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Key Facts: Taiwan CAP Exam
16–17 May 2026
2026 CAP examination dates
National Examination Board (全國試務會)
425 minutes
Total standard testing time across the seven sessions, excluding instructions and breaks
2026 CAP official timetable: 70 + 80 + 70 + 50 + 70 + 60 + 25 minutes
3 tiers
Achievement levels per subject: 精熟 (A), 基礎 (B), 待加強 (C)
RCPET NTNU (臺師大心測中心)
5 subjects
Core subjects examined: Chinese, English, Math, Social Studies, Natural Sciences
K-12 Education Administration, MOE
NT$0
Registration fee for eligible current junior-high graduates
K-12 Education Administration, MOE
1–6, or 0
Overall writing levels; specified unscorable responses receive 0
RCPET NTNU (臺師大心測中心)
Taiwan CAP reports separate subject achievement levels and a Chinese writing score, with no single overall pass mark. Our English-language MCQ study adaptation supports revision; it does not reproduce the official Chinese-medium, listening, or written-response experience.
Sample Taiwan CAP Practice Questions
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1In classical and modern Chinese reading, transitional conjunctions establish critical logical relationships between clauses. Which pair of conjunctions is correctly used to introduce an adversative or contrasting relationship (轉折關係)?
2Which of the following Chinese idioms (成語) is most appropriately used to praise someone who reviews previous learning to gain fresh insights and deepen understanding?
3A poetry collection labels one poem 律詩 and another 絕句. For the standard eight-line and four-line forms of 近體詩, which comparison of their line counts is correct?
4In classical Chinese grammar, the character '之' (zhī) performs multiple syntactic functions. In which of the following sentences does '之' function as a verb meaning 'to go towards' or 'to travel to' (往、到)?
5In traditional Chinese culture, specific literary phrases denote milestones of age. Which phrase accurately designates a person reaching thirty years of age?
6According to the Ministry of Education's Revised Handbook of Punctuation Marks (教育部重訂標點符號手冊), what is the correct function of the enumeration pause mark (頓號, 、)?
7Read the following line: '秋天用金黃的稻穗，向辛勤的農夫點頭致意。' Which rhetorical device is primarily employed in this sentence?
8In Fan Zhongyan's renowned prose piece 'Yueyang Tower' (岳陽樓記), the concluding ideal expressed as '先天下之憂而憂，後天下之樂而樂' represents which core philosophical stance?
9A school prepares an inscription (題辭) to praise a retiring teacher for nurturing generations of students. Which expression best fits this occasion?
10A fictional school report contains the following statements. Which one is an objectively checkable factual claim (客觀事實), rather than a preference or recommendation?
About the Taiwan CAP Exam
Taiwan's Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students (國中教育會考, CAP) assesses junior-high learning in Chinese, English, mathematics, social studies, natural sciences, and guided Chinese writing. The 2026 sitting (ROC year 115) was held on 16–17 May. NTNU's Research Center for Psychological and Educational Testing (RCPET) handles assessment work and national examination administration under Ministry of Education oversight, with regional examination committees handling local arrangements. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep, with Chinese text retained where it is integral to the skill. It is not an official translation, a simulation of the exam's language or format, or a substitute for Chinese essay writing, written mathematical reasoning, or audio listening practice. The bank provides a selected revision overview, with 20 questions in each subject grouping and writing-rubric practice within Chinese; these are our practice proportions, not official subject weights or full syllabus coverage.
Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education & NTNU Research Center for Psychological and Educational Testing (RCPET / 國立臺灣師範大學心測中心). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Two-day assessment of five subjects plus guided Chinese writing. English includes audio listening; mathematics includes two written-response tasks. No standard oral, practical, coursework, or separate case-study assessment is listed. Subject results are reported separately.
Time Limit
Day 1: Social Studies 70 min, Mathematics 80 min, Chinese 70 min, Writing 50 min. Day 2: Natural Sciences 70 min, English Reading 60 min, English Listening 25 min.
Passing Score
No single overall pass mark. Subject results use 精熟 (A/A+/A++), 基礎 (B/B+/B++), and 待加強 (C); writing receives 1–6 級分 or 0 for specified unscorable responses. Results may contribute to admissions oversubscription comparisons.
Exam / Certification Fees
Current graduates: exempt, including eligible overseas/mainland current graduates. Other individual applicants: generally NT$500; qualifying middle-low-income applicants: NT$200. Qualifying low-income or direct-ascendant unemployment-benefit cases: exempt with required proof.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- CAP official assessment subjects and formats · Source checked 2026-10-22Identifies the assessed curriculum stage, paper formats, item ranges, and timing. The five subjects have separate results rather than a single equal-weight subject blueprint.
- 2026 CAP regional examination handbook — Central Taiwan district · Source checked 2026-10-22Official 115-year handbook, especially printed pages 2, 7–10, and 12–14: formats, scoring, eligibility, fee exemptions, NT$500 standard individual fee, and NT$200 qualifying concession.
- MOE K-12 Education Administration — 2026 CAP announcement · Source checked 2026-10-22Confirms the 16–17 May 2026 sitting and registration arrangements. CEEC is not the CAP assessment provider.
- CAP Chinese subject scope · Source checked 2026-10-22Character and vocabulary use, grammar, punctuation, text integration, reading, and appreciation.
- CAP English subject scope and paper structure · Source checked 2026-10-22English reading and audio listening, including language components, passage understanding, and communication.
- CAP mathematics scope and constructed-response assessment · Source checked 2026-10-22Numbers, shapes, coordinate geometry, algebra, functions, and data; written mathematical reasoning is assessed beyond selecting answers.
- CAP social studies scope · Source checked 2026-10-22History, geography, and civics, emphasizing interpretation and application as well as basic knowledge.
- CAP natural sciences scope · Source checked 2026-10-22Scientific knowledge, data interpretation, problem solving, and investigation.
- CAP writing rubric · Source checked 2026-10-22Four rubric dimensions, overall levels 1–6, and specified zero-level responses.
- 2026 CAP official papers and answers · Source checked 2026-10-22Official Chinese-medium papers, English reading and listening materials, mathematics written-response tasks, and writing prompt.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Chinese Language (國文)
Classical and modern reading comprehension, literary analysis, idioms, rhetoric, and writing principles.
English Language (英語)
Reading comprehension, core vocabulary in context, grammatical structures, and language usage.
Mathematics (數學)
Number theory, algebra, linear/quadratic equations, plane/solid geometry, statistics, and probability calculations.
Social Studies (社會)
Taiwan, East Asia, and world history; physical and cultural geography; government, law, and economics.
Natural Sciences (自然)
Cell biology and genetics; mechanics, waves, and energy; chemical reactions and matter; earth and planetary science.
Writing Assessment (寫作測驗)
Guided Chinese prose and the four official rubric dimensions; the local MCQ item studies revision choices and does not assess actual essay writing.
Preparing for the Taiwan CAP Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No single overall pass mark. Subject results use 精熟 (A/A+/A++), 基礎 (B/B+/B++), and 待加強 (C); writing receives 1–6 級分 or 0 for specified unscorable responses. Results may contribute to admissions oversubscription comparisons.
- Assessment: Two-day assessment of five subjects plus guided Chinese writing. English includes audio listening; mathematics includes two written-response tasks. No standard oral, practical, coursework, or separate case-study assessment is listed. Subject results are reported separately.
- Time limit: Day 1: Social Studies 70 min, Mathematics 80 min, Chinese 70 min, Writing 50 min. Day 2: Natural Sciences 70 min, English Reading 60 min, English Listening 25 min.
- Exam / certification fees: Current graduates: exempt, including eligible overseas/mainland current graduates. Other individual applicants: generally NT$500; qualifying middle-low-income applicants: NT$200. Qualifying low-income or direct-ascendant unemployment-benefit cases: exempt with required proof. Official sources
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Taiwan CAP: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taiwan's CAP (國中教育會考) and who takes it?
CAP assesses junior-high learning before senior-high education. Current junior-high graduates normally register through their schools; previous graduates and people using approved equivalent-qualification or recognized overseas/mainland routes may also be eligible. Consult the annual regional handbook for the complete documentary requirements and exceptions.
How are CAP examination scores reported and graded?
There is no universal overall pass mark. Subject achievement uses 精熟 (A, A+, A++), 基礎 (B, B+, B++), and 待加強 (C). English combines reading and listening at 80:20, while mathematics combines MCQs and constructed responses at 85:15. Writing receives an overall 1–6 score, or 0 for responses such as blank, wholly off-topic, or prompt-only submissions.
When does the CAP exam take place?
The 2026 CAP (ROC year 115) was held on Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May. Check the official annual notice for a future sitting; do not assume a fixed ordinal weekend every year.
How much does it cost to register for Taiwan's CAP?
Current junior-high graduates are exempt, including eligible current graduates with overseas or mainland qualifications. Other individual candidates generally pay NT$500. With the required proof, qualifying middle-low-income candidates pay NT$200; low-income candidates and candidates with a qualifying direct ascendant receiving unemployment benefits are exempt.
What subjects are included in the CAP exam?
The examination tests five academic subjects: Chinese Language, English (including both a reading paper and a listening paper), Mathematics (including multiple-choice and non-choice questions), Social Studies (History, Geography, and Civics), and Natural Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science), alongside a mandatory Writing Assessment.
How does OpenExamPrep's practice bank adapt the official CAP exam?
This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation with Chinese passages and vocabulary retained when essential. Its 100 questions offer a selected revision overview, not an official translation or language/format simulation. Chinese essay writing, showing mathematical working, and listening to English audio require separate practice with appropriate materials.