Syllabus

CSCA Syllabus

Use the CSCA syllabus hub for 2026 preparation planning. Compare subjects, understand the exam scope, and move from the official outline into a practical study route.

Browse the full CSCA syllabus by subject

Use this syllabus hub like a directory. Open the subject that matches your route, then continue into subject pages, mock tests, and study products only after the scope feels clear.

Subjects

5 syllabus pages

Preparation Year

2026 planning

Math / Science Language

Chinese or English

Chinese Route Papers

90-minute professional Chinese exams

Start from the route you already know

If math is definitely part of your route, start with the math syllabus and then move into mock tests.
If your target major is engineering, computing, medicine, or science, compare physics and chemistry before buying narrower packs.
If your program is Chinese-taught, check the correct professional Chinese syllabus early so you do not choose the wrong language track.

How to use the CSCA syllabus

Confirm which subject route applies to your undergraduate target first.
Read the exam format before you start collecting too many practice papers.
Use the module list in each CSCA syllabus page to build your study sequence.
Move into mock tests only after the syllabus structure already feels familiar.

Follow the next layer after the syllabus

The syllabus should reduce uncertainty, not increase it. Once the subject scope is clear, continue into route pages, subject pages, and mock-test packs that match your exact preparation stage.

What does the CSCA syllabus help me do?

The CSCA syllabus helps you understand the official exam format, the topic scope for each subject, and what you should study before relying on mock tests.

Should I read the syllabus before buying a mock pack?

Yes. The syllabus tells you what the exam is designed to test. Mock packs become more valuable after the syllabus has already clarified the route and topic structure.

Does every CSCA applicant need all five syllabus pages?

No. Most students only need the syllabus pages that match their subject route and teaching language. The syllabus hub helps you identify which ones matter first.