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) , Online English Teacher (199) , ESL Teacher (198) , 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?

"Met some great people and walked away from each class with a smile on my face." ((in 426 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 323 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 213 reviews)); "Great benefits and travel opportunities." ((in 172 reviews)); "The work environment can be fun and energetic." ((in 119 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 602 reviews)); "Salary is low and at times managers can be unrealistic team and individual targeted goals." ((in 524 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 307 reviews)); "There can be long hours and you get told no on the phone quite often." ((in 152 reviews)); "Bad manager leading the country" ((in 128 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.

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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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4.0

Sep 10, 2025

Amazing

Elicos teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive director and colleagues, polite students

Cons

School facilities need to be improved

EF (Education First) Response

9mo

Great to hear that you felt the support from your director and colleagues. We can't tell what location you are referring to, but you are always welcome to reach out to hr@ef.com with any concerns about the school facilities that you mention here. Hope all is well!

4.0

Sep 10, 2025

Good Worklife balance.

Senior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a flexible hybrid work model with remote options on certain days, which helps employees balance personal and professional commitments. Generous vacation allowances, along with travel perks, contribute to time for rest and exploration. Working hours are generally reasonable, with limited overtime expectations. The culture is supportive and values employee well-being, making it easier to manage both work responsibilities and personal life. Opportunities to travel for work are well-planned, ensuring that balance is maintained.

Cons

The company has a tendency to make roles redundant quite often, which can create uncertainty for employees. This lack of long-term job security may affect confidence and stability, especially for those seeking a steady career path.

EF (Education First) Response

9mo

Glad to hear you are enjoying your time with EF in the London office—8 years is a long time! It’s great to know that work life balance has been a highlight of your experience here. We also appreciate you sharing your perspective on job security. We understand that restructuring can create uncertainty, and these decisions are never taken lightly. While EF, like many global organizations, occasionally needs to adapt parts of the business, these moments have not been frequent over the 60 years we have been around, and are approached with care. Thank you again for being part of the team and for sharing your feedback!

4.0

Sep 10, 2025

Great for Beginners

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is great for people coming from abroad

Cons

They dont offer competitive salaries

EF (Education First) Response

9mo

Great to see that you enjoyed your time with EF. Since this review doesn't include a location or job title, it's difficult to comment on the competitiveness of the salary, but we do review our compensation packages annually to benchmark with industry standards, so salaries can vary by location and role. Thanks for taking the time to share!

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