Civic exam guide
Understand everything: variants, scoring, registration and preparation.
Understand the exam
The test format, the official questions and which variant applies to you.
French Civic Exam 2026 Questions: Official List and ExamplesThe 2026 French civic exam has 40 questions: 28 drawn from official public lists (191 to 245 stems) and 12 unpublished scenarios. Themes and real examples.French civic exam score: 32/40 to pass and what if you failYou need 32 correct answers out of 40 (80%) to pass the French civic exam. How scoring works, theme breakdown, time tips and what to do after a fail.French civic exam: CSP vs CR vs naturalisation differencesCSP, CR and naturalisation share the same 40-question civic exam format, but the official question lists and expected level differ. Full comparison.French naturalisation interview: what changed in 2026Since 2026, knowledge is tested by the civic exam before you file. The préfecture interview now assesses your adhesion to the values of the Republic. How to prepare.Eligibility checkFree toolDo you need the exam? Find out in a few questions.Try it →
Revise effectively
What to revise first, how to practise and how to measure your level.
What to revise for the French civic exam, theme by themeThe 5 official themes of the French civic exam, their weight out of 40 questions, and a priority order to reach the 32 correct answers you need.French civic exam: free practice tests and how to prepareOfficial question lists, theme fact sheets, a free practice theme and a free mock exam: how to prepare for the French civic exam without spending money.Livret du citoyen 2026: the new official booklet explainedThe June 2026 edition of the livret du citoyen has 83 pages in 5 parts matching the civic exam themes. What changed, where to download it free, how to use it.Level testFree tool10 questions to estimate your score out of 40 before you start revising.Try it →
Register and sit the exam
The practical steps, from online registration to exam day.