Prepare for the Vivre Ensemble exam in Luxembourg

What is Vivre Ensemble?

When applying for Luxembourgish citizenship through naturalisation, the Vivre Ensemble certificate is required alongside the applicable residence condition and Luxembourgish-language evidence, including the Sproochentest.

Certain nationality-by-option routes also require this Vivre Ensemble certificate, but the requirements depend on the route. Check the official Guichet nationality prerequisites.

You can obtain the certificate either by passing the exam or by completing the official 24-hour course; choose one route, not both.

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Practice questions

Work through 240 free questions covering the three Vivre Ensemble subject areas, with immediate feedback.

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Mock exam

Take as many free timed, 40-question exam simulations as you need.

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Not taking the exam? Continue reading to understand how the official course works and compare both routes.

What does Vivre Ensemble cover?

Both the exam and the course cover the same three areas.

Fundamental rights

Understand the rights and freedoms that shape daily life in Luxembourg.

State and municipal institutions

Learn how national and local institutions serve residents and make decisions.

Luxembourg history and European integration

Place Luxembourg's story and its role in Europe in context.

Which route fits your situation?

Exam

The computer-based exam is one sitting, so it suits you if you can organise your own study and prefer a fixed assessment date.

40 questions in 60 minutes · institutions account for 20 of the 40 questions · 28 correct answers to pass

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Course

The course has 12 guided two-hour sessions. Because suitable dates may not line up, finishing can take weeks or months.

24 hours · 12 sessions · From 1 January 2027, an absence means retaking the affected module

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Common questions before choosing

Is Vivre Ensemble the Luxembourgish language test?

No. It is a separate certificate about life, rights and institutions in Luxembourg. Naturalisation and certain nationality-by-option routes may separately require Luxembourgish-language evidence; check the Guichet prerequisites above for the route that applies to you.

Do I need to complete both the course and the exam?

No. The course and the exam are alternative ways to obtain the same Vivre Ensemble certificate.

What should I check before choosing?

The exam means independent preparation and one assessment. The course means 12 guided sessions, so check that the available dates and attendance fit your schedule.

Where can I find current languages, places, dates and study materials?

For current sessions, languages, registration and materials, use Open the official Vivre Ensemble portal

Compare the practical tradeoffs of the course and exam

See the pros and constraints side by side to decide which route fits you before continuing to official registration.

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