How to practice for Canadian Citizenship Test
You’ve moved to Canada and have decided to make it your forever home. The last and final step to becoming a citizen of Canada is to pass the Canadian citizenship test. This test requires you to have sufficient knowledge of Canada’s geography, history, society, values, etc. and ensures that you understand the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship. Based on the Discover Canada study guide, this written test consists of 20 questions that you have to answer within 30 minutes. You have to answer at least 15 multiple-choice questions correctly.
Daunting.
Of course, our libraries in BC offer free workshops and resources to assist newcomers in preparing for Canadian citizenship test, because that’s what libraries in BC do. They offer newcomers space to learn and practice questions about Canada while meeting other newcomers going through the same process.
The Vancouver Public Library hosts two 2-hour sessions to prepare you for the Canadian citizenship test. They review Canada’s history, governing system, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and other topics that may be part of your test. Participants should bring a copy of the book Discover Canada, and a PR card.
The Richmond Public Library has created an online practice test consisting of over 100 multiple-choice questions chosen from the Discover Canada book. They provide a link to the Chinese version of Discover Canada and have a preparation booklet and appendix for questions and answers pertaining to Richmond.
Other libraries offer information specific to the city or region that you live in. It’s a good idea to check their website or visit them in person to find out what resources are available to help you prepare for the Canadian citizenship test.
Once you’ve sufficiently prepared, and met the requirements stated by the Government of Canada, you can apply to write this exam. Having utilized the services and resources available at your library, you can feel confident knowing that you’ve had sufficient opportunity to ask questions, practice, and complete your final step to becoming a Canadian.
You’re well on your way. Best of luck to you!