The test at a glance
- Number of questions: 20.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)
- Type of questions: multiple choice, or true or false.
- Pass mark: at least 15 of the 20 questions right (75%).Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)Source: canada.ca, Test results and next steps (opens in a new tab)
- Time: 45 minutes.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)Source: canada.ca, Take the online test (opens in a new tab)
- Language: English or French.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)
- Chances: you have 3 chances to pass the test.
What score do you need to pass?
You need at least 15 correct answers out of 20. That is 75%. So you can get up to 5 questions wrong and still pass.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)Source: canada.ca, Test results and next steps (opens in a new tab)
If you take the test online, you see your score as soon as you submit it. This score is temporary. An officer reviews your result to make it official, which could take a few days or a few weeks.Source: canada.ca, Test results and next steps (opens in a new tab)
How long is the citizenship test?
The test is 45 minutes long. In the online test, once the timer starts, you can't stop it. After 45 minutes, the test is submitted automatically, even if you are not finished. You get a warning when you have 5 minutes left.Source: canada.ca, Take the online test (opens in a new tab)
What language is the test in?
You can take the test in English or French. The test does not have questions to check your language skills in English or French.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)Source: canada.ca, Citizenship test: how it works (opens in a new tab)
What are the questions about?
All the test questions are based on information in the official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. The guide is free. You can read it online, download it, listen to the audio version or order a paper copy.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)
- The rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen
- Canada's history, geography and economy
- Canada's government, laws and symbols
Common questions
- How many questions can I get wrong on the citizenship test?
- You need at least 15 of 20 right to pass, so you can get up to 5 wrong.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)
- Is the citizenship test multiple choice?
- Yes. Each of the 20 questions is either multiple choice or true or false.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)
- Can I pause the online test?
- No. Once the 45-minute timer starts, you can't stop it. When time runs out, your test is submitted automatically.Source: canada.ca, Take the online test (opens in a new tab)
- Can I take the test on my phone?
- No. You must take the online test on a desktop computer, laptop or tablet with a webcam, using Chrome or Safari. Do not use a mobile phone. canada.ca also says not to use Chrome on an iPad or a Microsoft Surface Pro.Source: canada.ca, Take the online test (opens in a new tab)
- Are there official practice questions?
- Yes. The canada.ca page about studying for the test links to practice questions, next to the study guide. All test questions are based on the study guide, Discover Canada.Source: canada.ca, Study for the test (opens in a new tab)