JAMB Subject Combination for Education and French 2025/2026: Are you interested in studying Education and French in any Nigerian university? If yes, then you need to know the JAMB subject combination and other requirements for this course. In this post, I will share with you the information you need to make the right choices and prepare for your admission.

What is Education and French?

Education and French is a course that combines the study of the French language, literature, and culture with the principles and methods of teaching and learning. Graduates of this course can work as teachers, translators, interpreters, researchers, or consultants in various fields related to French education.

Why Study Education and French?

Studying Education and French can offer you many benefits, such as:

• You can develop your communication skills and intercultural competence in French, which is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
• You can explore the rich and diverse literary and cultural heritage of the Francophone world, which includes countries in Africa, Europe, America, and Asia.
• You can acquire the knowledge and skills to teach French effectively and creatively to learners of different ages and levels.
• You can access various opportunities for further studies, scholarships, exchange programs, and career development in Nigeria and abroad.

JAMB Subject Combination for Education and French 2025/2026

To study Education and French in any Nigerian university, you need to meet the following JAMB requirements:

• You must have at least five (5) O’Level credit passes in SSCE (WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB), including English Language and French.
• You must register for and write the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by JAMB.
• You must choose Education and French as your course of study in JAMB.
• You must score at least 180 in JAMB, which is the general cut-off mark for most universities. However, some universities may have higher or lower cut-off marks, so you need to check the specific requirements of your preferred institution.
• You must select the following four (4) subjects in JAMB: English Language, French, and two other Arts subjects. The choice of the two additional Arts subjects can vary depending on your personal preferences or the requirements of the institution you are applying to. Some examples of Arts subjects are: Literature in English, History, Government, Economics, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, etc.

Direct Entry Requirements for Education and French 2025/2026

If you have already obtained a relevant qualification, such as a National Diploma (ND), National Certificate of Education (NCE), or Advanced Level (A’Level), you can apply for direct entry admission into Education and French. This means that you can skip the UTME and start from 200 level. However, you still need to meet the following direct entry requirements:

• You must have at least five (5) O’Level credit passes in SSCE (WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB), including English Language and French.
• You must have at least two (2) A’Level passes or NCE merit in French and one other Arts subject.
• You must register for and write the Direct Entry Examination conducted by JAMB.
• You must choose Education and French as your course of study in JAMB.

List of Universities Offering Education and French in Nigeria 2025/2026

According to the JAMB Brochure, the following universities offer Education and French in Nigeria:

• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State (AAU)
• Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State (Affiliated to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) (ADEYEMIDEG)
• College of Education, Agbor, Delta State (Affiliated to Delta State University, Abraka) (AGBORCOE)
• Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos (Affiliated to Ekiti State University) (AOCOE)
• Bayero University, Kano, Kano State (BAYERO)
• University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State (BENIN)
• University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State (CALABAR)
• Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State (DELSU)
• Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (Affiliated to Ekiti State University) (EACOE-DEG)
• Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State (Affiliated to University of Nigeria, Nsukka) (EDALV)
• Federal College of Education, Obudu (Affiliated to University of Calabar) (EDOBUDU)
• Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (EKSU)
• Federal College of Education, Abeokuta (Affiliated to University of Ibadan) (FC-ABEOKUTA)
• Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State (Affiliated to University of Jos) (FC-PANKSHIN)
• Federal College of Education, Okene (Affiliated to University of Ibadan) (FCOKENEDEG)

Conclusion

I hope this post has given you a clear idea of what JAMB subject combination and other requirements you need to study Education and French in Nigeria. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. I wish you all the best in your academic pursuits!

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