Prepare for the citizenship test
Everything to prepare for the Canadian citizenship test: how the test works, how to study, sample questions and answers, and the official guide “Discover Canada”. Official information comes from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
Understand the test
- How the Canadian Citizenship Test Works
Who has to take the Canadian citizenship test, how many questions, how much time you get, the pass mark and what happens if you fail.
- Study Tips for the Canadian Citizenship Test
How to study effectively for the Canadian citizenship test: when to start, what to study, how to practice and how to get ready for test day.
- Canadian Citizenship Test FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the Canadian citizenship test: number of questions, pass mark, time limit, language, failing and results.
- Canadian Citizenship Test Sample Questions and Answers
20 sample Canadian citizenship test questions with answers and explanations to practice for free, with the page of the Discover Canada guide.
- Discover Canada, the Citizenship Test Study Guide
Discover Canada, the only official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test: what it covers, chapter by chapter, and where to get it for free.
Study by topic
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Key dates timeline
The key dates in Canadian history on an interactive timeline, with a study mode and a game to put them back in order.
- Canadian History: Study Notes and Quiz for the Citizenship Test
The main periods and dates of Canadian history to know for the citizenship test, summed up from our study sheet, with a quiz on this topic.
- Canada's Political Institutions: Study Notes and Quiz for the Citizenship Test
Parliament, key roles, how a bill becomes law, elections and who does what: Canada's political institutions summed up for the citizenship test, with a quiz.
- Canada's Provinces and Territories: Study Notes and Quiz for the Citizenship Test
The 10 provinces and 3 territories, their capitals, when they joined Confederation and Canada's regions, summed up for the citizenship test, with a quiz.
- Notable Canadians: Study Notes and Quiz for the Citizenship Test
Explorers, Fathers of Confederation, heroes and inventors: the notable Canadians to know for the citizenship test, summed up with a quiz on this topic.
- Canada's Economy: Study Notes and Quiz for the Citizenship Test
Industries, trade agreements, the partnership with the United States, resources by region and social programs: Canada's economy for the citizenship test.
- Canadian Culture and Symbols: Study Notes and Quiz for the Citizenship Test
National symbols, anthems, sports, arts and holidays: the Canadian culture to know for the citizenship test, summed up with a quiz on this topic.