Civique · Examen civique (civic exam) — guía del examen

Cómo reservarCentro de examenNo waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early.

Partes del examen2· 90 minQuestions de connaissance · Mises en situation

Nota mínima80 %32 of 40 correct (80%)

Examen civique (civic exam) (Civique, Ministère de l’Intérieur · CCI Paris Île-de-France · France Éducation internatio) tiene 2 partes: Questions de connaissance, Mises en situation. Nota de aprobado: 32 of 40 correct (80%). Precio: Registration fees are set by the centre (following ministry recommendations) and differ between centres. Resultado: CCI Paris Île-de-France centres send results within 24 to 48 working hours. Comprobado 2026-09-29.

Fechas, lugares y tiempos de espera

No national dates: book a session at an approved centre of CCI Paris Île-de-France or France Éducation international, choosing the mention CSP, CR or naturalisation. fuente

1Libroen un centro de examen autorizado en Francia
2ExamenNo national dates: book a session at an approved centre of CCI Paris Île-de-France or France Éducation international, choosing the mention CSP, CR or naturalisation
3ResultadoCCI Paris Île-de-France centres send results within 24 to 48 working hours
4CertificadoThe pass certificate has no expiry date.

Dónde

Approved centres throughout mainland France and overseas. Maps: CCI centre finder and France Éducation international map (via Service-Public.fr). fuente

Espera y resultados

No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Places can be limited — book early. fuente

CCI Paris Île-de-France centres send results within 24 to 48 working hours. fuente

Coste y repeticiones

Registration fees are set by the centre (following ministry recommendations) and differ between centres. CCI: fees not refundable. fuente

Retake as many times as needed before you apply; pass mark 32 of 40. fuente

De un vistazo

WhoFirst carte de séjour pluriannuelle or carte de résident (non-EU, CIR signatories); naturalisation and reintegration by decree[1]

Formato40 multiple-choice questions in French, 4 options, 1 correct[2]

Mix28 knowledge questions + 12 situations (mises en situation)[2]

Time45 minutes maximum, on a tablet or computer[2]

Nota mínima32 of 40 correct (80%)[3]

ValidityNo expiry; retakes allowed as often as needed[3]

Where / priceApproved centres of CCI Paris Île-de-France or France Éducation international; fee set by the centre[4]

Partes del examen90 min en total

Questions de connaissance45 min

Mises en situation45 min

Questions de connaissanceConocimientos · 28 questions

Within the 45 minutes

Formato: Multiple choice on a tablet or computer
Preguntas / tareas: 28 questions
Tipos de tarea: Knowledge of the 5 themes: principles and values of the Republic; institutions and politics; rights and duties; history, geography and culture; living in French society.
Puntuación: 1 correct answer of 4; the official question lists (CSP, CR, naturalisation) are public
Materiales permitidos: None[2]

Mises en situationConocimientos · 12 questions

Within the 45 minutes

Formato: Multiple choice on a tablet or computer
Preguntas / tareas: 12 questions
Tipos de tarea: Practical situations from daily life in France, linked to the same themes: what is the right reaction or step?
Puntuación: 1 correct answer of 4; these questions are not published
Materiales permitidos: None[5]

Puntuación, resultados y repeticiones

32 correct answers

You pass with at least 32 correct answers out of 40 (80%).[2]

Level depends on the card

There are separate versions (mentions) for the multi-year card (CSP), resident card (CR) and naturalisation. A CR pass also counts as a CSP pass.[2]

Result time (CCI centres)

At CCI Paris Île-de-France centres results are sent within 24 to 48 working hours.[6]

Pass certificate never expires

The attestation de réussite (pass certificate) has no validity limit and is not needed again when you renew your card.[2]

Retake as often as needed

You can take the exam again as many times as necessary before you apply.[3]

Qué se evalúa realmente

Basado en las descripciones oficiales de tareas y niveles, no en preguntas filtradas.

Knowledge questions: learn the official list

The ministry publishes the official knowledge questions for CSP, CR and naturalisation — study the list for your card.
Themes: Republic’s principles and values (liberté, égalité, fraternité, laïcité…), institutions, rights and duties, history/geography/culture, daily life.
Questions are in French: learn the key French terms, not only their translation.
The CR list is longer and harder than the CSP list.

Fuente [7]

Situations: apply the values

12 of the 40 questions are situations; they are not published.
Think about equality, secularism (laïcité), rights and duties in everyday cases: work, school, services, neighbours.
The official formation-civique fiches explain the rules behind such situations.

Fuente [2]

Normas que debes conocer

Vías y niveles2

Required since 2026-01-01

A first multi-year card (CSP) or resident card (CR) needs the civic exam plus French at A2 (CSP) or B1 (CR). Renewals do not need it.[8]

Naturalisation: pass before you apply

Candidates for naturalisation or reintegration by decree take the naturalisation mention and must pass it before applying. Nationality by declaration (marriage, descent, siblings) does not need it.[9]

Inscripción2

Cómo inscribirte

Register with an approved centre of CCI Paris Île-de-France or France Éducation international. Have your AGDREF foreigner number ready (not for EU citizens) and choose the right mention: CSP, CR or naturalisation.[11]

FEI naturalisation pre-registration: 5 steps

Create your “Examen civique” space, choose a centre, validate the pre-registration, confirm via the e-mail, then set a password.[4]

Costes y pago1

Fee set by the centre

Registration fees are set by the exam centre (following ministry recommendations) and can differ between centres. At CCI centres registration is final and fees are not refunded.[11]

Exámenes adaptados1

Adjustments for health or disability

With a medical certificate you can get adjustments, or an exemption if assessment is impossible. The 45 minutes can only be extended under an approved medical adjustment.[9]

Exenciones1

Who is exempt

Beneficiaries of international protection and some nationals under bilateral agreements. For CSP/CR also: people aged 65+, health or disability (medical certificate), visa categories without CIR, subsidiary protection and stateless people and their families.[10]

Conviene saber2

Free official preparation

formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr offers the programme, fiches by theme and the official knowledge lists. You do not need to pay for practice questions.[2]

Naturalisation: citizen’s handbook

For the naturalisation mention, official resources are the Livret du citoyen (citizen’s handbook), the exam framework and the list of knowledge questions.[9]

El día del examen

1
Digital exam at the centre
The exam is taken on site on a tablet or computer, in French, 45 minutes maximum.[2]
2
About 67 seconds per question
40 questions in 45 minutes. Answer the ones you know first if the system lets you move between questions.[2]
3
AGDREF number and mention
Make sure you registered with your AGDREF number and for the right mention (CSP, CR or naturalisation).[11]

Cambios recientes y previstos

2026-01-01
En vigorCivic exam becomes compulsory
Since 2026-01-01 a first CSP, a first CR and naturalisation require passing the civic exam (law of 2024-01-26; décret 2025-648 of 2025-07-15; arrêté of 2025-10-10 on the programme and organisation).[1]
2025-12-30
En vigorExemption procedure
An arrêté of 2025-12-30 sets the procedure for exemptions from the civic exam.[1]

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Qué partes tiene Examen civique (civic exam)?

Questions de connaissance (Within the 45 minutes) · Mises en situation (Within the 45 minutes).

¿Cuál es la nota para aprobar Examen civique (civic exam)?

32 of 40 correct (80%) fuente

¿Cuánto cuesta Examen civique (civic exam)?