The WAEC Hausa Syllabus for 2026/2027 is a complete guide that helps students develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the Hausa language. It is an important resource for teachers, students, and schools preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The syllabus covers areas like grammar, vocabulary, oral expression, literature, and essay writing, showing the rich culture and language of the Hausa people. Candidates are expected to communicate well in Hausa, appreciate Hausa literature and traditions, and use the language effectively in school and daily life, helping them take pride in West African culture.

Examination Scheme

Syllabus Paper 1:

This will be a multiple choice objective test that will last an hour and carry 60 marks. It will have three sections: Sections A, B, and C.

WAEC Syllabus for Hausa 2026/2027

SECTION A: LANGUAGE

  • Comprehension (2 short passages): 10 items
  • Composition/Letter Writing: 4 items
  • Sound System: 6 items
  • Grammar: 6 items
  • Translation: 4 items

30 items

SECTION B: LITERATURE

Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation: 4 items

Oral Literature

  • Prose: 3 items
  • Poetry: 3 items
  • Drama: 3 items

Written Literature

  • Prose: 3 items
  • Poetry: 3 items
  • Drama: 3 items

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SECTION C: CULTURE

  • Customs: 4 items)
  • Institutions: 4 items)  8 items

TOTAL: (30 + 22 + 8) = 60 items

SECTION A: LANGUAGE

Structure of Syllable (Tsarin gaba)

  • Consonant + vowel (cv) – BW
  • Consonant + vowel + vowel (CVV) – BWW
  • Consonant + vowel + consonant (CVC) – BWB

Types of Syllable (ire iren gaba)

  • open syllable (budaddiyar gaba)
    close syllable (rufaffiyar gaba)

Vowel production (furucin Wasula)

Vowel length: short and long vowels, diphthongs (gajeru da dogaye da tagwan wasula)

Tone (Karin Sauti)

  • High tone (Karin sautin sama)
  • Low tone (Karin sautin kasa)
  • Falling tone (Karin sauti mai faduwa)

SECTION B: LITERATURE

This section will consist of Oral and Written Literature, and six questions will be set, out of which two will be attempted, i.e., one from Oral Literature and one from Written Literature.

There will be six set books, three on Oral Literature and three on Written Literature.

Oral Literature

Prose (Tatsuniya da tarihihi da Karin Magana da Ka Cinci Ka Cinci

Poetry (Wakokin Baka)

Drama (Wasannin Gargajiya)

In Oral Literature, there will be 3 set books covering the different genres.  One question will be set from each set book, and candidates must answer any of the three questions.

Written Literature

In Written Literature, there will be 3 set books covering the different genres.  One question will be set from each set book, and candidates must answer any of the three questions.

  • Prose (Zube)
  • Poetry (Rubutattun wakoki)
  • Drama (Wasan kwaikwayo)

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SECTION C: CULTURE

This section will test candidates’ knowledge of the following items on customs and Institutions:  Two questions will be set, and candidates will be required to answer one.

Topics to be examined will include:

Greeting

  • Gaisuwar ban girma
  • Gaisuwar taya murna
  • Gaisuwar lokatai (safiya, rana, la’asar, damina, rani, d.s.)
  • Jaje
  • Ta’aziyya

Tarbiyya

  • Hanyoyin tarbiyya (tsawa, kwabo, harara, horo, d.s.)
  • Girmama iyaye
  • Girmama na gaba
  • Girmama tsara
  • Da’a ga hukuma

Hospitality (karimci)

  • Girmama bako
  • Kyauta
  • Ciyarwa
  • Sadaka