Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2026
Practise for the Canadian citizenship test with questions based on the official study guide, Discover Canada: rights and responsibilities, history, government, elections, symbols, regions and Ontario.
Practice tests
About the citizenship test
Most adults applying for Canadian citizenship must pass a knowledge test. The questions come from the official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
Test format
- 20 questions, multiple choice or true/false.
- 45 minutes to finish.
- You pass with at least 15 correct answers (75%).
- Since March 2026 the test is usually taken online with a webcam. Other formats can still be offered.
- The real test is in English or French. On this site you can switch a question to another language to understand it, and the English stays underneath so you learn the test wording.
What the questions cover
- Rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the Oath of Citizenship.
- Indigenous peoples, English and French Canada, and Canada's diversity.
- Canada's history, from early explorers to modern Canada.
- How Canadians govern themselves: Parliament, the Sovereign, elections and the justice system.
- Canadian symbols, the economy and the regions of Canada.
- Questions about your own province. This site includes Ontario.
Current facts that differ from the printed guide
Discover Canada was written in 2009 and some facts have changed. For example, Canada's Sovereign is now King Charles III. The practice questions here use the current facts and say so in the explanation.
Official sources: Discover Canada study guide (canada.ca) ↗ • Prepare for the citizenship test (IRCC) ↗
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?
20 questions, multiple choice or true/false. You have 45 minutes and need at least 15 correct answers (75%) to pass.
What should I study for the citizenship test?
Study the official guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. All test questions are based on it, plus questions about your province.
Can I take the citizenship test in Punjabi or Hindi?
No. The real test is only in English or French. This site lets you read the practice questions in 11 languages to understand them, while the English wording stays visible.
What happens if I fail the citizenship test?
According to IRCC's 2026 instructions, applicants usually get up to three attempts within 30 days. If you do not pass, you are usually invited to a hearing with a citizenship official.