The full list of subjects in the newly introduced curriculum for junior secondary and senior secondary schools has surfaced online after the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, shared it on Wednesday.
Olusegun, in a post on his X page, displayed an unsigned and unmarked image said to contain the subjects for Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School.
“The new curriculum for Nigerian schools, which will commence from the next session in September 2025, has been released,” he said.
The Federal Government’s curriculum, which was unveiled on Sunday, requires digital literacy and fundamental entrepreneurship at the JSS level, while programming, artificial intelligence, and new languages are prominent at the SSS level.
The following is the complete 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), and global issues.
- Languages: Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in a foreign language (French/Arabic).
- Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theater, film basics, and music.
- Physical & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, and drug abuse awareness.
SENIOR SECONDARY (SS 1–3)
- Mathematics & Advanced Applications: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus basics, probability, statistics, financial math, and applied math.
- English & Communication: Advanced essays, academic writing, literary analysis, world literature, research skills, public speaking, journalism, and fact-checking.
- Sciences: Physics (mechanics, waves, electricity, nuclear physics), chemistry (organic, inorganic, industrial, analytical), biology (genetics, ecology, biotechnology), and 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 an 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.
