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Format and Structure of Canadian Citizenship Test
Format, Rules and Restrictions
What is the Citizenship Test?
The citizenship test is a requirement set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for most applicants for Canadian citizenship. Applicants between the ages of 14 and 64 must take this test, provided they meet the basic eligibility requirements.
The test covers knowledge of Canada’s history, values, institutions, symbols, rights, and responsibilities, based on the official study guide Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
Applicants under 14 or aged 65 and older are generally not required to take the knowledge test. This test, administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), is required for all applicants who meet the basic requirements for citizenship . It is conducted at fixed physical locations for different regions. You should have already received the information about your test location inside your "Discover Canada" package.
The test is available in either of the two official languages, English or French. There are 20 questions with a time limit of 30 minutes to complete the test. All questions are based on the "Discover Canada" book.
Prepare for Canadian Citizenship Test
We recommend reading the book thoroughly. Prepare by going through our 500 question(s) and Practice test(s). Then take a Timed and Scored Simulated Test multiple times to gauge your readiness. 20 questions are randomly picked from 500 questions based on the "Discover Canada" book.
The Canadian citizenship test measures two things:
- How well you can understand one of Canada's official languages (English or French).
- Your knowledge about Canada.
Requirement for Passing
To pass, you must answer at least 15 of 20 questions correctly (75%). The test covers different aspects of Canadian culture as outlined below.
Structure of Test
See a Sample TestHere are the sections:
- Rights and responsibilities of a Canadian citizen
- Canadian history
- Canadian political systems
- Canadian physical and political geography
- Questions specific to your province Prepare
Failure Rate
Historical data: Before 2010, failure rates were around 4–30%. Current IRCC rates are not publicly published.
After Passing
If an applicant answers 15 questions correctly, they may be invited to a ceremony, receive a residency questionnaire, or meet a Citizenship Judge if language proficiency needs verification. The applicant will then swear an oath and receive a Citizenship Certificate.
After Failing
A retest will be scheduled. Failing again requires an interview with a Citizenship Judge. Historical data shows about 20% of interviewees were refused citizenship (2008, Toronto Star).