The citizenship test is designed to assess whether you have an adequate knowledge of Australia and the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship.

The test is also designed to assess whether you have a basic knowledge of the English language. English is our national language. Communicating in English helps you to play a more active role in Australian society. It helps you to take full advantage of education, employment and the other opportunities Australia has to offer.

Test resource and practice tests

Everything you need to know to help you pass the test is contained in the free citizenship test resource.
See: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond

The Australian citizenship test plays a valuable role in encouraging people to find out more about Australia, as well as understanding the responsibilities and privileges being an Australian citizen brings. All the information you need to pass the test is in the citizenship test resource Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

The citizenship test:

• is in English
• consists of 20 multiple choice questions, and
• has a pass mark of 75 percent.

There is not a separate English language test but you will need a basic knowledge of English to pass the test.

Before you can sit the citizenship test, you must apply for citizenship.

Most people who apply for citizenship will need to pass the citizenship test to demonstrate that they have:

• a basic knowledge of the English language,
• an adequate knowledge of Australia and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, and
• an understanding of the nature of their application.

There are some basic rules which you must follow during the test:

• The test is timed - You will be allowed 45 minutes to complete the Standard Test, or 90 minutes in the case of an Assisted Test. No additional time will be made available.
• This is a closed book test - You must not bring any test resource material into the testing venue (this includes note paper, the citizenship test resource book, study notes, etc).
• Personal belongings may be taken into the test site however these must be stored under the desk for the duration of the test. Mobile phones and all other electronic communication/gaming equipment should be switched off while you are within the test venue.

If you do not follow these rules, you may be asked to leave the test venue and may have to sit the test again.

Click here to our free online Australian Citizenship Practice Test.

Click here to order one free copy of either the test resource DVD or book, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond and it will be posted to your address in Australia.

Click here to download full version Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (4.3MB PDF file)

Click here to download testable section Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (3.4MB PDF file)