French American School of Silicon Valley

08/07/2026

We have some back-to-school reading for the parents this time.

FASSV is featured in Bay Area Parent with “The Bilingual Advantage,” an article exploring what research tells us about children growing up with two languages.

One of the things we love about the article is that it goes beyond the obvious benefit of being able to communicate in French and English.

Bilingualism is also about learning to shift perspectives, listen carefully, solve problems in different ways, and feel comfortable moving between cultures.

The article also explores research around focus, reading, empathy, and belonging.

Those are some of the reasons our 50/50 model matters so much to us. We’re not simply teaching children another language. We’re helping them develop another way of seeing the world.

Keep an eye out for the Back to School issue of Bay Area Parent!

08/07/2026

August 17 is almost here, and one of our favorite moments of the year is just around the corner: welcoming our teachers back to campus. We can't wait to welcome them back NEXT WEEK!

Our faculty brings together different languages, cultures, educational traditions, and professional experiences, but they share something important: a deep commitment to helping children grow.

At FASSV, teachers work across French and American educational approaches to create classrooms where students are encouraged to be curious, independent, thoughtful, and confident. That collaboration is at the heart of our 50/50 bilingual model.

Next week begins the conversations, planning, preparation, and collaboration that will shape the year ahead.

Bienvenue à nos enseignants. We’re so happy to have you back.

07/28/2026

French American School of Silicon Valley is PLEASED to announce that we have been named the Best International School in Silicon Valley! Check out the latest issue of Bay Area Parent to find out more!

06/29/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Madame Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France in San Francisco, and members of the French Consulate to the French American School of Silicon Valley.

Visits like these are an important reminder of the strength of the partnership between France and our school. We were proud to share our classrooms, meet with our students and teachers, and showcase the bilingual, bicultural education that our community is so passionate about.

Thank you, Madame Brisset, for taking the time to visit FASSV and for your commitment to supporting French education abroad. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing our work together to help students become confident bilingual learners and engaged global citizens.

Merci beaucoup pour votre visite. À très bientôt!

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06/26/2026

Today we closed a beautiful chapter at FASSV.

After 25 years, Martine Trusz walked out of our school for the last time.

She has been a teacher, curriculum leader, Assistant Head of School, and Head of School. She has given so much of herself to this community over the years.

What made today unforgettable wasn’t a speech or a ceremony.

It was the children.

As she headed for the door, they surrounded her. Hug after hug after hug. They simply didn’t want to let her go.

You can’t manufacture moments like this. Children always know who has loved them well.

Twenty-five years at one school is extraordinary. Twenty-five years of loving children with your whole heart is even more extraordinary.

Thank you, Martine, for everything you’ve given to generations of students, families, and colleagues. Your legacy will live on in every child whose life you touched.

Some goodbyes are hard because they are filled with so much love. ❤️

06/24/2026

Celebrating the deliver of our French curriculum materials early this year. Sebastien, our Director of French Curriculum, is busy sorting and separating! Looking forward to seeing our students in August!

06/17/2026

Dr. Crystal here - One of the things I love most about our school is watching children move effortlessly between French and English.

Tonight I read an article about how the brain processes language, and it reminded me that bilingualism is about so much more than learning vocabulary. Children are building flexible thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to see the world through more than one lens.

Every day, our students read, write, sing, play, ask questions, and build friendships in two languages. What an incredible gift we are giving our children.

The science is exciting, but honestly, watching it happen in real life is even better.

Check out this article if you are interested. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/science/brain-language-grammar.html?searchResultPosition=2

A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once.

06/16/2026

Remembering our Annual Kermesse!

Our students danced, sang, played games, enjoyed delicious food, and celebrated an incredible school year together. It was a great day filled with laughter, friendship, and community as we reflected on all we have learned and accomplished this year.

Thank you to our families, staff, and volunteers who helped make this special tradition such a memorable celebration. Here's to a wonderful year and the memories we've made together!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Yesterday our middle school students traded desks for gloves and garbage bags as they participated in a Saratoga Creek Clean-Up.

Working alongside community volunteers, students spent the day exploring the creek bed, collecting litter, and helping care for a local natural space right here in our community. By the end of the morning, they had filled multiple bags with trash and left the area cleaner than they found it.

Experiences like this are about more than community service. They help students develop responsibility, environmental stewardship, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of how individual actions can make a meaningful difference.

We are proud of our students for their hard work, positive attitudes, and willingness to get their hands dirty for a good cause. 🌿♻️