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EF (Education First)

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lots of work, little pay - Online English Teacher EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
Apr 22, 2014
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Pros

The students are interesting, the hours are flexible

Cons

*Very little pay (compared to other companies that do the same thing and considering that a lot of the EF branches insist employees have a degree) *Policies change with little warning (which may include employees doing more work but for the same pay) *Salary incentives depend on grading done by students (often influenced by technical problems or poor lesson material provided by EF) *Lesson material is not updated (students get annoyed doing the same topics repeatedly) *Employees are not paid for extra work (if a student requests a custom topic teachers have to make a lesson plan in their own time with no extra compensation). *EF technical problems (at times the EF servers go down which means classes can not be taught) *Insufficient training (training focuses more of EF policies than useful teaching tips or classroom management)

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5.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Pros

- Opportunity for quick advancement - Trainings for new managers - Culture of innovation and entrepreneurship - Global connections; opportunities to travel - Fast-paced work environment - Friendly, supportive teams

Cons

- Low pay (industry) - Burnout / overworked during peak seasons

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EF (Education First) Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you’ve found opportunities for early career development, leadership training, and global connection during your time at EF. Creating a vibrant culture where colleagues can learn from one another and grow quickly is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and workload during busy seasons. Supporting our colleagues’ limitless potential while helping them make a real impact through their work is important to us, and feedback like yours helps us continue to reflect on how we support our teams.
4.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

You get to choose your tour and recruit the students you want to bring. The paid chaperone ratio is 6:1, so it is very manageable. The tours are great and the local experts are wonderful.

Cons

Company support is variable. There is high turnover and new consultants are very sales motivated and don't always get the nuances of your school or community group. I have had some WONDERFUL concusltants, but they have always been promoted before I get to work with them again.

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