Is EF (Education First) a good company to work for?

EF (Education First) has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 6,470 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at EF (Education First) to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about EF (Education First) have been left by employees working as Sales Manager , Director and Intern .

Does EF (Education First) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, EF (Education First) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at EF (Education First). This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at EF (Education First)?

61% of EF (Education First) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EF (Education First) 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EF (Education First)?

English Teacher (293) , Teacher (246) , Tour Consultant (240) , Online English Teacher (199) , ESL Teacher (198) , Sales Coordinator (137) , Activity Leader (75) , Sales (75) , Online ESL Teacher (67) , Sales Consultant (64) , Manager (61) , Educational Tour Consultant (46) , Marketing (42) , Director (41) , EF Activity Leader (40)

What are the pros of working at EF (Education First) according to real employee reviews?

"The company is great for people right out of college and that have an interest in education and travel." ((in 411 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 329 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 211 reviews)); "Great benefits and travel opportunities." ((in 170 reviews)); "The team has been great and so open to teaching you everything you need to know and more." ((in 118 reviews))

What are the cons of working at EF (Education First) according to real employee reviews?

"You'll be doing a lot of work for low pay and have no life outside of EF." ((in 616 reviews)); "Employees are generally over worked and have an incredible amount of work for such a low salary." ((in 515 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 309 reviews)); "There can be long hours and you get told no on the phone quite often." ((in 144 reviews)); "Bad manager leading the country" ((in 122 reviews))

What are employees saying about EF (Education First) layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about EF (Education First) layoffs and their outlook for job security at EF (Education First) in 2026.

What are the top reviewed EF (Education First) locations?

Boston , Cambridge , Denver , Tarrytown , San Diego , Austin , New York , San Francisco , Thornwood , Santa Barbara , Miami , Chicago , Miami Beach , Brighton , Los Angeles , Washington , Honolulu , Atlanta , China , Redondo Beach , Remote , Long Beach , Pasadena , Monterey , China Grove , Dallas , Houston , Seattle , Portland , Baltimore

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3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,618 total reviews)

Edward Hult, Ph.D

63% approve of CEO

47% 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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5.0

Jul 10, 2025

Great team, awesome support with relocation, and a modern office

Senior salesforce engineer

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Pros

I’ve been working here for a while now and I’m really happy with how things are going. The company gave me amazing support with my immigration process, making the move way easier than I expected. The team is super friendly and the leadership is approachable and open-minded, which makes daily work very smooth. Also, the office is modern and has everything we need to feel comfortable. Overall, it’s been a great experience so far.

Cons

Honestly, not much to complain about. Maybe some internal processes could be a bit more streamlined, but that’s pretty common anywhere.

EF (Education First) Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad to hear that your journey with EF has been positive and that the support you received, particularly during your immigration process, helped make your transition smoother. It’s also great to hear that you value the approachable leadership, collaborative team environment, and our modern office spaces. Thank you also for the constructive feedback regarding internal processes; your insight is helpful. Thanks again for leaving a review!

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

A Unique and Inspiring Place to Grow

Vp of digital strategy and transformation

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Inspiring international culture, smart and passionate colleagues, and a beautiful office in the heart of Budapest. Great balance of autonomy and collaboration. Leadership is approachable and empowering. A truly meaningful mission that makes every day rewarding.

Cons

Sometimes processes can be a bit informal or vary between teams, but that’s part of EF’s agile and entrepreneurial culture. You need to be proactive and flexible, which can be a pro for the right mindset.

EF (Education First) Response

You have captured EF's entrepreneurial spirit so well, it's great to hear and it sounds like you're in a role that is a perfect fit for you. Your comments on structured growth plans and preservation of EF culture globally have been noted and shared. Thanks again for taking the time to write about your time here!

4.0

Jul 9, 2025

Great for young people looking for a filler / an in-between full time job

Online english teacher

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Pros

Great fellow teachers/colleagues Exposure to international students

Cons

Very little growth Worked during weekends

EF (Education First) Response

11mo

Thanks for sharing your experience working as an Online English Teacher with EF Teach Online!

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