CSCA Official Warning: No Authorized Training Institutions
CSCA has issued an official statement warning against unauthorized training institutions claiming to offer official CSCA preparation materials, mock exams, or training courses.
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Guides, notes, and practical preparation material for CSCA candidates.
CSCA June 2026: New Computer-based Test Centers in China
The June 2026 CSCA exam introduces three new computer-based test centers in Nanjing, Beijing, and Shanghai, expanding options beyond the home-based online format.
Read articleCSCA Exam Dates 2026: Complete Schedule
CSCA plans five exam sessions in 2026 — January, March, April, June, and December. Three sessions have been completed, with the December session dates yet to be announced.
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CSCA official resources: syllabi, glossaries, and handbooks
The official site publishes 2025 syllabi, vocabulary glossaries, home-based test handbooks, and request forms. Use the current files, not stale PDF links.
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How to avoid fake CSCA training and unofficial claims
Official public notices warn that CSCA has not authorized commercial training, real-question collections, or for-profit mock-test activities.
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Home-based CSCA test requirements
Home-based CSCA testing has strict computer, network, room, and secondary-device requirements. macOS is not supported in the official handbook.
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CSCA registration process: what to prepare before booking
Before registering, prepare a valid ID, compliant digital photo, payment method, and the correct test mode for your location.
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How to choose your CSCA subjects
Subject choice depends on scholarship path, university, major, and teaching language. Do not choose subjects from a generic checklist alone.
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CSCA fees, scores, and result release
Official public materials list a CNY 450 fee for one subject and CNY 700 for two or more subjects, with score release timing depending on test mode.
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CSCA subjects and test format
CSCA currently covers Professional Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, with different language and duration rules by subject.
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A six-hour weekly CSCA preparation rhythm
For busy applicants, six focused hours per week can still build momentum when the time is split across syllabus review, vocabulary, and error correction.
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First week CSCA study map
Use the first week to confirm your required subjects, gather official resources, test your device, and set a realistic study rhythm.
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What is the CSCA exam?
CSCA is the China Scholastic Competency Assessment for international undergraduate applicants to China. Here is what it measures and why universities use it.
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