EF (Education First)

EF (Education First) reviews

EF Education First: A Predatory Company that Fishes for Naïve and Unaware Graduates - English As A Second Language Teacher EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0

Jan 16, 2020

English as a second language teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Met some good friends there

Cons

Lies about travel opportunities Company refuses to help in times of need Flight to China is, in fact, not reimbursed First paycheck is a loan (unless you don't take it in which case you wait a month or more to get money) Most things recruiters tell you are lies, so take it with a grain of salt

EF (Education First) Response

Thank you for your post and we are sorry to hear EF did not live up to your expectations. We ask that you reach out to us at teacher.welfare@ef.com so that we can identify and review the specific issues you have referenced in your post.

Explore other reviews about EF (Education First)

5.0

Feb 27, 2026

Housing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Opportunity for quick advancement - Trainings for new managers - Culture of innovation and entrepreneurship - Global connections; opportunities to travel - Fast-paced work environment - Friendly, supportive teams

Cons

- Low pay (industry) - Burnout / overworked during peak seasons

EF (Education First) Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you’ve found opportunities for early career development, leadership training, and global connection during your time at EF. Creating a vibrant culture where colleagues can learn from one another and grow quickly is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and workload during busy seasons. Supporting our colleagues’ limitless potential while helping them make a real impact through their work is important to us, and feedback like yours helps us continue to reflect on how we support our teams.

4.0

Jun 2, 2026

Tour leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to choose your tour and recruit the students you want to bring. The paid chaperone ratio is 6:1, so it is very manageable. The tours are great and the local experts are wonderful.

Cons

Company support is variable. There is high turnover and new consultants are very sales motivated and don't always get the nuances of your school or community group. I have had some WONDERFUL concusltants, but they have always been promoted before I get to work with them again.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All

EF (Education First) reviews EF (Education First) English As A Second Language Teacher reviews EF (Education First) review