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Practical guides, official questions and tips to pass the civic exam and complete your application.
France's civic exam 2026: the complete guide (format, pass mark, price, registration)
Everything about France's 2026 civic exam: who must take it, 40 MCQs in 45 minutes, a 32/40 pass mark, the 5 official themes, the price, how to register and how to prepare for free.
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Civic exam questions 2026: the official bank (PDF and free practice)
The 657 official 2026 civic exam questions are public. Where to find the official PDF, what it does (and doesn't) contain, and how to practise for free.
August 22, 2026Free French naturalisation test: practise online in 2026
Test your knowledge for French naturalisation for free: MCQs on the 258 official questions (B2 level), a real-conditions mock exam and explained corrections.
August 22, 2026Civic exam price 2026: how much registration costs (and the real cost of failing)
The price of the civic exam in 2026: €70 to €80 per sitting depending on the accredited centre. What is included, the cost of failing, and how to prepare for free.
August 22, 2026Registering for the civic exam: where to register, where to take it, the steps (2026)
Registering for the civic exam in 2026: the two accredited operators (CCI and FEI), the online booking steps, centres across France and the timelines to expect.
August 22, 2026The civic exam and French citizenship: naturalisation, marriage, reinstatement
The civic exam is compulsory for naturalisation and reinstatement by decree, but not for citizenship through marriage. Who must take it, and at what level.
October 7, 2026The civic exam for a multi-year residence permit: 2026 guide
First multi-year residence permit in France: the civic exam is compulsory since 2026. Who it applies to, the 190 official questions, the price and renewals.
October 7, 2026Real-life scenarios in the French civic exam: examples and method
12 of the 40 civic exam questions are unpublished real-life scenarios. Worked examples, common traps and a simple method to choose the right answer.
October 7, 2026Can you take the French civic exam in Arabic or English?
The French civic exam is held in French only. What that means if French is not your first language, the words that trip people up, and how to prepare in your own language.
October 7, 2026