Canadian Citizenship Test
What is the pass mark for the Canadian citizenship test?
Quick answer
The pass mark for the Canadian citizenship test is 75%. That means you must answer at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly. 6 or more wrong answers is a fail.
15 out of 20
Pass and fail come down to a single number: 15. Score 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20 and you pass. Score 14 or below and you do not pass that attempt. There is no partial credit and no negative marking -- every question is worth one mark.
Why aim higher than 15
Because questions come from the full guide, your score can vary. Consistently scoring 18+ on realistic mocks gives you a safety margin so a couple of tricky questions on the day do not push you under the line.
Know your number before the day
A predicted-pass score from realistic practice tells you whether you are comfortably above 15 across every chapter -- not just on your strong topics. Aim for consistent mock scores well above 75% before your scheduled test date.
This is general guidance from an independent study app, not official advice. Always confirm current requirements and fees on canada.ca.