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EF (Education First)

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Good for something to do in your spare time, but find a real job elsewhere if that's what you're looking for - Online English Teacher EF (Education First) Employee Review

2.0
15 Apr 2014
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Pros

--You're able to work as many or as little hours whenever and wherever you want in the world --You have the opportunity to speak with students around the world

Cons

--Low pay for what you're doing --You get the same pay for teaching Group Lessons as you would teaching Private Lessons, Business English or TOEIC classes, all of which require much more preparation. Englishtown will be assigning these classes soon automatically, for which there is no real incentive to teach. --Training past your initial training is extensive and unpaid --If you're having technical issues and cannot access a class, you will be fighting an uphill battle to get paid, even if it is Englishtown's problem --The student's word is worth more than a teacher's, and management does not care about what the teacher has to say. --Even though some students do not belong in their respective language levels, simply providing feedback of "advance/demote" is not tolerated.

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5.0
27 Feb 2026
Recommend
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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
2 June 2026
Recommend
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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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