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Canadian citizenship test

The Canadian citizenship test checks what you know about Canada: the rights and responsibilities of citizens, Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols. Applicants aged 18 to 54 must pass it, and every question is based on the official study guide, Discover Canada.

Free practice for the Canadian citizenship test

The test at a glance

  • Questions20, multiple choice or true or false
  • Time45 minutes, usually online
  • Pass mark15 of 20 correct (75%)
  • Attempts3 chances within 30 days
  • LanguageEnglish or French, as you choose
  • Who takes itApplicants aged 18 to 54

What the test covers

TopicExamples from the study guide
Rights and responsibilitiesThe Charter of Rights and Freedoms, fundamental freedoms, jury duty, voting, equality of women and men
Who we are and historyAboriginal peoples, Acadians, New France, the War of 1812, Confederation in 1867, the world wars
Modern CanadaPostwar Canada, the Quiet Revolution, arts, sports and inventions
Government and electionsFederal state, constitutional monarchy, Parliament, how a bill becomes law, how to vote
Justice systemPresumption of innocence, courts, police forces, legal aid
Symbols, economy and regionsFlag, anthem, holidays, the main industries, provinces, territories and capitals

The test has no questions on your English or French; language is assessed separately.

How the online test works

  • Invitation: you get 30 days to take the test; most people take it online.
  • Device: a desktop, laptop or tablet with a webcam, not a phone, and the Chrome or Safari browser.
  • Monitoring: IRCC watches you through your webcam while you take the test.
  • Timer: 45 minutes that cannot be paused; the test is submitted automatically at the end.
  • Accommodation: you can ask to take the test in person (on paper, orally or in Braille, for example) or by Microsoft Teams.

Results and retakes

  • Pass: at least 15 of 20 (75%). You are then invited to a citizenship ceremony, sometimes after an interview.
  • Retakes: you have 3 chances to pass within the 30 days of your invitation.
  • After 3 fails: you are invited to a hearing with a citizenship official; if you fail the hearing, the application is refused.
  • Result: you do not see your result when you sign in to the test.

Good to know

  • One official guide: IRCC says the only official study guide is Discover Canada, free online, as a PDF, eBook, audio or paper copy.
  • Older figures: the guide was published in 2012, so some numbers in it (for example population) are out of date; our questions avoid figures that change.
  • Our questions: all multiple choice with four options; the real test also has true or false questions.
  • Language too: applicants aged 18 to 54 also need CLB 4 in English or NCLC 4 in French.

Independent practice

FreeExamPath is independent and not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada. Our practice questions are our own, written on the themes of the official study guide.

Official information

Questions about the Canadian citizenship test

How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?

20 questions, multiple choice or true or false, in 45 minutes.

What is the pass mark?

At least 15 of 20 correct answers (75%).

What happens if I fail?

You have 3 chances within 30 days. After 3 fails you are invited to a hearing with a citizenship official.

Are FreeExamPath's questions the official ones?

No. They are our own, written on the themes of Discover Canada. IRCC does not publish the real test questions.

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