Below is the official approved subject offering under the New Revised Curriculum. nerdc.org.ng
Primary 1–3 (Basic 1–3)
Minimum 9, maximum 10 subjects: nerdc.org.ng
- English Studies
- Mathematics
- Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
- Basic Science
- Physical & Health Education
- CRS (Christian pupils) / IS (Muslim pupils)
- Nigerian History
- Social and Citizenship Studies
- Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
- Arabic Language (Optional)
Why it matters: strong literacy/numeracy foundation + early creativity (CCA) + civic awareness + national identity (History). FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
Primary 4–6 (Basic 4–6)
Minimum 11, maximum 12 or 13 subjects: nerdc.org.ng
- English Studies
- Mathematics
- Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
- Basic Science and Technology
- Physical & Health Education
- Basic Digital Literacy
- CRS / IS
- Nigerian History
- Social and Citizenship Studies
- Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
- Pre-vocational Studies
- French (Optional)
- Arabic Language (Optional)
Why it matters: this is where the new curriculum intentionally grows hands-on skills — creativity (CCA), Digital Literacy, and Pre-vocational learning (intro to practical life skills and work habits). nerdc.org.ng+1
Junior Secondary School 1–3 (JSS/GSS 1–3)
Minimum 12, maximum 13 or 14 subjects: nerdc.org.ng
- English Studies
- Mathematics
- Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
- Intermediate Science
- Physical & Health Education
- Digital Technologies
- CRS / IS
- Nigerian History
- Social and Citizenship Studies
- Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
- Trade Subject (choose ONE)
- Business Studies
- French (Optional)
- Arabic Language (Optional)
Trade (choose one): nerdc.org.ng+1
- Solar Photovoltaic installation & maintenance
- Fashion design & garment making
- Livestock farming
- Beauty & cosmetology
- Computer hardware & GSM repairs
- Horticulture & crop production
Why it matters: this is the government’s major push for art/crafts, practical work, and employable skills inside the school system — not only theory. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
Senior Secondary School 1–3 (SS 1–3)
At SSS level, students take 8–9 subjects, with 5 core/compulsory and then electives based on track. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
5 Core & Compulsory Subjects: nerdc.org.ng+1
- English Language
- General Mathematics
- One Trade Subject
- Citizenship and Heritage Studies
- Digital Technologies
Electives by track (examples): nerdc.org.ng
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Further Mathematics, etc.
- Humanities: Nigerian History, Government, CRS/IS, Languages, Literature, Music/Visual Arts, etc.
- Business: Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics
Why it matters: students become more future-ready — stronger digital learning, stronger citizenship/heritage understanding, plus at least one trade skill. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
What EduCoachStore Provides (Old + New, Side-by-Side)
Old Curriculum Lesson Notes
For classes/schools still using the previous scheme during the transition:
- Full weekly lesson notes (scheme aligned)
- Clear objectives, content, class activities, evaluation, and homework
- Suitable for supervision/inspection
New Revised Curriculum Lesson Notes (Sept. 2025)
For the phased rollout levels (starting with Basic 1, Basic 4, JSS1/GSS1, SS1):
- Lesson notes aligned to the approved new subject offerings
- Strong Digital, Creative Arts, Pre-Vocational, and Trade skill structure
- Updated learning outcomes and classroom activities
Implementation begins at Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS1 and SS1 as the revised curricula are unveiled. nerdc.org.ng