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?

62% of EF Education First employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EF Education First 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EF Education First?

English Teacher (292) , Teacher (246) , Tour Consultant (237) , ESL Teacher (199) , Online English Teacher (199) , Sales Coordinator (136) , Sales (74) , Activity Leader (72) , 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?

"Met some great people and walked away from each class with a smile on my face." ((in 414 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 321 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 216 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 119 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 615 reviews)); "Salary is low and at times managers can be unrealistic team and individual targeted goals." ((in 506 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 312 reviews)); "There can be long hours and you get told no on the phone quite often." ((in 154 reviews)); "Bad manager leading the country" ((in 118 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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EF Education First reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(4,602 total reviews)

Edward Hult, Ph.D

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

EF Education First has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4,602 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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3.0

May 22, 2026

Good company, but salary is low

French teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good feedback, interesting platform, material provided

Cons

salary is not appropriate for everyone

EF Education First Response

Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback regarding your time teaching on the online platform. We try to stay current and competitive when it comes to our teaching platform. It’s good to hear that has been a pro from the teacher perspective as well. We hope you continue to enjoy working with students and helping them in their English journey.

5.0

May 21, 2026

Supportive culture with entrepreneurial spirit, but lacks structure

Senior financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pros with working for EF is the combination of the big corporation and the entrepreneurial spirit. In my experience colleagues and managers wants you to grow and are appreciative of new ideas and ways of working. Another pro is the diversity, which makes the office environment dynamic and fun

Cons

The lack of structure at times has both pros and cons, but I mostly see it as a con because it often causes confusion and delays in decision making

EF Education First Response

The combination of our entrepreneurial spirit and the scale of a global company make EF a unique and exciting place to work. Openness to new ideas and collaborating with diverse teams are things we work hard to cultivate and it's wonderful to hear these are aligning with your experience as a Senior Financial Analyst. On clear communication and change management, these are things we continue to think carefully about in our approach and growth across products. Thank you for your commitment to the team and your thoughtful reflection.

5.0

May 20, 2026

Fun workplace

Sales and admissions coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun place to work at. Lots of opportunities especially early on in a career.

Cons

Sometimes salary is not as competitive as other places in Boston area.

EF Education First Response

Well this is what it's all about! Early career opportunities while having fun along the way is a big part of what we hope people experience working at EF, and we are happy to hear this in your reflection. Thank you for sharing your note on compensation as well. We review our compensation packages regularly to make sure they align with our industry standards, and we appreciate your perspective on that.

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