Canada · Citizenship test
Start with Discover Canada. It’s the free official study guide, and every test question comes from it. You can read it, download it or listen to it. If you want more practice, the apps, websites and free classes below are the ones people actually use. We checked each one’s price and what you get for free in October 2026.
IRCC’s only official study guide, and every test question is based on it. Read it online, or download the PDF, a large-print PDF or an EPUB eBook. You can also order a printed copy. Parts are out of date, so know the newer facts too, like King Charles III as Sovereign.
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The full guide in English or French, about 2 hours 53 minutes, read by well-known Canadians. Play it on the page, download one MP3 of about 156 MB, or get each section separately. Handy on the bus or if reading English is slow for you.
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IRCC’s own practice: 3 multiple-choice samples with answers, and open questions you answer from the guide. It isn’t an interactive quiz and doesn’t score you, but it shows the style of the real questions.
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The most-rated citizenship app: 4.9 stars from about 42,000 ratings on the Canadian App Store, and 4.9 from about 15,400 reviews on Google Play. About 80 audio lessons, 600+ questions, 30+ timed tests and province questions. The Android version has ads.
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500+ questions with explanations, province questions and full practice tests. Rated 4.8 from about 11,000 ratings on the Canadian App Store and 4.8 from about 3,000 reviews on Google Play.
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Rated 4.8 from about 11,000 ratings on the Canadian App Store. Has a listen mode that reads questions and answers aloud, and questions for your province. Be aware its test mode uses a 30-minute timer. The real test is now 45 minutes.
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Mock exams in the current format, with a 45-minute timer, plus flashcards and narrated audio of the guide. Rated 4.7 from about 1,200 ratings on the Canadian App Store. One reviewer reported wrong answers, which the developer says were fixed.
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A free 20-question test in English or French, with a 45-minute timer. You don’t need to sign up, and you can take it as often as you like.
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Chapter-by-chapter practice tests, a simulator with a large question bank, and flashcards. Most of the content sits behind Premium.
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IRCC’s short walk-through of the invitation, the test day and what happens after. It’s from 2017, so some details are old. It says 30 minutes, but the test is now 45, and most people now take it online.
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Many channels read practice questions and answers aloud. Good if you learn by listening. They’re unofficial, and many still use the 30-minute rule or old facts, so check anything surprising against Discover Canada.
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IRCC’s finder lists government-funded agencies near you. Filter by “Preparing for the citizenship test”, and by language or online and in-person classes. It’s for permanent residents, protected persons and some others. Agencies in Quebec aren’t included.
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Run by CultureLink, on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, with sessions listed to December 8, 2026. It covers the test format and content, with volunteer mentors and practice quizzes. Open to permanent residents and Convention refugees.
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Sessions based on Discover Canada, covering history, government, rights, geography and the economy. There are dates listed into 2027 at different branches. Register by phone on 519-661-4600. Other libraries run similar classes, so ask at yours.
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Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.