Everything you need to prepare for your Canadian citizenship test, with links to official Government of Canada resources. These are the authoritative sources used to create the citizenship test, maintained by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Covers all 12 chapters including Canadian history, government, rights, symbols, and geography. Available for free download in English.
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The French version of the official Discover Canada study guide. Identical content in French for francophone applicants.
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Official information about the test format, what to expect, and how to prepare.
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Complete guide to the citizenship application process, eligibility requirements, and steps to becoming a citizen.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — the government department responsible for citizenship and immigration.
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To become a Canadian citizen, applicants aged 18 to 54 must demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French. This is assessed during the citizenship process. Accepted language tests include IELTS, CELPIP (for English), and TEF and TCF (for French).
You need CLB/NCLC Level 4 or higher in speaking and listening. Evidence can include test results, completion of secondary or post-secondary education in English or French, or evidence of achieving CLB/NCLC Level 4 in a government-funded language training program.
View full eligibility requirements on canada.ca →Citizenship tests are administered at IRCC offices across Canada. Your test invitation letter will specify the location and time of your test. If you need to find your nearest IRCC office:
Find your nearest IRCC office →In addition to official government resources, CitizenPass provides tools designed to help you study more effectively:
600+ practice questions based on the Discover Canada guide with detailed explanations.
80 structured lessons covering all 12 chapters of the Discover Canada guide.
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200+ key terms and definitions from the Discover Canada guide.