Canadian citizenship
Preparing for the citizenship test
The citizenship test checks your knowledge of Canada's history, values, institutions and geography. With the official guide you can prepare well.
An overview
Most applicants in a set age group must take the citizenship test. The questions come from the official study guide, Discover Canada, and are multiple-choice or true/false.
Check the number of questions, the time and the pass mark with IRCC; these values can change.
Canadian citizenshipKey points
The official guide
Discover Canada is the only source you need to study.
Topics
History, rights and responsibilities, government institutions, geography and symbols.
Timing
The test has a limited time and number of questions.
Age group
Only a set age group must take the test.
The steps in short
- 1
Receive the invitation to the test
After IRCC reviews your application.
- 2
Study Discover Canada
Go over the main sections several times.
- 3
Practise
Try the official sample tests.
- 4
Take the test
Online or in person, as the invitation says.
- 5
Result and next step
Interview or oath ceremony.
Common documents
- The test invitation
- The identity documents IRCC asks for
- The Discover Canada guide
- A connection and equipment, for an online test
- Calm and regular revision
- A backup of your information
Good to know
- All questions come from the official guide; prepare with it.
- If you do not pass you usually get another chance.
- For the test language, ask IRCC.
- Short daily revision beats one long session.
Frequently asked questions
What does the test cover?
Questions about Canadian history, citizens' rights and responsibilities, institutions, geography and symbols.
What do I study?
The official Discover Canada guide published by IRCC.
What if I do not pass?
You usually get another chance. See the invitation or IRCC for details.