Citizenship · Switzerland
Grundkenntnistest Kanton Zürich
The Canton of Zurich citizenship knowledge test: Swiss and Zurich politics, history, geography, society and culture. Practise in German, in the real format.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 10, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Questions
- 50 (35 Bund, 10 Kanton, 5 Gemeinde)
- To pass
- 30 correct (60 %)
- Format
- Multiple choice, 4 options, on a computer or tablet, in German (level A2)
- Official catalogue
- 350 questions, published with answers
- Time
- Not fixed by the canton; our mock allows 60 minutes
- Booking
- Through your municipality; fees vary by municipality and test centre
What you'll practise
Try a question
Was ist die dritte Säule der Altersvorsorge?
- Die Invalidenversicherung
- Das freiwillige private Sparen
- Die Pensionskasse
- Die obligatorische Arbeitslosenversicherung
Show the answer
B. Das freiwillige private Sparen — Die dritte Säule ist die private Vorsorge. Sie ist freiwillig.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Demokratie und Föderalismus · Bund
- Demokratie und Föderalismus · Kanton
- Sozialstaat und Zivilgesellschaft · Bund
- Geschichte · Kanton
- Geografie · Bund
- Geografie · Kanton
- Kultur und Alltagskultur · Bund
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Questions about the Grundkenntnistest ZH
Is this the official Grundkenntnistest ZH?
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What is the real Grundkenntnistest ZH like?
Questions: 50 (35 Bund, 10 Kanton, 5 Gemeinde). To pass: 30 correct (60 %). Format: Multiple choice, 4 options, on a computer or tablet, in German (level A2). Official catalogue: 350 questions, published with answers. Time: Not fixed by the canton; our mock allows 60 minutes. Booking: Through your municipality; fees vary by municipality and test centre.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. The whole mock exam works on a phone, and your progress is saved in your browser.
Ready for a full run?
One sitting, real timing, then your score against the pass mark.
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