New School Curriculum: Full List of JSS and SS Subjects Released

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro

A comprehensive list of subjects under Nigeria’s newly introduced school curriculum has surfaced online following its release by the Federal Government. The details were shared on Wednesday by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, who posted an image of the subject outline on his X handle.

According to Olusegun, the curriculum will officially take effect from September 2025. It introduces compulsory digital literacy and entrepreneurship at the Junior Secondary School (JSS) level, while programming, artificial intelligence, and new international languages are featured more prominently in Senior Secondary School (SSS).

Below is the full breakdown of the subjects as published:

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 work (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, advanced Scratch), 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 a 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, basic calculus, probability, statistics, financial mathematics, applied mathematics.

• 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 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, and defense.

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