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Citizenship civics exam: registration, approved centres and checklist

Register with an approved centre, outside Cap Nationalité. This page helps you find official steps and prepare before the exam.

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Last updated: 16 June 2026

Approved centres Register with a CCIP or France Éducation International centre.
Outside Cap Nationalité Booking and payment are handled by your selected centre or registration provider.
40 questions 28 knowledge questions and 12 practical situations.
32 / 40 Minimum score needed to pass.

Where do I register for the citizenship civics exam?

Service-Public says to register with a centre approved by CCIP, the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce, or France Éducation International (FEI). Use the official page for current centres and registration steps.

If you live abroad, Service-Public recommends contacting a French institute, Alliance Française or consular authorities in your country of residence for exam arrangements.

What Cap Nationalité does and does not do

Cap Nationalité is an independent private preparation service. It provides quizzes, an assessment and corrections to organise study.

Cap Nationalité is not an exam centre or booking service. It does not register you officially, choose your centre or collect exam registration fees.

Checklist before registration

  • Check whether your citizenship route requires the civics exam.
  • Use Service-Public to choose an approved CCIP or FEI centre.
  • Check dates, available places, fees and payment directly with the centre.
  • Keep confirmations and instructions from your centre.
  • Prepare the official format: 40 multiple-choice questions in French, up to 45 minutes and at least 32 correct answers.
  • Start studying before your booked date so you can review weaker themes.

Results and certificate: what should I check?

For citizenship or reinstatement by decree, the pass certificate is among the required application documents. Follow your centre's instructions for results and the certificate.

For questions about registration, results or documents, contact the centre and check Service-Public before submitting your application.

What to remember

  • Register with an approved CCIP or FEI centre, not Cap Nationalité.
  • Cap Nationalité is an independent private preparation service.
  • Check dates, fees, payment and documents directly with the centre.
  • For a relevant decree application, keep the required pass certificate.

Official sources and limits

This page provides preparation guidance and official links. Cap Nationalité handles no bookings and does not replace Service-Public or approved providers. Check current conditions before registering. Cap Nationalité learning guidance

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Common questions

Can I register for the exam on Cap Nationalité?

No. It is an independent private preparation service. Register officially with an approved CCIP or France Éducation International centre.

Where can I find an approved centre?

Use the Service-Public citizenship civics exam page. It links to official centre and registration tools.

How much does registration cost?

Check directly with your chosen centre. Cap Nationalité does not set or collect official exam fees.

When will I receive my result?

Follow your centre's instructions. Ask that centre about timing or certificates.

Should I keep my pass certificate?

Yes. For relevant citizenship or reinstatement applications by decree, it is a required document.

Cap Nationalité is an independent private service. It is not a French government site and does not guarantee success or the exact exam-day questions.

The Cap Nationalité team maintains this guide using checked official sources. We review content when rules or cited sources change. To report a correction, use the contact page .