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Neuchatel Junior College

Switzerland, Bern

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CHF 56,000 - 60,000
Ages 17 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 70
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Neuchâtel Junior College (NJC) offers a Canadian curriculum-based international high school program in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Students take Ontario Grade 12 courses in the final year or during a gap year to earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with credits from non-Ontario jurisdictions counted toward the diploma. The program is a pre-university year with small classes and a supportive learning environment, and it supports admission to Canadian, US and international universities. It emphasizes international immersion and French-language exposure by living with Swiss hosts and travel integrated into the curriculum. The founder Leonard Wilde believed, “To be a leader today, one must travel the world,” guiding the travel-embedded program. Facilities include a Neuchâtel campus on Lake Neuchâtel; the Ontario Diploma is complemented by a university guidance team offering one-on-one and group support. The Dr. Daniel Andreae Scholarship for Community Engagement provides CAD 30,000 toward tuition for 2026–27 for qualified, globally eligible applicants.

Rue du Crêt-Taconnet 4, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

The Essentials

Neuchatel Junior College has 70 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Swiss Campus, Neuchâtel Junior College, Crêt-Taconnet 4, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It sits on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel. The Swiss Campus contact from North America is 011.41.32.722.1860 and info@njc.ch.

Stages
Grade 12 (Ontario curriculum) and Gap Year programs.

Type
Canadian curriculum-based international high school program conducted in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Additional learning support
Academic support, peer support and tutoring; Resource Centre; support for students with Individual Education Plans; small class sizes.

Country affiliation
Canada
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Live with Swiss host families (pension). A Pension Coordinator provides ongoing support.
Fees

Annual tuition at Neuchatel Junior College ranges from CHF 56,000 to CHF 60,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration fee (non-refundable): CHF 7,500, payable upon enrollment.

Tuition — Full academic year (September to mid‑June)
- All fees are quoted and payable in Swiss Francs (CHF).
- Payment schedule for students registered for the full academic year:
- Installment 1: CHF 19,000 — due June 1, 2026.
- Installment 2: CHF 18,800 — due August 4, 2026.
- Installment 3: CHF 18,815 — due November 2, 2026.
- Total tuition for a full academic year: CHF 64,115.
- Sundry account deposit (incidental charges): CHF 1,500 — due August 4, 2026.
- Mandatory Easter‑break curriculum trip (Ancient Civilization or Service Trip) is not included in the tuition figures above; that trip is charged separately.

Tuition — Semester / Gap‑year options
- The college operates both full‑year and single‑semester options (first semester or second semester). The school publishes separate fee information for full‑year and single‑semester enrolments; families should note that fees are quoted in CHF and that payment schedules follow the school's installment pattern.

Boarding / Homestay
- Students live with French‑speaking Swiss host families (pension families) as part of the program's residential model. Boarding is arranged through the College's pension/host family system; there is no separate public line item titled a “boarding fee” on the published full‑year tuition schedule.

Other costs and fees
- Incidental / sundry charges: a CHF 1,500 sundry account deposit is required (see above) to cover additional items and activities.
- Mandatory curriculum travel (Easter break trip) and optional or independent travel components are charged in addition to the stated tuition.
- Uniforms are not listed as a published fee in the school's public fee information; there is no separate uniform charge shown in the main fee schedule or FAQs.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The first payment is required upon enrollment; subsequent installments are typically due in June, August and November. The published full‑year installment dates for the 2026–27 schedule are June 1, 2026; August 4, 2026; and November 2, 2026. All amounts are payable in CHF.
- The registration fee is explicitly described as non‑refundable.

Refund information
- The school's public admissions and FAQ pages provide the registration fee as non‑refundable and list installment due dates; a detailed, publicly posted full refund or withdrawal policy (for partial refunds after enrollment or during the academic year) is not published on the main admissions and FAQ pages. Families should treat the registration payment as non‑refundable and note that additional refund terms for other payments or deposits are not shown in the published fee summary.

Financial assistance and bursaries
- The College offers a number of bursaries and named scholarships to assist with tuition and travel costs; one named scholarship (Dr. Daniel Andreae Scholarship for Community Engagement) was announced as a significant award for the 2026–27 cycle.

Fee payment methods
- Fees are quoted and collected in Swiss Francs (CHF). The school's published fee pages and admissions materials list the installment schedule and amounts but do not present a detailed public list of accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, Flywire, etc.) on the main fee pages. The first payment is due on enrollment and subsequent installments follow the published dates.

Summary of the most important figures
- Registration fee (non‑refundable): CHF 7,500.
- Full‑year tuition total: CHF 64,115 (Installments: CHF 19,000; CHF 18,800; CHF 18,815).
- Sundry account deposit: CHF 1,500.

(Information above uses the school's published 2026–27 fee schedule and admissions/FAQ material for the amounts, billing dates and notes on what is not included in tuition.)
Academics

Neuchatel Junior College teaches Advanced Placement (AP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 17 to 19.

Curriculum
Ontario Grade 12 courses are taken in the final year of high school or during a gap year, earning the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Credits earned can be used toward the Ontario Diploma. The program is a pre-university year with small class sizes and a supportive learning environment. It has an international focus with cultural immersion and French-language exposure by living with Swiss hosts, and extensive travel experiences. Courses are prerequisites for Canadian, US and international university admission.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes and a supportive learning environment.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are admitted to prestigious universities and programs worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers leadership opportunities and Model UN; Model UN participants are chosen annually to attend a simulation of the United Nations once a semester with local and international schools. Life-long friendships and connections are developed, and independence and life skills are cultivated to prepare students for university and the global workplace. Orientation trips foster a positive, inclusive culture.

Safeguarding
Students live with Swiss host families as part of the pension program; a Pension Coordinator takes great care and remains connected with students and their families throughout their stay.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1956 by Leonard Wilde, Neuchâtel Junior College offers a world-travel integrated curriculum. The school is perched on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The founder stated that 'To be a leader today, one must travel the world,' a philosophy guiding NJC's program where travel is integrated with academics. Students explore Western European centers of civilization and visit diverse cultures to gain historical and cultural perspectives and to consider how they can contribute to host communities.

Community
Extracurricular activities are organized by NJC and involve local high schools and other international schools; teams may compete in local tournaments and SGIS events. The Foyer Council leads student activities, and Model UN is offered with a select group of students attending a semesterly United Nations simulation. NJC students live in homestays with Swiss hosts, supported by a Pension Coordinator who stays in touch with families. The travel program includes mandatory and optional trips embedded in the curriculum to broaden students' exposure to European cultures.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel. The Swiss campus is at Crêt-Taconnet 4, 2000 Neuchâtel. The Canadian Office is in Toronto, Ontario. Ontario Grade 12 courses are offered toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with credits from other jurisdictions used as equivalencies toward the diploma.

Academic Facilities
The school offers Ontario Grade 12 courses toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Classes are small, and the university guidance team provides one-on-one and group guidance for university applications. The Ontario Diploma is a prerequisite for Canadian, US and international university admission. Credits from outside Ontario can be used toward the Ontario Diploma.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities organized by NJC and involving local high schools as well as other international schools. Teams may compete in tournaments in the local community and among members of the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS). The Foyer Council leads student activities, and Model UN is offered as a select group that attends a semesterly simulation with local and international schools. The travel program includes mandatory and optional curriculum-based trips such as the Orientation Trip within Switzerland; World War I Battlefields trip in Belgium and France; Greece and Italy; World War II Battlefields Trip in France; as well as optional trips to Munich/Kraków, Zermatt Ski Week, and Florence; independent travel weekends are available with permission.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The program offers Ontario Grade 12 courses in the final year of high school or a gap year to earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Canadian students who study outside Ontario and students from outside Canada have their credits counted toward the Ontario Diploma. Courses serve as prerequisites for Canadian, US and international university admission. Guidance and university application support are provided with one-on-one consultations and group meetings led by the Director of University Guidance.

Cultural & Language
Students gain an authentic cultural and French language experience by living with Swiss, French-speaking hosts. The school is located in the French-speaking city of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The program includes extensive travel experiences integrated with the curriculum, including region-spanning orientation and other trips that broaden cultural exposure.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers extracurricular activities organized by NJC and involving local and international schools; teams may compete in local and SGIS tournaments. Leadership opportunities include the Foyer Council, which organizes student activities, and Model UN, where a select group attends a semester-long simulation with local and international schools.

Community & Service
The Dr. Daniel Andreae Scholarship for Community Engagement is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates both academic and personal excellence and a strong commitment to volunteering and community service. For the 2026–27 academic year, the scholarship provides CAD 30,000 toward tuition for a full-year enrolment. The scholarship is merit-based and not needs-based. Applicants must have completed at least three years of high school, be a Canadian citizen, and show three or more years of community involvement.

Leadership & Professional
The Foyer Council is a group of student leaders that organizes activities. Model UN is a select group chosen annually to attend a simulation of the United Nations with local and international schools around the world.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Students live with Swiss hosts as part of NJC's pension program, supported by a Pension Coordinator who maintains connection with students and families. NJC offers a travel program with curriculum-based, faculty-guided trips, including both mandatory and optional travel. An Orientation Trip introduces students to different regions of Switzerland, helping them bond as a cohort. The school also runs trips such as the Zermatt Ski Week and options to visit destinations like Florence.
Languages

Immersion Programs
Living with Swiss, French-speaking host families provides an authentic cultural and French language experience. NJC offers an extensive travel program integrated with the curriculum, with mandatory and optional trips across Europe. The Orientation Trip traverses the Italian-speaking region (Locarno) and the German-speaking region (Grindelwald) before returning to the French-speaking region, exposing students to multiple Swiss languages and cultures. Independent travel is permitted on weekends for eligible students who meet academic and behavioral requirements.
Admissions

Admissions
Applications are received and reviewed by the admissions committee on a rolling basis. The application is initiated on the NJC portal by creating an account; the form collects detailed information and documents are submitted through the portal. A completed application includes: a signed application form; transcript of all high school credits to date for Grades 9–11 (and any Grade 12 credits completed); a report card from the current academic year; a reference letter (optional); and a student essay (topic included in the application form). Once the application is complete, receipt is confirmed and the student is invited to book an interview. Applications are open for the 2026-27 academic year with rolling admissions; admission decisions are made within two weeks of receipt of a complete application. Tuition and bursaries: full-year tuition is 64,115 CHF with a non-refundable registration fee of 7,500 CHF and a sundry account deposit of 1,500 CHF; installments are 19,000 CHF due June 1, 2026; 18,800 CHF due August 4, 2026; 18,815 CHF due November 2, 2026. Canadian and international tuition details are available from admissions; bursaries for tuition and travel are offered.

Scholarships
NJ C offers bursaries for tuition and travel. The Dr. Daniel Andreae Scholarship for Community Engagement is awarded annually to one student who demonstrates academic and personal excellence and a strong commitment to volunteering. The scholarship provides CAD 30,000 toward tuition for a full academic year; it is merit-based, not needs-based. Applicants must be Canadian citizens who are academically eligible and have completed at least three years of high school, with three or more years of community involvement. Applications for the scholarship must be uploaded to the scholarship portal and include an application form signed by student and parent/guardian; a 5–7 minute video describing community contributions; a current resume; and a letter of recommendation; shortlisted applicants attend an interview with the scholarship committee including Dr. Andreae; notices are emailed within about a week after the interviews; the 2026-27 year is the award year.
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