Civic exam
The civic exam is a mandatory exam for certain procedures in France, particularly in the context of a naturalization application, a resident card, or a multi-year residence permit. It evaluates your knowledge of the values of the French Republic, the functioning of institutions, and the fundamental principles of life in society.
The exam is computer-based, and thanks to automated grading, you receive fast results.
An official certificate is issued upon passing the test; it is valid for life.
Important: You must complete an official pre-registration before taking the test with us.
Register here
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The civic exam is digital and consists of 40 questions, divided into two parts:
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Knowledge Questions (28 questions)
Covering the 5 official topics:
- Principles and values of the Republic
- French and European institutions
- Rights and duties in France
- History, geography, and culture
- Life in French society
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Practical Scenarios (12 questions)
Concrete situations from everyday or professional life in France, designed to evaluate your ability to adopt the expected behaviors.
For each question, only one answer is correct out of 4 options.
Upcoming events:
| March 2026 session |
Registration deadline: March 23, 2026 |
Exam: 24/03/2026 morning and afternoon |
| April 2026 session | Registration deadline: 20/04/2026 |
Exam: 21/04/2026 morning and afternoon |
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May 2026 session |
Registration deadline: – |
Exam: |
- 40 questions in total
- Minimum 32 correct answers required
- That is, an 80% pass rate to validate the exam
- Upon passing, the certificate obtained is valid for life.
Important: You must complete an official pre-registration before taking the test with us.
- Pre-registration link: click here
- Video registration tutorial: click here
Keep your login credentials safe: they are required to access the test.
During registration, the following information will be requested:
- Title (Mr./Ms.)
- First and last name
- Date and place of birth
- Country of birth
- Nationality
- Native language
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Valid ID
- Results are sent by email within 24 to 48 hours.
- They are also accessible from your personal account.
- The test is non-refundable in case of absence or no-show.
- If the session is canceled by the organizer, a refund or rescheduling will be offered.
« Sharing a language, bringing cultures toghether»
Since its creation in 1984, the Alliance Française de Lyon has been teaching the French language and promoting cultural diversity.
We are an exam center approved by France Éducation International, located in downtown Lyon, with rooms suitable for exams.
Our examiners are certified and trained according to the official DELF and DALF standards.
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