1. The concept is different: English alliance usually refers to an English education alliance composed of several universities or institutions, while degree English refers to an English test used to apply for postgraduate degrees (such as master's degree and doctor's degree) in foreign universities, also known as English proficiency test.

2. Different purposes: The English Alliance aims to provide students with high-quality English education resources and cultivate their English ability, and will provide a series of English courses, examinations or certification services, such as IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge English. Degree English covers English listening, speaking, reading and writing, and requires students to reach a certain level of English in order to successfully enter foreign universities to study for a degree.