How do I prepare for the test?
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What you need to know for the test
Everything you need to know to pass the test is contained in the free book Becoming an Australian Citizen. It gives migrants to Australia the information they need to better understand what it means to be an Australian. The book covers:
- Australia’s values
- Australian history, culture and geography
- Australia’s national symbols and emblems
- Australia’s parliamentary system of government
- the responsibilities and privileges of being an Australian citizen.
All test questions are based on the content of this book. It is highly recommended that you study the book prior to sitting the test.
You are not required to purchase or obtain a citizenship test package from any individuals or organisations in order to pass the Australian citizenship test. The department does not endorse or recommend any package that claims it will assist you to pass the citizenship test.
Ordering your copy of Becoming an Australian Citizen
Becoming an Australian Citizen is available free of charge.
You can order a free copy of Becoming an Australian Citizen at the link below, and it will be posted to you.
See: Becoming an Australian Citizen order form
If you want to order more than one copy of the book, you can do so by telephoning the department.
Telephone: 131 880
Alternatively, you can download and print a copy of Becoming an Australian Citizen as a single or series of pdf files from the links below.
Full version
Becoming an Australian Citizen (1.1MB PDF file)
Series of files
Title and introduction (258KB PDF file)
Part One - What does being an Australian mean? (545KB PDF file)
Part Two - Our land - our nation (649KB PDF file)
Part Three - Governing the country (207KB PDF file)
Part Four - Applying for citizenship (184KB PDF file)
Citizenship Support Grants Program
From August 2008, service providers across Australia can assist you prepare for the citizenship test.
Register now for advice and assistance. Contact details of service providers is provided.
See: Citizenship support grants program
Becoming an Australian Citizen translated versions
Becoming an Australian Citizen has been translated into 29 community languages commonly spoken by Australian migrants. The book is available in the languages listed below.
Amharic (2.6MB PDF file)
Arabic (4MB PDF file)
Bosnian (4MB PDF file)
Chinese (4.7MB PDF file)
Croatian (4MB PDF file)
Dari (2.5MB PDF file)
Dinka (2.6MB PDF file)
Farsi (2.6MB PDF file)
French (4MB PDF file)
German (4MB PDF file)
Greek (4MB PDF file)
Hindi (4MB PDF file)
Indonesian (4MB PDF file)
Italian (4MB PDF file)
Japanese (4.25MB PDF file)
Khmer (2.8MB PDF file)
Korean (4.2MB PDF file)
Macedonian (4MB PDF file)
Portuguese (4MB PDF file)
Russian (4MB PDF file)
Serbian (2.3MB PDF file)
Sinhalese (2.7MB PDF file)
Somali (4MB PDF file)
Spanish (4MB PDF file)
Tamil (2.8MB PDF file)
Thai (4.2MB PDF file)
Tigrinya (3.1MB PDF file)
Turkish (4MB PDF file)
Vietnamese (4MB PDF file)
Test tutorial and practice test
To help you prepare for the test, there is a test tutorial and a short practice test with five example questions on this website.
The tutorial will familiarise you with the look and feel of the citizenship test and guide you on using a computer mouse to answer the test questions and submit your test.
The practice test contains sample questions similar to those asked in the citizenship test. Doing the practice test will help you prepare for types of questions you are likely to be asked when you take the actual citizenship test. The practice test is not part of the process of sitting the citizenship test. You can take the practice test over and over again and the results of the practice test will not affect the final result of the citizenship test when you take it.
See:
Australian Citizenship Practice Test
Australian Citizenship Test Tutorials
See also: What happens on the day of the test and how does the test work?