Education System in Nigeria

Nigeria’s education system follows a 6-3-3-4 structure, which includes:
1. 6 years of Primary Education
2. 3 years of Junior Secondary Education (JSS)
3. 3 years of Senior Secondary Education (SSS)
4. 4 years (or more) of Tertiary Education

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1. Primary Education (Basic 1–6)
• Age Group: 6–12 years
• Subjects: English, Mathematics, Basic Science, Social Studies, and Nigerian Languages.
• Compulsory & Free: Under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program.

2. Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3)
• Age Group: 12–15 years
• Subjects: Mathematics, English, Basic Science, Civic Education, ICT, and more.
• Exam: Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

3. Senior Secondary School (SSS 1–3)
• Age Group: 15–18 years
• Subjects: Students choose between Science, Arts, or Commercial streams.
• Exam: West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examination Council (NECO).

4. Tertiary Education (University, Polytechnic, College of Education)
• Duration:
• University: 4–6 years (depending on course)
• Polytechnic: 2–3 years (for ND & HND)
• Colleges of Education: 3 years
• Entry Exam: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME or Direct Entry.

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