Fun facts about France

Between 60 and 80 euros per attempt. Each exam centre sets its own price, so it pays to compare before you sign up. That is what the French Ministry of the Interior said in its answer to written question no. 11488 from a member of parliament.

As of 26 May 2026, the average pass rate was 81%. That means more than four in five candidates passed. With a bit of practice, you can be one of them!

No stress: there is no limit on the number of attempts. You can retake the civic exam as many times as you need.