At Langue Onze in Toulouse, you sit the Civic Exam in an accredited test centre, directly on site and computer-based.
The team welcomes you and supports you from the moment you arrive, in a setting designed for an official exam.
Before test day, you receive clear practical information about how things work, including your exam notice, the schedule and what documents to bring.
So everything runs smoothly and without unnecessary stress!
You may need to take the Civic Exam if you are an adult, live in France, and you are completing a procedure for:
Whether you have just arrived or have lived in France for a long time, the Civic Exam may be one of the mandatory steps in your journey; when registering, make sure you select the version that matches your situation.
For residence permit procedures, the exam must be taken before submitting the application, as the pass certificate is required when your file is prepared.
You can take the exam at any time and retake it as many times as necessary. The certificate is valid with no time limit.
Administrative rules, possible exemptions and required documents vary depending on your situation.
Always refer to the official sources of the Ministry of the Interior.
The Civic Exam is taken on a computer and comes as a 40-question MCQ in French.
General knowledge – 28 questions
Situational questions – 12 questions
The question level adapts to your procedure: A2 for the multi-year residence permit, B1 for the resident card, and B2 for naturalisation.
To pass, you must score at least 32 correct answers out of 40 (80%).
After passing, you receive an official certificate.
DURATION
45 minutes
FORMAT
Computer-based MCQ (40 questions total)
SCORE VALIDITY
Certificate valid for life, delivered within 24 to 48 business hours
PRICE (including VAT)
70€ fot the test
SKILLS ASSESSED
Principles and values of the Republic
Political and institutional system
Rights and duties
History, geography and culture
Living in French society
Pass mark
Minimum 32 correct answers out of 40
DON'T FORGET
A valid ID
+ your exam notice
Valid for
Multi-year residence permit
Resident card
French naturalisation application
On the day of your session at Langue Onze Toulouse, arrive at the time indicated on your exam notice.
At check-in, the invigilation team verifies your ID and your exam notice, then asks you to confirm your details (last name, first name, date of birth, email).
A photo and signature are then recorded. They will appear on your certificate, so take a moment to ensure everything is correct before you start.
During the exam, the rules are strict: phones and electronic devices switched off and stored away; no dictionary or documents allowed; no scrap paper or notes.
Once the test has started, late arrivals are not admitted and leaving the room is not allowed until the end.
Accepted ID: a residence permit for all candidates; passport or national ID card for EU citizens.
Results are usually available within 24 to 48 business hours after your session. You receive an email with a link to download your certificate; no paper version is provided.
The pass certificate is valid with no time limit. It remains available for 10 years, so remember to save a copy for any future use beyond this period.
If you do not reach the required score, you can retake the Civic Exam as many times as needed, with a minimum 1-day gap between attempts.
Choose the version that matches your administrative procedure. If unsure, check what is required in your application file (prefecture) or the official Ministry of the Interior guidance.
Yes. For many residence-related procedures, the pass certificate must be provided when your file is created and submitted.
The test lasts up to 45 minutes and is taken on a computer.
You need at least 32 correct answers out of 40 (80%).
Usually within 24 to 48 business hours, via a link sent by email.
Yes. It is valid with no time limit. Remember to save a copy.
Yes, you can retake it as many times as needed, with a minimum 1-day gap between attempts.
No. No documents, dictionary, notes, scrap paper or electronic devices are allowed during the exam.
A residence permit is accepted for all candidates. For EU citizens, a passport or national ID card is accepted.
The Ministry of the Interior provides an official platform to prepare for the Civic Exam: formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr. This training is part of the Republican Integration Contract (CIR) and complements the civic training delivered by OFII.
You will find comprehensive resources to study: 222 thematic fact sheets and structured content, the exam syllabus, the official knowledge-question lists (situational questions are not published), practical information about the test process, and the list of accredited test centres.
Simple tip: study regularly, even a few minutes a day, then practise with the official knowledge questions.
