Get ready for the French citizenship and residency tests, in English.
Since 1 January 2026, naturalisation and most first multi-year or resident cards need two tests: a French language level and the new civic exam. Practise both here, in French like the real tests, with every answer explained in English.
Am I B2 yet? About 10 minutes, no account needed.
See the passes · from €12to save your progress on every device.
Try a real exam question
Système institutionnel et politiqueComment est désigné le Premier ministre ?
How is the Prime Minister chosen?
What you need since 1 January 2026
| Application | French level | Civic exam |
|---|---|---|
| French nationality by naturalisation | B2, spoken and written | Pass, 32/40 |
| French nationality through marriage | B2, spoken and written | Not needed |
| 10-year carte de résident | B1 | Pass, 32/40 |
| First multi-year carte de séjour, under the integration contract (CIR) | A2 | Pass, 32/40 |
Sources: service-public F11926, F34501, Ministry of the Interior. Exemptions exist; check with your préfecture.
Levels run from A1 (beginner) to C2. A2: everyday basics. B1: you get by in most situations. B2: you follow the news and argue a point. What each level means
The civic exam, theme by theme
40 questions in 45 minutes, in French, and 32 correct answers to pass. For naturalisation, 28 questions come from the official list and 12 describe everyday situations.
- Principes et valeurs de la RépubliquePrinciples and values of the Republic38 official questions
- Système institutionnel et politiqueInstitutions and politics57 official questions
- Droits et devoirsRights and duties37 official questions
- Histoire, géographie et cultureHistory, geography and culture83 official questions
- Vivre dans la société françaiseLiving in French society44 official questions
What you can do here
- Find your level, free
The diagnostic estimates your French level and gives you a taste of the civic exam, in about 10 minutes.
- Practise your French, free
A2, B1 and B2 reading, grammar and listening with recordings at normal and slow speed, plus writing and speaking tasks with model answers.
- Prepare the civic exam
All 259 official naturalisation questions, and the official lists for the 10-year resident card and the multi-year card, by theme, each with an English explanation and its official source. Civic pass.
- Sit timed mock exams
Civic: 40 questions in 45 minutes. Language: listening, then reading, timed like the TCF IRN, from our A2, B1 and B2 practice bank. Civic mocks: Civic pass; language mocks: full access.
The ministry publishes the questions. We explain them.
Official material · free
- The official question lists for naturalisation and both residence cards, and the study sheets, in French
- In French only, with no explanations in English
Test my French · from €12 for 12 months
- Every question answered and explained in English, with the official sheet it comes from
- 40-question mocks timed like the real exam, so you can check you reach 32/40 before you book
- Your weak themes, and with full access the language mock tests in the same place
14-day refund, no questions asked
For comparison, the civic exam costs €60 to €80 per attempt and the TCF IRN about €100 to €200. Free practice stays free.
Explained in English
Questions stay in French, as in the real exams. Every answer comes with a short explanation in English.
Kept up to date
The civic exam started in January 2026 and its official livret changed in July. We follow the official sources and tell you when something changes.
Two passes, no subscription
Civic pass €12 or full access with the language mocks €24, once for 12 months, with a 14-day refund. Free practice stays free.
Hear when the rules change
One email when the official questions or rules change. Nothing else unless you ask for it.
Start with the free diagnostic
See your French level and how far you are from the civic exam pass mark.
Take the free diagnosticPractice material only. Not affiliated with France Éducation International, the CCI Paris Île-de-France or the Ministry of the Interior. Scores are indicative estimates, not official results.