China Scholastic Competency Assessment

Ace the CSCA

One focused platform for international students applying to Chinese universities — 1900+ exam-style questions in the official CSCA format, with bilingual EN/ZH solutions.

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Mathematics · Q14 00:42
If f(x) = x² − 4x + 3, which value of x minimises f(x)?
A x = 1
B x = 2 ✓
C x = 3
D x = 4
Vertex at x = −b / 2a = 2 EN · 中文
96% accuracy
12-day streak
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Exam Format
Single choice
Plus grouped & cloze items (Chinese)
Math Duration
60 min
48 questions · compulsory
Chinese Duration
90 min
80 questions / track · Chinese-taught
Sessions / Year
5×
Jan · Mar · Apr · Jun · Dec
Exam Language
EN / ZH
Math, Physics, Chemistry — your choice
Organized by
CSC
China Scholarship Council
Exam Subjects

Choose your subject to practise

All questions follow the official CSCA syllabus with bilingual (EN/ZH) explanations

Compulsory for all
Mathematics

Algebra, functions, calculus, analytic geometry (conic sections), vectors, probability & statistics.

FunctionsConic SectionsVectorsCalculusProbability
240+ questions48 Qs · 60 min
Engineering / Science / Medical
Physics

Mechanics (35%), electromagnetism (30%), optics (15%), thermodynamics (12%), modern physics (8%).

MechanicsElectromagnetismOpticsThermodynamics
240+ questions48 Qs · 60 min
Chemistry / Medical / Agriculture
Chemistry

Atomic structure, chemical bonding, reaction kinetics, equilibrium, organic chemistry, electrochemistry.

InorganicOrganicKineticsElectrochemistry
200+ questions48 Qs · 60 min
Chinese-taught programs
Professional Chinese

Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing conventions. Includes grouped & cloze (passage) items. Humanities or STEM track.

Humanities 文STEM 理ReadingGrammar
160+ questions80 Qs/track · 90 min
How it works

From first practice to exam day

A focused path — no setup, no clutter. Just the official CSCA format.

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Pick your subjects

Mathematics is compulsory. Add Physics, Chemistry, or the Professional Chinese track that matches your target program.

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Practise the real format

Work through 1900+ exam-style questions and full-length 48-question, 60-minute mock exams with bilingual EN/ZH solutions.

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Track & improve

See accuracy by topic, surface your weak areas, and walk into your session knowing exactly where you stand.

Preparation Tools

Everything you need to prepare

Built around the official CSCA structure — 48-question, 60-minute mock exams that recreate real exam conditions

Question Bank

1900+ questions with detailed EN/ZH explanations. Filter by subject, topic, and difficulty.

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Practice Exams

Full-length practice exams in the official CSCA format, with worked solutions and detailed explanations.

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Flashcards

Key formulas, definitions, and theorems. LaTeX-rendered math for all four subjects.

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Progress Tracker

See accuracy by topic, weak areas, and improvement over time. Know where to focus.

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Bookmarks

Save tricky questions to review later. Persists across sessions so nothing gets missed.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

The essentials about the CSCA and how CSCAce helps you prepare.

Is CSCAce an official CSCA resource?+
No. CSCAce is an independent preparation platform. The CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) itself is organized by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). We’re built to mirror the official format so practice feels like the real thing.
Which subjects does the exam cover?+
Mathematics is compulsory for everyone. Depending on your target program you also take Physics, Chemistry, and/or Professional Chinese (Humanities 文 or STEM 理 track).
How often is the CSCA held?+
There are five sessions per year — January, March, April, June, and December — so you can choose the timing that fits your application deadlines.
Are explanations in both English and Chinese?+
Yes. Every question comes with detailed bilingual (EN/ZH) explanations, and all mathematics is LaTeX-rendered for clarity.
Do I need an account to start?+
You can open the Study Hub and explore right away. Create a free account when you want to save progress, track accuracy by topic, and bookmark questions across sessions.
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Everything you need to ace the CSCA

1900+ practice questions, full-length practice exams, flashcards and progress tracking — all in one place.