The complete breakdown of subjects in Nigeria’s newly approved school curriculum has been made public after the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, shared it on Wednesday.
Olusegun posted an image on his official X handle which he said contained the official subjects for Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) under the new education framework.
According to him, “The new curriculum for Nigerian schools, which takes effect from the next academic session in September 2025, has now been released.”
The curriculum, unveiled by the Federal Government on Sunday, introduces a stronger emphasis on digital literacy and entrepreneurship at the JSS level, while advanced technology-driven subjects such as programming, artificial intelligence, and additional international languages feature more prominently in the SSS section.
Full Subject List as Shared
Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3)
- Mathematics & Measurement: Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, rates, geometry, algebra, statistics, graphs, and measurement units.
- English Language: Essay writing, advanced grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, and oral communication (debates, speeches, drama).
- Integrated Science: Physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, technology basics, and lab safety.
- Digital Literacy & Coding: Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, internet research, coding (Python, Scratch), and basic robotics.
- Social Studies: Nigerian and African history, geography, civics, economy, entrepreneurship basics, and global issues.
- Languages: Advanced mother tongue plus foreign language fluency (French/Arabic).
- Creative Arts: Visual arts, crafts, theatre, film basics, and music.
- Physical & Health Education: Sports, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, and drug awareness.
Senior Secondary School (SS 1–3)
- Mathematics & Advanced Applications: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus, probability, statistics, financial and applied mathematics.
- English & Communication: Advanced essays, academic writing, literature, research skills, public speaking, journalism, and fact-checking.
- Sciences: Physics, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, and environmental science.
- Technology & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), data science, AI & robotics, cybersecurity, and digital entrepreneurship.
- Social Sciences: Government, law, economics, African and world history, philosophy, ethics, and entrepreneurship.
- Languages: Mother tongue literature plus international language options (French/Arabic/Chinese).
- Creative Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, drama, music, and film/media production.
- Physical & Health Education: Advanced sports, mental health, CPR/first aid, and leadership training.
- Research & Project Work: Final-year project involving data collection, analysis, and presentation.
