French American School of Silicon Valley

What French American School of Silicon Valley does

The French American School of Silicon Valley (FASSV) is a private, nonprofit bilingual day school operating in Silicon Valley since 1992, serving students from Preschool (age 2.5+) through 8th grade. The school delivers a 50/50 French-English dual-immersion program that integrates the French Ministry of Education's national curriculum with the California Common Core Standards, positioning it as the only fully 50/50 bilingual institution in the South Bay with dual accreditation from both the Ministère Français de l'Éducation Nationale (Preschool through 5th grade) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). FASSV is a member of the global AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) network of 522 accredited French schools across 139 countries, and maintains a partnership with Mission Laïque Française (MLF), which animates 110 French schools abroad. The student body represents more than 45 nationalities and 25 languages, with no single linguistic or national segment dominating enrollment. The school's pedagogical platform is built around a structured cycle-based learning system (Cycle 1: Preschool-Kindergarten; Cycle 2: grades 1-3; Cycle 3: grades 4-6) supplemented by credentialed assessment tools including the DELF Prim A2 French language diploma (offered to 5th graders), NWEA MAP computer-adaptive English assessments (grades 1-5), i-Ready mathematics, and Heggerty/UFLI phonemic awareness programs. Native French-speaker certified teachers are supported through ongoing AEFE and MLF professional development.

FASSV generates revenue primarily through annual tuition, which is set at $30,742 for the 2026-2027 school year with a one-time $1,500 fee for new students and payment plan surcharges. Supplemental recurring revenue streams include a summer camp program ($316-$495 per session across three weeks), an optional catered hot lunch program through a long-standing partnership with Taste Nutrition Services, and financial aid administration services including processing of French Government Scholarships (Bourses Scolaires) through the French Consulate of San Francisco and internal need-based aid assessed via SSS by NAIS. The go-to-market model is community- and event-driven: prospective families are acquired through annual Open Houses, weekly individualized campus tours (in-person and virtual), and word-of-mouth referrals amplified by a Parent Teacher Association that organizes high-visibility events such as the Halloween Parade, Winter Market, International Week Buffet, and Kermesse. The school currently operates across two campuses — a Lower Campus at 1522 Lewiston Drive, Sunnyvale (Preschool-3rd grade) and an Upper Campus at 220 Blake Avenue, Santa Clara (4th-8th grade) — but has announced consolidation to a single unified Sunnyvale campus beginning August 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year, following the lease of the former Delor Montessori school to house the maternelle program.

Name

French American School of Silicon Valley

Legal name

French American School of Silicon Valley

Website

https://fassv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The French American School of Silicon Valley is a private nonprofit Preschool-through-8th-grade day school in Sunnyvale, California, delivering a 50/50 French-English dual-immersion curriculum to international, French-national, and American families in Silicon Valley, with dual accreditation from the French Ministry of Education and CAIS.

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Product category

Private K-12 Bilingual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Development & ESL/Multilingual Learner Materials (Dual-Language, ELL) (EDACAJAI), Test Prep Learning Centers (SAT/ACT, AP/IB, State Exams) (EDANAHAH), General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL) (EDAAACAA)

Keywords

• Bilingual education
• Dual immersion school
• Private independent school
• International education
• Preschool middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunnyvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition for 2026-2027 school year is $30,742. Additional $1,500 one-time fee for new students. Multiple payment plan options including one payment, two payments (+$490 service fee), and ten monthly payments (+$795 service fee).
2. Summer Camp Programs: Three-week summer camp program from June 15 to July 2, 2026. Session pricing: 8:00am-3:30pm ($395/session), 8:00am-5:00pm with aftercare ($495/session). Session 3 is 4 days at reduced rates.
3. Hot Lunch Program: Catered hot lunch provided through partnership with Taste Nutrition Services. Parents pre-order with no minimum order required. Optional add-on to base tuition.
4. Financial Aid Processing: FASSV processes French Government Scholarships for French nationals through the French Consulate of San Francisco. Also offers internal financial aid through SSS by NAIS assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FASSV provides a 50/50 bilingual French-English dual-immersion educational program from Preschool through 8th grade, combining the French Ministry of Education curriculum with California Common Core Standards. The school delivers full-day classroom instruction, aftercare, summer and mini-camps, hot lunch services, and global credential preparation (including the DELF Prim A2 diploma), all on dedicated campuses in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, California.

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Products and services

• Preschool Program (Cycle 1: Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten) A 50/50 French-English bilingual program for children aged 2.5+ through Kindergarten, using the French Ministry of Education Cycle 1 curriculum with Heggerty and UFLI phonics for English literacy development. By end of Maternelle, students speak French and English and begin reading in English.
• Elementary Program (Cycles 2 and 3: Grades 1-6) Bilingual elementary education for Grades 1-6 combining French Ministry of Education curriculum with California Common Core Standards, including NWEA MAP assessments and i-Ready mathematics. By end of Cycle 2 (3rd grade), most students are fluent with reading and writing mastery in both languages; by end of Cycle 3 (6th grade), students master both languages to succeed academically in secondary school.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Bilingual middle school program for Grades 6-8 following the French Collège program (6ème, 5ème, 4ème) with English curriculum complement. Includes English Language Arts, social studies, and STEM instruction aligned with California Common Core while maintaining French Ministry of Education rigor. Includes DELF Prim A2 certification preparation in 5th grade.
• Summer Camp Program Three-week summer camp for FASSV and other students, with two full sessions and one shortened 4-day session. Sessions offered 8:00am-3:30pm ($395/session) or 8:00am-5:00pm with aftercare ($495/session). Session 3 has reduced 4-day rates.
• Hot Lunch Program Catered hot lunch program provided through partnership with Taste Nutrition Services, offering customized nutritious and balanced child-friendly meals. Parents pre-order with no minimum requirement. Taste Nutrition also provides morning fruit snacks for preschool students.
• DELF Prim A2 French Language Certification French Language Certificate program where 5th grade students can earn the DELF Prim A2 diploma, issued by the French Ministry of Education and internationally recognized for life. Assessment evaluates listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Mandarin Program Mandarin language instruction offered as part of FASSV's bilingual and multilingual curriculum to extend students' language exposure beyond French and English.
• Aftercare Program (and Study Hall) Aftercare services for Preschool and Pre-K (included in tuition), plus Study Hall for older students, providing supervised extended-day programming. Extra curricular activities are also offered through the after-school program.
• Mini-Camps Short-term themed mini-camps offered during school breaks as a supplementary program for FASSV students and the broader community.

Quantifiable outcome

• By end of Maternelle, students speak French and English and begin reading in English
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger (AEFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental organization under French Foreign Affairs providing ongoing support, professional development, and resources to AEFE-accredited schools. FASSV receives curriculum guidance, teacher training support, and connection to global network of 522 schools.
• Mission Laïque Française (MLF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization to AEFE, animating network of 110 French schools abroad. Provides additional professional development and curriculum resources to FASSV.
• Taste Nutrition ServicesminorOthersExternal caterer providing hot lunch program for students. Has provided lunch services for over 10 years. Offers customized nutritious lunches with balanced child-friendly options. Also provides morning fruit snacks for preschool students.
• NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments. FASSV uses NWEA MAP and i-Ready assessments for English curriculum evaluation from 1st grade through middle school.
• French Consulate of San FranciscocoreOthersProcesses French Government Scholarships (Bourses Scolaires) for French nationals. Scholarship commission determines eligibility and awards. Deadline February for renewal/current families, September for new arrivals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stratford School: Multi-campus Bay Area private school serving Preschool through 8th grade. Competes with FASSV for local families, with deeper operational scale and broader geographic reach across Silicon Valley.
• Challenger School: Bay Area private school with multiple campuses offering Preschool through 8th grade. Regional competition for FASSV with scaled operations across multiple Silicon Valley locations.
• Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton: Independent Catholic school serving Preschool through 12th grade on the Peninsula. Competes with FASSV for affluent Silicon Valley families seeking rigorous private education with K-12 continuity.
• Harker School: Premier San Jose private school covering K-12, one of the largest and most established independent schools in Silicon Valley. Competes for top-tier Silicon Valley families with extensive programs and significant endowment.
• BASIS Independent Silicon Valley: Established private school in San Jose serving grades 5-12 with a STEM-focused accelerated curriculum. Competes with FASSV for academically-driven Silicon Valley families seeking differentiated education.

Others

• Ravenna Solutions: Admissions platform used by FASSV and many other independent schools. Not a competitor but an ecosystem partner enabling the enrollment funnel that supports tuition-based private schools.

Direct peers

• Lycée Français de San Francisco: A French-accredited K-12 school in the Bay Area offering the French national curriculum. Direct competitor to FASSV, serving a similar international family base in Silicon Valley with broader grade coverage (extends through 12th grade).
• International School of the Peninsula (ISTP): Silicon Valley bilingual school offering French-English and Chinese-English tracks. Direct peer to FASSV operating in Palo Alto with similar international family target market and dual-language curriculum.
• German International School Silicon Valley: Bay Area bilingual school offering German-English dual-immersion program. Comparable to FASSV as a foreign-language-accredited independent school serving international families in Silicon Valley.
• French American School of Berkeley: Bay Area French-American bilingual school serving Preschool through 8th grade. Direct peer offering a similar dual-immersion program with French Ministry of Education accreditation, competing for the same Silicon Valley family demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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