Free Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2026
10 questions drawn at random from the official Discover Canada guide. No signup. Get your score and chapter breakdown when you finish.
How it works: answer all 10 questions, hit submit, and see which chapters you got right and where you can improve. The real Canadian citizenship test is 20 questions in 45 minutes. Sign up free to track your scores. A paid pass unlocks the full 20-question timed test.
What’s on the Canadian citizenship test in 2026?
The official Canadian citizenship test is 20 multiple-choice questions with a 45-minute time limit. You need to answer 15 of 20 correctly (75%) to pass. Every question comes from the official Discover Canada study guide — nothing else. Anyone aged 18 to 54 when they sign their citizenship application must take it; applicants under 18 or 55 and older are exempt. As of 2026 the test is self-administered online by default, and you get up to three attempts to pass.
- Questions
- 20 multiple-choice
- Time limit
- 45 minutes
- Pass mark
- 15 of 20 (75%)
- Source
- Official Discover Canada guide
- Who takes it
- Ages 18–54
- Attempts
- Up to 3
Sample Canadian citizenship test questions and answers
Tap a question to reveal the answer and a short explanation. The free practice test above pulls 10 fresh questions from across all 11 chapters every time you take it.
1. When did Confederation take place?
- July 1, 1776
- July 1, 1812
- July 1, 1867
- July 1, 1900
Correct answer: July 1, 1867. Confederation took place on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Dominion of Canada.
2. What are the three parts of Parliament?
- Prime Minister, Cabinet, MPs
- The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons
- Federal, provincial, municipal
- Executive, legislative, judicial
Correct answer: The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons.
3. Which document guarantees the rights and freedoms of Canadians?
- The Magna Carta
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Bill of Rights 1689
Correct answer: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution and guarantees the fundamental rights and freedoms of Canadians.
4. How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
- 10 provinces and 2 territories
- 10 provinces and 3 territories
- 9 provinces and 3 territories
- 11 provinces and 3 territories
Correct answer: 10 provinces and 3 territories. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories.
5. Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
- Quebec
- Ontario
- New Brunswick
- Manitoba
Correct answer: New Brunswick. New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province.
6. In what year was the current Canadian flag adopted?
- 1867
- 1921
- 1965
- 1982
Correct answer: 1965. The Canadian flag, with its red maple leaf on white between two red bars, was adopted in 1965.
7. What is the highest court in Canada?
- The Federal Court of Canada
- The Supreme Court of Canada
- The Court of King's Bench
- The Provincial Court of Appeal
Correct answer: The Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country.
8. Who can vote in a federal election?
- All residents of Canada over 18
- Canadian citizens 18 or older who are on the voters' list
- Permanent residents over 21
- Anyone with a valid Canadian passport
Correct answer: Canadian citizens 18 or older who are on the voters' list. Voters must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 on election day, and on the voters' list.
How to study for and pass the citizenship test
The fastest way to pass is to read the guide chapter by chapter, then drill practice questions until you stop missing the same topics. The most commonly missed questions are dates (Confederation in 1867), the structure of government (the three parts of Parliament), and the provinces, territories, and their capitals.
- Read the study chapters — all 11 chapters of Discover Canada, summarized.
- The Oath of Citizenship, Rights and Responsibilities, and Who We Are chapters are free.
- Follow a complete study plan, or if your test is soon, the 7-day cram plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Canadian citizenship practice test free?
Yes — it's completely free with no signup required. You get 10 questions, your score, a chapter-by-chapter breakdown, and an explanation for every answer.
Do I need to sign up to take the practice test?
No. You can take the practice test above without creating an account. Signing up is also free and lets you save your scores, track progress, and study the first three chapters.
How many questions are on the real Canadian citizenship test?
The official test has 20 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit. You need 15 correct (75%) to pass.
What is the passing score on the citizenship test?
You need to answer at least 15 of 20 questions correctly — 75% — to pass.
Is the practice test based on the Discover Canada guide?
Yes. Every question is drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide — the only source the real citizenship test uses.
How many times can I take the citizenship test?
IRCC gives you up to three attempts. If you don't pass the written test, you may be invited to retake it or to attend an oral interview with a citizenship official.