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 2% 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 (237) , ESL Teacher (199) , Online English Teacher (199) , Sales Coordinator (136) , Sales (74) , Activity Leader (73) , Online ESL Teacher (66) , Sales Consultant (63) , Manager (61) , Educational Tour Consultant (46) , Marketing (42) , EF Activity Leader (40) , Sales Associate (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 418 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 332 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 216 reviews)); "Great benefits and travel opportunities." ((in 168 reviews)); "The work environment can be fun and energetic." ((in 114 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 612 reviews)); "Employees are generally over worked and have an incredible amount of work for such a low salary." ((in 498 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 307 reviews)); "There can be long hours and you get told no on the phone quite often." ((in 153 reviews)); "Bad manager leading the country" ((in 126 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.

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3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,606 total reviews)

Edward Hult, Ph.D

61% 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 4,606 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 Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews

3.0

Mar 3, 2026

Great for early sales career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun lively young atmosphere with opportunity to travel

Cons

little to no infrastructure, hard to move up in company. moving within the company is very common

EF (Education First) Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience within EF. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the energetic environment and travel opportunities—those experiences are a big part of what makes the workplace unique. We also appreciate your feedback on infrastructure and career mobility. At EF, many colleagues grow through a variety of roles across the business rather than a traditional ladder, and we know clarity around those paths is important. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

4.0

Mar 2, 2026

Great place

Esl teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fabulous and dynamic environment all through the year

Cons

No benefits, Management is not employee centric

EF (Education First) Response

3mo

Hi thanks for sharing and glad you our school in Singapore was a great place to work for you! The energy on campus is definitely lively year‑round with so many international students. We’re sorry to hear though that you didn’t find the management style to be employee‑centric. That’s not the culture we aim for at EF, and we’d appreciate the chance to learn more about what you experienced. If you’re open to sharing additional details, you can always reach us at hr@ef.com so we can understand and address your concerns. Thanks so much for sharing.

5.0

Feb 27, 2026

Excellent company for early career development

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.

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