Test and study · 2 min read · By Citizenship Canada
2-Week Study Plan for the Canadian Citizenship Test
A day-by-day, two-week plan to study efficiently and walk into the Canadian citizenship test fully prepared.
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.