Test results and next steps

After you take the test, you’ll get your test result. Your next steps will depend on whether you pass or fail the test.

On this page:

Unofficial test result

Once you submit the test online, the result page will immediately display your score. This score is temporary and not your official test result.

You won’t get an unofficial test result if you take the test in person or on Microsoft Teams.

Print or email your test result as a confirmation

We will not send you a confirmation email after you complete the online test. Also, you can’t sign in to view your results again.

To save a copy of your results for your records, print the test results page, or email the page to yourself using the buttons at the bottom of the page. If you select the “Email” button, we’ll send the results to the email address you provided on your citizenship application form.

If you forgot to save a copy, email the address in the “Rescheduling” section of your test invitation.

Official test result

For tests taken in person and on Microsoft Teams, you’ll get your official test score right after you take the test.

After you take the online test, one of our officers will review your result to make it official. This could take a few days or a few weeks. There are 3 possible test results:

Pass

You correctly answered at least 15 of the 20 questions (75%).

Fail

You failed all your test attempts during the 30-day period in your invitation.

Invalidated

Your test result may be invalid if

  • we find out or suspect that you cheated
  • a technical issue prevents us from confirming your identity or your test score

Application status

Your application status will still show as In progress if your

Your application status will show as Completed if you received a pass or fail.

Depending on your official result, your updated application status will be 1 of the following 4 options:

You won’t get email updates, so check the tracker for the latest application status.

Check your application status

If you pass the test

After you pass the test

Who can get invited to an interview

You may get invited to an interview if you’re

Both the minor and the person who submitted the application for the minor must be present at the interview.

What to expect if you’re invited to an interview

We may invite you to an interview to

Interviews will not necessarily result in a final decision.

When you come for your interview, bring

If you fail the test

Within your 30-day test period, you have up to 3 chances to pass the test (whether online, on Microsoft Teams, or in person).

If you fail the test all 3 times, we’ll invite you to a hearing with a citizenship official.

What to expect at the hearing

Depending on the type of hearing you’re invited to, the citizenship officer may orally ask you questions

The hearing will last 30 to 90 minutes. It helps us verify if you’re eligible for Canadian citizenship.

After your hearing, we’ll send you a letter with the results.

If you fail the test and you applied as a family or group

When you apply as a family or group, we process all your applications together.

In some cases, we may be able to separate some applications. If you want to find out if you can separate your application to attend the ceremony on your own, email the address in the “Rescheduling” section of your invitation.

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2025-09-11