Australian citizenship test in your language — what officially exists

Two facts sort out almost every question about languages and the citizenship test. First: the test is conducted in English only — the Department of Home Affairs is explicit, and one of the test's stated purposes is to show a basic knowledge of the English language. Second: the official study booklet, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, is translated into dozens of community languages — 40 when this page was last reviewed — and every translation is free. So while you cannot sit the test in your own language, you can absolutely study in it.

Where the official translations live

Home Affairs publishes the testable section of the booklet — the material every test question is drawn from — as free PDFs on its official Read Our Common Bond booklet page. That page is the authority on what is available: the list can change, so check it rather than any third-party summary (including this one) for the current set.

Guides by language

We keep a guide for each of the languages we are asked about most — what officially exists in that language and how to use it:

Your language not listed here? The official page covers far more — find your translation there, then use the same two-pass approach below.

Study in your language, practise in English

A translation solves understanding; the test still demands English. Read the translated booklet first for meaning, then switch to English for the exact terms the test uses — referendum, House of Representatives, rule of law — and practise under the real rules: 20 questions, 45 minutes, 75% to pass and 5 Australian Values questions that must all be correct (see what is on the test and how the pass mark works).

Free practice — in the language of the real test

Our free practice app is in English deliberately: it is the language the real test uses, so every practice sitting doubles as English rehearsal. It has 500 source-verified questions with plain-English explanations and booklet citations, lessons on every testable topic, unlimited mock exams scored with the real two-part rule, and it can read questions aloud while you follow the text. No sign-up, no ads, no tracking — and it works offline after the first load. Want to see the question style first? Try the free sample of questions and answers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Australian citizenship test in a language other than English?

No. The Department of Home Affairs states the test is conducted in English only, and one of its stated purposes is to show a basic knowledge of the English language. The official translations are of the study booklet, not the test itself.

Which languages is Our Common Bond translated into?

The testable section is published in a long list of community languages — 40 when this page was last reviewed, including Hindi, Arabic, Vietnamese, Nepali and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese. The current list is on the official 'Read Our Common Bond booklet' page on the Home Affairs site.

Do the translated booklets cover everything on the test?

The translations are of the testable section — the same material the English test questions are drawn from. On test day the questions and answers are in English, so pair a translation with English-language practice.

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Unofficial study aid — not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Every practice question is verified against the official booklet. Always confirm anything important against the official Our Common Bond booklet.