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The citizenship test checks your knowledge of Canada using one official source: IRCC's study guide Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. Our bank holds 153 original practice questions on the guide's facts — history, geography, government, rights and responsibilities, symbols and the economy.
| Real test format | 20 questions, multiple choice and true/false, in English or French (per IRCC's current test format on canada.ca). |
|---|---|
| Pass mark | 15 of 20 correct (75%). |
| Time limit | 45 minutes. |
| Who takes it | Most citizenship applicants aged 18 to 54. IRCC invites you to the test after you apply; the test fee is part of the citizenship application fees — check the current amounts on canada.ca when you apply. |
| Study source | Discover Canada — free from IRCC (web, PDF and audio). IRCC states that all test questions come from this guide. |
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Practice mode
Questions one at a time with instant right/wrong feedback and an explanation for every answer. Choose a topic below, or practise the whole bank.
Practice topics in this bank:
- Full question bank (153)
- History (46)
- Symbols (14)
- Government (19)
- Rights and responsibilities (12)
- Geography (36)
- Canadians of note (15)
- Economy (11)
Exam mode — the real format
20 multiple-choice and true/false questions, 45 minutes, pass mark 15/20 (75%). Our exam mode mirrors this current IRCC format. No feedback until the end, then a full review of every question.
How the citizenship test works
After IRCC confirms your application is complete, you are invited to take the test (online or in person, as IRCC assigns). The questions are drawn from Discover Canada only — no outside material. Expect questions about Confederation and key historical events, the provinces and territories and their capitals, how Parliament and elections work, the rights and responsibilities in the Charter, and national symbols such as the flag, the beaver and the anthem. With only 20 questions, every chapter of the guide matters: practise by topic to find gaps, then use exam mode for the real 20-question, 45-minute, 75%-to-pass format.
Study tips
- Read Discover Canada cover to cover at least once — IRCC says the test covers only what is in the guide.
- Learn the map: 10 provinces, 3 territories, all 13 capitals, and the five regions.
- Anchor the big dates: 1608 (Quebec City), 1759 (Plains of Abraham), 1812–14 (War of 1812), 1867 (Confederation), 1917 (Vimy), 1944 (D-Day), 1965 (flag), 1982 (Charter).
- Take timed exam simulations until 15/20 feels easy — the real questions are not harder, just unseen.
Citizenship test FAQs
How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test, and what is the pass mark?
Per IRCC's current format: 20 questions (multiple choice and true/false), 45 minutes, and you need at least 15 correct answers (75%) to pass.
What book are the questions based on?
Every question is based on Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, IRCC's free official study guide. It is the only source you need.
Are these the real test questions?
No — IRCC does not publish its questions. Ours are original questions written from the guide's facts, so you can master the material the real test draws from.
What happens if I fail the real test?
IRCC gives you further chances to pass within your test period (currently up to 3 attempts); if you do not pass, you may be invited to a hearing with a citizenship officer. Check canada.ca for the current process.
Is there a separate language test in the citizenship test?
No. The knowledge test does not assess language skills; language ability is proven separately as part of your application.