Life in the UK Test Centre — Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Life in the UK test centre is MTS Edinburgh, 40 Sciennes, Ground Floor, Newington, Edinburgh, EH9 1NJ. Book it through the official GOV.UK booking service at least 3 days ahead. The test costs £50. An independent guide, not affiliated with the Home Office.
MTS Edinburgh
40 Sciennes, Ground Floor, Newington, Edinburgh
EH9 1NJ
Scotland
Always check the address in your booking confirmation before you travel. The Home Office only shows exact addresses inside the booking system. We cross-checked this list against several public listings (November 2026), but centres can move or close.
About the test
Questions
24 multiple choice
Time limit
45 minutes
Pass mark
18/24 (75%)
Cost
£50 per attempt
Book ahead
At least 3 days
ID
The same ID you booked with
What to bring to the Edinburgh test centre
- The same ID you used to book, with your name exactly as booked
- Your booking confirmation email or reference number
- Arrive in good time before your appointment
Check exactly which documents are accepted in our guide to ID for the Life in the UK test.
Nearest other test centres to Edinburgh
Useful if Edinburgh has no slots before your deadline. Straight-line distance.
Glasgow
PSI Glasgow
Adelphi Centre, 1st Floor, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow, G5 0PQ
Newcastle upon Tyne
PSI Newcastle
Arden House, 4th Floor, Regent Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 3LU
Workington
PSI at CPTT Workington
High Street, Workington, CA14 4ES
Ready to book? Make sure you are prepared first.
You need 18 out of 24 to pass. Practise until you score 20+ on mock tests before you spend £50.
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