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      EF (Education First)

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      EF (Education First) reviews

      3.4

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (4,610 total reviews)
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      Edward Hult, Ph.D

      61% approve of CEO

      47% positive business outlook

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      EF (Education First) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,610 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
      4.0
      Oct 13, 2025

      Great mission & people, but compensation and structure need work

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Strong mission & culture: EF has a clear, globally oriented mission in education and travel, which I found inspiring. Many colleagues share values around learning, inclusion, and cross-cultural exchange. Talented, friendly teams: Generally coworkers are supportive, creative, and motivated. It’s easy to find collaborators and people who are passionate about what they do. Travel & perk opportunities: There are perks related to travel, benefits, health insurance, and some flexibility. These helped offset some of the trade-offs. Room for visibility & leadership experience: As a director, you get to work across regions or products, taking on high-impact initiatives. It’s a place where ambitious people can grow, given you advocate for yourself.

      Cons

      Compensation & equity issues: Salaries (especially for higher levels) are often perceived as below market, especially given the workload and responsibilities. Raises/promotions sometimes seem slow, and bonus or equity isn’t always clearly aligned with output. Management / structure issues: Some ambiguity in roles, inconsistent communication from senior management, and lack of decisiveness. The organizational structure can feel rigid or bureaucratic in parts, which makes it harder to move quickly. Unclear or limited upward mobility: While growth is possible, in practice it seems dependent on openings, visibility, or connections rather than a clear, standardized path. Sometimes people take on more scope without a commensurate title or compensation change.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      7mo
      We’re glad to hear you’ve found EF’s mission, culture, and talented teams inspiring, and that you’ve valued the opportunity to take on meaningful, cross-regional work. We also appreciate your detailed feedback on compensation, structure, and mobility. We take pride in our professional development and growth opportunities for staff and regularly review our compensation packages to ensure they align with industry standards. That said, input like yours is extremely helpful as we continue to refine those efforts. Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review!
      4.0
      Oct 13, 2025

      Great place to work

      Senior customer support manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      People, events, opportunities to grow, good work environment

      Cons

      Homeoffice options extremely limited which can be challenging, salary not the highest, work life balance can be tough to maintain

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      EF (Education First) Response
      8mo
      Hi, thank you for sharing your experience working in Customer Support at our Düsseldorf office. We’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying the environment and growth opportunities there. Working from our offices is about staying true to our mission of bringing people together across borders and cultures. We’ve seen so many great ideas and moments of teamwork happen at EF over the years because people were able to work together in person. That said, we understand that flexibility is important, and if you ever need to work outside the office occasionally, it’s best to discuss with your manager. We have also shared your suggestions on how to make the office a great place to work, as well as your comments on recognition for hard work, with the team in Düsseldorf. Thank you again for being part of our team!
      5.0
      Oct 13, 2025

      Great

      Teacher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people that work there

      Cons

      None available at the time

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      EF (Education First) Response
      7mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a teacher in New York. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience with your colleagues and EF's company culture. Thank you again!
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