Dear Parents,

The Ministry of Education has made another review to the senior school subjects.

Now, new entrepreneurial (trade) subjects have been introduced to replace the ones we’ve been doing. And this takes immediate effect at the senior school, including the current SS 3.

Also, Computer Studies, Commerce and French have been withdrawn from the senior school syllabus/WASSCE. This takes immediate effect from the current SS 3.

The approved new trade subject form will be dropped on all the senior class platforms shortly after this message.

Kindly discuss/agree with your ward on the choice of the new trade subject to replace the former one during the weekend calls.

Rest assured however that even though the review is coming suddenly, particularly for our SS 3 students who are already at the point of being registered for their WASSCE, men and materials have been immediately mobilized to swing into action and double down on efforts, so that our students’ readiness for the exams will not in any way be compromised.

Breaking: WAEC Releases New 2026 Subjects Combinations, Bans Economics for Science and Arts Students

WAEC updates 2026 exam structure: Science and Arts students can no longer take Economics as subject combinations change nationwide.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced new subject combinations for students sitting the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), according to PM News.

Under the updated structure, Science students will no longer be allowed to register for Economics, while Arts students studying Literature, Government, or History are also barred from taking the subject. Only Business (Commercial) students will now be permitted to include Economics in their exam list.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

WAEC maintained that each student must register for a minimum of seven and a maximum of nine subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

The three compulsory subjects for all categories of students remain:

• ✅ English Language
• ✅ Mathematics
• ✅ Civic Education

Science Students (2026/2027)

Core subjects:

• ✅ English Language
• ✅ Mathematics
• ✅ Civic Education
• ✅ Physics
• ✅ Chemistry
• ✅ Biology

Optional subjects:

• 📌 Further Mathematics
• 📌 Geography
• 📌 Agricultural Science
• 📌 Technical Drawing
• 📌 A Nigerian Language (Yoruba, Igbo & Hausa)

Arts Students (2026/2027)

Core subjects:

• ✅ English Language
• ✅ Mathematics
• ✅ Civic Education
• ✅ Literature in English
• ✅ Government or History
• ✅ Religious Studies (CRS or IRS)
• ✅ A Nigerian language (Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa)

Optional subject:

• 📌 Economics (if permitted under local WAEC guidelines)

Commercial Students (2026/2027)

Core subjects:

• ✅ English Language
• ✅ Mathematics
• ✅ Civic Education
• ✅ Economics
• ✅ Accounting
• ✅ Commerce
• ✅ Office Practice

Optional subject:

• 📌 Further Mathematics
• 📌 Book Keeping
• 📌 Agricultural Science or Biology
• 📌 A Nigerian Language

WAEC Trade Subjects (2026/2027)

Students must take at least one trade subject out of 35 available options, including:

• 📌 Animal Husbandry
• 📌 Carpentry and Joinery
• 📌 Catering Craft Practice
• 📌 Data Processing
• 📌 Garment Making
• 📌 Photography
• 📌 Welding and Fabrication
• 📌 GSM Phone Repairs
• 📌 Marketing
• 📌 Plumbing
• 📌 Tourism
• 📌 Upholstery

Guidelines for Subjects Selection

• ✔ Register for the three compulsory subjects (English, Mathematics, Civic Education).
• ✔ Choose one trade subject.
• ✔ Pick two to five additional subjects from their respective categories (Science, Arts, or Commercial).

This means each student must register for a minimum of eight and a maximum of nine subjects in total.

Goal of the Reform

• ✔ Streamline academic focus and enhance specialization.
• ✔ Prepare students for future careers or entrepreneurship.
• ✔ Align with modern curriculum reforms in Nigeria and global standards.
• ✔ Influence timetables, curriculum design, and career pathways across Nigeria and West Africa.

Students and parents are advised to consult their school counselors or visit the official WAEC website for detailed subject registration guidelines.