2-Week Study Plan for the Canadian Citizenship Test

Two weeks are enough to prepare well for the Canadian citizenship test, as long as you stay consistent. Here is a simple plan, at 30 to 45 minutes a day.

Week 1: understand and learn

• Days 1 and 2: Canadian history (Indigenous peoples, exploration, Confederation in 1867).
• Days 3 and 4: geography, provinces, territories and capitals.
• Days 5 and 6: system of government, democracy and the right to vote.
• Day 7: rights, responsibilities and national symbols.

Week 2: practise and consolidate

• Days 8 to 11: one timed mock exam per day, then review your mistakes.
• Days 12 and 13: redo the chapters where your score stays low.
• Day 14: one final full mock exam under real conditions.

The secret: test yourself rather than reread

Passive rereading gives a false sense of mastery. Mock exams and quizzes are what reveal your real gaps. Track your progress to know when you are ready: a steady score of 17/20 or higher is a good signal.