| Tuition | |
|---|---|
| 12 weeks or less | $250/week |
| 12 weeks to 24 weeks | $200/week |
| 24 weeks or more | $175/week |
| Enrollment Fees | |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Fees | $250 |
| Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Homestay | $25/night |
| Dormitory(Single Room) | $15/night |
| Dormitory(Shared Room) | $ 5/night |
Free Bird was founded with one simple belief:
No one should have to give up on studying abroad because of money.
Today, with rising global costs, studying in countries such as the United States, Canada, or Australia has become extremely expensive.
Even when students choose one of the cheapest language schools and accommodations, a one-month study abroad program can easily cost USD 4,000–5,000 for tuition and housing alone. After adding airfare, meals, transportation, and other daily expenses, the total often reaches USD 6,000–7,000 for just one month.
Many students are shocked when they discover how expensive traditional study destinations have become.
Price comparison by destinations
| 5 weeks | 10 weeks | 25 weeks | 50 weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3,100 | $6,000 | $13,600 | $27,100 |
| US | $4,800 | $9,400 | $21,300 | $42,500 |
| UK | $4,700 | $9,100 | $20,000 | $39,700 |
| Australia | $2,900 | $5,600 | $13,300 | $26,200 |
| New Zealand | $2,600 | $5,100 | $12,200 | $23,500 |
| Fiji | $1,700 | $3,100 | $5,500 | $11,000 |
Our mission has always been to build an environment where students can:
- Speak English every day
- Gain confidence through real conversations
- Enjoy an active international community
- Study abroad without overwhelming financial pressure
Since 2004, Free Bird has focused on creating one of the most affordable and communication-rich English study environments in the South Pacific—a place where students can make meaningful progress in English while experiencing a completely different culture and way of life.
Free Bird’s business model has been featured by numerous television programs, newspapers, and media outlets. Over the years, the school has received multiple business awards and nominations and ultimately achieved a major milestone by becoming listed on the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX).
What began as a small educational project has grown into one of the most recognized international education organizations in Fiji.
In the years before Free Bird established Fiji’s first English language school, the country was experiencing a significant decline in birth rates.
Schools that had once been filled with large families began to have empty classrooms and unused school buildings. At the same time, many qualified teachers found themselves with fewer employment opportunities.
Free Bird worked with local communities to repurpose these underused educational facilities into language school campuses and to rehire experienced local educators. This approach allowed us to build a high-quality learning environment while keeping costs dramatically lower than traditional study destinations.
One of the greatest strengths of Fiji is its people.
Fijians are famous for their generosity, openness, and willingness to welcome others into their homes. It is common for guests to be treated like family, even when they are meeting for the first time.
Free Bird transformed this cultural strength into a structured homestay program, connecting international students with local families who provide not only accommodation and meals, but also daily opportunities to communicate in English and experience authentic Fijian life.
