Study Guide

Australian Citizenship Test Study Guide

The Australian Citizenship Test is a 20-question multiple-choice exam based on the official “Our Common Bond” booklet. You need at least 75% overall and must answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly to pass. This study guide covers everything you need to prepare, from key topics to recommended study strategies.

Our Common Bond

The primary study resource for your citizenship journey is Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. This comprehensive booklet contains all the essential knowledge required for the official test.

Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond - Testable - English (14MB PDF)

How to Use:

  • • Read all chapters thoroughly
  • • Take notes on key dates and facts
  • • Test yourself with practice questions
  • • Review areas where you need improvement
  • • Use the glossary for unfamiliar terms

Important Note:

Please note that the official examination is only available in English.

Download the testable section in other languages:

Albanian (12MB PDF)Amharic (12MB PDF)Arabic (12MB PDF)Bosnian (15MB PDF)Burmese/Myanmarese (12MB PDF)Chinese Simplified (13MB PDF)Chinese Traditional (14MB PDF)Croatian (12MB PDF)Dari (17MB PDF)Dinka (13MB PDF)French (12MB PDF)German (12MB PDF)Greek (12MB PDF)Hakha Chin (12MB PDF)Hindi (19MB PDF)Indonesian (12MB PDF)Italian (12MB PDF)Japanese (14MB PDF)Karen (13MB PDF)Khmer (27MB PDF)Kirundi (12MB PDF)Korean (12MB PDF)Macedonian (12MB PDF)Nepali (12MB PDF)Nuer (21MB PDF)Persian/Farsi (12MB PDF)Portuguese (13MB PDF)Russian (12MB PDF)Serbian (12MB PDF)Sinhalese (27MB PDF)Somali (12MB PDF)Spanish (17MB PDF)Swahili (12MB PDF)Tagalog (12MB PDF)Tamil (17MB PDF)Thai (15MB PDF)Tigrinya (16MB PDF)Turkish (12MB PDF)Urdu (15MB PDF)Vietnamese (14MB PDF)

Disclaimer: All material on this page is taken from the Australian Department of Home Affairs – Immigration and Citizenship, under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence (CC BY 4.0 AU).

Detailed Guides

Study Tips & Strategies

Set Clear Goals

Break down your study sessions into manageable chunks. Focus on one topic at a time and track your progress.

Study Consistently

Study for 20-30 minutes daily rather than cramming. Regular practice helps with long-term retention.

Study with Others

Join study groups or practice with friends. Teaching others helps reinforce your own understanding.

Test Format

What to Expect

  • • 20 multiple-choice questions
  • • 45-minute time limit
  • • Computer-based test
  • • Available in English
  • • Need 75% correct to pass (15/20 questions)

Question Topics

Practice Modes

Topic-Based Practice

Focus on specific areas where you need the most practice. Master each topic before moving to the next.

Full Test Simulation

Take complete practice tests under exam conditions to build confidence and improve time management.

Keys to Success

Before the Test

  • • Complete all practice tests
  • • Review incorrect answers
  • • Get a good night's sleep
  • • Arrive early at the test center
  • • Bring required identification

Test Day Strategy

  • • Read each question carefully
  • • Eliminate obvious wrong answers
  • • Don't spend too long on one question
  • • Review your answers if time permits
  • • Stay calm and focused

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