JAMB Syllabus for English [PDF] is out- The Use of English Syllabus from JAMB is an official document that contains detailed information and guides on the topics you are expected to cover in Use of English for your UTME. The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Use of English is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination.

JAMB Syllabus for the English Language
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Use of English is to guide the candidates in their preparation for the Board’s examination. It is designed to evaluate the candidates’ ability to:
- Communicate effectively in both written and spoken English; and
- Use the English Language for learning at the tertiary level.
The syllabus consists of three sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension/Summary
SECTION B: Lexis and Structure, and
SECTION C: Oral Forms
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