Reading Life in the UK test centre

PSI Reading — Highline 6th Floor, 30 Greyfriars Road, Reading, RG1 1PE

About the Reading centre

The Reading Life in the UK test centre sits on the 6th floor of Highline (Greyfriars House), 30 Greyfriars Road, Reading RG1 1PE. This modern office building is right in the town centre, only a short walk from Reading station, making it easy to reach for candidates travelling from across Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley for their Life in the UK test.

Located at Highline on Greyfriars Road, a short walk from Reading station. Serves Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the Thames Valley.

Getting to the Reading test centre

• •Reading station is roughly a 3-5 minute walk (about 300m) south to Greyfriars Road, so the centre is very convenient for rail arrivals.
• •Reading is a major interchange with fast services from London Paddington and the surrounding region, plus town-centre bus routes stopping nearby.
• •Driving into central Reading means heavy weekday traffic and no on-site parking; allow extra time and use a public car park.
• •There is no dedicated parking at the building, but several public car parks operate in central Reading within a short walk, all charged at standard town-centre rates.
• •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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