On a computer, in 45 minutes, at an approved centre: here's how the civic exam actually unfolds, and the lifelong certificate you receive.
Registered for the civic exam? Here's, concretely, how the test unfolds on the day.
Before the test
The exam takes place at an approved exam centre (approved by the Ministry of the Interior — CCI Paris Île-de-France or France Éducation International). Come with ID and your convocation.
During the test
The exam is taken on a computer. You answer 40 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes: 28 knowledge questions and 12 situational ones, across the five topics.
The result
The pass mark is 80%, i.e. 32 correct answers out of 40. If you pass, you receive a certificate valid for life: no need to retake the exam for a later procedure.
The fee
The exam is paid, generally between €70 and €90 depending on the centre. You register for the exam directly with the approved body of your choice; if you take one of our courses, we guide you through it for free.
Prepare for it
Practise under real conditions with our timed mock exam, and check our FAQ for common questions.
Official sources
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