Canadian Citizenship Test

Introduction

Who needs to take the Test?

Applicants 18 to 54 years of age

Test Format

Online

Num of Questions

20

Time Limitation

45 minutes

Passing Score

At least 15 ✅

Prepare for the Test

Practice Tests

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BeCitizen offers a collection of practice tests to help you prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test. Each practice test contains 20 questions and is designed to simulate the real test environment. Each question has a detailed explanation to help you understand. Your mistakes and progress will be tracked to help you improve.

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Test Simulator

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BeCitizen offers a realistic test simulator to help you prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test. The simulator is designed to mimic the real test environment, including the UI and all functionalities. You can use the simulator to familiarize yourself with the test to be well-prepared on the test day.

Discover Canada - The official study guide

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The official study guide for the Canadian Citizenship Test, the book of "Discover Canada" is the only essential resource you need to prepare for the test. Download the PDF, read online, or listen to the audio version. Make sure to read it thoroughly before taking the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find official information about the test?

You can find official information about the Canadian Citizenship Test on the IRCC website.

What questions are on the test?

The test will ask questions about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens, Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.

How many questions are there?

There are 20 questions in the Canadian Citizenship Test.

What is the passing score?

The passing score for the Canadian Citizenship Test is at least 15 out of 20 questions.

How long is the test?

The test has a time limitation of 45 minutes.

How to prepare for the test?

The official study guide for the Canadian Citizenship Test is the book of "Discover Canada." You can download it from the IRCC website here. BeCitizen also offers practice tests, a test simulator, and study notes by chapters to help you prepare for the test more effectively.

Who needs to take the test?

Citizenship applicants aged 18 to 54 years old need to take the test.

When will I receive the test invitation?

The invitation is usually received within 1 week of your acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email.

How do I reschedule the test?

The invitation letter will contain the email for rescheduling. Send an email to the provided email address to reschedule the test specifying your detailed explanation, your application number, and your unique client identifier (UCI).

What if I did not receive the invitation?

To avoid missing the invitation emails, check your junk or spam folder. Look for an invitation from an email address that ends in “@cic.gc.ca.”. If you still cannot find the invitation, you can submit a web form to IRCC.

What if I failed the test?

You will have 3 chances to take the test wit. If you fail all 3 times, IRCC will send you a notice to appear for a hearing with a citizenship official. At the hearing, we’ll orally ask you questions that are similar to those on the citizenship test. If you fail the hearing, your application for citizenship will be refused.

What to do after taking the test?

You will get an unofficial result right after the test. If you pass the test, wait for the official result and the next steps from IRCC (usually within 1-2 weeks). If you fail the test, you can retake the test. You have a total of 3 chances within 30 days.

More Resources

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