The next currently listed CSCA examination is November 14–15, 2026.
Next exam
November 14–15, 2026
Registration period
October 15–21, 2026
Beijing Time (UTC+8)
Registration for this sitting opens on October 15. Check the official portal for the exact current registration workflow and any updates before submitting.
Official schedule source: CSCA. GL Education does not administer the examination.
Understand the CSCA, follow the latest official examination schedule, and prepare with GL Education courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and core CSCA subjects.
2026 · Registration Oct 15–21
CSCA is a standardized academic-level test for international students planning undergraduate study in China. The official CSCA website describes it as an assessment of language and academic foundations, with scores serving as an important reference for university admission and scholarship evaluation.
Designed around international students preparing for undergraduate study in China.
Use the official portal for registration, exam announcements and results.
The official site describes home online testing alongside centralized test arrangements.
The official exam-introduction page currently lists:
Fees can change. Verify the amount shown in the official registration portal before payment.
Official exam informationThe required combination depends on the target university, major and scholarship route. Confirm your exact requirements with your target institutions.
90 min · 80 questions · Chinese
Chinese-language academic and professional communication assessment.
90 min · 80 questions · Chinese
Chinese proficiency for science-oriented undergraduate study.
60 min · 48 questions · Chinese / English
Core quantitative foundation used across many undergraduate pathways.
60 min · 48 questions · Chinese / English
Subject assessment for programmes where physics is required.
60 min · 48 questions · Chinese / English
Subject assessment for programmes where chemistry is required.
The official CSCA website has announced exam sessions from November 2026 through June 2027. The dates below cover all six currently announced sessions. Registration windows for later sessions should be confirmed on the official portal as details are published.
Check the official portal for registration updates
Check the official portal for registration updates
Check the official portal for registration updates
Check the official portal for registration updates
Check the official portal for registration updates
Looking for CSCA exam preparation, free CSCA practice questions or a realistic CSCA mock test? GL Education offers an independent online practice environment so students can rehearse answering questions under a timer and review their result after submission.
Mathematics Mock Test 1 is currently available with 48 questions, 60 minutes and 100 marks. It is an original CSCA-style practice paper, not an official CSCA exam or a past paper released by the exam organiser. Physics and Chemistry mock tests will appear as available only after their question sets are reviewed.
Available practice paper
FREEFull-screen timed practice interface
Instant score and result report
Save or print the result as a PDF
Practice resource by GL Education. It does not register you for the official CSCA examination and is not endorsed by the exam organiser.
Structured preparation for students targeting Chinese undergraduate admission. Join options below go to the GL Education contact flow — no WhatsApp requirement.
Started October 4, 2026 · Ongoing. A structured course for students preparing for CSCA and undergraduate admission in China.
Next course starts January 1, 2027. Reserve your place early for the next preparation cycle.
Focused subject preparation for students who want deeper practice in one core subject.
48-question subject format · bilingual preparation
Build accuracy, speed and exam technique.
48-question subject format · bilingual preparation
Strengthen concepts, formulas and timed problem solving.
48-question subject format · bilingual preparation
Build reaction, calculation and concept confidence.
CSCA learning hub
The China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) is an academic assessment connected with undergraduate admission pathways for international students who plan to study in China. Before preparing, check the requirements for your target university and major: relevant subjects, syllabus, registration steps and how a score is considered can depend on current official guidance and the university's admission rules.
A practical preparation plan starts with the current official syllabus, separates required subjects into topics, and combines concept review with timed practice. GL Education's CSCA-style mock tests and homework can support that practice. They are independent study resources, not official CSCA exam papers or score reports; use the official CSCA portal for registration, current notices and authoritative exam information.
Students often search for answers such as “What is the CSCA exam?”, “Is a free CSCA mock test available online?” and “Where can I practise CSCA Mathematics?” The guides below answer these questions in more detail and link back to the live practice page.
Purpose, undergraduate admission context and why applicants should check university-specific requirements.
Read the CSCA overviewLearn what is available online and how to distinguish independent practice from official exam material.
Find free practiceWhat free practice can tell you, how to use results and what they cannot replace.
Read the free-test guidePlan around Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Chinese-language assessment areas using official documents.
Explore subject guidanceTurn syllabus topics and mock-test results into a practical revision routine.
Build a maths study planCheck released subjects and start an available practice paper.
Open the mock-test pageCSCA is the China Scholastic Competency Assessment, an academic-level test used in pathways for international students applying to undergraduate study in China. Check the official portal and your target university for current requirements.
Requirements depend on the university, intended major, language of instruction and scholarship route. Confirm the subjects requested by each target university instead of relying on a generic subject list.
Use the official CSCA website at csca.cn for exam announcements, registration and official exam-related instructions. GL Education is not the exam organiser.
No. GL Education provides independent preparation support. The official examination and its score reports remain separate from GL Education courses and practice tests.
Yes. GL Education currently provides a free online Mathematics Mock Test 1 with 48 questions, a 60-minute timer and results after submission. The released test is an original practice paper, not an official or past CSCA paper.
No. A practice test helps you rehearse and review your preparation. It cannot replace official exam registration, an official exam sitting or an official CSCA score report.
Review the requirements of your target university, study the relevant subject material, practise questions and attempt a timed mock test. Use the result to identify topics to review before taking another practice set.
Check the official exam schedule, then choose the GL Education preparation path that fits your target subjects.