CSCA 2025 Syllabus and Subject Guide
Explore the CSCA Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, STEM Chinese and Humanities Chinese syllabus scope.
Mathematics
Assess foundational mathematical knowledge, logical reasoning and practical problem solving needed for undergraduate study in China.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Question type
- single-answer multiple choice
- Languages
- ZH, EN
Documented modules
Physics
Assess the physics knowledge system, scientific thinking and cross-disciplinary application needed for first-year science and engineering study.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Question type
- single-answer multiple choice
- Languages
- ZH, EN
Documented modules
Chemistry
Assess chemical knowledge, scientific thinking and experimental inquiry needed for first-year science and engineering study.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Question type
- single-answer multiple choice
- Languages
- ZH, EN
Documented modules
STEM Chinese
Assess the Chinese proficiency required to study first-year STEM subjects, read basic textbooks and academic material, discuss knowledge and express foundational theories and concepts in an appropriate academic register.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Question type
- single-answer multiple choice
- Languages
- ZH
Documented modules
Humanities Chinese
Assess the Chinese proficiency required to understand first-year humanities teaching, obtain and record information, identify keywords, skim and scan professional texts, and understand basic concepts and central ideas.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Question type
- single-answer multiple choice
- Languages
- ZH