Civic exam
The civic exam is a mandatory exam for certain administrative procedures in France, particularly when applying for naturalisation, a residence card or a multi-year residence permit. It assesses your knowledge of the values of the French Republic, how its institutions work and the fundamental principles of life in society.
The examination is conducted on a computer and, thanks to automated marking, you will receive your results quickly.
An official certificate will be issued to you within 24 to 48 hours after the test; it is valid for life.
Important: You must complete an official pre-registration before taking the test at our centre. Register here.
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The civic exam is conducted digitally 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:
| Session 04 2026 |
Exam: 21/04/2026 SESSION FULL |
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Session 05 2026 |
Exam: 26/05/2026 SESSION FULL |
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Session 06 2026 |
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Session 07 2026 |
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Session 08 2026 |
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Session 09 2026 |
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| Session 10 2026 |
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| Session 11 2026 |
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| Session 12 2026 |
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- 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
- The results are sent from your personal account within 24 to 48 hours.
- An e-mail will be sent to you to inform you of their availability.
- 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.
‘Let’s share a language, let’s combine our cultures’
Since its creation in 1984, the Alliance Française de Lyon has been teaching the French language and promoting cultural diversity.
We are an examination centre approved by France Éducation International, located in the centre of Lyon, with rooms suitable for examinations.
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