WAEC 2022 Compulsory Subjects For Science, Art, And Commercial Students

With changes in the school education system, most WAEC candidates are confused about the WAEC standard compulsory subjects they should choose according to their departments. 

Moreso, a lot of candidates don’t know how to choose their nine subjects correctly.

This article will guide you on the 9 subjects you need to choose for your 2022 WAEC exam according to your department.

WAEC Compulsory Subjects For All Candidates (General)

The general subjects that are compulsory and important for every WAEC candidate are:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Civic Education
• Economics (optional for some candidates)
• A Trade Subject

9 Important WAEC Subjects For Science Students

As a science student, your 9 subjects should include all the following:

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Civic Education
4. Physics
5. Chemistry
6. Biology
7. Geography
8. Agricultural Science or Economics
9. A Trade Subject

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Other Science Subjects Option You Can Choose From

• Further Mathematics
• Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa Language
• Technical Drawing

9 Important WAEC Subjects For Art Students

As an art student, your 9 subjects should include all the following:

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Civic Education
4. Literature in English
5. Government or History
6. Religious Studies: CRS or IRS
7. Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa Language
8. Economics
9. A Trade Subject

Other Art Subjects Option You Can Choose From

• Agricultural Science/Biology
• Arabic Studies 
• French
• Music
• Commerce

9 Important WAEC Subjects For Commercial Students

As a commercial student, your 9 subjects should include all the following:

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Civic Education
4. Economics
5. Accounting
6. Commerce
7. Government
8. Office Practice
9. A Trade Subject

Other Commercial Subjects You Can Choose From

• Further Mathematics
• Book Keeping
• Agricultural Science or Biology
• Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa Language

NB: You can choose Data Processing or Computer Studies to complete your 9 subjects in whatever department you are in. Either science, art, or commercial.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I need to write in WAEC?

As a candidate, it is a must for you to write 9 subjects in your WAEC exam. You need to choose these subjects carefully during your registration.

What is a trade subject?

Trade Subject means the obligation, curve, or instrument that is the subject of a Trade. Or subjects that are closely related to trade.

Is a trade subject compulsory in WAEC?

According to The West Africa Examinations Council, you must have one trade subject in your WASSCE subjects combination.

What is the list of WAEC trade subjects?

Here is the new list of WAEC 33 new trade subjects:

1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
2. Animal Husbandry
3. Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting
4. Auto Electrical Work
5. Auto Mechanical Work
6. Automobile Parts Merchandising
7. Block Laying, Brick Laying, and Concreting Work
8. Book- Keeping
9. Carpentry and Joinery
10. Catering Craft Practice
11. Cosmetology
12. Data Processing
13. Dyeing and Bleaching
14. Electrical Installation and Maintenance Works
15. Fisheries
16. Furniture Making
17. GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair
18. Garment Making
19. Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs
20. Machine Woodworking
21. Marketing
22. Mining
23. Painting and Decorating
24. Photography
25. Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
26. Printing Craft Practice
27. Radio, Television and Electronic Works
28. Salesmanship
29. Stenography
30. Store Keeping
31. Tourism
32. Upholstery
33. Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice

NB: You are to choose only one out of these trade subjects. However, you must choose the one you are taught in school because you may write both practical and theory in your exam.

Is Nigerian Language compulsory for a science student?

You might be wondering if the Nigerian language is compulsory for a science student. The answer is no. It is not compulsory for either science or commercial student but compulsory for an art student.

WARNING: Choose only the subjects that are relevant to the course you want to study in the university, polytechnic, or college of education.

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