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      Emotionally but not fiscally rewarding - ESL Instructor EF (Education First) Employee Review

      3.0
      28 Apr 2014
      Esl instructor
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Wonderful coworkers and good leadership. I appreciated the autonomy and flexibility of this position. It's a fun job and the students are lovely. I felt very supported by the management.

      Cons

      ESL teacher pay is pretty rock-bottom. You do TONS more work outside of your "work hours" that are not compensated. You may teach for 6 hours a day, but likely you're spending an extra 6 hours at home planning lessons, grading, doing paperwork. This amount of effort is required from you but is not acknowledged. Also, probably due to the low pay, turnover is quite high.

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      5.0
      27 Feb 2026
      Housing manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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
      Tour leader
      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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