Tests and Exams

Life in the UK test

We can help you learn the necessary vocabulary and the facts and figures that you need to know to pass this test, which is part of the application for the UK citizenship or ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain)

The Life in the UK test is designed to test your knowledge of British history, traditions, culture, politics and the key values of the country.
Passing this test is part of the UK citizenship application procedure.
The test lasts 45 minutes, the candidate is required to answer 24 multiple choice questions based on the Life in the United Kingdom handbook.
To pass the test, the candidate must receive a grade of 75% or higher (at least 18 correct answers out of 24 questions).

We will be happy to help you learn the relevant vocabulary, the facts and the figures. We have tables of compact information necessary for the exam, to save you reading the book. We will translate the key notions, words and phrases into Russian with you, do mock tests and help you remember the material.

All our students who have been studying with us over the recent years have passed this test successfully.

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Trinity’s GESE Grade 5 oral exam (British Citizenship)

Passing the Indefinite Leave to Remain or British Citizenship Trinity’s GESE Grade 5 oral exam (CEFR B1) is part of the UK citizenship application procedure.

The exam is 10 minutes long and consists of two parts:

Presenting your own topic that you choose and prepare in advance of the test, for discussion with the examiner
A short conversation with the examiner about two subjects chosen by the examiner out of 6 set topics.

We will help you learn the necessary vocabulary and grammar required to pass the exam. We will prepare the exam topics with you, making sure that they are 100% correct and contain all the necessary language structures that are required. We will write your main topic together with you and we will rehearse it with you. If your knowledge of English is not high enough to take this exam, we will tell you what you need to learn before attempting the exam, and will offer you a preparatory course to fill in the gaps in your knowledge, and improve your general level of English.

All our students who have been studying with us over the recent years have passed this test successfully.

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IELTS exams

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that is necessary to pass with a high grade in order to obtain permission to open a business or work or study in the UK.

It tests all your language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking, and is assessed on a scale of from one 1 to 9.
The score you need will depend on what you are planning to do in the UK: work or study or run a business.
There are two types of IELTS: general and academic. In the academic IELTS, reading and writing sections are more difficult than in the general type.
We can help you prepare for either type of IELTS exams, using the approved materials and textbooks, and give you advice on how to approach this exam, drawing on the experiences of our previous students.

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Preparation for IELTS life skills A1 speaking exam

IELTS Life Skills A1 is for people who need to prove their English speaking and listening skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Passing this exam is a requirement for the Spouse Visa application, if you intend to move to the UK as a fiancé(e) or spouse of a British national.

We will help you with listening and speaking practice at the level required for this exam, using the approved materials, and drawing on the experiences of our previous students.

If your knowledge of English is not high enough to take this exam, we will tell you what you need to learn before attempting the exam, and will offer you a preparatory course to improve your level of English.

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UK driving theory test

Even experienced drivers find the British driving test difficult. It can only be taken in English, and we are happy to help you get the required language skills and driving theory knowledge.

We have specially prepared materials (based on the official DVSA theory test book) to help you learn the vocabulary necessary for passing the theory test
We will help you understand the instructions and the requirements in the practical driving test.
We will tell you about the procedure, the available materials on line and the mobile apps that will help you pass the test successfully.
We can explain the key notions and rules that you need to know in Russian, and give you useful tips for passing the exam, based on our own personal experiences.

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