Canadian citizenship exam prep
Free Canadian Citizenship Exam Questions & Study Guide
Practice with 644 free Canadian Citizenship exam questions based on the official Discover Canada study guide. Every answer was hand-verified against IRCC source material. Flashcards and study guide included. Free forever, no sign-up required.
Questions
20 multiple-choice questions
Passing score
15 correct answers (75%)
Time limit
30 minutes
Cost
Free (part of citizenship application)
Ages
Required for applicants aged 18–54
Official guide
Discover Canada (free from Government of Canada)
Study Guide
Plain-language summary of key topics from Discover Canada.
Flashcards
Flip-card study deck for key facts, dates, and names.
FAQ
Common questions about the citizenship test and how to prepare.
Practice Test 1
108 questions — rights, responsibilities, and Canadian identity.
Practice Test 2
108 questions — who we are and Canadian peoples.
Practice Test 3
108 questions — Canadian history from early settlement to today.
Practice Test 4
108 questions — government, elections, and how Canada works.
Practice Test 5
108 questions — geography, provinces, and Canadian symbols.
Practice Test 6
104 questions — mixed topics for final review.
Exam experiences
Notes from people who took the citizenship test.
Reading Discover Canada twice and taking online practice tests.
Advice
Read the entire Discover Canada guide. Do not skip the history chapters.
Practice tests online helped me understand the format.
Advice
Study Discover Canada and take as many practice tests as you can.
Other trusted study sources
We're not the only place to study. The more sources you cross-check, the more confident you'll be on test day. These are the resources we recommend alongside ours:
Government of Canada
Discover Canada (official guide)
The single source of truth. All real exam questions come from this booklet. Read it cover to cover at least twice — every fact in any practice test should trace back here.
Public library
Richmond Public Library practice test
A separately curated set of 226 questions (federal + provincial) from Richmond Public Library, in partnership with Ottawa Public Library and Citizenship Counts. Great for cross-checking answers and seeing province-specific questions.
Quick FAQ
How many questions are on the Canadian Citizenship Test?
The test has 20 multiple-choice questions. You need to answer at least 15 correctly (75%) to pass.
What is the time limit?
You have 30 minutes to complete the test. Most people finish in 15–20 minutes.
What topics does the test cover?
The test covers rights and responsibilities of citizenship, Canadian history, government structure, geography, economy, and national symbols. All questions come from the Discover Canada study guide.
Where can I get the official study guide?
Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is available free from the Government of Canada website in multiple formats (PDF, online, audio).
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