New Scheme of Work 2025/2026 Curriculum

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📚 New Curriculum 2025/2026 - Quick Access

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Primary School

Grades 1-6 subjects and new additions

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Junior Secondary

JSS 1-3 subjects and enhancements

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Senior Secondary

SSS 1-3 subjects and specializations

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🔄 Major Changes in the New Curriculum

The Big Shift: Vocational Training is Now Mandatory

Every JSS student must choose one trade subject. Every SS student keeps that trade as a core subject. This is mandatory for all students - a direct move to create employable graduates with practical skills alongside academic work.

Mandatory Trade Subjects:

Every student must choose ONE trade from these options:

  • Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
  • Fashion Design & Garment Making
  • Livestock Farming
  • Beauty & Cosmetology
  • Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
  • Horticulture & Crop Production
Other Key Changes:
  • Digital Technologies: Now core subject from Primary 4
  • Nigerian History: Standalone subject from primary school
  • Citizenship Studies: New standalone subject
  • Senior Secondary Structure: 5 core subjects + specialization in Science, Humanities, or Business
  • Trade Subject Remains: Compulsory for all SS students
  • Goal: Create employable graduates with practical skills

🏫 Primary School Curriculum 2025/2026 (Grades 1-6)

New Primary School Curriculum

Core Subjects and Learning Areas:

Language Arts
  • English Language (Enhanced with digital literacy)
  • Nigerian Languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba)
  • French Language (Optional)
  • Reading and Comprehension Skills
  • Creative Writing and Expression
Mathematics and Sciences
  • Mathematics (Problem-solving focused)
  • Basic Science and Technology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Education
  • Agricultural Science (Basic)
Social Studies and Arts
  • Social Studies (Civic Education integrated)
  • History and Geography
  • Cultural and Creative Arts
  • Religious Studies (Christian/Islamic)
  • Physical and Health Education
New Additions
  • Digital Literacy and Coding
  • Entrepreneurship Education
  • Climate Change Awareness
  • Financial Literacy
  • Life Skills and Values

🎓 Senior Secondary School Curriculum 2025/2026 (SSS 1-3)

New Secondary School Curriculum
SSS Structure: 5 Core + Specialization + Trade Subject

All students take 5 core subjects, then specialize in Science, Humanities, or Business. Trade subject remains compulsory for everyone.

Senior Secondary School (SSS) Subjects:

5 Core and Compulsory Subjects (All Students)
  • • English Language
  • • General Mathematics
  • • One Trade Subject (Mandatory - same as JSS choice)
  • • Citizenship and Heritage Studies
  • • Digital Technologies
One Core Trade Subject (MANDATORY)

Students continue with their JSS trade choice:

  • • Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
  • • Fashion Design & Garment Making
  • • Livestock Farming
  • • Beauty & Cosmetology
  • • Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
  • • Horticulture & Crop Production
Science Field
  • • Biology
  • • Chemistry
  • • Physics
  • • Agriculture
  • • Further Mathematics
  • • Physical Education
  • • Health Education
  • • Foods & Nutrition
  • • Geography
  • • Technical Drawing
Humanities Field
  • • Nigerian History
  • • Government
  • • Christian Religious Studies
  • • Islamic Studies
  • • One Nigerian Language
  • • French
  • • Arabic
  • • Visual Arts
  • • Music
  • • Literature in English
  • • Home Management
  • • Catering Craft
Business Field
  • • Accounting
  • • Commerce
  • • Marketing
  • • Economics

📖 Junior Secondary School Curriculum 2025/2026 (JSS 1-3)

New Junior Secondary School Curriculum
JSS Structure: 12-14 Subjects Total

Core Subjects (10) + 1 Mandatory Trade Subject + 1-3 Optional Subjects

Junior Secondary School (JSS) Subjects:

Core Subjects (S/N 1-10) - All Students
  • 1. English Studies
  • 2. Mathematics
  • 3. Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
  • 4. Intermediate Science
  • 5. Physical & Health Education
  • 6. Digital Technologies
  • 7. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) - For Christian Pupils Only
  • 8. Islamic Studies (IS) - For Muslim Pupils Only
  • 9. Nigerian History
  • 10. Social and Citizenship Studies
  • 11. Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
Trade Subjects (S/N 11) - MANDATORY

Students must choose ONE trade subject:

  • • Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
  • • Fashion Design & Garment Making
  • • Livestock Farming
  • • Beauty & Cosmetology
  • • Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
  • • Horticulture & Crop Production
Optional Subjects (S/N 12-14)
  • • Business Studies
  • • French (Optional)
  • • Arabic Language (Optional)

📅 Implementation Timeline

Phase 1: Planning & Development (2024)

Curriculum review, stakeholder consultations, and framework development by NERDC and other educational bodies.

Phase 2: Pilot Testing (Early 2025)

Limited implementation in selected schools across different states to test the new curriculum framework.

Phase 3: Full Implementation (2025/2026)

Nationwide rollout of the new curriculum across all educational levels in Nigeria.

Phase 4: Monitoring & Evaluation (Ongoing)

Continuous assessment and improvement of the curriculum based on implementation feedback.

🎯 Expected Benefits

Employable Graduates

Every student graduates with a practical skill alongside academic knowledge

Economic Impact

Reduced unemployment and increased entrepreneurship

Self-Reliance

Students can start businesses or find employment immediately after school

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Primary Schools

Complete curriculum for Grades 1-6

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Secondary Schools

Complete curriculum for JSS & SSS 1-3

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The biggest change is the introduction of mandatory vocational training. Every JSS student must choose one trade subject, and every SS student continues with that trade as a core subject. This is designed to create employable graduates with practical skills alongside academic knowledge.

Students must choose ONE trade subject from these six options:
  • Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
  • Fashion Design & Garment Making
  • Livestock Farming
  • Beauty & Cosmetology
  • Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
  • Horticulture & Crop Production

The new curriculum is set for nationwide implementation starting from the 2025/2026 academic session across all public and private schools in Nigeria. The implementation timeline includes pilot testing in early 2025, followed by full rollout.

Students choose their trade subject in JSS 1 and continue with the same trade throughout their secondary education (JSS 1-3 and SSS 1-3). This ensures they develop expertise in their chosen field over the 6-year period.

All SSS students must take these 5 core subjects:
  • English Language
  • General Mathematics
  • One Trade Subject (Mandatory - same as JSS choice)
  • Citizenship and Heritage Studies
  • Digital Technologies
They then specialize in Science, Humanities, or Business fields.

JSS students will take 12-14 subjects total:
  • 10 Core subjects (English Studies, Mathematics, Nigerian Languages, Intermediate Science, PHE, Digital Technologies, CRS/IS, Nigerian History, Social and Citizenship Studies, CCA)
  • 1 Mandatory Trade Subject
  • 1-3 Optional Subjects (Business Studies, French, Arabic)

Key new additions include:
  • Digital Technologies: Now a core subject from Primary 4
  • Nigerian History: Standalone subject from primary school
  • Citizenship Studies: New standalone subject
  • Trade Subjects: 6 mandatory vocational options

The new curriculum is designed to prepare students for both university education and immediate employment. Students will still take traditional academic subjects alongside their trade subjects, ensuring they meet university admission requirements while also having practical skills.

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Official Curriculum Release

The new Nigerian curriculum for 2025/2026 has been officially released by the Federal Government. This page contains the complete information about the curriculum overhaul, including detailed changes for primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary education levels. The new curriculum represents a significant shift towards competency-based learning and 21st-century skills development.

Implementation Status: The curriculum is set for nationwide implementation starting from the 2025/2026 academic session across all public and private schools in Nigeria.

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