Republican principles and values
Liberty, equality, fraternity, secularism, symbols and core republican principles.
LiveFrance Civic Exam 2026 preparation
This English section explains the exam structure, preparation strategy and source material. Because the official exam may be held in another language, use the native-language practice as part of your preparation too.
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Current verified format
Verified Sep 11, 2026Exam at a glance
Questions40
Time45 min
Pass score32/40
Exam languageFrench
Version2026
Routes3
Three preparation routes
Choose the route that matches your application
France’s 2026 civic exam is used across several procedures. Naturalisation, CSP and CR should not be treated as one generic question bank. The platform keeps the routes separate and applies the officially published question mix where it is stated.
Preparation route
Naturalisation
Free practice for the civic examination required for naturalisation or reintegration applications.
40 questions45 min32/40
Preparation route
Multi-year residence permit (CSP)
Free preparation for the CSP level of the civic exam for a first multi-year residence permit application.
40 questions45 min32/40
Preparation route
Resident card (CR)
Free preparation for the CR level of the civic exam for a first resident-card application.
40 questions45 min32/40
Five official topics
What you need to study
The English explanation is here to help you understand the structure, but the official exam is presented in French.
Institutional and political system
Institutions, elections, public authorities, territorial organisation and European context.
Rights and duties
Freedoms, equality before the law, responsibilities and common rules.
History, geography and culture
Key events, territory, heritage, culture and shared national references.
Living in French society
Education, health, work, public services, procedures and everyday civic situations.
Preparation guides
Go deeper before your mock exam
Use the route guide, score explanation, preparation plan and official-source library to build a stronger study routine.
Guide
Prepare for the CR civic exam
A complete English guide to the CR level: official format, separate knowledge list, study method and free practice.
Read guide →GuidePrepare for the CSP civic exam
Prepare for the multi-year residence permit (CSP) level with the official format, knowledge list, practical scenarios and timed mock exams.
Read guide →GuideHow to prepare effectively for the French civic exam
A practical preparation plan using official resources, explanations, targeted revision and timed mock exams.
Read guide →GuideFrench Civic Exam 2026: practical guide
Understand the 2026 French civic exam: format, passing score, routes, official topics, source material and a practical study method.
Read guide →FaqFrench Civic Exam frequently asked questions
Clear English answers to common questions about France’s 2026 civic exam and its different application routes.
Read guide →GuidePrepare for the French naturalisation civic exam
An English-language guide to the Examen civique for French naturalisation or reintegration, with official sources and free preparation.
Read guide →GuideWhat score do you need to pass the French civic exam?
You need at least 32 correct answers out of 40. Learn what the threshold means and how to use practice scores without overestimating them.
Read guide → Official sourcesPublished knowledge-question sources
See the official source library and how published prompts are separated from original practice.
Open source library →Independent preparation
Use this site together with the official authority
Citizenship Test Hub is independent. Use it to understand the exam, practise and organise your study, but confirm personal eligibility, booking requirements, exemptions and exam-day instructions with the responsible authority or approved test provider for France.