Online Citizenship Test Preparation
Pass your Canadian citizenship test with confidence
Master the full Discover Canada study guide with interactive lessons, flashcards and practice tests you can use anywhere, plus live help from a real teacher when you want it.
The Online Program
Every chapter of the guide as interactive lessons, flashcards and mock tests.
$99 one time payment
Simple From Start to Finish
How it works
Three simple steps stand between you and test day. Start today and go at whatever speed suits your life.
Get the program
Pay once and get instant access to the full interactive course on your phone, tablet or computer.
Learn at your pace
Move through short lessons, flip flashcards and take a quiz for every chapter. Tap the Listen button to hear any lesson read aloud.
Walk in ready
You will know the guide, know the format, and know exactly what to expect when you sit down to write your test.
Choose Your Program
Learn your way
Start with the interactive program, add private tutoring when you want a teacher beside you, or bring Joy to your organization.
The Online Program
The complete Discover Canada course, rebuilt as an interactive program you can open anywhere. No classes to schedule and no books to carry. Just open it and learn.
- Interactive lessons for every chapter of the guide
- Flashcards that make the facts stick
- A quiz at the end of every chapter
- Full mock tests with 30 questions, like the real test
- A Listen button reads every lesson aloud
- Works on phones, tablets and computers
- Your progress is saved as you go
One on One Tutoring with Joy
Private lessons built around you. Perfect if your test date is close, if you want extra time on your hardest topics, or if you simply learn better one on one.
- Private sessions with Joy, taught on Zoom
- A study plan built around your test date
- Extra time on the topics you find hardest
- Learn at your own pace and ask anything
- Flexible times arranged directly with Joy
- Focused review of the Discover Canada guide
Not sure which one fits? Send a message below and Joy will help you choose. There is no pressure and no obligation. Working with a group of newcomers? See the organization classes just below.
For Organizations
Citizenship classes for your clients, taught by Joy
Immigration law firms, settlement agencies, libraries and community organizations need teachers who make this material simple. Joy facilitates live classes that take your clients through the complete Discover Canada guide.
Built for groups
Joy teaches the full guide in live sessions shaped around your group size, your schedule and your clients test dates.
Online or in person
Sessions run on Zoom for groups anywhere in Canada, or in person across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
Simple flat fee
One clear fee per class, quoted up front before you commit. Practice tests and study plans for your clients are included.
Tell us about your group and your dates, and Joy will reply with a quote and open session times. Request a quote
What You Will Learn
Everything on the test comes from one book
The citizenship test is based entirely on Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, the official study guide from the Government of Canada. The Online Program covers all of it, chapter by chapter.
Rights and responsibilities
The freedoms you enjoy and the duties you accept as a Canadian citizen.
Who we are
The peoples, languages and values that make up Canada today.
Canada and its history
From the earliest peoples to Confederation and beyond.
Modern Canada
How Canada grew, changed and earned its place in the world.
How Canada is governed
Parliament, the Prime Minister, the Crown and every level of government.
Federal elections
How voting works, who can vote and how governments are formed.
The justice system
Courts, laws and the rights that protect everyone in Canada.
Canadian symbols
The flag, the anthem, the maple leaf and the symbols Canadians hold dear.
The Canadian economy
Trade, natural resources and how Canadians make a living.
Regions and geography
Provinces, territories and capital cities from coast to coast to coast.
Your Teacher
Meet Joy Dirks
Joy is a Surrey based teacher who loves helping newcomers feel at home in Canada. Her classes are patient, clear and encouraging. She explains big ideas in plain language and makes sure every student leaves each session knowing more than when they arrived.
Joy teaches one thing and teaches it well: the content of the Discover Canada study guide. She does not give immigration advice and she does not handle citizenship applications. Her single focus is helping you understand Canada well enough to pass your test, and to feel proud while you do it.
- Based in Surrey, British Columbia
- Teaching students in every province and territory, online
- Focused entirely on the Discover Canada study guide
Know Before You Go
About the official test
- The test has 30 multiple choice questions, and every question comes from the Discover Canada guide.
- You need a score of at least 75 percent to pass.
- Most applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 take the test as part of a citizenship application.
- To apply for citizenship, you must be a permanent resident and have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the five years before you apply.
- The study guide is free. You can read it or download it on the Government of Canada website.
Go straight to the source
Eligibility rules, application forms and the free study guide all live on the official Government of Canada citizenship pages. Read them alongside your classes so nothing about the process surprises you.
Visit Canada.caGood Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official citizenship test?
No. This is a preparation course. The official test is run by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada after you apply for citizenship. This course teaches you the study guide the test is based on, so you arrive prepared and calm.
What book is the course based on?
Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. It is the official study guide, and it is the only book the test questions come from. Every session in both programs follows it.
How does the Online Program work?
Pay once and you receive an access code. Open the course on any phone, tablet or computer, type the code once, and every chapter unlocks. Each chapter has short lessons, flashcards and a quiz, and a Listen button reads the lessons aloud. Your progress saves on your device, so you can stop and return any time.
What if my test date is very soon?
Book one on one tutoring. Joy will focus your time on the areas that matter most for your test date, so every hour counts.
What if my English is not strong yet?
You are welcome here. Joy teaches in clear, plain language and checks understanding as she goes. Many students join while their English is still growing, and they do well.
How do I book and pay?
The Online Program is paid online by card, and your access code arrives right away. For tutoring and organization classes, send the form below or write to Joy by email. She confirms your times first and sends payment details after.
Can Joy teach a class for our organization?
Yes. Joy facilitates live citizenship classes for immigration organizations, law firms, settlement agencies and community groups, online across Canada or in person in the Lower Mainland. Send the form below with a few details about your group and she will reply with a quote.
Does Joy help with citizenship applications?
No. Joy is a teacher, not an immigration consultant. Her services cover teaching and reviewing the Discover Canada material only. For help with an application, speak with a licensed immigration consultant or a lawyer.
Reserve Your Spot
Book tutoring or ask a question
For private tutoring, a class for your organization, or a question about the Online Program, send a note here. Joy replies personally.
Your citizenship is worth preparing for
Get the program or book private time with Joy, and walk into your test knowing the guide from cover to cover.
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