Abuja — Following the unveiling of Nigeria’s new national education curriculum, the Federal Ministry of Education has provided details on subjects and curriculum themes for Primary 1–6, Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) under the newly unveiled national education curriculum, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session. The comprehensive framework, developed by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) with support from UBEC, NSSEC, and NBTE, introduces a balance between academic subjects, vocational training, and digital literacy to improve quality learning.

Below is the complete breakdown of subjects for Primary 1–6, Junior Secondary, and Senior Secondary levels.

📚 Primary Curriculum

Primary 1–3 (Lower Primary)

Pupils will take a minimum of 9 subjects and a maximum of 10:

English Studies
Mathematics
Nigerian Language (One)
Basic Science
Physical & Health Education
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Studies (IS)
Nigerian History
Social and Citizenship Studies
Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
Arabic Language (Optional)

Primary 4–6 (Upper Primary)

Pupils will take a minimum of 11 subjects and a maximum of 12–13:

English Studies
Mathematics
Nigerian Language (One)
Basic Science & Technology
Physical & Health Education
Basic Digital Literacy
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Studies (IS)
Nigerian History
Social and Citizenship Studies
Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
Pre-Vocational Studies (Now includes Entrepreneurial Studies)
French (Optional)
Arabic Language (Optional)

Complete list of subjects in new curriculum for primary to junior secondary schools 2025 — From The Ministry of Education

📘 Junior Secondary Curriculum (JSS 1–3)

Students must take a minimum of 12 subjects and a maximum of 13–14:

English Studies
Mathematics
Nigerian Language (One)
Intermediate Science
Physical & Health Education
Digital Technologies
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Studies (IS)
Nigerian History
Social & Citizenship Studies
Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
Trade Subjects (Choose one):

Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
Fashion Design & Garment Making
Livestock Farming
Beauty & Cosmetology
Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
Horticulture & Crop Production

Business Studies
French (Optional)
Arabic (Optional)

📗 Senior Secondary Curriculum

Senior Secondary students will study five compulsory core subjects, plus electives across four fields:

Core and Compulsory

English Language
General Mathematics
One Trade Subject (see list below)
Citizenship & Heritage Studies
Digital Technologies

Science Subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Further Mathematics, Physical Education, Health Education, Foods & Nutrition, Geography, Technical Drawing.

Humanities Subjects

Nigerian History, Government, CRS, IS, Nigerian Language (One), French, Arabic, Visual Arts, Music, Literature-in-English, Home Management, Catering Craft.

Business Subjects

Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics.

Trade Subjects (Choose one)

Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
Fashion Design & Garment Making
Livestock Farming
Beauty & Cosmetology
Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
Horticulture & Crop Production

complete list of subjects for senior secondary schools 2025 — From the Ministry of Education

🧭 Why This Matters

The new curriculum marks a major shift toward reducing overload, strengthening skills, and ensuring that Nigerian students graduate with both academic knowledge and practical competencies. Stakeholders note that the inclusion of digital literacy, vocational trades, and entrepreneurship better aligns learning with real-world needs.

Implementation begins in the 2025/2026 school session, with monitoring by the Ministry of Education to ensure smooth transition.