An unofficial insight has been provided into a new school curriculum proposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria for secondary schools across the country that is expected to take-off in the new school session in September, 2025.
According to information shared online by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, the new curriculum is a sharp departure from the current system.
Below is a summary of subjects to be offered by junior and senior secondary schools in Nigeria:
UNIOR 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.
