Newcastle Life in the UK test centre

PSI Newcastle — Arden House 4th Floor, Regent Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 3LU

About the Newcastle centre

The PSI Newcastle centre is on the fourth floor of Arden House at the Regent Centre in Gosforth, north of Newcastle city centre. It serves candidates across Newcastle, Gosforth and the wider Tyne and Wear area taking the Life in the UK test. The Regent Centre is a well-known business and transport hub, making the centre straightforward to reach by Metro, bus or car.

Located at Arden House in the Regent Centre area of Gosforth, north of Newcastle city centre. Accessible by Metro (Regent Centre station). Serves the North East region.

Getting to the Newcastle test centre

• •Regent Centre Metro station on the Tyne and Wear Metro is right at the Regent Centre, giving direct links to Newcastle city centre, the coast and Newcastle Airport.
• •The Regent Centre includes a bus interchange, so several local routes serve the area alongside the Metro.
• •The Regent Centre is a park-and-ride site, making it one of the more driver-friendly test centre locations, though spaces can fill during busy periods.
• •The Regent Centre operates as a park-and-ride site with car parking available, though spaces can be busy at peak times, so arrive early.
• •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.

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