Franova is the most comprehensive preparation course to help you succeed in your journey to citizenship and residency in France.
Since January 1, 2026, the civic exam has been mandatory for the multi-year residence permit (CSP), the resident card (CR), and naturalization. And to become French, a second challenge awaits you: the naturalization interview. Franova prepares you for both.
PASSE THE CIVIC EXAM
40 questions, 45 minutes, target score of 80%. Practice with hundreds of multiple-choice questions covering the 5 themes of the official 2026 curriculum, then take mock exams under realistic conditions to arrive confident on the big day.
PASSE THE NATURALIZATION INTERVIEW
The exam alone is not enough to become French: the assimilation interview at the prefecture is crucial. Franova compiles the most frequently asked questions, common pitfalls to avoid, and sample answers to help you present yourself with confidence.
3 PATHWAYS TAILORED TO YOUR LEVEL
- CSP (level A2): multi-year residence permit
- CR (level B1): resident card
- NAT (level B2): French naturalization + interview
No need to guess where to start: an initial assessment determines your level and personalizes your preparation.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED, ALL IN ONE PLACE
- Practice Mode: Multiple-choice questions with immediate feedback and explanations
- Exam Mode: Complete simulation under real-life conditions (40 questions, 45 minutes)
- Revision Sheets: Essential information from the Citizen's Handbook and official sources, with spaced repetition
- Error Correction: Automatically review your weaknesses
- Reinforcement: Targeted practice focusing on your gaps in knowledge
- Detailed Statistics: Track your progress in real time
- Interview Preparation: Questions, tips, and sample answers
- Offline Mode: Study on the subway, bus, anywhere, without an internet connection
- Ad-free
- No Subscription: One-time payment, no automatic renewal (access to a card or lifetime package)
WHY PREPARE WELL? Each attempt at the civic exam costs at least €70, and more depending on the testing center. Proper preparation means avoiding double payment and delays in your application.
WHO MUST TAKE THE CIVIC EXAM?
Since January 1, 2026, it is mandatory for:
- the multi-year residence permit (CSP) - level A2
- the resident card (CR) - level B1
- French naturalization - level B2
OFII civic training and the Republican Integration Contract (CIR) are no longer sufficient: you must now pass the exam.
A COMMUNITY THAT GROWS WITH YOU
More than 100,000 people follow Franova on Instagram and Facebook. You're not alone.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Franova's content is based on official public resources:
- Civic training (Ministry of the Interior): https://formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr
- Civic exam and naturalization (Service-Public): https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F39426
WARNING
Franova is an independent preparation service. Franova is not affiliated with the French government, the Ministry of the Interior, the OFII (French Office for Immigration and Integration), or the DGEF (Directorate General for Foreigners in France), and does not represent any public entity. Official exams and procedures take place exclusively on government platforms.
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