Guide
The French civic exam 2026: complete guide
French civic exam 2026: the format (40 questions in 45 minutes), 5 topics, pass mark of 32/40, who needs it and levels A2, B1, B2. The complete guide.
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Understand the civic exam.
Clear guides on what to expect, how to revise and which application concerns you.
Method
How to revise for the French civic exam in 6 steps
How to revise for the French civic exam: a 6-step method with multiple-choice practice, mock exams and spaced repetition to pass the test the first time.
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Comparison
Civic exam: permit, resident card or naturalisation?
Residence permit, resident card or naturalisation: which French civic exam do you take, and which French level (A2, B1, B2) applies to your application?
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