The Australian Citizenship Study Centre
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Learn more about the Australian Citizenship Test. This page answers the most frequently asked questions plus contains many valuable hints and tips.

 
 

How does the test work?

Will everyone have to sit a test?

Will everyone have to sit a test?

Most applicants for citizenship by conferral are required to:

* understand the nature of their application for citizenship
* possess a basic knowledge of the English language
* have an adequate knowledge of the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship.

Successful completion of a test will be the only way to satisfy the Minister that an applicant meets these requirements. The requirements will be amended slightly to add an adequate knowledge of Australia and this too will need to be demonstrated through successful completion of the test.

People who are not required to have a knowledge of the English language or the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship will not be required to sit a citizenship test. This includes applicants:

* with a permanent physical or mental incapacity that means the person is not capable of understanding the nature of their citizenship application
* aged 60 years or over and under 18 years.