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2026 civics exam
Take a free full mock exam: 40 questions, up to 45 minutes and a target of 32 correct answers.
Citizenship study method · Assessment + test + interview
Citizenship study method for 2026: assessment, practice questions and interview.
Start with a free assessment. Study weak themes, take the 40-question civics test, then prepare personal interview answers.
Preparation
What Cap Nationalité helps you prepare.
Cap Nationalité is a private practice service. It turns official citizenship resources into quizzes, theme tracking and interview preparation. It helps you prepare for both the civics exam and the prefecture interview.
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Interview at the prefecture
With a free account, prepare to discuss your background, reasons for applying, life in France and commitment to the values of the Republic.
Free resources and guided practice
Why use Cap Nationalité if official resources are free?
Official resources are essential. The service adds practice, progress by theme and practical interview preparation.
Free official resources
They remain the basis of serious preparation.
- Citizen's handbook, rights charter and published official knowledge questions
- 2026 rules and exam themes on Service-Public
- You can prepare for free if you organise your own study
What Cap Nationalité adds
The service turns official resources into practice. It does not replace them.
- Free 12-question assessment without an account to find themes to review
- Full 40-question mock exam without an account
- Free account to save results, mistakes and interview answers
Your plan
Make progress with a clear study plan.
Take the free assessment
Start with 12 questions without an account. Find the themes to study before reading the whole programme again.
Find your weaker themes
Your instant result groups mistakes by theme so you can focus on what you find difficult.
Choose your next practice
After the assessment, take a full 40-question mock exam or prepare your interview answers.
Citizenship interview
Prepare for the interview with clear themes and personal answers.
Aim for clear answers about your background, reasons for applying and understanding of the Republic's values. You do not need to memorise a perfect sentence.
- Your reasons for becoming French and your background
- Values of the Republic, secularism, rights and duties
- Life in France: work, family, plans and integration
Free interview trial