Pass the English CSCA. Get into your dream university in China.
AI-powered CSCA exam prep & training for international students. Practice free in any subject, track your weak points, and raise your CSCA score — for the Chinese university you want.
Get early accessThe exam, explained
What is the CSCA exam?
The CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) is the standardized test international students take for undergraduate admission to Chinese universities.
You choose English or Chinese, then take Mathematics — plus Physics and/or Chemistry depending on your major — as 48 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes.
Your CSCA score matters: it's part of what universities, and some scholarships, use to decide.
PrepCSCA is the CSCA exam prep and training platform built to find your weak points, practice until you're ready, and raise your score.
Built to raise your score
CSCA exam training aimed at one thing: your score
Practice five at a time — free
Answer any CSCA topic in batches of five questions, with instant right-or-wrong scoring. No account required to start.
A simple solution for every question
Every question comes with a short, clear solution so you learn why. Pro upgrades each one to a full, step-by-step walk-through.
Mistake book when you register
Sign up free to keep every missed question in your mistake book — grouped by subject and topic, with a review date.
Weekly weak-point report
Registered users get one fresh weak-point report for a subject every week. Pro gets unlimited reports across all subjects.
Full timed mock tests (Pro)
Pro members unlock full-length, timed mock tests — 48 questions in 60 minutes — that mirror the real exam.
English or Chinese papers
Prepare in the language you'll actually take, so you practice exactly how you'll be tested.
The fastest way to improve
CSCA prep guides
Read our CSCA guides
CSCA Subjects by Major + 30-Day Plan + Score
Which CSCA papers does your major need (HSK4 exemption included)? A 30-day sprint, and how to read your 100-point score and whether to retake.
Read →
How to Register for CSCA 2026: Dates & Fees
Step-by-step CSCA registration for 2026: dates, subject combos, fees (¥450/¥700), exam formats (home, CBT, paper), results (7-14 days) and common problems.
Read →
6 CSCA Traps That Cost You Points
Know the topic but pick wrong? Six predictable CSCA traps — sign, formula misuse, concept confusion, units, magnitude, endpoints — each with a defence.
Read →
CSCA vs SAT, ACT, AP, A-Level, IB & HSK
CSCA is a subject-based admissions test, not an aptitude or language exam. How it differs from SAT/ACT, AP/A-Level/IB and HSK — and what actually transfers.
Read →
Questions students ask
CSCA prep, answered
What is the CSCA exam?
The CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) is the entrance exam international students take for undergraduate admission to Chinese universities. You take Mathematics, plus Physics and/or Chemistry depending on your major, in English or Chinese — 48 questions in 60 minutes, scored out of 100.
How do I prepare for the CSCA exam?
Start with free practice in any subject, register to keep a mistake book and get one weekly weak-point report, then go Pro for full timed mock tests and detailed step-by-step solutions.
Is there a free CSCA practice test?
Yes. PrepCSCA lets you practice for free in batches of five questions, with instant scoring and a short solution for each — no account needed to start.
Which subjects are on the CSCA?
Mathematics is mandatory for almost all majors. Physics and Chemistry are added depending on your program, and Chinese-taught programs also require a Chinese paper. You can choose to sit Maths/Physics/Chemistry in English or Chinese.
Does the CSCA have an English version?
Yes. At registration you choose whether to take the Maths, Physics, and Chemistry papers in English or Chinese.
Is PrepCSCA free?
Practice is fully free with no account needed. Register free to save your mistakes and unlock a weekly weak-point report. Pro is a single flat $9.90/year and unlocks full timed mock tests, detailed step-by-step solutions, unlimited weak-point reports, deep mistake analysis, and weak-point training.
How long should I study for the CSCA?
It depends on your starting level. Use the free practice batches to find the topics you keep missing, register for a weekly weak-point report to track them, then finish with Pro mock tests near your exam date.
Be first to try PrepCSCA
Leave your email and we'll let you know the moment PrepCSCA is live.