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Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Principes et valeurs de la République », n° 1
Civics exam · France · 2026
Examen Civique RML
Prepare for the examen civique, the new French civics test for naturalisation (in force since 1 January 2026), with every official knowledge question from the Ministère de l'Intérieur. Each answer carries a clear explanation, and the timed mock is scored exactly like the real exam: 32 of 40 to pass.
700+ Study items
40 Mock exam
80% To pass
100% Offline
The exam
What the French examen civique involves
The examen civique is the civics test on the path to French naturalisation. Introduced by décret n° 2025-648 and in force since 1 January 2026, it checks your knowledge of the Republic's values, institutions, history and everyday civic life. It is set by the Ministère de l'Intérieur and sits alongside the B2 French language requirement in the naturalisation process.
How many questions are on the examen civique and how long does it take?
The examen civique is a 40-question multiple-choice test taken in 45 minutes, each question with four options and exactly one correct answer. It combines 28 knowledge questions (questions de connaissance) drawn from the official public list with 12 situational questions (mises en situation).
What score do you need to pass the examen civique?
You pass by answering at least 32 of the 40 questions correctly, that is 80 percent. There is no separate mandatory section, so the practical strategy is simply to maximise your total correct across the paper.
What does the examen civique cover?
The official knowledge questions are organised into five themes.
- Principes et valeurs de la République: the motto, the symbols, laïcité and the founding principles of the Republic.
- Système institutionnel et politique: the institutions, the separation of powers, elections and how the State works.
- Droits et devoirs: the rights and duties of people living in France.
- Histoire, géographie et culture: French history, geography and culture.
- Vivre dans la société française: everyday life, health, work, school and administrative steps.
Are these the official examen civique questions?
The app is built on the official public list of knowledge questions (questions de connaissance) published by the Ministère de l'Intérieur and released as open data on data.gouv.fr under the Licence Ouverte 2.0. The official list publishes the questions; the answers and explanations in this app are written independently and are not official.
Does the app include the situational questions (mises en situation)?
The app focuses on the 258 official knowledge questions, which are the published, factual core of the exam and where most of your studying is. The 12 situational questions (mises en situation) are scenario-based and assessed differently, so they are not reproduced here; use the app alongside the official preparation materials for those.
Who has to take the examen civique, and when did it start?
From 1 January 2026, most adults applying for French naturalisation must pass the examen civique. It is separate from, and in addition to, the B2 French language requirement that also applies. The exam is delivered through approved centres (France Éducation International).
Features
A complete study system, on one device
01 / PRACTICE
Practice every official question
Work through the official list of knowledge questions at your own pace. Every answer carries a clear, plain-French explanation, so each question teaches you something rather than just testing you.
02 / MOCK
Realistic mock exam
Sit a timed 40-question mock scored like the real examen civique, 32 of 40 to pass, drawn across all five themes so you rehearse the real balance of the test.
03 / FLASHCARDS
Flashcards
Drill the facts that come up again and again: the symbols and values of the Republic, the institutions, the key dates of French history and the rules of everyday civic life.
What's inside
What to look for in an exam-prep app
| Based on the official public source | Yes, the official list of knowledge questions for the French examen civique, published by the Ministère de l'Intérieur |
|---|---|
| Timed mock exam | 40 questions, 45 min |
| Pass rule applied | 80% to pass |
| Answer explanations mapped to the source | Yes |
| Weak-area review | Yes |
| Flashcards (spaced repetition) | Yes |
| Works fully offline, no account | Yes |
| Ads | None |
| Payment | One-time purchase |
| Last content review | 2026-06-25 |
In the app
Calm, focused study, nothing else
Sample questions
Try 10 real practice questions
Tap an answer to see why it is right, mapped to the official source, exactly as in the app.
Quel jour célèbre-t-on officiellement la laïcité en France ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Principes et valeurs de la République », n° 31
Qui assure l'intérim du président de la République en cas de décès ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Système institutionnel et politique », n° 70
Quel État a quitté l'Union européenne en 2020 ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Système institutionnel et politique », n° 90
Le non-respect du code de la route est :
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Droits et devoirs », n° 120
En quelle année l'Union européenne a-t-elle été fondée ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Histoire, géographie et culture », n° 150
Quel peintre célèbre a peint les Nymphéas ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Histoire, géographie et culture », n° 175
De quelle ville française décolle la fusée Ariane ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Histoire, géographie et culture », n° 200
Qu'est-ce que le principe de confidentialité dans le domaine de la santé ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Vivre dans la société française », n° 230
Quelle instruction est prévue pour les enfants qui ne parlent pas français ?
Based on: Liste officielle des questions de connaissance (Ministère de l'Intérieur), thème « Vivre dans la société française », n° 255
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Source & accuracy
Where the questions come from, and when we last checked
Built from the official list of knowledge questions for the French examen civique, published by the Ministère de l'Intérieur (2026 edition (examen civique in force from 1 January 2026)), the official public source, used under Question list reused under the Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) via data.gouv.fr; source attribution required. The answers and explanations are written independently and are not official.. View the official source .
Last checked against the source: 2026-06-25.
- Study items
- 700+
- Questions
- 516
- Flashcards
- 258
- Mock exam
- 40
- Pass mark
- 80%
The official knowledge questions come from the public list published by the Ministère de l'Intérieur (open data on data.gouv.fr). The list publishes the question stems; the answers, distractors and explanations in this app are written independently, each cross-model verified, and are not official. The extra practice questions are original.
Content audit trail
- 2026-06-25 Built from the official public list of knowledge questions for the examen civique (mention naturalisation), released as open data on data.gouv.fr under Licence Ouverte 2.0. Answers and explanations written independently and cross-model verified. Exam format, pass mark and start date verified against décret n° 2025-648 and formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this the official examen civique app?
No. This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by the Ministère de l'Intérieur or any government body. It is built from the publicly available official list of knowledge questions to help you prepare.
Are these the real exam questions?
The app uses the official public list of knowledge questions (questions de connaissance) published by the Ministère de l'Intérieur and released as open data on data.gouv.fr. The list publishes the questions; the answers and explanations in this app are written independently and are not official. We also add extra original practice questions on the same themes.
Does it include the situational questions (mises en situation)?
The app focuses on the 258 official knowledge questions, which are the published, factual core of the exam and where most of your studying is. The 12 situational questions are scenario-based and assessed differently, so they are not reproduced here. Use the app alongside the official preparation materials for those.
Do I still need the B2 French language test?
Yes. The examen civique tests civic knowledge, not language. From 2026, French naturalisation also requires a separate B2 level of French. This app prepares you for the civics exam, not the language test.
What language are the explanations in?
The questions and answers are in French, exactly as on the real exam. Every answer carries a clear explanation in French, and you can switch the explanations to English in Settings.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. Every question, explanation and flashcard is stored on your device, so you can study with no internet connection after you download the app.
Is it a one-time purchase?
Yes. You pay once and own the app, with no subscription. If you change devices you can restore your purchase at no extra cost.
Where do the questions come from, and how are the answers checked?
The questions are the official ones from the public list published by the Ministère de l'Intérieur, released as open data on data.gouv.fr under the Licence Ouverte 2.0. The answers and explanations are written independently: each answer is checked by a second, independent AI model from a different family, with a human reviewing anything flagged. You can read the full process at rivermaplearning.com/how-we-build-questions.
When does the examen civique start, and who has to take it?
The examen civique applies from 1 January 2026. Most adults applying for French naturalisation must pass it, in addition to the B2 French language requirement. It is delivered through approved centres (France Éducation International).
If I pass the practice mock, will I pass the real examen civique?
No study tool can promise that. The mock uses the official knowledge questions and the real 32 of 40 pass mark, but the real exam also includes 12 situational questions that are assessed differently and are not included here. Use the app alongside the official materials.
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