OUR CURRICULUM
JNissi High School (JNHS) runs a Nigerian British curriculum which cuts across the Junior and Senior Secondary levels of education with the focus of ensuring that each child experiences all round quality academic excellence.
Our curriculum meets the requirements of the State, Federal Ministry of Education and both local and international examination bodies. It will also ensure that our students fit in easily into any other educational and work environment anywhere in the world.
Students are exposed to various practical experiences that consolidate the classroom teaching. Our team of qualified, innovative and experienced personnel discharge their duties with consideration for individual uniqueness and differences, giving every student personal attention with the benefit of remedial classes, where necessary.
We operate a fully integrated and challenging curriculum with extensive use of E-Learning leading to the following examinations.
- National Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) NECO
- Cambridge Checkpoint
- West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
- National Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) NECO
- Cambridge IGCSE
REMEDIAL PROGRAMME
An aspect of our curriculum is the remedial programme for students who are weak academically and those who have challenges in core subjects. This is intended to lift the academic performance of students to, and possibly beyond, the minimum standard set by the school which is a cumulative average of 60% in all subjects.
JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
The Junior Secondary School arm will cater for the first three years and the following subjects will be taught.
Core Subjects
- Mathematics
- English Studies
- Business Studies
- Leadership
Basic Science & Technology (BST)
- Basic Science
- Basic Technology
- Computer Studies / ICT
- Physical & Health Education
Religious & National Values Education (RNVE)
- Social Studies
- Civic Education
- Christian Religious Knowledge
Pre-Vocational Education (PVE)
- Home Economics
- Agricultural Science
Cultural & Creative Art (CCA)
- Fine Art
- Music
Other Languages
- French
- Yoruba/Igbo
At the end of the third year, Year 9 (JSS 3) students will sit for the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) conducted by the National Examinations Council as well as the Cambridge Checkpoint Examination.
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
This is the arm that caters for the next 3years after the Junior Secondary School. Proceeding to this arm largely depends on the performance at the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The subjects offered in the Senior Secondary School are as follows; in line with the current Nigerian Curriculum for Senior Secondary Education:
- Core
- English Language
- General Mathematics
- Computer Studies / ICT
- Civic Education
- One entrepreneurial subject (chosen from Catering Craft, Garment – Making, Photography, Fishery, Data Processing, Keyboarding etc.)
Electives
(Pure Sciences)
(Pure Sciences)
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Technical Drawing
- Geography
- Agricultural Science
- Further Mathematics
Arts
- Literature-in-English
- Government
- CRK
- Foods & Nutrition
- History
- French Language
- Yoruba / Igbo
- Fine Arts / Music
Social Sciences
- Commerce
- Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Foods & Nutrition
- Government
- Geography
All the core subjects are compulsory for all students to take. Students in Year 10 (SS1) are to take a minimum of ten (10) subjects.
Students in SS3 should drop one or more electives for a minimum of nine (9) subjects to be taken in their final exams.
List of entrepreneurial subjects to choose from is discussed with the Principal during career counseling.
The results of the BECE mainly determines whether a student shall be in the Science, Arts or Commercial class at the senior secondary level after the students’ future and personal interest have been taken into consideration and proper counseling given based on documentary evidence of performance and interest.
Students are compelled to offer all subjects in the first term of their SSS 1 and their performance concludes the process of departmentalization – where students are allocated to their different classes and departments.
Students are compelled to offer all subjects in the first term of their SSS 1 and their performance concludes the process of departmentalization – where students are allocated to their different classes and departments.
At the end of the sixth year, SSS students will sit for Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations of the above-mentioned Examination bodies i.e. WAEC, NECO and interested students also have the opportunity to register for Cambridge IGSCE conducted by the British Council.
It is in the plans of the Board to have a strong relationship with reputable schools abroad for Annual Exchange Programme. This will afford our students the opportunities of meeting students of other nationalities outside the shores of Nigeria.
INTENSIVE TUITION
Intensive tuition ensures that students become thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the syllabus. At JNissi High School, students receive a minimum of six hours of tuition per day. In addition, students are expected to follow up on their work by completing assignments and studying using textbooks, notebooks, Laptop computers and the internet.
Our teachers help students develop examination techniques and strategies so that by the end of their study they are able to apply the knowledge they have gained to achieve good grades.
Our teachers ensure that learning is stimulating and enjoyable by encouraging directed discussions which go on well after lessons. Adequate time is allocated for general interaction in class every week. Because of this stimulating style, students leave JNissi High School bold, mature and ready to face the future with confidence.
Online study is an integral part of our offering. Our educators and students are engaged daily online for digital transfer of knowledge and our students have a platform to collaborate and share academic experiences.
Practical hand-on experience is embedded in all our teaching and learning process and our students study to know how things work and how things are done.