Canadian Citizenship Test Practice
Practice with questions from the official 'Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship' guide. Understand Canadian history, values, and government.
20
Questions per test
30
Minutes
75%
Pass mark
15/20
to pass
About the test
About the Canadian Citizenship Test
The Canadian citizenship test is a written exam (or oral in some cases) that assesses your knowledge of Canada's history, values, institutions, and symbols. It is based on the official study guide 'Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship'.
The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 15 correctly (75%) to pass. Questions cover Canadian history, geography, government, rights and responsibilities, and Canadian symbols.
With approximately 375,000 applicants each year, the Canadian citizenship test is one of the most-taken citizenship exams in the English-speaking world. StudyPass covers all topics from the Discover Canada guide with practice questions and detailed explanations.
Canada Citizenship Test
Discover Canada
What's covered
What the test covers
Every topic you'll be tested on, with full practice questions and detailed explanations for each.
220+
practice questions
45
questions
Rights and Responsibilities
The rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens, including voting, mobility, and equality rights.
65
questions
Canadian History
From Indigenous peoples to Confederation and modern Canada.
50
questions
Government and Democracy
Federal, provincial, and municipal government. How elections work.
35
questions
Geography
Provinces, territories, capital cities, and natural landmarks.
25
questions
Canadian Symbols
The flag, national anthem, Remembrance Day, and other Canadian symbols.
Simple process
How it works
Choose your mode
Quick 20-question practice (like the real test) or study by topic from the Discover Canada guide.
Answer and learn
Get instant feedback with detailed explanations for every question. Understand the history and context behind Canadian civics.
Track your progress
See your readiness score, identify weak areas, and know exactly when you're ready to take the real test.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Canada citizenship test.
01 How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?
The test has 20 multiple-choice questions. You need to get at least 15 correct (75%) to pass.
02 What is the Canadian citizenship test based on?
The test is based on the official study guide 'Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship', available free from the IRCC website.
03 How long is the Canadian citizenship test?
You have 30 minutes to complete 20 questions.
04 What happens if I fail the Canadian citizenship test?
If you fail, you will be invited to retake the test. If you fail a second time, you'll have a hearing with a citizenship judge.
05 Can I take the Canadian citizenship test in French?
Yes. The test is available in both English and French - Canada's two official languages.
06 Who needs to take the Canadian citizenship test?
Applicants aged 18 to 54 at the time of signing their application must take the citizenship test. Those younger or older are exempt.
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Questions sourced from
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Discover Canada