Examen civique (civic exam) — naturalisation
The examen civique is part of the naturalisation process. The level of French and of difficulty is the highest of the three.
- 40
- questions
- 45 min
- max time
- 32/40
- to pass
Language level: B2
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Who has to take the exam?
This concerns you if you are a candidate for naturalisation (by decree or by declaration).
The required level of French
For naturalisation, the required level is B2, both spoken and written. Our explanations come in level B2.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
40 QCM (multiple-choice) questions: 28 knowledge questions and 12 mises en situation (situational questions). 45 minutes maximum, pass mark of 32 correct answers out of 40 (80%).
What level of French do you need?
For naturalisation, the required level is B2, both spoken and written. Our explanations come in level B2.
Are the questions secret?
No. The knowledge questions are public and free on the ministry's website. We reproduce them with the source, and we add our answers, explanations and verified mises en situation.
Naturalisation is not just the exam
After the examen civique (civic exam) comes the entretien d'assimilation (assimilation interview) at the préfecture (local government office). Our guides explain how it unfolds, which topics come up, and what the charte des droits et devoirs (charter of rights and duties) you will sign contains.