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 (238) , ESL Teacher (199) , Online English Teacher (199) , Sales Coordinator (137) , 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?

"Met some great people and walked away from each class with a smile on my face." ((in 423 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 325 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 210 reviews)); "Great benefits and travel opportunities." ((in 156 reviews)); "The team has been great and so open to teaching you everything you need to know and more." ((in 117 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 611 reviews)); "Salary is low and at times managers can be unrealistic team and individual targeted goals." ((in 509 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 314 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 125 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.

EF (Education First) reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,608 total reviews)

Edward Hult, Ph.D

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (4,608 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Dec 15, 2025

EF/Hult

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides a wide range of employee benefits and places strong emphasis on fostering internal relationships. The work environment is supportive and collaborative, making it a great place to work for those who can balance professional responsibilities with personal life.

Cons

Compensation progression for long tenured employees could be stronger, however this has been acknowledged and continues to improve over time. but not quick enough.

EF (Education First) Response

6mo

Thanks for sharing and congratulations on 10 years with EF! We have shared your comments and tips around compensation packages with leadership as those are reviewed annually. Thanks again and wishing you all the best.

4.0

Dec 11, 2025

Fun but chaotic

Activity leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun and unique, you get to do some awesome activities and meet people from all over the world.

Cons

Unorganized, no schedule, on call 24/7

4.0

Dec 11, 2025

Great Start but Could improve more opportunities

Tefl teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had a memorable experience working with EF in Manchester, a great team and a great start if you are new to TEFL teaching or experiencing your first years.

Cons

Little opportunity for further development and continuity in the role of academics and for this to be reflected in your salary.

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