Both the higher education program and the post-secondary education program are academic education programs in ** education, but there are some important differences between them.
Application conditions: Gao Qiben generally does not have too many requirements for candidates, as long as they are at least 18 years old, they can apply for the exam. The most basic requirement for college upgrading is that candidates must have a formal college degree that can be checked on the academic information network.
Starting Point: The starting point for the higher education is high school or equivalent, while the starting point for the post-secondary education is a college degree or equivalent. This means that if you have a college degree, you can take the post-secondary exam, while if you only have a high school degree, you will need to take the post-secondary exam.
Examination subjects: The subjects of the advanced examination usually include Chinese, mathematics, foreign language and comprehensive subjects (such as history, geography, physics, etc.), while the subjects of the advanced examination usually include politics, foreign languages and professional courses.
Duration: The duration of the higher education is usually 5 years, while the duration of the post-secondary education is usually 25 years. This means that if you get a diploma, you will need to study 25 years to earn an undergraduate degree;If you get a higher diploma, you will need to study for another 4 years to get your undergraduate degree.
Certificate: After graduation, the academic certificate obtained will show the words "Gaoqiben";The academic certificate obtained by the college upgrade is marked with the words "college upgrade". However, there are similarities between the two, and both have the words ** education on the certificate.
To sum up, although the high starting school and the post-secondary upgrade are both academic education programs in ** education, they are different in terms of application conditions, starting points, examination subjects, academic systems and certificates. Which way to choose needs to be decided according to your actual situation and needs.