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EF (Education First)

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Decent at the start but went downhill - Online English Teacher EF (Education First) Employee Review

2.0
5 Sept 2025
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Pros

Was a good training company at the beginning and good student base- good bonuses on the kids teaching platform, had a good mentor early on when worked for the company, a good place to learn initially.

Cons

Became much more corporate, not enough classes or availability , management didn't really care about welfare and well being of staff mental health etc, A complex and unfair process about resolving technical difficulties with the classes, looking to keep money and not pay out to staff who had technical difficulties or reprimand students who had technical difficulties or not shown up to a class.

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EF (Education First) Response
9mo
Hi, thanks for taking the time to write about your previous experience working with EF Teach Online. If there are technical issues with the platform, we are able to support teachers and students promptly. Teachers have a dedicated team managing a customer-service ticketing system to ensure all queries are responded to as soon as possible, and students have a similar system available with their own dedicated multi-lingual team. It’s case by case, but if an issue arises on the teacher’s side, teachers may not be compensated if the class could not be taught. However, if the problem is clearly on our side—for example, if the site goes down—we proactively update class statuses and ensure teachers are compensated, even if no report is submitted. Our goal is always to resolve issues quickly and fairly. But if this was not the experience you had, we encourage you to reach out to hr@ef.com so we can properly address your specific case (especially your comments around lack of respect or regard for welfare, as that is highly concerning). Thanks again.

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5.0
27 Feb 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
3mo
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
2 Jun 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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