Canadian Citizenship Test: Personal Experiences and Practical Tips
Recently, two of my girlfriends proudly became Canadian citizens. I interviewed them about their experiences taking the citizenship test. Thank you I.K. and A.D. for sharing your thoughts with us and congratulations!
Q: How long after you applied did you get your letter inviting you to take the test?
A: The letter for the citizenship test arrived 6 to 12 months after we submitted our application.
Q: Did you use the official study guide Discover Canada? How did you find it – difficult, easy?
I absolutely used it. The booklet felt just right and sometimes even difficult. All the answers are there, but you don't really know what to focus on for the test, you don't know what the exact questions will be. That's why I would advise people to study well for the test. There were lots of dates to memorize. I appreciated the illustrations in the book.
(Iana's notes: There are copies of the study guide you can borrow from the library and there is also a free downloadable copy online as well as an audio copy that you can listen to.)
Q: What other resources did you use to prepare for the test?
A: I used some online practice tests that I found. There was one online sample test from Toronto Public Library. I also did some research to find out the names of my political representatives. On the website of Elections Canada you can enter your postal code and get the name of your MP. You can find the name of your provincial MPP in the same way by using the postal code search on the Elections Ontario website.
(Iana's notes: Each library branch in Toronto keeps a Citizenship binder with materials for the test and you can ask the librarian to use that binder. It includes an updated list of elected officials.
There are two more practice tests that you can complete online in the Learning Express database. Just type "Learning Express" on our library's website and it will come up. Then login with your library card.
Visit the library's Recommended Websites section to check out useful links related to the citizenship test.)
Q: On the day of the test – how long did it take you to go through the procedure and the test?
A: Be prepared to spend a lot of time – altogether the whole procedure took us some 3-4 hours. If you work – take at least half a day off. The actual test time is only 30 minutes and we completed it in 10-15 minutes. But before the test starts, the facilitators need to carefully check each person's documents so that took about 2.5 hours. I wish they could speed up that procedure for the future.
Q: How many questions were there?
A: It is a multiple-choice test with twenty questions. They cover your rights and responsibilites as a citizen, Canadian government, history, symbols, geography, elections and voting procedures.
Q: Was there anything about the test that surprised you?
A: I studied hard, but still 2-3 of the questions were totally new to me. I was quite surprised. There is a lot a material to cover, it is not a joke.
Q: Do you have any advice for people who will be taking the test?
Study and be prepared. For the day of the test – try not to plan important appointments for after the test. You don't know exactly when you will finish. Bring snacks with you and expect a long wait. If you have small kids – I would advise people to arrange babysitting for them, because it is not convenient for kids to wait for such a long time. As a busy mom, I actually enjoyed the time with my husband, we went for a coffee after the test! 🙂
Q: What happened after the test? How did you find out that you passed?
A: I asked the facilitators and I was told that I will receive a letter by mail and that if I have passed, the letter will be green! The letter came between two and five weeks later. There was a date for a citizenship ceremony to attend soon and a list of the documents we should bring.
(Iana's notes: There are other blog posts on Citizenship on the New to Canada blog.)
For more information on the citizenship test, read the information provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Good luck to everyone who will be taking the citizenship test!
86 thoughts on “Canadian Citizenship Test: Personal Experiences and Practical Tips”
Great post. Very helpful. As you mentioned, I studied quite hard as well, but still found a couple of new questions.
One item of interest for test takers may be that there are no more mandatory questions; this was only in the old format.
Hi Alex,
thank you for your comment and very helpful tip!
Indeed – there are no “mandatory” questions anymore in the new 2010 version of the Canadian Citizenship Test.
When I wrote the test three years ago, mandatory questions were part of the old version of the test and one had to answer them correctly in order to pass the test.
Congratulations to you for passing the test!
Very helpful. Thanks
I’m very nervous about the text. I had the book, I haven’t study much, is to hard!!!! lol I just had a baby and I have a 2 years old too, I this point I wish shouldn’t apply for it. I’m not ready..
Hi Maria,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the test preparation. It can be challenging to find time to study when you have small children.
You can do it, good luck!
Iana, with the people I have talked about it, they keep telling me isn’t hard, I just can’t beleive it, when you have to remember so many years and names, what do you think?
Thank you
Hi Maria!
I think we people tend to worry before an exam in general. And this test is such an important and symbolic test for an applicant. After any test we feel relieved and it looks much easier, indeed. A good strategy for me would be to: focus on the study material, do our best learning as well as we can, and then go for it!
Good luck to you again!
It is a great subject for me. I found it very informative and will think very seriously about it.
Hi Maria,
I read the book two times.i practiced many website for the test.and i wait for the test. It’s enough ?…
i didn’t found the test hard but i m waiting more than 2 years to get my citizenship which still i haven’t received it yet. i have applied with my wife and she failed the exam twice ….b/c of her i m waiting. so my advice is you should apply separately. some times i don’t understand the system of this country which i don’t care anymore if i am a citizen or not. this country only discourage immigrants from having a successful life. in this country by not knowing something u will get punish …..try not to make a mistake in canada b/c it will cost u somthing.
Hello
I wrote test has been two month still not get anything abouth test result. How do i know i would pass or not.
Thanks.
Hi everybody
I did the test this month, it was so easy for me, I finished it in 2 minutes, the question was so general, and straightforward, but my advice is to spend 2-3 days before the test to prepare well, focus on the online questions, especially on some websites offering questions for free or for $20 or less, the questions will be the same 95%, you know I am happy because now I have good information about Canada, it is a great opportunity for you to learn on this great country!
there are no mandatory questions, the laws are changing, if you pass the test and your documents are complete you have to wait 3-4 months to get the result, usually a letter to ask you to attend a ceremony, but if you fail the test or have some problems on your file, you will wait at least 6 months to see a judge, and nobody knows when your case will end.
Good luck for everybody and don’t forget to enjoy this test that is considered as big step in your life!
can you just give what type of question like how many base on history, and how many on other subject then it will be great, like responsibility , federal , justice , symbol which could help anyone, my email is ahmedali786@hotmail.ca I will pray to God for you and your beloved.
thanks
Ahmed
I’m just wondering: how long does the whole procedure take? Does it really take 3 to 4 hours?
Thanks
I have to say, I studied that book backwards and forwards and knew the dates, geography and other information very well. The test I got was NOT easy. It had quite a few easy questions. None of the dates I memorized were on it, not one historical name either. More “Terry Fox” type questions except for three or four that were worded oddly, such that more than one of the answers could have been right. This irritated me no end! I was ready for much harder questions than what I got and then the few that were worded oddly made me so nervous about getting them wrong. It’s been four weeks and I still do not have a reply that I’ve passed it. I just did a CBC online test and got one hundred percent. I bet you anything I missed two or three on the test I “lucked out” with though in the real world. I wish it did not take so long for the results!
what documents do we need to take with us when we go for the test ??
Its all written in the invitation letter, normally your ID and permanent residence card.
Let me tell you the actual wait to take the test is the hardest…We were scheduled to start at 1pm..The officials rolled in at 10 mins after 1pm..The “fun part” is the verify of the documents for every one of the 50 or so people in the room..This to me was unbearable listening to that crew over in one corner going over questions next group having a boring ass conversation..The checking of documents took over 2 hrs…The test last 30 mins..most finisn in 10-15 mins..one guy took 3 mins i am wondering about him…after that we were instructed to take our card to 1 table where 1 officer made a mark on the answer sheet..then off to the next table where the answer sheets are scanned at which point u are told if ur cards were able to be read by the computer then off u go..Off to i guess wait a few more months for the results and to be informed of the date and time of ceremony if u passedthe test. Good luck..PS..the answer sheet looks like a lotto card so be prepared to shade in your name and other info and your answers..
Hi, I’ll have the text next week, so I would like to know everything about the text, how hard the questions are? Do you have an interview before?
I just gave my test today. Some info from my test experience, hopefully these will be helpful for others:
i) Due to the new CIC regulation, they need photocopy of first 4 pages of your passport–the one you used for landing. As it is a new rule, a officer did the photocopy for all of us. If you want to save some time, have that with you
ii) Before the actual exam, the documentation checkup (& test of your English/french skills by using conversation) will take about 1:30 to 2:00 hrs. Once you enter the test room, you are not allowed to go to outside. So be prepared–for washroom/water etc.
iii) For language assessment, they will ask you some basic questions a) When did you come to Canada, b) What you did c) Tell me about yourself d) Did you leave Canada after landing e) Any problem with immigration f) Any issue with law? etc. If there is a gap in your work experience or if you left Canada and come back, be prepared to answer questions about those.
iv) Take the following documents: PR Card, Record of Landing, Passport, Driving License, Health Card, the yellow letter (& your birth certificate)
v) The actual test is 30 mins, 20 questions, passmark 15, all questions carried same weight. For me (& some other) it took only 5 mins to finish.
vi) Its a MCQ system exam, you have to fill a circle with the pencil (provided in the exam center) for one correct answer only.
vii) Read the guide thoroughly. The way the exam setup, I think most of the people will get 15. Check the online sample test available to sites like apnatoronto or v-soul (google it). Those are a great guideline.
Thanks.
Hopefully you’ll get a reply soon.I did the test recently and got a reply within 8 days.I am so grateful for the results.Good luck to you.
Well here it is, Dec. 27th and I still have no reply about whether or not I have passed this test. There is a citizenship ceremony in my city on Jan. 23rd and it doesn’t look like I am going to be making that one.
I have called CIC and the woman I spoke with logged on to check the status the same as I can do from time to time. She told me it said it is “in process” I know she was trying to help but, I could have *and had* done that myself. I wanted someone to find out where the heck my test is in the “process” because so many are telling me and indeed we were told AT the test it would be about two weeks to get a response.
I thought perhaps they would look up where my test even is. Everyone is telling me something is wrong and no one I know of has waited this long. This is really getting hard to deal with as I am trying to plan trips for the future and don’t want to be gone when that notice finally gets here. I am in Kingston. There were only five people taking the test with me. Why on earth would it take three months to send the results out to five people in such a small city. This is really a nail biter and very hard to plan anything for the future since I don’t know if my notice will appear for me to go take the oath from one week to the next. I took the test Oct. 10, 2011. Why are some people getting results in eight days while some are waiting this long? Is there a good reason? On the up side the processing for paper work when I took my test was really short with only five people but, goodness, I’d rather wait on the front end and not have to wait so long for a reply as to whether or not I have passed this test.
It really puts your life on hold. I applied for citizenship in November of 2010. This has certainly been a long, long process.
I am sorry to some people that give the wrong information.
don’t believe he got reply within 8 days. when you took exam, the instructor said that how long it could take to receive a response for oat or see a judge.
I’m sorry to hear that. It doesn’t make much sense to me either. I took mine exam on November 1st of 2011 and got the notification to take the oath on December 28th.
I’ve got my canadian passport for a month already.
hey. ivy, i just passed background check and i am just waiting for a date to take my citizenship test? do u know how long that took you? and which city do u live in? i heard that matters in the waiting process as well.
I think Canada is very thoughtful towards immigrants. Perhaps you should return to your own country, where I am sure it is much nicer to immigrants.
I would hate to see someone who doesn’t care about this country be allowed to benefit from all it has to offer!
Very good article Iana. I passed my test years ago when it was easier, so I can imagine the stress people have to go through right now. A good way to prepare for that test would be to sign-up for a professional Canadian citizenship test training program, such as http://www.citizenshipsupport.ca/canadian-citizenship-practice-test
Good luck to all of you!
I’ve just took the citizenship test today in Toronto. It tooks about 50 mins to check the ID and ask questions for everyone (3 assessors, about 40 candidates), and usually not more than 5 mins per candidate.
The test is not difficult, and you will get pass if 75% correct (15 out of 20 MCQ). But you need to go thru the “Discover Canada” very carefully. For example, the answer to a question is in the caption of a photo, not in the text, of the study guide; and 2-3 questions ask you something that LOOKS not important in the guide. None of the questions ask year/date. Although some questions are very easy, I still suggest you studying the book every page including the innner covers and decription of photos, and review 2-3 times, if you target to score at least 18/20 or above.
They said it will take ~4 months for oath if you pass the test.
Hey All,
I just gave my test today in Oshawa on April 26, 2012. It was not easy. 13 out 20 I knew for sure and rest of the 7 I had to guess. But now when I have checked my answers, 4 out of the 7 I wasn’t sure about are correct so I’m expecting to pass because you need 15/20 to pass. I hope I will get atleast 17. 🙂
Anyways, so it didn’t take long for me. I was done within an hour. I reached there at 9am which was the scheduled time. The lady called me within ten minutes to check my documents which took like 5 minutes. After that they called everybody for the test at 9:25. We had half an hour to finish the test.
Now about the questions:
Following are the questions which I was confused about and this might help you in preparing for yours:
1. What province makes the largest amount of grain (the correct answer is Saskatchewan)<= I know this one is easy but I couldn’t remember so I picked Manitoba 2. The first sentence of the poem read in Canada on remembrance day (Correct answer: In Flanders fields the poppies blow)<= I don’t think this is provided in the Canada guide grrrhhh! 3. What is Sir William Logan is famous for (The correct answer: I can’t remember the exact option that was provided there but I have Googled it and he is a geologist and made some geological survey) 4. Which building was burned because of fire and was rebuilt in 1922 (I don’t think the answer is provided in the guide; I remember two option out of the four that were provided a) The supreme court of Canada. b) The parliament. I picked Parliament and I think this is the correct answer) 5. Sir Isaac Brock, Leuitenant Coloniel Charles de salabery and Chief Tecumseh reminds you of which war and the options were: 1)The War of 1812 2)First world War 3)Rebellion of 1837-1838 etc. (The correct answer is The war of 1812) That’s all I can remember right now. I wish you guys all the very best. Believe in yourself, use the positive energy and feel confident. I’m sure you’re all capable of doing better than what you think you can. Cheers!
This is indeed the hardest part of the test, the wait. I wrote my exam just yesterday, April 26th, 2012. Starting 10 minutes past 1:00 seems to be the standard. We started the test just after 3:30 PM.
Oh, the irony.
I totally understand your frustration, mindlord, especially when you are feeling victimized because of bureaucracy, which unfortunately is universal and all the same anywhere in the world. Immigrants to any country will experience issues like this. It is the risk we take and therefore we deserve decent and appropriate support from the host country, which Canada offers fairly decently in my opinion. Susan, you are in absolutely no position to make such a disheartening comment as “return to your own country” as you clearly lack understanding in situations that some of newcomers to Canada will experience. It is very natural for us to feel unfair and frustrated during the course of immigration process. But let’s keep it in mind that there are support available if we seek it wisely. When we feel frustrated, let’s find a place or people who could listen to us and often they have good ideas as to help us solve problems.
I have a question about the very procedure of the test. My test was not MCQ, I had to circle the letter from A to D corresponding to the rigt answer.
First, the officer gave me the answer sheet with the numbers (my file numbers?) written on it with her hand. Then I went to the exam room and she gave us question booklets at random. There were no numbers on the booklet, and she did not even look at the numbers on my answer sheet to somehow match both answer sheet and the question booklet. I answered one question wrong at least as far as I know now. But my problem is, when I submitted my exam paper and the booklet, the officer put my answer sheet in a small card box on the table beside her, and she held my question booklet in her hands separating them this way. Again, she did not mark them anyhow, moreover, she warned us not to write anything in the booklet at the beginning of exam.
It did not occur to me to ask her how they were going to know what question book I had if there was nothing on it to match my exam sheet, and they were put separately. Now I am thinking of it more and more. And I realize, I live in Manitoba. Does anyone know what’s going on?
Just wondering has anyone taken the citizenship test on April 20,2012 in the Calgary office? If so have you received and information? I was one of the many people that took the test and I thought I did really well but will like to know. Please advise!!
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July 2012 will be exactly 12months from date of application submitted to cic …. no update so far from calgary office,, CIC agent advise me not to leave the country before August 2012 ….. they might call any time.
Wondering, if anyone know how much it will take for Calgary poffice to response.
Thanks…
Don
Hi I submited my documents in Sept 2010 and only now have the letter for the citizenship ,which will be held in this month July 2012. This process took me almost 2 years and I am going for the test in few weeks. I did apply in local Vancouver office. There is not much to add, in some cases it takes half a year in other 2 years and more. Good luck to everyone !!!
I was going to say citizenship test 😉
i applied for citizenship in may 2011 an i got the study guide book 3 months after an up until now i have not gotten any more reponses, no letter to come take test as yet an its now september 2012, 16 months, why the hell does this process have to take so long, ive checked the website an all it said is that its in process, is this normal?.
I applied for citizenship in April 2011, and took the citizenship test in April 2012, and Oath in July 2012. Just FYI. I live in Toronto. In my case, they sent me a letter (to inform me the test) with only approx. 2 weeks before the test date. You may study the Guidebook first and review it again within that 2 weeks.
Brillant..thanks it helps to hear first hand from someone who has taken it. You always feel more comfortable knowing the flow of what to expect. 20 questions…wow, guess you better get most of those right!
Just a side note ..
The answers to all the five questions are in the study guide 😉
The reason they don’t need to match your answer sheet to the exam booklet is all the answers are the same for all different exams (so correct answers would be in the same order regardless of the questions .. c,d,a,a,d,b .. etc). Chances are they change it for each session/day.
You don’t need to worry 😉
I think our waiting time was one of the longest. We applied in December 2010, with all documentation complete, and had test jsut last week; 22 month!
It’s frustrating, but you will get it one day.
We had our citizenship test last week. Thanks to all of you who shared their experience. It was so helpful.
Experience of mine and my wife is that with thorough study of the book and the online test exercises, you can pass the test (answer 15 out of 20 questions correct). My test questions were completely different from my wife’s questions. There was no question asking for the dates. Almost half of the questions were simple and direct. About 5 questions were indirect but can be answered with little thinking. 3-4 but indirect and required common sense and careful thinking. No matter how much you study, you can expect 1-2 questions which are surprise and don’t know where they came from. Given below are some of the questions (mostly hard ones) which we remembered. Choices, if provided, are ordered in a way that 2nd choice is the right answer.
1. What is the highest court of Canada?
2. If travelling from east to west (right to left on map) in Canada, the order of the provices you will travel the Yukon, Manitoba, New Foundland and Ortario will be:
3. Quebec adopted its flag in 1948. What is on the flag? (crown and fleur de lys/ cross and fleur de lys/ maple leaf and crown)
4. Royal Canadian Air Force fought with bravery in: (the battle of Beaver Dams/ Battle of Britain 1941/ Invasion of Russia in 1942).
5. What is the significance of the Crown (Supremacy of law/ Constitutional Monarchy
6. What is National Register of Electors (I am not confident what the right choice is, but most probably the second) (list of Canadian citizens living in Canada or abroad and who can vote in Federal elections/ list of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who can vote in Federal elections and referendums)
7. Diversity prevails in Canada because (non-officials languages can be spoken/ all of above/ different ethnic nationalities live and work in peace/ gays & lesbians are treated equally)
8. All below are rights in Canada, except (vote/ take revenge for oneself)
9. The culture of Canada mainly came from (Vikings culture/ English & French Christian cultures)
10. Which of the followings is the responsility of Prime Minister (Is Queen’s representative in Canada/ select minister/ appoint judges)
11. XYZ just became a citizen. Can he vote in elections after two months (no because his name is not on the National Register/ yes because he just became a citizen)
12. Who was the first female member of the Parliament in 1921
13. What is the motto of Canada (From se to sea)
14. Which association Canada is not a member of (Warsaw pact)
15. Financial centre of Canada (Toronto)
16. Which document secures the Aboriginal rights
17. Serving on a jury is (optional/ legal)
18. How are man and woman equal
19. Who were relocated from the West Coast during the Pacific war (Japanese)
Hey all,
First let me thank you all the info and feedback provided here, there is nothing much to add to exam day experience (its very similar to what everyone already confirmed).
The only thing that I didn’t know was the fact that they held two session AM and PM, if you are in the AM session you definitely don’t need to worry about someone looking after your kids after the end of school day.
The material I traced down based on the info posted here covers almost 100% of the actual exam, no need to actually pay for practice packages available online.
Our study strategy was as follows:
– Practice using the following (google for the keywords below):
* v-soul (a 100 question exam, takes from a pool of about 200 different question, includes province related questions, so once you solve 2~3 100 question exams, you will notice there is no new questions).
* apnatoronto canadian-citizenship-test-practice (250 question divided over 10 quizes, questions doesn’t change)
* yourlibrary ca citizenship (144 question exam, questions doesn’t change).
* yourlibrary ca citizenship Booklet.pdf (questions and answers covering all sections of the study guide).
* approachcanada (146 answered questions).
* chainik ca citizenship_question.htm (197 questions and answers)
* lebaneseinottawa citizenship.html (197 questions and answers)
* webteleradio test_en1.htm (training questions and answers)
* esl-classroom canada canquiz1.html (6 quizes 10 questions each)
* esl-classroom canada canquiz2.html
* esl-classroom canada canquiz3.html
* esl-classroom canada canquiz4.html
* esl-classroom canada canquiz5.html
* esl-classroom canada canquiz6.html
** Start one week prior to the exam.
1) Read the study guide once (it took us 3 late night sessions, 2 hours each).
2) for the following 2 days, answer as many exams as you can from the first three links above.
3) on the 6th day revise the study guide once stressing on the parts not covered by the questions you have been answering during the prior 2 days.
4) on the 7th day answer as many questions as possible from the links above.
5) Go sit for the exam, it shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes.
Best of luck,
Hi..I took the test about 5 weeks ago, studying from the book was most important but i did as many practice tests on line and they helped more,every time i got a question wrong i wrote it sown with the correct answer and used that for studying as well. most of the questions were fairly easy but there was about 4 or 5 harder ones. as long as you study you’ll be fine. I was very nervous the morning of the test but looking back on it it wasn’t as bad as i expected..Julie
hi i will have my citizen ship test soon can u just give me what type if question i will get or what the best websites please please thank you
or if can email me thank you my email lithatf@hotmail.com
can you please let me know what question we will have please
Hi,
How long before they invite us for the citizenship test? For example if they are planning to invite me for the test in March 2013, when approximately will they send out the letter of invitation for the test?
Hi
I received my study guide about 4 months ago. But haven’t yet got the date for the test. What is the time frame between arrival of study guide and actual test date?Thanks
I know this is an old topic, but you must have talked to people who took the test years ago. It used to be that you had to get 12 questions right to pass the test, now it is 15. The new guide is also a lot longer than the old one. The failure rates are not anywhere from 15 to 20% instead of the old 4%. I just took the test and can’tell you that you have to study to pass it.
do you know if they keep your permanent resident card when u go to take the tes?
I did my test on Feb 23, 2012. I have not received any letter; however I call and they told me I pass the test but is almost a year and I have not received notice for the ceremony or letter?
I had been calling but they do not attend the phone. Any advice?
Thank you
Renata
Hi, I did the test in April16 2012 and still didn’t get answer
Does that mean I didn’t pass the test ?? ?
waiting 3-4 hrs is not bad considering we had to wait 3 years to apply.Good luck
mine is this friday.can’t wait.nervous.Best of luck to all.xoxoxo
“The test arrived in 6 to 12 months, and “the letter came between two to five weeks later”… Did your two friends actually answer that way? Those time-frames are available when they inquire with citizenship Canada. Most people know processing will be a little different for each person, but we would still rather know the specific dates for your friends. I know I would like to know if it was closer to 6 months or 12 months for your friends.
Easy test. Just read the book. Took 2 minutes to finish. Was standing in oath ceremony after 3 days.
i applied for citizenship on Age 2011. and they said we started u r application on Apl 2012 . and after 17 months the citizenship sent a letter for me questionnaire documents . then i sent for them . now i passed 23 months but the citizenship didn’t give me date for exam.
The longest chapter in the Discover Canada guide to study for is chapter 3: Canada’s History, it contains the most materials out of the whole book. It is good to know the important dates, but key parts to study for in that chapter are the major events and important people..
Great post on tips for the citizenship test, thanks again!
The test takes 30 minutes, you must get 15/20 at least to pass
The interview comes right after the written test, if you did good on the written test, near the end of the interview, the judge will let you know if you’re qualified
The new test also sometimes have questions based on “important facts” (green/yellow boxes) on the sides of the book’s chapter content.
Hello there,
Good Day! Is anybody could tell me what type of exam? Is it multiple choice? or what? Please, I would take my test this coming November 7 and I am really nervous. I read my book and practice online.
Thanks,
Ela
Hi Hildah,
How is your test? Please any advice? Is it hard? Mine is this coming November 7. Can you please let me know how hard or easy the test?
Ela
Thank you all for the great tips and informative guidelines! My test is tomorrow and it’s really good to know that mandatory questions are no longer in the new Canadian citizenship test – after 2010 version – which sounds more fairer. I studied all the materials twice, practiced online questions too many times and I pray to God that I’ll pass it flawlessly. Thanks all and wish for all coming citizenship applicants the best of the best luck!
P.S: Is the test computer-based or paper-based?
hello im not quite sure about the documents i have to bring to support my application.My test is in 2 weeks i have my P.R card and my record of landing what outer documents are needed
my wife just taken the test and fail. because she had to answer on the electronic answering sheet and got confused. Can you please tell me what electronic answering sheet looks like. thanks
I know that I passed the test on 9th of October 2013, was supposed to have oath in 2 months . 5 months passed and nothing news
Doesn’t seem right?!
“How long did take YOU to take the leetter?”
“Between 2 to 5 weeks!!!”
“How long after YOU applied..?
“Between 6 to 12 months!~!~!”
And you call it PERSONAL experience
WEB is nowadays full of lies.
Newcomer that was such a nice response. Well said. And also note to Susan, we’re all immigrants. At some point your ancestors were also immigrants. No one has a right to bash others. Mindlord be grateful this is a great country these rules have come to effect because so many people take advantage of the system. My mother was deported when I was a child and I got a chance to reply again as an adult. I now have a child born here and am very greatful to have gotten the opportunity to come back and live here. I go for my test in two days and am super anxious. Good luck to you Mindlord.
The Canadian citizenship test is designed to test the ability of people that want to become a citizen in Canada. The applicants need to be able to speak one of the officials languages that are used Canada and these are French and English. All of the tests are slightly different although they all have the same aim in mind. The citizenship test Toronto 2014 will ask questions that are specific to this area. This test should be taken by people are aged between eighteen and fifty-four. People that want to do the test need to be able to meet the basic requirements. One of the most important requirements is that you currently have status as a permanent resident. The second requirement is that you have been resident in Canada for at least four years and you do not have any criminal convictions.
http://www.testcanada.com/citizenship
The letter to take citizenship exam arrives in about three 2.5 years provided that i’s a routine application. Please pass it to everyone. As a matter of fact they don’t do anything with your app for the first two years.
That’s what happened to me too.
Hi everyone.
I live in Montreal. It took 7 mos after I have submitted my Citizenship application before I was schedule for an exam. I won’t say that the exam was easy, I’m confident enough that I can pass the exam because I have read the “Discover Canada” cover to cover. I highlighted the infos which I think is important. Make it sure that you have read everything on the book, then once you’re done with it, you can answers several questionnaire online,in this case, you can apply all the infos you have read on the book. Just take it easy.
When the day of the exam, come early for your exam date so that you won’t feel nervous at all. Listen carefully for all the instructions that the immigration staff have said. Turn off your phones. They are very strict. Its a multiple choice question, some are tricky but if you study well, you can answers all the questions correctly.
Focus on the questions, do not rush answering it. You have 30 mins for 20 questions. I have answered it by 7 mins or so but I wait other people. I reviewed all my answers. When I saw that half of the room was done, I gave my exam papers.
After the exam, we wait our names to be called. Its a basic questions that they would asked on you. Just relax and do not be nervous because they will see how competent you are in english or french language.
I passed the exam and interview, I got 19/20. A week after, I received the letter to appear for oath this July 28, 2015.
Im so happy for everything. If I can do it. YOU can do it too.
Good luck! ( Bonne chance! )
I love CANADA!!!! 🙂
Best reply ever!!
I passed my last week and am glad to have practiced and worked so hard (scored 19/20). Although online practice questions by Toronto Public Library and Richmond Public Library are a good way to practice but mind you! read each and every corner of the book, they will ask from anywhere…I lost 1 point there coz that detail was overlooked by me. Make sure you develop a strategy in order for you to pass without any worries…..I had literally written notes (twice) and filled books to prepare for the test & it helped!
Example: to remember 5 great lakes, remember HOMES – Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie & Superior
For History: create a timeline and memorise the subsequent events when they took place
This requirement by CIC is a wonderful way to get acquainted with Canadian culture and history. I feel so proud having given test coz not only I passed without worries but I am able to converse with people around on politics, provinces etc. Don’t believe people who say that I prepared in just 2-3 days, it takes atleast 2 weeks!
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Did the online questions them help you well about Canada
Check out this app on Google assistant that’ll help you prepare for citizenship quiz.
https://assistant.google.com/services/a/uid/000000be0fff24f8?source=web
Can someone provide me with the average wait time to be invited to write the citizenship exams after you submit your citizenship application?
How long it takes to wait for the personal interview?if you did not past 2 times?
Please pray harder as you studied hard. goodluck
Susan, you sound like a typical Susan.