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EF (Education First)

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EF (Education First) reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,611 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 4,611 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
Sep 25, 2025

A big company that works like a startup

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Company culture & team events

Cons

In the HR function: Work overload and very little resources Lack of structure and processes Things change constantly No work from home No benefits

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EF (Education First) Response
8mo
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience working for EF Language Abroad in Malta. We’re sorry to hear that you felt there was a lack of resources and benefits. As a global company, EF Language Abroad offers a wide range of benefits, including tuition reimbursement, free access to EF Hello language learning app, travel opportunities, and various training and development programs. In Malta specifically, we also provide local benefits such as discounts, insurance and hospital plans, as well as access to local events and conferences. We understand that EF’s entrepreneurial environment may not be the right fit for everyone, but it is a core part of who we are and how we operate. It gives our local offices and schools the freedom to shape their own processes and structures, always with the support of our central teams. Thank you again for your feedback; we have shared this all with the team in Malta. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
3.0
Sep 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good culture, good to start

Cons

Poor management, politics everywhere , work pressure

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EF (Education First) Response
9mo
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear you're enjoying the culture here and that EF has been a good place to start your career at so far. We're sorry to hear, though, that you're having a negative experience with management and work pressure. We take your concerns seriously and encourage you to reach out to your Recruitment and Development team or hr@ef.com so we can learn more about your specific experience and ensure your concerns are properly addressed. Thank you again for sharing.
5.0
Sep 21, 2025

Great Fun

Recommend
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Pros

Staff, Students, location, school - all great

Cons

hours... you need to be willing to work a lot of hours to do well here and there is a lot of lesson prep to do although EF do provide some materials.

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EF (Education First) Response
9mo
So great to hear you're enjoying your work as an English Teacher at our EF International Language Campus in London. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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