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Nationalities
| Number of students |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
Canadian |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. Some are French speakers but all speak English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French in school and German or Italian at a local college. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Option to complete Advanced Placement Exams. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Several hours a day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Academic accommodations are available. |
| Learning support offered |
Student with Individual Education Plans based on a psycho-educational assessment can receive academic supports. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Opportunities for academic enrichment through a rigorous academic program and leadership opportunities. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
All students will have an admission interview. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
February 3, but applications are accepted and offers made after this time until spaces are filled. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Usually not and only under special circumstances. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students are of age to be unsupervised but the school building is open until 9 p.m. for student access. |
| School bus service available |
Students take public transportation. |
| School provided lunches |
Students eat lunch at a facility in town included in tuition. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Film dance, social media, drama, photography, yearbook, hockey, soccer, rugby, running, basketball, volleyball, swimming, rowing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, skating, hiking, leaders program. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We are part of the Swiss Group of International Schools. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, student centre. |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 12 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Students live with families in the community. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Neuchatel Junior College offers the unique opportunity to study Canadian curriculum abroad. While living in Switzerland in a French community, students enjoy an international education through travel and experiential learning in Europe. Gap year and Grade 12 high school students gain international experience and develop independence and life skills that prepare them for university and the global workplace. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Igniting a lifelong sense of adventure, courage and purpose through an extraordinary, immersive education. |