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EF (Education First)

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EF (Education First) reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,611 total reviews)
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Edward Hult, Ph.D

62% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

EF (Education First) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,611 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 (3.8 stars).

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5K reviews
5.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fun place to work at. Lots of opportunities especially early on in a career.

Cons

Sometimes salary is not as competitive as other places in Boston area.

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EF (Education First) Response
1mo
Well this is what it's all about! Early career opportunities while having fun along the way is a big part of what we hope people experience working at EF, and we are happy to hear this in your reflection. Thank you for sharing your note on compensation as well. We review our compensation packages regularly to make sure they align with our industry standards, and we appreciate your perspective on that.
5.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good training, good communication especially for a remote position, flexible, great management

Cons

Scheduling and staffing effectively could be challenging due to unpredictable nature of emergency response, which caused both understaffed shifts and overstaffed shifts. In addition, phone-based customer service can be emotionally challenging - customers in stressful situations can often be difficult to deal with.

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EF (Education First) Response
2mo
Hearing that the training, communication, and management stood out, especially in a remote setting, is really meaningful. Thank you for sharing! As you mentioned, the nature of emergency response is inherently unpredictable. Our phone-based support in high stress situations can be central to defining the experience for travelers, and the people who handle it are a big part of that. We’re proud of the team you were part of and hope the skills you built here continue to serve you well.
5.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- the people are truly the best part about EF - it's the reason I decided to work here in the first place and the reason i continue to stay! such a strong and fun and hardworking company culture! -travel perks are so fun! can ebb and flow depending on tenure but would not have been able to travel as much if I did not work here -ability to grow fast and learn a lot. you are given a lot of autonomy (especially in sales) -belief in leadership. love the leadership team in my product -retention - so many people are staying right now -such a great entry level sales role to start your career in. you learn so much so fast and have fun doing it! -great work life balance. i literally never think about work on the weekends or after 5:30pm

Cons

- never feel like we are getting paid enough, especially in Boston but it's a lot better than when i started 5+ years ago. with that being said, with all the free travel + fun office culture, it makes it worth it! -can be hard to find new roles since retention is so high right now so not much movement

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EF (Education First) Response
2mo
Thanks for sharing! It’s wonderful to hear that the people and culture have kept you energized in our Boston office. The autonomy, work-life balance, and strong leadership are things that truly set EF apart and it’s great to hear that you’re learning and having so much fun along the way. Our compensation packages are reviewed regularly, and we appreciate hearing that you’ve seen progress over your tenure. We’re grateful to have you as part of the team.
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