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Which offer suits you?
Three questions to choose between Essentiel and the Pack; your answers stay on this page. They only help you choose an offer: they do not tell you whether you must take the exam or which permit to apply for. For that, see Does it concern me? (in French) (free) or your prefecture.
Suggested offer: the Pack. For naturalisation, it includes interview preparation, which Essentiel does not have.
Suggested offer: the Pack, which covers all three procedures. If you are unsure, first see “Does it concern me?” (link above).
Suggested offer: the Pack. It covers all three procedures for the whole access. Essentiel covers only one: it can be changed once, within 14 days of the order, to correct a wrong choice, not to prepare for two.
Suggested offer: the Pack. It includes the letters to the prefecture and the application file, which Essentiel does not have.
Suggested offer: Essentiel for your procedure. It is enough to prepare the civic exam for a single procedure.
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The Pack, by example
See what the Pack contains, before you pay
The Pack brings together the exam, the interview, the letters and the application file. Here is a real example of each part (the letter as a preview), as it appears in the access; the rest opens with your code.
The exam: a real-life scenario, explained
Une agence immobilière refuse de louer un appartement à votre ami à cause de son nom de famille. Que dit la loi ?A real estate agency refuses to rent an apartment to your friend because of his last name. What does the law say?
- C'est une discrimination interditeIt is forbidden discrimination Correct answer
- C'est le libre choix de l'agenceIt is the agency's free choice
- C'est permis si l'agence prévient avant la visiteIt is allowed if the agency says so before the visit
- C'est permis si le propriétaire habite dans le même immeubleIt is allowed if the owner lives in the same building
Answer A
Code pénal, art. 225-1 et 225-2 : refuser un logement à cause du nom ou de l'origine est une discrimination, punie jusqu'à 3 ans de prison et 45 000 € d'amende. On peut aussi saisir le Défenseur des droits.« Code pénal », art. 225-1 and 225-2: refusing housing because of a person's name or origin is « discrimination », punished by up to 3 years in prison and a 45 000 € fine. You can also contact the « Défenseur des droits » (Defender of Rights).
In the Pack: 120 real-life scenarios and the explanation of every question, for all three procedures.
The naturalisation interview: one question and what the officer checks
Que signifie la devise « Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité » pour vous ?What does the motto « Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité » (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) mean to you?
What the officer wants to understand:
Que vous connaissez la devise de la République et que vous pouvez l'expliquer avec vos mots, pas seulement la réciter.That you know the motto of the Republic and that you can explain it in your own words, not only recite it.
Our tips:
- Dites un mot du sens de chaque terme, avec un exemple de la vie courante.Say a word about the meaning of each term, with an example from everyday life.
- Dites ce que cela change pour vous, personnellement.Say what it changes for you, personally.
- Évitez une récitation apprise par cœur : l'agent veut vous entendre expliquer.Avoid a recitation learned by heart: the officer wants to hear you explain.
In the Pack: 60 interview questions, each with tips and a sample answer. Nothing to recite: the officer wants to hear you explain in your own words.
The letters: the free template, as a preview
Demande d'information sur l'avancement de mon dossierAsking for an update on my application
Objet : Demande d'information sur l'avancement de mon dossier de […], n° […]
J'ai déposé le […] une demande de […], enregistrée sous le numéro […].
N'ayant pas reçu de nouvelles depuis, je vous serais reconnaissant(e) de bien vouloir m'indiquer l'état d'avancement de mon dossier et, le cas échéant, les pièces qui resteraient à fournir.
The […] are replaced by your answers; the assistant adds your details, the receiving office, the date and the signature. The letter stays in French, the prefecture's language.
This template is free, with no account: prepare this letter. In the Pack: 10 templates for the prefecture (préfecture), filled in and turned into a PDF in your browser.
The application file: one step and one pitfall
One step:
Réglez le timbre fiscal en ligne. Hors délai, un droit de visa de régularisation de 180 € s’ajoute, sauf cas de force majeure.Pay the tax stamp online. If you file late, a 180 € regularisation visa fee is added, except in cases of force majeure.
One pitfall to avoid:
Le justificatif de domicile doit dater de moins de 6 mois au moment du dépôt.The proof of address must be less than 6 months old when you file.
In the Pack: 14 paths depending on your situation (employee, spouse of a French national, student, resident card, naturalisation…), each with its documents, steps and pitfalls. We only show this step and this pitfall here. The documents asked for can vary: check with your prefecture.
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What each plan contains
Free questions show the correct answer; the explanation of every question, unlimited mock exams and all the real-life scenarios for your procedure are in paid access.
| Content | Free, no account | Essentiel, 7,90 € TTC: one procedure | Pack, 14,90 € TTC: all three procedures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mock exams | 1 per day | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Questions with the correct answer | 206–259 depending on the procedure | 286–339 depending on the procedure | 636 |
| Questions with an explanation | 56–63 depending on the procedure | 286–339 depending on the procedure | 636 |
| Real-life scenarios | 16 | 96 | 120 |
| Naturalisation interview questions | 6 | 6 (free) | 60 |
| Letter templates for the prefecture | 1 | 1 (free) | 10 |
| Building your file, document by document | Document checklist | Document checklist | Included |
| Languages of the questions (French and translations) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
If your situation changes
- Exam postponed or not passed? 60 days more access, once per access, on simple declaration by email, with no proof required (article 4 bis of the terms of sale, in French).
- Unsure between two procedures? You can change once, free of charge, within 14 days of your purchase, without the access period restarting. If in doubt, read “Am I concerned?” (in French).
- Starting with Essentiel? Moving up to the Pack by paying only the price difference (7,00 € at current prices), from “I have a code”, is planned for December 2026. The access period does not restart: the Pack covers 90 days from your original purchase.
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