Neuchatel Junior College
International School in Bern
Quick answer
Neuchatel Junior College offers a Canadian provincial curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 13 students. Well-suited to premium-budget and boarding families. At $64,115–$64,115/year, it sits above the Bern average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with AP and ACT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Canadian leaving qualifications include AP and ACT.
- Tuition: $64,115–$64,115/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 22) Bern international school · 70 students total.
- Ages: Ages 17 to 18 school day starts at 08:00.
70
13 avg / 22 max
Available
AP and ACT
About Neuchatel Junior College
Neuchâtel Junior College offers the exceptional opportunity to study Canadian curriculum in Switzerland. Students take Ontario Grade 12 courses in their final year of High School or Gap Year with an International focus. They gain an authentic cultural and French language experience by living with Swiss, French-speaking hosts. Extensive travel experiences with full year or one-semester options. Courses are prerequisites for Canadian, US and international university admission. A pre-university academically rigorous life experience making students stand out on university applications. Students develop life-long friendships and gain exceptional independence and life skills in preparation for university and for the global workplace.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $64,115 – $64,115 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 64115-CHF 64115 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $65,155(+2%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $66,655 |
| Cost position in Bern | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
Canadian
AP and ACT
Option to complete SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.
French in school and German or Italian at a local college.
Student with Individual Education Plans based on a psycho-educational assessment can receive academic supports
Yes, academic accommodations are available to students
08:00 – 16:00
Students enjoy lunch at a facility in town, it is included with tuition
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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