Arizona Civics Test
Arizona Civics Test Guides
Anyone who wants to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma in Arizona will also have to pass the Arizona Civics Test.
Beginning in 2017, Arizona Revised Statutes §15-701.01 mandates that in order to earn an Arizona High School or High School Equivalency Diploma, all students must pass the Arizona Civics Test. This is an additional requirement to meeting the specific requirements of the HSE Pathway the candidate has selected.
!Are you a K12 student, parent, or organization looking for information on the AZ Civics Test? Please see the Arizona High School Graduation Information Page.
What is the Arizona Civics Test?
The Arizona Civics Test is made up of 100 multiple choice questions and is based on the Civics portion of the Naturalization Test published by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
How many questions are on the test?
The Arizona Civics Test is 100 multiple choice questions.
What's the minimum passing score?
You must correctly answer 60 or more questions to earn a passing score.
Can I take the test in Spanish?
The test is only administered in English.
Where can I take the Arizona Civics Test?
The test is currently administered at an official GED® Testing Center in Arizona or through GED® Online Proctored Testing Services. You can schedule testing services by going to GED.com.
Where do I go to sign up to take the test?
You can schedule and pay for it on GED.com just like the other 4 tests. You can take the test at any time during your GED testing experience, it is a separate module.
Is there a cost to taking the test?
The cost to schedule the test is $9.00 per attempt, payable through GED.com at the time of scheduling your appointment.
How much time do I have to complete the test?
The Arizona Civics Test is not timed.
How many times can I take it and is there any wait time in between takes?
The Arizona Civics Test can be taken as many times as needed to pass. There is no waiting time in between attempts.
Is the Arizona Civics Test required only for specific HSE pathways?
No, the Arizona Civics Test is an additional requirement for all three of the existing High School Equivalency (HSE) pathways in Arizona.
Do I still have to sign-up on GED.com to take the test If I passed the test while in high school?
No, if you passed the Arizona Civics Test while enrolled in high school (as early as grade 8), all you need to do is ask your former school to send to the Arizona Department of Education/Adult Education Services an Official School Transcript that shows you've passed the test.
Am I still required to take the Arizona Civics Test even if I'm not an Arizona resident?
Yes, anyone wishing to obtain an Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma through one of the existing HSE pathways is required to take the Arizona Civics Test regardless of their place of residence.
How can I study for the test?
Review the official website: Study Materials for the Civics Test
Review the list of 100 US Civics Questions
