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 improved by 1% over the last 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 418 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 332 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 217 reviews)); "Great benefits and travel opportunities." ((in 165 reviews)); "The team has been great and so open to teaching you everything you need to know and more." ((in 113 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 609 reviews)); "Employees are generally over worked and have an incredible amount of work for such a low salary." ((in 508 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 304 reviews)); "There can be long hours and you get told no on the phone quite often." ((in 157 reviews)); "Bad manager leading the country" ((in 125 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

62% approve of CEO

48% 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

4.0

Jul 29, 2025

Great company (especially for entry-level positions)

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great great company culture - international environment - drinks & social events

Cons

- HR is not existing

EF (Education First) Response

11mo

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the company culture, international environment, and events here! EF does have HR, but it might not always be called HR in every region. In some countries, the HR function is split between the Recruitment & Employee Development (RED) teams, Payroll, and Legal. For any HR related questions or concerns, we recommend that employees contact their RED representative, who can guide them further. We hope that you felt supported during your time at EF, please feel free to reach out directly to hr@ef.com if you have any suggestions or would like to share further. Thanks again for leaving a review.

5.0

Jul 27, 2025

Great company

Online esl teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very supportive management and tech. Overall, wonderful company to work for.

Cons

low pay / student enrollment has decline significantly in 2025

EF (Education First) Response

10mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience working at EF and have felt supported by our people and resources. Like many organizations, we occasionally face fluctuations due to market conditions, seasonal trends, or broader economic factors. Our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and long-term growth remains strong, and we value the contributions of every teacher during both challenging and thriving periods. Thank you for being a part of our community!

3.0

Jul 25, 2025

Potential to be great but stunted by poor leadership

Activity manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, average pay, and flexibility when it comes to work hours, as this position was more of an as-needed basis for events and activities. Can meet a lot of great people, both students and coworkers.

Cons

Department heads chose favoritism of personality hires over work ethic, rewarded those who did the bare minimum, and stunted the growth of those who exceeded expectations. Ultimately left because I could not shape or grow the department into a well-oiled machine because of the refusal to let go of incompetent employees because they were "too close" with the head of the school. Also, if you have any sort of medical leave, expect to be fired upon returning even though it's against the law.

EF (Education First) Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you valued the flexibility, benefits, and the chance to connect with students and colleagues during your time at EF. We’re sorry to hear you left feeling frustrated by leadership and internal dynamics. Your feedback is important, and we take concerns like these seriously. If you’re open to sharing more, please feel free to reach out to hr@ef.com.

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