Civic exam, multi-year residence permit category
The civic exam, multi-year residence permit category (CSP), validates your knowledge of the values and principles of the French Republic. It is required of foreign nationals applying for or renewing a multi-year residence permit.
Exam format
One exam common to all 3 categories
40
multiple-choice questions
45 min
length of the exam
32/40
pass mark
80 €
per category
Taken on a digital platform, at our approved exam centre in Rosny-sous-Bois (93), results communicated within 24 to 48 working hours.
Who is it for?
The CSP category for your application
You are applying for or renewing a multi-year residence permit: the CSP category is the category of the civic exam adapted to this procedure. The questions cover the symbols of the Republic, secularism, essential rights and duties and daily life in France, at A2 level.
The multi-year residence permit also requires A2 level in French, validated by the TEF IRN. At MYSTORY, you prepare for your French test and you take both exams (TEF IRN and civic exam) at our exam centre in Rosny-sous-Bois.
Prepare for your French test too
The same application requires level A2 in French, certified by the TEF IRN. We prepare you for it, and both exams take place at our exam centre in Rosny-sous-Bois.
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The knowledge assessed
Official questions for this category CSPOfficial CSP questions: Ministry of the Interior
Values of the Republic
- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
- Secularism and human rights
- Democracy and the rule of law
Institutions
- President, Government, Parliament
- National Assembly and Senate
- Local authorities
Rights and duties
- Right to vote and civic participation
- Tax obligations and national service
- Equality between women and men
History and geography
- Revolution, Republic, world wars
- European integration
- Overseas regions and territories
Living in France
- Symbols: flag, anthem, motto
- Public services and daily life
- French culture and society
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Frequently asked questions
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Who must take the civic exam, multi-year residence permit category?
Any foreign national applying for or renewing a multi-year residence permit must pass the civic exam, CSP category, in addition to A2 level in French.
What level of French do you need for the multi-year residence permit?
CEFR level A2 is required, validated by the TEF IRN. MYSTORY prepares candidates for and holds the TEF IRN A2 at its exam centre in Rosny-sous-Bois (93).
Where can I take the civic exam, CSP category, in Île-de-France?
At our approved exam centre in Rosny-sous-Bois (93). The exam is taken on a digital platform: 40 questions in 45 minutes, 32 correct answers required.