Does English 1 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, English 1 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at English 1. This rating has improved by 33% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at English 1?

79% of English 1 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated English 1 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at English 1?

English Teacher (359) , Teacher (169) , ESL Teacher (126) , Online English Teacher (58) , International Teacher (37) , Progress Advisor (35) , Senior Teacher (29) , Director of Studies (23) , Foreign English Teacher (22) , English As A Second Language Teacher (17) , Foreign Teacher (17) , Native English Teacher (17) , Online ESL Teacher (16) , Foreign Language Teacher (14) , Center Director (10)

What are the pros of working at English 1 according to real employee reviews?

"Good CPD and training" ((in 73 reviews)); "Friendly helpful colleagues are great (with the exception of management)" ((in 48 reviews)); "I got to travel and meet some great people during my stay abroad." ((in 42 reviews)); "Some staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at English 1 according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low for NES starting at $10.00 an hour and it will take you 3 year to get to $13.00 an hour." ((in 155 reviews)); "The salary is low for the amount of work you have to do as well as the hours and days." ((in 124 reviews)); "Bad management overall." ((in 99 reviews)); "Long hours and very sales oriented." ((in 50 reviews)); "Many times managers have left centers and instead of training up or promoting from within , the company hires from outside causing well intentioned, hardworking employees to get frustrated and leave." ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about English 1 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about English 1 layoffs and their outlook for job security at English 1 in 2026.

English 1 reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,202 total reviews)

Adele Bai

82% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

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English 1 has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,202 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The English 1 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Oct 5, 2020

Good company

English teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Support from recruiter and team lead are great

Cons

Diet in china is bad as i have allergies

English 1 Response

5y

Thank you for your review and for recommending us as an employer. We're glad you received support from your Recruiter and Team Lead. In regards to your diet, if you reach out to us at teacher.welfare@ef.cn we can put you in contact with a Teacher Ambassador that could provide more information about where to eat in Shenzhen based on your allergies. We wish you continued success in your role.

4.0

Oct 3, 2020

Good starter position for ESL teaching

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good company to start with if you are starting your career in ESL teaching or want to get a taste of what it's like. Training, accommodation, getting settled in together is provided and the native teachers are fun and extremely helpful.

Cons

-Higher management is questionable at times with their decisions, especially in regards to foreign teachers and their complaints. -Low pay -High workload

English 1 Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We’re proud to be able to provide a smooth transition for our teachers when they first join EF and also the opportunity to start or continue their development in ESL through a variety of trainings and certifications. We wish you continued success in your future endeavors.

5.0

Oct 3, 2020

English Teacher at EF English First

English teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of support through the application process of working abroad. Able to work with a diverse and interesting group of people. Offered the ability to work remotely from the United Kingdom.

Cons

I can't think of any cons.

English 1 Response

5y

Thank you for your very positive review and recommending us as an employer. We are glad we were able to provide the right support when you first joined EF. We appreciate your flexibility and commitment to your students, especially while working from overseas. Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors.

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