English Teachers' "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" - Experiencing English Education as a Second Language
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- English Teachers' "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" - Experiencing English Education as a Second Language
- The English Education Council (ELEC), in collaboration with SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., is holding the "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" for English teachers as part of ELEC's 70th-anniversary project. This program offers a valuable opportunity to experience English education firsthand in Fiji, including school visits, mock lesson experiences, and cultural exchanges.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 12, 2026
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The English Education Council (ELEC), in collaboration with SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., is holding the "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" for English teachers as part of ELEC's 70th-anniversary project. This program offers a valuable opportunity to experience English education firsthand in Fiji, including school visits, mock lesson experiences, and cultural exchanges.
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- English Teachers' "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" - Experiencing English Education as a Second Language (May 12, 2026), PR Times
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- May 12, 2026
The English Education Council (ELEC), in collaboration with SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., is holding the "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" for English teachers as part of ELEC's 70th-anniversary project. This program offers a valuable opportunity to experience English education firsthand in Fiji, including school visits, mock lesson experiences, and cultural exchanges.
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Organizer: The English Education Council (located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Kiyotaka Akasaka; hereinafter "ELEC")
Operator: SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd. (located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hiroshi Taniguchi)
As part of ELEC's 70th-anniversary project, we will be holding the "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" for English teachers. In addition to English language learning, this training provides a valuable opportunity for "English experience," including visits to local high schools and mock lesson experiences, visits to special needs schools, interaction with local teachers and Japanese international students, and homestay experiences.
We offer an opportunity to experience the frontline of English education.
The Republic of Fiji, well-known as a rugby powerhouse, has English as its second language (official language) due to its history as a former British colony. With relatively low travel costs, it has recently attracted attention as a destination for high school and university students studying abroad. SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., the operating company, runs two English schools in Fiji and has hosted over 30,000 international students over 20 years. They also jointly operate national high schools with the Fijian government.
This training will include observing classes for local students at these schools and, with the cooperation of local teachers, participating in mock lesson experiences (optional). Participants will also observe classes for Japanese international students and share insights into the challenges they face in English language learning through interaction. Additionally, the program includes visits to special needs schools, homestays, and various cross-cultural experiences (cooking experience, traditional village visits, market tours).
[Event Outline]
Training Name: "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" - Experiencing English Education as a Second Language
Date and Time: July 29 (Wednesday) - August 8 (Saturday), 2026 (11 days)
Fee (tax included): 270,500 JPY
*Domestic travel expenses in Japan, weekday lunch expenses, overseas insurance, and international airfare are not included.
*International airfare from Narita starts from 156,000 JPY (including taxes).
*Prices may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Number of Participants: 10 people
Application Deadline: May 31 (Sunday), 2026
Remarks: Program content may change due to the circumstances of the host institutions.
Information Session: Currently being held online
Information Session Application: Here (Google Form)
Operator: SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Osanai
URL: https://www.southpacificfreebird.co.jp
■Inquiries
*For inquiries and applications regarding this training, please contact SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., the operating company, which serves as the point of contact. Please contact them at the following details.
SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd.
Phone Number: 0120-747-198
Contact Person: Osanai
Official Website: https://www.southpacificfreebird.co.jp
Official Instagram: fiji_free_bird
[Organizer] The English Education Council
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101-0054
NMF Takebashi Building 4F, 3-11-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Chairman Kiyotaka Akasaka
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Operator: SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd. (located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hiroshi Taniguchi)
As part of ELEC's 70th-anniversary project, we will be holding the "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" for English teachers. In addition to English language learning, this training provides a valuable opportunity for "English experience," including visits to local high schools and mock lesson experiences, visits to special needs schools, interaction with local teachers and Japanese international students, and homestay experiences.
We offer an opportunity to experience the frontline of English education.
The Republic of Fiji, well-known as a rugby powerhouse, has English as its second language (official language) due to its history as a former British colony. With relatively low travel costs, it has recently attracted attention as a destination for high school and university students studying abroad. SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., the operating company, runs two English schools in Fiji and has hosted over 30,000 international students over 20 years. They also jointly operate national high schools with the Fijian government.
This training will include observing classes for local students at these schools and, with the cooperation of local teachers, participating in mock lesson experiences (optional). Participants will also observe classes for Japanese international students and share insights into the challenges they face in English language learning through interaction. Additionally, the program includes visits to special needs schools, homestays, and various cross-cultural experiences (cooking experience, traditional village visits, market tours).
[Event Outline]
Training Name: "Fiji Summer Vacation 'English Education' Training" - Experiencing English Education as a Second Language
Date and Time: July 29 (Wednesday) - August 8 (Saturday), 2026 (11 days)
Fee (tax included): 270,500 JPY
*Domestic travel expenses in Japan, weekday lunch expenses, overseas insurance, and international airfare are not included.
*International airfare from Narita starts from 156,000 JPY (including taxes).
*Prices may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Number of Participants: 10 people
Application Deadline: May 31 (Sunday), 2026
Remarks: Program content may change due to the circumstances of the host institutions.
Information Session: Currently being held online
Information Session Application: Here (Google Form)
Operator: SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Osanai
URL: https://www.southpacificfreebird.co.jp
■Inquiries
*For inquiries and applications regarding this training, please contact SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., the operating company, which serves as the point of contact. Please contact them at the following details.
SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd.
Phone Number: 0120-747-198
Contact Person: Osanai
Official Website: https://www.southpacificfreebird.co.jp
Official Instagram: fiji_free_bird
[Organizer] The English Education Council
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101-0054
NMF Takebashi Building 4F, 3-11-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Chairman Kiyotaka Akasaka
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FAQ
Who is the chairman of the English Education Council, the organizer of the Fiji Summer Vacation “English Education” Training, and where is the council located?
The chairman is Kiyotaka Akasaka, and the English Education Council (ELEC) is located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
What company operates the Fiji Summer Vacation “English Education” Training and how many international students has it hosted in Fiji over the past twenty years?
The operator is SOUTH PACIFIC FREE BIRD Co., Ltd., based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, and it has hosted over 30,000 international students in Fiji during the last twenty years.
What is Fiji’s official language status and its historical relationship to Britain as mentioned in the training program description?
Fiji lists English as its official second language because it was a former British colony, a fact highlighted in the training overview.
Which educational institutions and specific activities will participants observe or engage in during the Fiji Summer Vacation “English Education” Training for teachers?
Participants will visit local high schools, special‑needs schools, observe classes for Japanese international students, take part in optional mock lesson experiences, stay with host families, and join cross‑cultural activities such as cooking sessions.
How does the Fiji Summer Vacation “English Education” Training relate to the English Education Council’s 70th‑anniversary project and what unique cross‑cultural experiences does it provide?
The training is a component of ELEC’s 70th‑anniversary project, offering teachers frontline English‑education exposure, homestays, interaction with local teachers and students, and cultural exchanges like cooking experiences in Fiji.