Self-taught exams are mainly for candidates to teach themselves. They don't attend classes at school all day, and there is no normal winter and summer vacation at school. They are mainly aimed at social adults, office workers who have entered the society, or college students. It belongs to adult education and is not full-time. However, from the self-taught college to the undergraduate study, the undergraduate degree obtained can also be called the highest degree.
Self-study examination system is the largest open higher education system in the world, which can best embody the concept of lifelong education and the characteristics of learning society. Guided by the national examination and based on individual self-study, there are a wide range of social education resources to participate in student assistance activities. It is a "university without walls" with China characteristics and the cradle of self-study.
Self-study exams gradually complete their studies by accumulating credits. Learners complete all the courses specified in the professional examination plan and obtain qualified grades, and complete graduation thesis or other teaching time tasks. Those who pass the ideological and moral appraisal are allowed to graduate and obtain corresponding graduation certificates, and their academic qualifications are recognized by the state.
Self-study examination of higher education is dual: it is not only a national examination system, but also a new educational form. As a national examination system, it is formulated by the state, and government examination institutions exercise examination rights on behalf of the state. In accordance with the goals and standards set by the state, strict national examinations are carried out for all self-taught candidates, which is a nationally recognized academic qualification.
Participants in self-study:
There are a wide range of groups taking the self-study exam, including workers, farmers, administrative personnel, ethnic minorities, PLA, armed police officers and soldiers, public security personnel, disabled people, prisoners and so on. Self-study examination provides opportunities and institutional guarantee for people to receive higher education equally, and is welcomed by all walks of life.
The higher education self-study examination is a successful system to encourage self-study, which we should fully affirm. The establishment of this system is not an expedient measure and should be adhered to for a long time. Self-taught examination system is an effective form of large-scale education in developing countries, and it is a pioneering work of Socialism with Chinese characteristics's education system.