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Guides to the CSCA based on the real past papers in our question bank: exam format, topic weights and difficulty data.
12/10/2026
Where do you take the CSCA? The home-based online exam and test centres
According to csca.cn, the CSCA is mainly a home-based online exam. What the official page says, how to check for a test centre, and what you need to sit the exam at home.
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What is the CSCA? The 2026 guide for international applicants
What the China Scholastic Competency Assessment is, who needs it, the five subjects and their format, and how to choose your subjects and sitting.
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CSCA Mathematics: format, topics and difficulty from real papers
The format of the CSCA Mathematics paper, its topic weights, difficulty mix and question style, measured from the real past papers in our bank.
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How hard is the CSCA? Difficulty data from 500+ real questions
Difficulty data for CSCA Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, measured from the real past papers in our bank, and what makes the exam hard for international students.
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