CanadaPass: Canadian Citizenship Test
Free Canadian citizenship test practice, organised around the Discover Canada themes — rights and responsibilities, who we are, history, government and symbols. Every page has a real quiz, so you can see exactly where you stand before your appointment.
- 20 questions
- 15 to pass (75%)
- 30 minutes
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Full Study Guide
The whole Canadian Citizenship Test, explained chapter by chapter — read the up-to-date version online.
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About the Canadian Citizenship Test
The Canadian citizenship test is a test of 20 questions based on the official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. You need 15 correct answers — 75% — within 30 minutes to pass. Questions are drawn from across the guide, covering the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, Canada's peoples and history, how the country is governed, and its symbols and regions. The test is taken online or in person after IRCC reviews your application.
How to prepare
Study Discover Canada by theme
Everything on the test comes from the Discover Canada guide. Work through it theme by theme and use the quiz on each chapter page to check what you've retained.
Practise full mock tests
Sit full 20-question mock tests under the 30-minute limit until 15 out of 20 feels comfortable — and aim higher to absorb any test-day nerves.
Wait for your official invitation
You don't book the test yourself — IRCC invites you after reviewing your application. Use the waiting period to prepare so you're ready the moment it arrives.
What’s covered
The Canadian Citizenship Test draws its questions from every chapter of the official material — being comfortable across rights & responsibilities, who we are, history, government, and symbols & regions. The full study guide, revision notes and a cheat sheet are all free to read, and you can browse sample Canadian Citizenship Test questions and answers.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics are covered on the Canadian citizenship test?
The test covers Canadian history, geography, the economy, government, laws, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship — all drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide.
How many questions do I need to get right to pass?
You'll answer 20 questions and need at least 15 correct (75%) within 30 minutes to pass.
Is CanadaPass affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada?
No. CanadaPass is an independent study app based on the official Discover Canada guide. We link directly to IRCC for booking and official guidance.
Official source: IRCC — Prepare for your citizenship test
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Loved by people who passed
Real stories from learners who walked into their Canadian Citizenship Test and passed — with CanadaPass as the reason it finally clicked.
“I was dreading the history questions. CanadaPass drilled them until they were second nature — passed 19 out of 20 on my first try.”
“I studied on my commute for three weeks. When the real test came there were zero surprises — CanadaPass made the whole difference.”
“The explanation after each question taught me more than the entire study guide. The clear reason I passed with room to spare.”
