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      EF (Education First)

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      EF (Education First) reviews

      3.4

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (4,618 total reviews)
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      Edward Hult, Ph.D

      62% approve of CEO

      48% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Senior management

      2.9

      Compensation and benefits

      EF (Education First) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,618 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The EF (Education First) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.8 stars).

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      5K reviews
      4.0
      Aug 11, 2025

      good education agency

      English teacher
      Recommend
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      Pros

      good education agency, I work here for a long time.

      Cons

      Very good atmosphere in this agency.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      11mo
      Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the atmosphere and your time working with EF!
      1.0
      Aug 9, 2025

      Horrible Leadership

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Great for out of college

      Cons

      Leadership here is all about cronyism. They put unqualified people in charge, and the few who actually know what they’re doing get pushed out over so-called “differences.” Don’t expect to grow your career here.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      10mo
      Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you found EF a good place to start your career after college! Your claims regarding leadership and career growth are concerning and we encourage you to reach out to hr@ef.com so we can learn more about your specific experience. Thank you again for sharing.
      5.0
      Aug 7, 2025

      A Unique Place to Grow — Challenging, Supportive, and Global

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      What really sets EF apart is the autonomy and trust you’re given early on. If you're proactive, curious, and not afraid to take initiative, you'll find endless opportunities to own meaningful projects. Leadership is approachable and accessible, but they set a high bar and expect strong performance. What’s admirable is that they lead by example — they’re not just managing from a distance, but actively involved in the work alongside their teams. There’s also a very human side to EF. People care. Whether it’s managers checking in with you, a colleague offering help unprompted, or company-wide events that actually feel fun — there’s a strong sense of community. Other highlights: - Gorgeous, central office spaces (Budapest is especially stunning) - Absolutely amazing colleagues from all over the world - Real focus on mobility — if you want to work abroad or try something new, it’s genuinely encouraged (once you've earned your dues) - Fast pace, but rarely dull

      Cons

      Things move quickly, and not everything is neatly structured. If you need a rigid framework and predictable routines, EF might feel overwhelming. But if you’re entrepreneurial, this is a feature, not a bug.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      11mo
      Wow, after working here for over 10 years, you have captured EF's culture so well. The autonomy and trust, high expectations and initiative to find opportunities, and a community of people who care about the work they do are all great parts of working here. You raise a great point on better clarifying internal growth paths, which is something we are working on. Thanks for taking time to write this as it will help other jobs seekers understand if working here would be as great a fit for them as it has been for you.
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