just south of the city centre. Sitting on the busy Ormeau Road corridor, it is convenient for candidates across Belfast and Northern Ireland taking the Life in the UK test.

The Life in the UK test centre for Northern Ireland, located on Ormeau Road south of Belfast city centre. Serves all of Northern Ireland. Close to several bus routes and a short taxi ride from Great Victoria Street station.

Getting to the Belfast test centre

• •Botanic railway station is the nearest, only a short walk away, with Lanyon Place and Great Victoria Street as the main city hubs a little further out.
• •Frequent Metro bus services run along the Ormeau Road, and the city centre is roughly a 15-minute walk to the north.
• •The centre is on an arterial road close to the centre, so driving is possible but city-centre traffic can be heavy at peak times.
• •Ormeau House is on a busy main road with limited on-street parking, so allow extra time and consider nearby pay-and-display bays or a city-centre car park a short walk away.
• •If you need step-free access or other adjustments, contact the centre on 0800 328 6510 before your appointment.
• •Lockers are provided at most centres for phones, bags, and belongings.

What to bring on test day

• 1.Your valid, unexpired passport or biometric residence permit (BRP) — the same ID you used to book.
• 2.Your test booking confirmation (email or printout).
• 3.Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment.

You cannot bring phones, bags, or study materials into the test room. Lockers are provided at most centres.

About the Life in the UK test

The Life in the UK test has 24 multiple-choice questions. You have 45 minutes to complete it and need at least 18 out of 24 (75%) to pass. It covers British history, traditions, values, government, and everyday life.

Results are given immediately after the test. If you pass, you receive a letter confirming your result, which you need for your settlement or citizenship application.

Belfast test centre — frequently asked questions

Other nearby test centres