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Online teaching - Anonymous employee EF (Education First) Employee Review

2.0
21 Sept 2017
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Pros

The majority of the students are serious and work hard in class. The classes are generally a positive experience for both teacher and student. Th platform works well, although individual students do have regional internet issues.

Cons

Students randomly select classes and hence the other students attending, so language levels and interests are often unequal. Teachers can only open availabilities and have no control over group, or private, or booked lessons. In other words, you cannot determine how many hours you work every week. So the income is very incremental and not dependable. Pay is very low for any experienced teacher. There is no human support or even a contact to call. Everything goes through the central portal to a random person for a reply.

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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
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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 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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