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New Curriculum: Full List of JSS & SS Subjects (2025)

The complete list of subjects in the newly implemented school curriculum has emerged online after Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, posted it on Wednesday.

In a message on his X account, Olusegun showcased an unsigned and unmarked image alleged to contain the subjects for Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School (JSS & SS).

He stated, “The new curriculum for Nigerian schools, set to begin in the next session in September 2025, has been made public.”

The curriculum, unveiled by the Federal Government on Sunday, incorporates mandatory digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship at the junior secondary school level, while programming, artificial intelligence, and new languages are highlighted at the senior secondary school level.

Below is the complete list of subjects for Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School 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, and lab safety.
Digital Literacy & Coding: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, coding (Python basics, Scratch advanced), and and robotics (basic kits).
Social Studies: Nigerian and African history, geography, civics, economy (trade, money, entrepreneurship basics), and and global issues.
Languages: Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in a 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 and 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, and cybersecurity.
Social Sciences: Government & law, economics (micro, macro, trade), history (Africa, world revolutions), philosophy & ethics, and entrepreneurship.
Languages: Advanced mother tongue literature, fluency in an international language (French/Arabic/Chinese optional).
Creative Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, music, drama, and film/media production.
Physical & Health Education: Advanced sports, mental health, first aid & CPR, and leadership.
Research & Project Work: Final-year project, data collection, analysis, presentation & defense.