The China Scholastic Competency Assessment is becoming mandatory for international students. Here's everything you need to know to prepare and succeed.
The CSCA employs a compulsory plus optional model. All questions are multiple-choice.
| Subject | Duration | Questions | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
Specialized Chinese | 45 mins | 50 | Required (Chinese-taught) |
Mathematics | 60 mins | 45 | Mandatory |
Physics | 45 mins | 40 | Required for STEM/Medical |
Chemistry | 45 mins | 40 | Required for Med/Agri |
Distinct from HSK. Assesses academic reading and comprehension. No English version available.
Compulsory for all. Tests fundamental academic and logical reasoning.
Topics: Sequences, Functions, Conic sections (ellipses, hyperbolas), Calculus, Vectors.
Style: Fast-paced, geometry-heavy, conceptual understanding.
For Medical, Agriculture, Pharmacy.
For Science, Engineering, Medical.
Scores valid for application year only.
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