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EF (Education First)

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EF (Education First) reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,608 total reviews)
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Edward Hult, Ph.D

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

EF (Education First) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,608 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
1.0
Dec 21, 2025

Great Potential but Poorly Managed

Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Annual group tour opportunity -Generous PTO compared to industry standards -Previously offered hybrid work options, which were valued by many employees -No previous job experience needed

Cons

-Below-market compensation: Salaries do not meet minimum living standards, particularly for Toronto. -High turnover: Frequent firings and ongoing departures create instability, loss of institutional knowledge, and constant workload redistribution across remaining staff. -Ineffective management and lack of leadership accountability: Management often prioritize task coordination over actual leadership. While administrative duties like approving PTO or running meetings are handled, essential leadership responsibilities like conflict resolution, performance management, and addressing team tension early are consistently avoided. Conflict avoidance is framed as “keeping the peace,” but in practice it creates poor team environments. When managers refuse to intervene, authority is effectively handed to the loudest, most disruptive, or most entitled individuals. This dynamic allows poor behavior to go unchecked and undermines team morale and trust. Passive leadership is not neutral, it shows approval. When managers choose not to act, the team bears the consequences. Over time, this drives out high-performing employees while rewarding those who create the most disruption.

5.0
Dec 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

It's a company that realy values the growth of there employees. EF is focused on making sure that its employees are set up with what they need to succeed and grow the careers within the company

Cons

The pay is not greatest there can be alot of change and that can be difficult for some folks wasn't for me.

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EF (Education First) Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve felt supported in your growth and career development at EF!
4.0
Dec 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing co workers and company culture Cool office

Cons

Lots of work with little reward

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EF (Education First) Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad to hear you valued the team, culture, and office environment during your time at EF. We also appreciate your feedback on workload and recognition; your perspective is helpful as we continue to reflect on how we support our teams.
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