Canadian Citizenship Test 2026
The Canadian Citizenship Test is the knowledge exam many applicants take during the citizenship process in Canada. This page explains how the test works and how to prepare - with free practice built from publicly available official study material.
Test information
Questions
20
Passing score
75%
Time limit
30 min
Test version
2026
Based on the official format as described at our last review (2026-06-15). Always confirm current requirements on the Discover Canada – Official Study Questions (IRCC).
What the test covers
Questions are drawn from the official study material and cover the topics below. Our question library follows the same structure, so you can practise each area separately before mixing them together.
- History12 questionsFrom Confederation and the Fathers of Confederation to Canada’s role in the World Wars.
- Geography6 questionsProvinces, territories, capital cities, oceans and the regions of Canada.
- Government10 questionsCanada’s constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy and how responsible government works.
- Rights & Freedoms14 questionsThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, official languages and citizenship responsibilities.
- Law & Justice4 questionsThe courts, the rule of law and national institutions such as the RCMP.
- Symbols7 questionsThe flag, anthem, motto and other symbols of Canadian identity.
How to prepare for your citizenship interview
- Read the official study material once end to end so every practice answer has context.
- Use topic practice here to drill your weakest areas first.
- Switch to flashcards for dates, names and numbers that need pure recall.
- Take full mock exams under real conditions until you comfortably clear the 75% pass mark.
- Review every incorrect answer and re-read the matching section of the official material.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?
Based on the official format at our last review, the test has 20 multiple-choice and true-or-false questions drawn from the Discover Canada study guide. Confirm current details on the IRCC website.
What is the passing score?
You must answer at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly, which is 75%, according to the format described in official material at our last review.
How long do I have to complete the test?
Officially you are given 30 minutes to complete the test, as described in the official study information at the time of our last review.
What should I study for the Canadian citizenship test?
Everything on the test comes from Discover Canada, which covers Canadian history, values, institutions, symbols, geography, rights and responsibilities. Our topic pages follow the same structure.
Where can I find the official study guide?
Discover Canada is published free of charge by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We link to it from every page so you can verify anything you read here.
Practice questions on this site are based on the official study material but are not the official exam. This website is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government.