Full List Of New JSS, Secondary School Subjects In Curriculum

The Federal Government recently introduced a new curriculum for schools, set to take effect in September 2025.

The curriculum aims to equip students with 21st-century skills, focusing on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and practical learning.

The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Wednesday, shared the full list of subjects on his X handle, revealing significant changes in the education system.

“Compulsory digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship for JSS.

“- Programming, AI, Languages for SSS
“The new curriculum for Nigerian Schools which will commence from the next session in September 2025 has been released,” he said.

Recall that the Federal Government said it has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at reducing overload and enhancing quality learning outcomes.

The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, announced this on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, in a statement explained that the review was conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), UBEC, NSSEC, NBTE, and other key stakeholders.

She added that the new framework, which will be adopted in the 2025/26 academic year, balances subject offerings with deeper, more practical learning.

“At the primary level, pupils in Primary 1–3 will offer 9–10 subjects, while those in Primary 4–6 will take 10–12. For junior secondary school, the range is 12–14 subjects; senior secondary students will take 8–9; and technical schools will offer 9–11 subjects,” the statement said.

Below is the full list of subjects for JSS and SSS as shared:

JUNIOR SECONDARY (JSS 1–3)

• Mathematics & Measurement: Numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, rates, geometry (angles, area, volume), algebra, statistics, graphs, measurement (km, m, cm, g, kg, ml, °C, time zones).
• English Language: Essay writing (narrative, descriptive), advanced grammar (clauses, idioms), comprehension, vocabulary, oral (debates, speeches, drama).
• Integrated Science: Physics (motion, forces, energy), chemistry (matter, mixtures, reactions), biology (cells, reproduction, ecology), earth science (climate, resources), technology, lab safety.
• Digital Literacy & Coding: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, coding (Python basics, Scratch advanced), robotics (basic kits).
• Social Studies: Nigerian and African history, geography, civics, economy (trade, money, entrepreneurship basics), global issues.
• Languages: Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in foreign language (French/Arabic).
• Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theatre, film basics, music.
• Physical & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, drug abuse awareness.

SENIOR SECONDARY (SS 1–3)

• Mathematics & Advanced Applications: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus basics, probability, statistics, financial maths, applied maths.
• English & Communication: Advanced essays, academic writing, literary analysis, world literature, research skills, public speaking, journalism, fact-checking.
• Sciences: Physics (mechanics, waves, electricity, nuclear physics), chemistry (organic, inorganic, industrial, analytical), biology (genetics, ecology, biotechnology), environmental science.
• Technology & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), data science basics, AI & robotics, digital entrepreneurship, cybersecurity.
• Social Sciences: Government & law, economics (micro, macro, trade), history (Africa, world revolutions), philosophy & ethics, entrepreneurship.
• Languages: Advanced mother tongue literature, fluency in international language (French/Arabic/Chinese optional).
• Creative Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, music, drama, film/media production.
• Physical & Health Education: Advanced sports, mental health, first aid & CPR, leadership.
• Research & Project Work: Final-year project, data collection, analysis, presentation & defense.

Full List Of New JSS, Secondary School Subjects In Curriculum is first published on The Whistler Newspaper