Civic education is an important means to enhance national identity. The idea of modern civic education originated in the West, and after historical development, it has formed three main ideas of civic education, liberalism, communitarianism and multiculturalism. In terms of the practice of enhancing national identity through civic education, both native and immigrant ethnic groups enhance national identity through national education. As China is a multi-ethnic country, the theory and practice of foreign citizenship education have important reference and enlightenment significance for our country to enhance national identity.