Examen civique
The “Examen civique” proposed by CAVILAM – Alliance Française has been mandatory since January 1, 2026, for any first application for a multi-year residence permit, a 10-year residence card, or French naturalization.
Details
In person, on a computer
4 sessions per month: Monday late afternoons and Thursday mornings
The examen civique is a multiple-choice questionnaire taken on a computer. It consists of 40 questions covering: The principles and values of the Republic, the rights and obligations applicable in France, the functioning of French institutions, key historical, cultural, and geographical references, everyday life situations in French society. To pass the exam, you must obtain at least 32 correct answers out of 40
Ages 18 and up
Accommodation available
French
Certificate of achievement
Price
Registration takes place in two steps:
- Pre-register on the website test-civique.fr/inscription
- Then contact us at: examens@cavilam.com
We will provide you with detailed instructions and inform you of the next steps.
To help you prepare, you can visit the official website: formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr
€70
/ registration
Date
- Session start
- Course days
- Session end