Guide Training in London

Pre-Entry Test	Download this page as a PDF file See also: London - Prospectus Guide Training Introduction Frequently Asked Questions
The Pre-Entry test will take the form of a two-hour "quick question" paper (requiring one or two word answers) covering the subjects listed below.

Europe	Basic questions on Europe: its capitals, its great historic centres or items of cultural interest.
Architecture	Questions will reflect those of an informed tourist to London and will have a bias towards London. It is likely to include new major buildings/ architects and some basic architectural features.
Geography	Questions will reflect a familiarity with a map of the British Isles including physical features. As Britain is also part of the European Union, a general awareness of a map of Europe will be needed.
History	Familiarity with a general outline of the chronology of British history is sought, together with a basic knowledge of nationally important personalities.
Literature	Much literature is familiar to visitors to London through television and films, whilst our theatre is world-renowned. Questions will be designed to reveal a basic knowledge of some major playwrights, novelists and poets and their works.
Music & Painting	Questions will reflect those of the well-informed tourist to London. Knowledge of the general contents of the major museums and galleries in London will be sought.
London	Questions are designed to test general knowledge of major tourist attractions.
Current Events	Questions will test awareness of major events.