The Life in the UK Test is taken in English — but that does not mean you have to prepare in English alone. If Arabic is your first language, studying the material in both English and Arabic can help you understand and remember the content far more effectively.
No. The official Life in the UK Test at the test centre is only available in English. You cannot request an Arabic version on the day. This is why thorough preparation matters — so that when you face the questions in English, you already know the content well enough to answer confidently.
Yes — and this is one of the most effective ways to prepare if English is not your first language. Reading the study material in Arabic alongside the English helps you:
UK Test Tutor's PRO+ plan includes full translation support in Arabic (عربي). When you study a topic or answer practice questions, you can see the content displayed in Arabic alongside the English — on the same screen, at the same time.
This means you are not switching back and forth between languages. You read both versions together, which reinforces the English while giving you the understanding that comes from reading in Arabic.
The translation feature covers:
The Life in the UK Test draws questions from five official topics, all based on the Home Office handbook Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition):
All five topics are covered in UK Test Tutor's study material, with Arabic translations available on PRO+.
This feature is designed for anyone applying for British citizenship or indefinite leave to remain (ILR) who is more comfortable reading in Arabic. The Arabic-speaking community in the UK includes people from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and many other countries. Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world — and one of the most common first languages among people going through the UK citizenship process.
The test is the same for everyone — only your preparation can be in your language.
PRO+ starts from £5.99/month — less than the cost of a single failed test attempt (£50). See all plans here.
UK Test Tutor's translation feature is not limited to Arabic. The following languages are all supported on the PRO+ plan:
If your language is not listed, the English-only plans still offer the most structured and comprehensive preparation available — with study material, revision quizzes, practice tests, and full mock exams all in one place.