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Nigeria restores English as medium of instruction (Level A1) — a close up of a blue sign with white lettering

Nigeria restores English as medium of instructionCEFR A1

11 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Abdulrosheed Fadipe, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Markus Winkler, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
85 words
  • The federal government changed the national language policy.
  • English is now the language used in all schools.
  • The change covers pre-primary through tertiary education.
  • Many teachers and parents do not agree with it.
  • A national group began a petition about the change.
  • Experts say children learn better in their first language.
  • Others say there are not enough teachers and books.
  • Community meetings and conferences discussed the decision.
  • Some people worry about culture and knowledge loss.
  • The ministry has not said it will change again.

Difficult words

  • federal — Relating to the national government
  • policy — A plan or rule made by government
  • pre-primary — School for very young children before primary
  • tertiary — Education after secondary school or college
  • petition — A written request people sign to complain
  • ministry — A government department that makes rules
  • culture — The beliefs, customs and arts of people

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Discussion questions

  • Do you prefer to learn in your first language?
  • Would you sign a petition about a school change?
  • Are you worried about losing culture when language changes?

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