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Clear explanations of the civic exam, based on the official texts — no miracle trick, no made-up numbers.
The civic exam pass mark: 80%, and how to track itPublished on 7/22/2026You need 80% correct to pass the civic exam — 32 questions out of 40. What that means in practice, and why we never hide your score.The Livret du citoyen: how to use it to revisePublished on 7/22/2026The Livret du citoyen is the official reference for the civic exam's knowledge questions. How to use it effectively, and pair it with practice.Preparing for the civic exam for free: what's free, what's paidPublished on 7/22/2026Good civic-exam preparation can start for free. What you can do without paying, and what full access unlocks.What level of French do you need for the civic exam?Published on 7/22/2026A2, B1 or B2: the level of French expected depends on your procedure. What the rules say, and how our explanations adapt to your level.The 5 themes of the civic exam: what to revisePublished on 7/22/2026Values, institutions, rights and duties, history-geography, life in society: the 28 knowledge questions cover five official themes. How to approach them.Situational questions: the hardest part to prepare forPublished on 7/22/202612 of the 40 questions test your reaction to concrete situations, never published in advance. Why they're so hard, and how to practise for them anyway.How the 2026 civic exam worksPublished on 7/10/2026Format, duration, pass threshold: what the décret says about the civic exam, and how we use it to build your practice.CSP, CR, naturalisation: which process applies to youPublished on 7/10/2026Three different procedures have made the civic exam mandatory since 2026. Here's how to know which one applies to you.