On June 27, 2026, byChinese Computer Federation (CCF)Hosted byThe 14th certification of GESP (Grading of Expertise in Programming Skills)The exams will be held simultaneously at all examination centers across the country.

Recently, the GESP grade certification results were officially announced,STEM STAR students performed exceptionally well in this certification：

• The overall passing rate is as high as 88%;

• Nearly 30% of the students achieved high scores of 90 or above;

• Two students even achieved full marks, ranking on the GESP C++ Level 8 highest honor list;

• 20 students successfully skipped grades and secured their seats for the CSP semi-finals in advance.

The difficulty of GESP continues to rise

STEM STAR delivers a high-scoring performance against the trend

As an authoritative programming proficiency level certification sponsored by the China Computer Federation, GESP covers three languages: C++, Python, and graphical programming. Among them, C++ and Python are divided into levels 1-8.

In recent years,GESP difficulty continues to increase-- In the 13th certification held in March 2026, the difficulty of C++ Level 1 programming questions was generally considered to have reached the CSP-J (Popular Group) level, with Levels 5-8 involving moreComplex dynamic programming, graph theoryWaiting for algorithm content.

Under such a severe examination situation, STEM STAR students are88% overall passing rateA remarkable performance has been delivered, fully demonstrating the solid capabilities of STEM STAR in the field of C++ teaching for information technology.

Two students achieved a perfect score of 8

20 people have secured their tickets for the CSP semi-finals in advance

In this certification, STEM STAR studentsKou *hao, Zhou *yuanTwo students have passed the GESP C++ Level 8 certification with full marks.

As the highest level of certification, the GESP Level 8 assessment covers content that has beenFully benchmarking the difficulty of CSP-S (advanced group)Passing with full marks meansThe students have reached a competition-level standard in terms of algorithmic thinking, code implementation, and comprehensive literacy.

According to the official policy of CCF,Candidates who have achieved a score of 80 or above in the GESP C++ Level 7 certification and a score of 60 or above in the Level 8 certification may apply for exemption from the first round of CSP-J certification (preliminary round). Candidates who have achieved a score of 80 or above in the Level 8 certification may apply for exemption from the first round of CSP-S certification (preliminary round) and directly advance to the second round of the semi-finals.

With its excellent performance in this GESP, STEM STAR has a total of20 students have secured their tickets for the CSP semi-finals in advance-- Among them12 students in CSP-J group (introductory group) are exempt from the preliminary round，Eight students in the CSP-S group (advanced group) are exempt from the preliminary round.

This means that these students will skip the preliminary round of CSP, where the elimination rate can reach up to 80%, and directly enter the semi-finals, gaining an advantage in the information and computer science track. Let's congratulate these students!

GESP training class of STEM STAR

What exactly is the difference?

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Independent classes for Grades 1-8, precisely aligned with the exam syllabus

STEM STAR has been establishedA complete course system covering all stages from N0 to N5Independent training for levels 1-8, with each level's syllabus aligned with the GESP exam syllabus, achieving a seamless transition from zero-base grammar introduction to advanced CSP competitions.

We should not be blindly radical or teach ahead of time. Children should be tested based on what they have learned.

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70% of the class time is devoted to multiple-choice questions, covering 90% of the knowledge points in the syllabus

Why should 70% of class time be spent on multiple-choice and true-false questions?

Because multiple-choice questions cover more than 90% of the knowledge points in the syllabusVariables, loops, arrays, recursion, and data structure fundamentals... The underlying logic of these knowledge points and programming problems is completely interconnected.

Once you master choice questions, it will be easier for you to tackle programming questions. By securing the basic score, you can ensure a high score.

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High-frequency classic exercises after class + lectures in class, to enhance the amount of problem-solving practice

The programming question carries 50 points, which is equivalent to half of the total score.

The approach of STEM STAR is to deliver content through the OJ intelligent question bank after class"Must-do question list" (including programming, multiple choice, and true/false)Children write code by themselves, and the system automatically scores their work. In class, the teacher only focuses on common difficult problems that the whole class doesn't understand and high-frequency classic questions that are frequently tested in exams.

The number of programming problems that children have actually solved is far greater than that of just listening to lectures-- Truly achieving "being able to do" and "doing it right".

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Regular classes + intensive classes, the combination yields the best results

If a child is already enrolled in regular programming classes, is it still necessary to enroll in a grade-boosting intensive class?Of course!

The regular classes focus on "honing internal skills", while the pre-exam cramming classes concentrate on "learning exam techniques and practicing high-frequency questions".When the two are combined, the effect is the best.

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Three major guarantees, ensuring a more reassuring preparation for exams

• OJ Intelligent Question Bank System:Thousands of real exam questions, with automatic scoring, ensuring efficient and targeted practice

• Exclusive after-class Q&A group:Stuck with a programming problem after class? Get timely answers from online teachers

• Live streaming + replay:No need to attend in person, flexible schedule, and missed sessions can be watched repeatedly

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Strong faculty, with dual practical experience in competitions and grading exams

Every teacher at STEM STAR Xinao C++ has oneDual practical experience in programming competitions and GESP gradingFully understand the GESP syllabus, high-frequency examination points, and question-setting patterns, so that teaching can be tailored to these examination points, making preparation for exams more efficient.

Some teachersAccumulatively brought up more than 30 students who skipped gradesbe good atStratified teaching, individualized instruction：

It can not only help children with weak foundations to consolidate their knowledge and steadily improve, but also cater to children with stronger abilitiesExpand capabilities, strive for higher ratings, and skip levelsThe preparation needs of children at different levels.

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Test before learning, receive real exam questions for free to test your proficiency

Before enrolling in any class, STEM STAR strongly recommends:First, let the child complete a full set of GESP real exam questions (including multiple-choice, true-false, and programming questions), and diligently finish them within the allotted exam time. Use the actual scores to assess the child's proficiency level.

After the test, the teacher will provide a one-on-one analysis of the results and give clear preparation suggestions - preparation directions vary greatly depending on different levels, and blindly enrolling in classes will only waste time and money.

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If the score is not over half price, the re-reading fee is 0 yuan for two times

If the commitment is not met, students can retake the course at half price, and if they fail twice, they can retake it for free - truly taking responsibility for the children and their parents.