FG Sets 12 as a minimum entry age for Junior secondary schools – Thage

The Federal Government has set 12 years as a minimum age for admission to Junior secondary school (JSS) in Nigeria.

This was contained in a new political document on non -state schools published last week by the Ministry of Federal Education.

The document emphasizes the significant role of private schools in the delivery of education, while asking for a more severe regulation to guarantee quality and compliance to the whole Council.

Politics is part of larger reforms aimed at standardizing the structure and quality of education in private institutions at national level.

It imposes that children must complete six years of primary education, starting from the age of six, before moving on to the Junior secondary school.

In addition, the nursery education in private schools will follow a three -year structure clearly defined: nursery school at the age of 3, nursery school two at the age of 4 and a year of preprimary education (nursery school) at the age of 5.

“This structure aligns section 2 (17) of the National Education policy of 2013, which outlines a progression of appropriate age in the Nigerian educational system.

“Following this sequence ensures that a child completes the basic education – six years of primary and three years of junior secondary – appropriately for development,” says politics.

The Minister of Education, Prof. Maruf Olaunji Alausa, said that the new guidelines have been introduced to curb premature transitions in the school system, which often undermine academic performance and social development.

He stressed that private schools must join politics rigorously, ensuring that students are prepared emotionally and cognitive for each phase of their educational journey.

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