Welcome! Bienvenue!
Bienvenue! Welcome to the French American School of Silicon Valley.
Since 1992, FASSV has offered an exceptional dual-immersion education within a warm, nurturing, and internationally minded community. Our rigorous academic program is accredited by both the Ministère français de l’Éducation nationale and the California Association of Independent Schools, bringing together the strengths of French and American education.
At FASSV, students do much more than learn French and English — they learn in French and English. Moving between two languages, cultures, and educational traditions encourages children to think flexibly, make connections, approach problems from different perspectives, and see the world beyond a single cultural lens.
At the heart of this experience is our outstanding team of French and American educators, who work collaboratively to ensure that every child is both academically challenged and deeply known. Students build strong academic foundations while developing the curiosity, creativity, confidence, empathy, and character they need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
What I value most about FASSV is the sense of joy and belonging you feel when you walk onto campus. Each day, I have the privilege of seeing students arrive excited to learn, eager to share their ideas, and confident in being themselves. It is a community where relationships matter, families are valued as partners, and children are encouraged to grow both academically and personally.
Our goal is to develop thoughtful, capable young people who can communicate across cultures, ask meaningful questions, solve complex problems, and approach the world with confidence and curiosity.
The best way to understand FASSV is to experience it for yourself. I invite you to join us for an Open House or schedule an individualized tour to visit our classrooms, meet our educators, and see our bilingual, multicultural community in action.
I look forward to welcoming you.
À bientôt!
Dr. Crystal Vaught
Head of School
Dr. Crystal Vaught
Dr. Crystal Vaught brings more than two decades of experience as an educator and school leader to the French American School of Silicon Valley. Her international career has spanned schools across the United States, Norway, Singapore, and Malaysia, shaping her deep appreciation for multilingual, multicultural learning communities.
At the heart of Crystal’s approach is a belief that children thrive when they feel known, supported, challenged, and inspired to stay curious. She is passionate about experiential and inquiry-based learning, strong relationships, and creating a school culture where every student has the confidence to take risks and grow.
Crystal holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Minnesota and is excited to lead FASSV into its next chapter while honoring the strong French-American foundation that makes the school so distinctive.