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 been stable over the past 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 (67) , 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?

"The company is great for people right out of college and that have an interest in education and travel." ((in 427 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 314 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 222 reviews)); "Great benefits and travel opportunities." ((in 172 reviews)); "The team has been great and so open to teaching you everything you need to know and more." ((in 114 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 613 reviews)); "Employees are generally over worked and have an incredible amount of work for such a low salary." ((in 510 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 317 reviews)); "There can be long hours and you get told no on the phone quite often." ((in 159 reviews)); "Bad manager leading the country" ((in 121 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

(4,611 total reviews)

Edward Hult, Ph.D

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Sep 17, 2025

Amazing Experience

Product owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've been with EF for a while now and recently relocated to the Budapest office. The transition has been incredibly smooth, especially as an international expat. The support from the company throughout the relocation process was top-notch. So far, everything has been great. The team here is super helpful and collaborative. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and take on different responsibilities, which has really helped me grow professionally. The open office layout fosters a strong sense of community. There are no silos, and everyone is approachable and willing to help. Pros: - Exposure to a truly global company - Opportunities to collaborate across departments and roles - Supportive colleagues and a great team culture - Excellent office facilities and work environment - Smooth relocation process for expats

Cons

The work pace can be quite demanding at times. But that’s part of the EF spirit and what makes it exciting

EF (Education First) Response

9mo

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying your work here! We're so glad that the transition to the Budapest office went smoothly, and that you felt supported throughout the process. It's also great to hear that you value the collaborative spirit and opportunities for professional growth here. Thanks again for sharing and being part of the team!

3.0

Sep 16, 2025

Great company culture

Tour consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, management, travel, benefits, office culture!

Cons

Lack of organization. Roles aren’t clear & bonuses aren’t solely based off your work. If someone doesn’t do their work, you lose out on a significant amount of bonus.

EF (Education First) Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the people, benefits, travel, and office culture at EF! We also appreciate your feedback on organization and bonus structure. Input like yours is helpful as we continue to review our ways of working, and we encourage you to reach out to your manager or your Recruitment and Employee Development (RED) Team should you wish to discuss further.

4.0

Sep 13, 2025

Great for early career professionals

Senior account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Travel perks, comprehensive health insurance, a youthful and energetic office culture, and solid opportunities for early career development. Great mission.

Cons

Once you've gained early career development, opportunities for upward mobility are extremely limited unless someone else leaves. There are no clearly defined career paths. Lateral moves can happen, but you'll need to advocate strongly for yourself. Don’t expect proactive support from management or colleagues related to pay or career growth. Job security is low- Layoffs can happen at any time regardless of tenure. Very limited opportunities to advocate for more pay.

EF (Education First) Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you’ve valued the travel perks, benefits, and career-building opportunities early on in your EF journey! We strive to provide many opportunities for colleagues to develop and chart their own paths throughout their time here, and encourage current employees to connect with their manager or Recruitment and Employee Development (RED) Team to learn more about opportunities for growth.

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