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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

62% approve of CEO

48% 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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1.0
Aug 9, 2025

Horrible Leadership

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Pros

Great for out of college

Cons

Leadership here is all about cronyism. They put unqualified people in charge, and the few who actually know what they’re doing get pushed out over so-called “differences.” Don’t expect to grow your career here.

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EF (Education First) Response
9mo
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you found EF a good place to start your career after college! Your claims regarding leadership and career growth are concerning and we encourage you to reach out to hr@ef.com so we can learn more about your specific experience. Thank you again for sharing.
5.0
Aug 7, 2025

A Unique Place to Grow — Challenging, Supportive, and Global

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Pros

What really sets EF apart is the autonomy and trust you’re given early on. If you're proactive, curious, and not afraid to take initiative, you'll find endless opportunities to own meaningful projects. Leadership is approachable and accessible, but they set a high bar and expect strong performance. What’s admirable is that they lead by example — they’re not just managing from a distance, but actively involved in the work alongside their teams. There’s also a very human side to EF. People care. Whether it’s managers checking in with you, a colleague offering help unprompted, or company-wide events that actually feel fun — there’s a strong sense of community. Other highlights: - Gorgeous, central office spaces (Budapest is especially stunning) - Absolutely amazing colleagues from all over the world - Real focus on mobility — if you want to work abroad or try something new, it’s genuinely encouraged (once you've earned your dues) - Fast pace, but rarely dull

Cons

Things move quickly, and not everything is neatly structured. If you need a rigid framework and predictable routines, EF might feel overwhelming. But if you’re entrepreneurial, this is a feature, not a bug.

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EF (Education First) Response
10mo
Wow, after working here for over 10 years, you have captured EF's culture so well. The autonomy and trust, high expectations and initiative to find opportunities, and a community of people who care about the work they do are all great parts of working here. You raise a great point on better clarifying internal growth paths, which is something we are working on. Thanks for taking time to write this as it will help other jobs seekers understand if working here would be as great a fit for them as it has been for you.
3.0
Aug 6, 2025

Grin and Bear It

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Pros

Great perks - health insurance, time off, travel perks, in office events, tap Thursdays, fun location. They also hire great people.

Cons

Where to begin? 1. If you get travel as a perk, it is a lie that you’ll receive it after year one. Plenty of employees don’t get it until the 1.5 / 2 year mark. 2. The pay is terrible, especially if you have to pay $20/day for parking. I heard that EF likes to hire women because they’re more exploitable and a lot of them have partners that are the “real” breadwinners. 3. In order to excel in whatever product at EF, you need to put in at least 45 hours a week. No way around it, no way to grow without that, and growth isn’t given until an average of a 3 year mark with the company. So not unless you’re willing to spend 3 years grinning and bearing the monotonous grunt work, this place isn’t worth it. The toxic positivity creeps up fast unless you drink the proverbial Koolaid (and drink beer with the higher ups on tap Thursdays) and kiss up.

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EF (Education First) Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the benefits, office events, and the colleagues you’ve worked alongside during your time at EF. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding travel opportunities, compensation, and career growth. We review our benefits and compensation packages regularly to ensure they remain competitive. Your claims surrounding female hires are concerning; we are very proud to be a company where over 50% of our leadership is female, and we take pride in all the opportunities we provide to our staff. We encourage you to reach out to hr@ef.com so that we can discuss this further. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.
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