CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND
Transforming curious minds into global citizens through life-changing experiential Grade 12 and gap year studies; preparing students for university and for life.
Jill ’25- Barrie, Ontario. NJC Valedictorian. Queen’s University Engineering (Chancellor Award Recipient) “My year at NJC has given me so many gifts, including new friends, travels and experiences, but the most impactful one has truly been the growth I have felt on the inside; independence, social and cultural awareness, and gratitude and empathy have illustrated to me the importance of “stepping outside.”
RIGOROUS CANADIAN CURRICULUM Ontario Secondary School Diploma Ontario Grade 12 credits University-preparatory (gap) year and single semester options
EXTENSIVE TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Structured, school organized travel program to a variety of cultural, scientific, environmental, and historical sites across Europe. Students also have the opportunity for independent travel.
INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE SUPPORT
Dedicated university placement advice and support. NJC graduates receive offers of admissions to highly selective programs at universities across Canada, USA, and internationally.
UNIQUE LIFE EXPERIENCE
Students gain independence, life skills, a global perspective and make life-long friendships.
CULTURAL IMMERSION
Classes are taught in English and students live with Swiss French host families.
Kai ‘25 - Vancouver, British Columbia. Chapman University, Creative Producing, BFA “NJC has shaped who I am in ways I’ll carry with me for life. I want to keep exploring new cultures, learning new languages, and seeking out opportunities that challenge me to grow personally and intellectually. NJC has made me realize that the world is so much bigger than I ever imagined and that I want to explore everything it has to offer.”
CONTACT US AT
admissions@neuchatel.org for more information
VISIT US ONLINE AT
NEUCHÂTEL.ORG
The application deadline for the 2026-27 academic year is January 15, 2026.
Grade 12 | Gap Year