Life in the UK Test Centres

Image Venue Address Notes
Aberdeen PSI at Aberdeen College
North East Scotland College, Ground Floor,
Gallowgate,
Aberdeen,
Scotland,
AB25 1BN

The testing area is located on the Ground Floor of the building. There are a number of North East Scotland College graphics signposted on the front of the building, which will be clearly visible on your approach.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
Belfast People 1st Belfast
Ormeau House, Suite 1,
91-97 Ormeau Road,
Belfast,
Northern Ireland,
BT7 1SH

The testing area itself is located within Suite 1 of Ormeau House, which is a large, white building well signposted on arrival. The site is opposite De Cano’s hairdressers.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking available
Birmingham PSI Birmingham
Gateway House, 3rd Floor,
50-53 High Street
Birmingham,
B4 7SY

The venue is located in Gateway House. The testing area is based on the third floor of this building. Please access the site from the High Street side, locating the entrance between the ‘Love Chicken’ restaurant and Holland & Barrett.

The site accommodates wheelchair users, and guide dogs are permitted for the visually impaired.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Blackburn Community Training Portal Blackburn (Kings Court)
Kings Court, 33 King Street,
Suite 14/15, 2nd Floor
Blackburn,
Lancashire,
BB2 2DH

The testing area is located within Suite 14/15 on the building’s second floor. Kings Court entrance is well-signposted on arrival onto Old Bank Street, however, from King Street, building signage is dominated by the Sama Restaurant. If arriving from the train station, you’ll pass Farmfoods supermarket just prior to reaching the test site.

Please note that there are multiple businesses that use the Kings Court building, with Meeting & Conference Rooms readily available for hire. Therefore, please ensure you arrive in plenty of time for your testing slot, so you have ample opportunity to locate the correct suite.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Lifts
Brighton MTS at VP Brighton
Vantage Point, 7th Floor,
New Rd,
Brighton,
BN1 4GW

The testing area is located within the seventh floor of Vantage Point, which is a tired, brown-bricked building that wraps around New England Street and New England Road. As mentioned above, the entrance is positioned on New England Road, located next door to ‘Rayment Cycles’ bike store. The building is signposted on arrival, with the entrance point underneath a large, ‘Vantage Point’ sign.

 

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Lifts
Bristol PSI Bristol
Creswicke House, Ground Floor,
9-11 Small Street,
Bristol,
BS1 1DB

The venue is kitted out with wheelchair access points, and also permits entry for guide dogs.

On arrival to Smart Street, please note that the entrance into Creswicke House is located at the southside of the building, as you’re heading downhill towards Corn Street.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
Cardiff PSI Cardiff at Bizspace Trafalgar House
5 Fitzalan Place, 5th Floor,
Cardiff,
Wales,
CF24 0ED

The testing area is located on the fifth floor of Trafalgar House, which is a large orange-bricked building situated opposite JLT Premier Pensions. The building has ‘Biz Space’ branding on several areas of its facade, along with a large graphic stating ‘flexible office space’.

 

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Coventry PSI Coventry
101 Lockhurst Lane, 3rd Floor,
Coventry,
CV6 5SF

Please note that the testing area is located on the third floor. The building is easily identifiable by its old-fashioned design, and is connected to the site across the road via a noticeable enclosed footbridge. Guide dogs are permitted at this venue.

  • Guide Dog Facility
Croydon PSI Croydon
Grosvenor House, 8th Floor,
125 High Street,
Croydon,
London,
CR0 9XP

The testing area is located on the 8th Floor of Grosvenor House, which is a large, white, office-style building located next door to Leon House estate agents.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Edinburgh MTS Edinburgh
40 Sciennes,
Newington, Ground Floor
Edinburgh,
Scotland
EH9 1NJ

The test centre is roughly halfway down ‘Sciennes’ road. If approaching the venue after using a bus or train service, it’s highly likely that you’ll enter ‘Sciennes’ from the northside of the road. From here, the venue is roughly halfway down the street, on the left-hand side.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking available
Exeter PSI Exeter
Brittany House, 2nd Floor,
New North Road,
Exeter,
EX4 4EP

The testing area is located on the second floor of the building, which is located on the corner of New North Street (B3183) and Bailey Street. Brittany House is a large, orange-bricked building, which is well-signposted on arrival.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Glasgow PSI Glasgow
Adelphi Centre, 1st Floor,
12 Commercial Road
Glasgow,
Scotland,
G5 0PQ

Please be aware the testing area is located on the building’s first floor. The site is fitted with wheelchair access points and has lifts in operation; it also accommodates guide dogs for the visually impaired.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
  • Parking available
Hounslow Computer Learning Centre
65 Kingsley Road,
Hounslow,
Middlesex,
London,
TW3 1QB

The Computer Learning Centre sits next door to the Strawberry Local convenience store, around 30m from Hounslow East station.

  • Parking available
Ilford PSI Ilford
2 Caxton Place, 2nd Floor,
London,
Ilford,
IG1 2AH

There is disabled access at this site, with wheelchair ramps and lifts available. Guide dogs are permitted for the visually impaired.

 

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Ipswich PSI at The Hub Business Centre Ipswich
2 Civic Drive,
Room 16a, 2nd floor,
Ipswich,
IP1 2QA

The testing area is located in Room 16A on the second floor of the Hub Business Centre, which is a large orange-bricked building which wraps around Civic Drive and Norwich Road. On approach, you’ll see a Tesco Express located on its Ground Floor.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
Iranian Association
222 King Street
London,
W6 0RA

The Iranian Association site is a large, white, ‘house-style’ building, sandwiched between Lilly’s Nails salon and Bombay Chow Indian restaurant.

  • Parking available
Leeds PSI Leeds
Oxford House, Part 4th Floor,
Oxford Row
Leeds,
LS1 3BE

The testing area resides on the fourth floor of Oxford House. This building has wheelchair access, and allows guide dogs on-site.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Leicester PSI Leicester
60 Charles Street, 5th Floor,
Leicester,
LE1 1FB

The testing area is located on the fifth floor of 60 Charles Street, which is a large white building positioned next door to Fosse Law Solicitors.

 

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Lewisham PDA (Training) Ltd Lewisham
107 - 109 Lewisham High Street,
Lewisham,
Greater London,
SE13 6AT

The test centre is located at 107-109 Lewisham High Street, and these numbers are printed in large font at the entrance doors. Please note that this building is located between BOD Global Services Ltd (money transference centre) and Rolls & Rems fabric store.

  • Parking available
Liverpool PSI Liverpool
1 Union Court, 4th Floor,
Cook St,
Liverpool,
L2 4SJ

The testing area is located on the fourth floor of 1 Union Court, which is an old-fashioned, grand building with a blue-painted main entrance point.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Luton Community Training Portal Luton
378 Leagrave Rd,
Luton,
LU3 1RG

This venue operates between the following hours:

  • Monday: 9.30am-7.30pm
  • Tuesday-Friday: 9.30am-5.00pm
  • Please note that this site is closed on weekends.

Guide dogs are permitted within this building.

  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Parking available
Maidstone Synod Solutions Ltd
114 Kestrel House, First Floor,
Knightrider Street,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME15 6LU

The testing area is located on the first floor of Kestrel House, which is a modern, light orange-bricked building well signposted on arrival.

  • Parking available
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Lifts
Manchester PSI Manchester
Boulton House, 6th Floor,
17-21 Chorlton Street
Manchester,
M1 3HY

The testing area is located on the 6th Floor of Boulton House, which is a large, red-bricked building located opposite the National Express. The site is well sign-posted on arrival.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Milton Keynes MTS at Gloucester House
Gloucester House,
MTS Ground Floor,
399 Silbury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes,
MK9 2AH

The testing area is located within the Ground Floor of Gloucester House; a large white-bricked building situated just off the A509. The site is signposted on arrival, and is identifiable by its red railings and entrance shelter.

  • Wheelchair Access
Newcastle PSI Newcastle
Arden House, 4th Floor,
Regent Centre,
Gosforth,
Newcastle,
NE3 3LU

The testing area is located on the fourth floor of the building. Arden House is well-signposted. The building is located next to the ‘Physiotherapy Matters’ centre. Please note that disabled access is available at this site, and guide dogs are permitted for the visually impaired.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Norwich PSI at Sackville Place Norwich
Sackville Place, Ground Floor,
Room 23-24,
44-48 Magdalen Street,
Norwich,
NR3 1JU

The testing area is located in rooms 23 & 24 on the ground floor of Sackville Place, which is accessible by heading through the archway on Magdalen Street (labelled 44-48 Sackville Place). The building’s entrance is sandwiched between La Petite Coffee Shop and Beatniks music store.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
Nottingham CTP Nottingham
6 Sherwood Rise,
Nottingham,
NG7 6JF

The test centre is based in the northern outskirts of Nottingham, on Sherwood Rise, in the borough of New Basford.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Oxford PSI Oxford
Unit A, Watlington House,
Watlington Road
Oxford,
OX4 6NF

The testing area is located within Unit A of Watlington House. The building is home to various other organisations, including ‘UK Building Plastics’, whose branding is well-advertised on arrival. As previously mentioned, the building sits adjacent to LIDL supermarket.

  • Guide Dog Facility
Peterborough PSI at Online Exams Peterborough
Sefton House,
Adam Court,
Newark Road,
Peterborough,
PE1 5PP

Sefton House is located in the far back corner of the complex, the furthest building away from the Adam Court entrance point. All buildings in this estate are identifiable by red-trimmed window ledges and doorways.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
Plymouth PSI Plymouth
Cobourg House, 3rd Floor,
32 Mayflower Street,
Plymouth,
PL1 1QX

The testing area is located on the third floor of the building. Cobourg House is a large, white building which stretches parallel to Mayflower Street, and is well-signposted on arrival.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Portsmouth PSI Portsmouth
102 Clarendon Road,
Portsmouth,
Southsea,
PO4 0SY

The venue itself is located within a white, ‘house-style’ building with black doors and window frames. The test site is part of the row of units next to the Everell Court flats and is directly opposite Zumos wellbeing centre.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
Preston Preston Test Centre
38-40 Ormskirk Road,
Preston,
PR1 2QP

The test site is located within a large white and blue building, with its entrance point clearly signposted on arrival. Several large, light-blue posters are positioned in the window, with graphics stating ‘Preston Test Centre’ clearly visible. The venue is directly next door to the Preston Academy of English.

  • Wheelchair Access
Reading PSI Reading
Highline, 6th Floor,
30 Greyfriars Road
Reading,
RG1 1PE

The testing area is located on the 6th Floor of Greyfriars House, a large, modern, office-style building with a marble-effect lower tier. The Highline entrance point is well signposted from the Garrard Street side.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
  • Lifts
Sheffield PSI at Bank Street Sheffield
The Synergy Building, Bank Street Entrance,
Bank Street,
Hartshead,
Sheffield,
S1 2EL

The Synergy building is a brown-bricked, old-fashioned style building, which wraps around Hartshead and Bank Street. The entrance point on Bank Street is well signposted on arrival, with the inscription ‘Belgrave House’ also printed in the doorway.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Lifts
Stratford PSI Stratford
Boardman House, 2nd Floor
64 Broadway
Stratford,
London,
E15 1NT

Please note that the venue accommodates wheelchair users, and has lift facilities available. The testing area is located on the second floor of Boardman House. Please be aware that this is a busy building with multiple offices, so ensure you leave enough time to locate the right space.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Lifts
Swansea PSI at Computeraid Swansea
11 - 12 Wind Street, 4th Floor,
Swansea,
Wales,
SA1 1DP

The testing area is located on the fourth floor of 11-12 Wind Street, a gated building with a set of distinctive archways. The site sits adjacent to the Peppermint bar, and directly opposite Nando’s.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility
Watford CTP Watford
45-47 Vicarage Road
Watford,
WD18 0DE

Victoria House is a standalone, one-level building. Wheelchair access is available at this site.

  • Wheelchair Access
Workington PSI at CPTT Workington
High Street
Workington,
CA14 4ES

The venue is located adjacent to Ashfield Junior School, and shares the same car park entrance point. Please note that the test centre is wheelchair-friendly, and permits guide dog entry to accompany those who are visually impaired.

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Guide Dog Facility