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 2% 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) , ESL Teacher (199) , Online English Teacher (199) , Sales Coordinator (137) , Sales (74) , Activity Leader (73) , Online ESL Teacher (66) , 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?

"The company is great for people right out of college and that have an interest in education and travel." ((in 416 reviews)); "Overall really great culture and very easy to feel welcome!" ((in 325 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and share similar values for the most part." ((in 213 reviews)); "Great benefits and travel opportunities." ((in 173 reviews)); "The work environment can be fun and energetic." ((in 115 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 520 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of decisiveness from managers that have been stagnating in their roles for too many years." ((in 308 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 123 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.

What are the top reviewed EF (Education First) locations?

London , Oxford , Brighton , Manchester , Cambridge , Eastbourne , Torquay , Bristol , Bournemouth , York , Liverpool , Ryde , Birmingham , Chelsea , Newport , Hastings , Leeds , Portsmouth , Glasgow , Saint Albans , Hove , Aylesbury , Winchester , Milton Keynes , Kingston upon Thames , Godalming , Cardiff , Holywell , Newport , Omagh

EF (Education First) reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,608 total reviews)

Edward Hult, Ph.D

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (4,608 reviews)

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EF (Education First) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,608 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 Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

May 21, 2026

Supportive culture with entrepreneurial spirit, but lacks structure

Senior financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pros with working for EF is the combination of the big corporation and the entrepreneurial spirit. In my experience colleagues and managers wants you to grow and are appreciative of new ideas and ways of working. Another pro is the diversity, which makes the office environment dynamic and fun

Cons

The lack of structure at times has both pros and cons, but I mostly see it as a con because it often causes confusion and delays in decision making

EF (Education First) Response

1mo

The combination of our entrepreneurial spirit and the scale of a global company make EF a unique and exciting place to work. Openness to new ideas and collaborating with diverse teams are things we work hard to cultivate and it's wonderful to hear these are aligning with your experience as a Senior Financial Analyst. On clear communication and change management, these are things we continue to think carefully about in our approach and growth across products. Thank you for your commitment to the team and your thoughtful reflection.

5.0

May 18, 2026

Great facilities but travel and office days increased

Visual communications manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Superb office facilities, staff and access to everything needed.

Cons

The London office was a bit of a travel from Northampton. I was initially hired to be in the office 2 days a week which then turned into 4.

EF (Education First) Response

3w

Really glad you enjoyed working at the London office. The office policy communication is good to note; that's something candidates should have clarity on from the start, and we will work on making sure that's clearer upfront. Hope you're doing well since your time with EF.

5.0

Apr 10, 2026

Loved it! If you like dynamic environment

Summer residence manager

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

You get to meet a lot of different cultures Amazing collegues Getting to work with external suppliers Building up relationships

Cons

It could get hectic during Saturday/Sunday arrivals Sometimes could feel long due to amount of students

EF (Education First) Response

2mo

Thanks for sharing! Great to have had you as part of our summer team in Cambridge.

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