WAEC Curriculum Directives 2025 — Official Clarification
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially clarified the WAEC curriculum directives 2025, addressing widespread rumours about new senior secondary school guidelines ahead of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In a statement released on October 28, 2025, via its official website — www.waecnigeria.org — WAEC emphasized that it has not issued any new directive restricting subject choices or modifying the curriculum framework for secondary schools.
WAEC Denies Issuing New Subject Directives
According to the Council, curriculum design and implementation are the exclusive responsibilities of the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC). WAEC’s role remains limited to conducting examinations strictly based on syllabi officially approved by the Federal Government.
The official statement noted:
“WAEC did not issue any directive restricting subject choices for WASSCE (SC) 2026. Curriculum development and regulation are handled by the Federal Ministry of Education and NERDC. The Council only implements approved syllabi for examinations.”
Social Media Claims and WAEC’s Response
This clarification followed a wave of misinformation circulating on social media and messaging platforms, alleging that WAEC had directed schools to reduce subjects to between eight and nine and to select courses only from four fields — Humanities, Sciences, Business, and Trades.
WAEC urged schools, parents, and candidates to disregard such false claims and rely solely on verified updates published through its official communication channels.
Government’s Role in the WAEC Curriculum Review 2025
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Education and NERDC confirmed that the national senior secondary curriculum was recently revised in September 2025. The new structure aims to reduce academic overload and promote skill-based learning.
Under the revised system, students will now take between eight and nine subjects, including core courses such as:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Civic Education
- One Nigerian Language
- One Trade or Entrepreneurship subject
WAEC confirmed it will align its 2026 WASSCE syllabi with this approved government framework while maintaining that it has not issued any separate directive to schools on curriculum changes.
WAEC Assures Fair Assessment for 2026 Candidates
The Council further assured all 2026 WASSCE candidates that they would be assessed fairly according to the national curriculum and approved syllabi.
In addition, WAEC reiterated its commitment to transparency, credibility, and fairness in all examination processes.
Where to Find Accurate Updates on WAEC Curriculum Directives 2025
To avoid misinformation, stakeholders should rely on the following official sources:
- WAEC Official Website: www.waecnigeria.org
- NERDC Website: www.nerdc.gov.ng
- Federal Ministry of Education: education.gov.ng
WAEC concluded by reaffirming its dedication to maintaining the integrity of its examinations and ensuring standardized assessment across all member countries.
Conclusion
The WAEC curriculum directives 2025 clarification reinforces the Council’s focus on accuracy and transparency. While the new government-approved curriculum aims to modernize Nigeria’s education system, WAEC’s role remains to assess — not design — curricula. Candidates, schools, and parents should, therefore, depend on official updates to avoid falling for misinformation.
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