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French Civic Exam

The French Civic Exam 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: 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

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