EF Education First English Teacher reviews

3.3

57% would recommend to a friend

(235 total reviews)
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Edward Hult, Ph.D

47% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

English Teacher employees have rated EF Education First with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 235 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most English Teacher professionals have a good working experience there. EF Education First is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by English Teacher professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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235 reviews
3.0
3 May 2026

Training center

Recommend
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Pros

Great way to start your teaching career in China

Cons

The Salary is very low

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EF Education First Response
3w
Thanks for sharing about when you taught English with EF. It's good to hear that the role was such a great start to your teaching career.
4.0
27 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good environment and company to work with.

Cons

Salary can less compared to other provinces

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EF Education First Response
3mo
Great to hear you are enjoying teaching with EF English Centers in China. Thanks for being part of the team and for sharing.
1.0
26 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Get paid on time, and have a few nice colleagues and students.

Cons

More toxic to work here than on the Epstein Islands. Racist staff, management, and clients. The company caters to racist students instead of educating them. Teachers tried to sleep with students and staff. No sexual harassment & discrimination prevention training because upper management in Shanghai is also the biggest violator since it's legal in China to discriminate.

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EF Education First Response
4mo
Thanks for sharing your experience working as a teacher with EF English Centers in Shenzhen. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not positive. The concerns you’ve raised around discrimination and sexual harassment are very serious and not reflective of the environment we recognize in our Shenzhen center, therefore we really want to hear more. We actively train all managers, including a recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging training for every Center Manager nationwide. While it’s difficult to address your concerns fully without more specific context, please know that we’re committed to maintaining a supportive, fair, and safe environment for all employees and students. We’d appreciate hearing from you directly at hr@ef.com so we can swiftly respond. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us.
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