French civic exam 2026

French civic exam: take the full test, free.

Free civic exam test

Concernant la pratique de la religion, quelle proposition est correcte ?

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40 questions in the exam format
12 situational questions, as in the exam
45-minute countdown
Score, 32/40 pass mark and per-theme breakdown

Free, no card. The detailed correction of each question is part of the paid pass.

The official pass mark is 32 correct answers out of 40: only eight mistakes allowed. Take the mock exam here, under exam conditions, and see your score and the themes to revise straight away.

Every sitting of the official exam is paid for: the registration fee is set by the test centre, from 60 to 80 euros depending on the centre, and it is not refunded. A fail can also delay your application by months. Structured preparation reduces that risk.

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32/40: official pass mark
40: questions per simulation
45 min: just like exam day

Official syllabus

The essential reference points of French citizenship.

The content is organised as a study dossier: each section takes you from the fundamentals to the answers you need to explain clearly.

The programme follows the Livret du citoyen.

Part 1

French History

Periods, figures, conflicts and historic turning points.

Part 2

Culture and Society

Geography, literature, philosophy and the French social model.

Part 3

Principles and Values

Secularism, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and civic duties.

Part 4

Public Institutions

The 1958 Constitution, the Presidency, Parliament and local authorities.

Mock exams

Revise, understand, then answer each question precisely.

Mock exams place you in real exam conditions. Every answer feeds your topic-based tracking so that the next revision focuses on what still needs work.

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After an imprecise answer

A correction that puts the idea back in its legal context.

The Legal Point

Secularism guarantees freedom of conscience.

The correction isolates the relevant principle, gives you the formulation to retain and points to the corresponding official source.

The aim is to understand the idea, not memorise one isolated answer.

Displayed in the exercise: excerpt from the Livret du citoyen and a plain-language explanation.

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Useful reference points

The essentials before you start.

How does the civic exam work?

The exam has 40 questions: 28 knowledge questions and 12 situational scenarios, in at most 45 minutes. You need 32 correct answers to pass. It is taken on a computer with an accredited operator.

What happens if I fail?

You can retake the exam as many times as you need, but every sitting is paid for: the registration fee is set by the test centre (60 to 80 euros depending on the centre) and it is not refunded. A new appointment can also take several weeks, or even months depending on the region, so a fail delays the application that depends on it. With Passexamen your access is lifetime: you pick your training back up and retake the exam without paying again.

Which track should I choose: CR, CSP or NAT?

The track matches your application: CSP for a first multi-year residence permit, CR for the resident card, NAT for naturalisation. If in doubt, the Complet pass covers all three.

Can I try it for free?

Yes. Your first full mock exam is free: 40 questions under real conditions, no card required. You can also answer five questions on this page, with no sign-up.

Is Passexamen an official service?

Passexamen is an independent practice platform. The programme follows the Livret du citoyen and the official exam questions.

How do I know what to revise next?

Topic-based tracking makes the ideas to revisit visible. You can return to the corresponding chapters, then practise again in a structured simulation.

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