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Hello House,
I need some information on the differences between these two categories of secondary schools in Nigeria.

A neighbor asked for advice because he is contemplating which of the schools his little son should prepare for.

I tried to enquire from a colleague at work but he said himself attended Fed Science and technical college and that he thinks it is better for the child to attend Unity school because if he does attend FSTC he might not be given admission in the university for courses like engineering, medicine except for technological courses alone.

But this is getting me more confused hence i have to ask, what is your advice in this regard if his assertion is correct.

And what if he is wrong, is there any differences between the two categories with regards to the child's future admission in the university, the course he will be allowed to study, etc ? And of course any recommendations as well.
@Admin, kindly move to front page for quick reactions as the common entrance exam is already near.

Thanks

qtx:
Hello House,
I need some information on the differences between these two categories of secondary schools in Nigeria.

A neighbor asked for advice because he is contemplating which of the schools his little son should prepare for.

I tried to enquire from a colleague at work but he said himself attended Fed Science and technical college and that he thinks it is better for the child to attend Unity school because if he does attend FSTC he might not be given admission in the university for courses like engineering, medicine except for technological courses alone.

But this is getting me more confused hence i have to ask, what is your advice in this regard if his assertion is correct.

And what if he is wrong, is there any differences between the two categories with regards to the child's future admission in the university, the course he will be allowed to study, etc ? And of course any recommendations as well.
@Admin, kindly move to front page for quick reactions as the common entrance exam is already near.

Thanks

FSTC is also a unity school that consists of both the science and technical department and its products can study any course except Law at the university. I attended FSTC (Science ) so I know better. Today we have Doctors, Computer Scientists, Civil Engineers, Animal Scientists, etc among us. Do your findings before you decide.

FSTC is divided into the science & technical section for senior classes. In the science arts & commercial section, the students are registered for WAEC & NECO and they can study whatever course they choose to study.

The technical section are registered for NECO & NABTEB only. The technical section is very helpful for those who want to study engineering, building related professions, catering, secretarial studies & other technical related profession.

If the child wants to study Law for example, then the child needn't be in the technical section.

FGC unlike FSTCs are not fully based on technicals.

hismond:
FSTC is divided into the science & technical section for senior classes. In the science arts & commercial section, the students are registered for WAEC & NECO and they can study whatever course they choose to study.

The technical section are registered for NECO & NABTEB only. The technical section is very helpful for those who want to study engineering, building related professions, catering, secretarial studies & other technical related profession.

If the child wants to [b]study Law for example, [/b]then the child needn't be in the technical section.

FGC unlike FSTCs are not fully based on technicals.

What about a degree in English?

qtx:
What about a degree in English?

Any of the two schools are good, but if the child goes to FSTC, then he/she has nothing to do in the technical section. That's all

hismond:
Any of the two schools are good, but if the child goes to FSTC, then he/she has nothing to do in the technical section. That's all

But I thought FSTC is science and Tech inclined?