Full Subject List of Nigeria’s New School Curriculum for JSS and SSS Goes Public

The full list of subjects in Nigeria’s newly introduced school curriculum has surfaced online after the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, shared it on Wednesday.

In a post on his X handle, Olusegun uploaded an unsigned image said to contain the subject breakdown for Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS). “The new curriculum for Nigerian schools, which will commence in September 2025, has been released,” he wrote.

Unveiled by the Federal Government on Sunday, the revised curriculum makes digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship compulsory at the JSS level, while programming, artificial intelligence, and new language options feature prominently at the SSS level.

Subjects for Junior Secondary (JSS 1–3):

Mathematics & Measurement: Numbers, fractions, percentages, geometry, algebra, statistics, graphs, and measurement.

English Language: Essay writing, advanced grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, debates, speeches, and drama.

Integrated Science: Physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, technology, and lab safety.

Digital Literacy & Coding: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, Python basics, Scratch, and robotics.

Social Studies: Nigerian and African history, civics, geography, economy, and global issues.

Languages: Mother tongue (advanced) and conversational fluency in French or Arabic.

Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, theatre, music, and film basics.

Physical & Health Education: Sports, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, and drug abuse awareness.


Subjects for Senior Secondary (SS 1–3):

Mathematics & Advanced Applications: Algebra, calculus basics, trigonometry, statistics, probability, and financial maths.

English & Communication: Advanced essays, literary analysis, research, world literature, public speaking, journalism, and fact-checking.

Sciences: Physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.

Technology & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), data science, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and digital entrepreneurship.

Social Sciences: Government, law, economics, history, philosophy, ethics, and entrepreneurship.

Languages: Advanced mother tongue literature, fluency in French, Arabic, or Chinese.

Creative Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, music, drama, and film/media production.

Physical & Health Education: Advanced sports, leadership, mental health, first aid, and CPR.

Research & Project Work: Final-year project including data collection, analysis, presentation, and defense.


The curriculum marks a major shift in Nigeria’s education system, emphasizing technology, innovation, and global competitiveness alongside traditional academic disciplines.