English/Arabic — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Arabictwo (2) subjects from ArtsSocial Science

To study English/Arabic in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Arabic and two (2) subjects from Arts/Social Science. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes including Arabic and English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, any other subject.

24 Institutions offering English/Arabic

AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AH Ahlus-Suffah College Of Education Kaduna College of Education Private AL Al-Fajr College Of Education Kano College of Education Private AL Al-Ibadan College Of Education Ibadan College of Education Private AL Al-Madinah College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private AL Al-Ummah College Of Education Iwo College of Education Private AT Atiku Abubakar College Of Legal And Islamuic Studies Nguru College of Education State BI Biga College Of Education Arkilla College of Education Private CO College of Education Darazo College of Education State CO College Of Education Dutsen-Tanshi College of Education Private CO College of Education Kura College of Education State CO College of Education Lanlate College of Education State FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Bichi College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Jama’are College of Education Federal GO Gombe State College Of Education And Legal Studies Nafada College of Education State HA Hamzainab College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private IS Isa Kaita College Of Education Dutsinma College of Education State JI Jibwis College Of Education Jama’are College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Zuru College of Education Private MU Mus’ab Bn Umair Community College of Education College of Education Private PE Peace College of Education Enokpoli College of Education Private SA Sarkin Yamma Community College Of Education College of Education Private SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State SU Sunnah College Of Education Bauchi College of Education Private

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for English/Arabic in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Arabic and two (2) subjects from Arts/Social Science.

Is Use of English compulsory for English/Arabic?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for English/Arabic and for every other course.

Can I study English/Arabic through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for English/Arabic through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for English/Arabic?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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