Overview of the citizenship test
Changes to the citizenship test
The test is an important part of ensuring that migrants have the capacity to fully participate in the Australian community as citizens and maximise the opportunities available to them in Australia. It promotes social cohesion and successful integration into the community.
About the citizenship test
Information on how the citizenship testing program works.
Do I need to sit the citizenship test?
Check if you are required to sit a test and find out what to do if you have a low level of English literacy skills.
Where can I sit the test and how do I make an appointment?
Find the location of your nearest test centre and how to make a test appointment.
How do I prepare for the test?
Information on everything you need to pass the test, the resource book (titled Becoming an Australian citizen), upon which the test is based, the test tutorial and practice test.
The test rules and questions
The basic rules of the testing venue and links to the practice test and tutorial.
What documents will I need to bring to the test venue?
The documents you need to bring with you when you sit the test.
What happens on the day of the test
What you need to bring with you to the test.
What happens after the test
Information on test results and a guide to your next step.
Australian citizenship test statistics
Information on the numbers of clients sitting the test and the pass rate.
Background information about the test
More information about the citizenship test.