1. The scope of recognition is different: the Shanghai Fine Arts Grading Certificate is only highly recognized in Shanghai; The National Fine Arts Grading Certificate is highly recognized in China and is also recognized by some international art institutions.
2. The examination subjects are different: the subjects of Shanghai Fine Arts Examination are sketch, gouache and watercolor painting, while the subjects of National Fine Arts Examination are sketch, watercolor, gouache and hard pen calligraphy.