Founded in 1965, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that shares a common mission of opening the world through education, offering language, academic, cultural exchange and education travel programs. Some companies are in the business of technology. Others are in the business of finance, sports, or soft drinks. At EF, we’re in a different kind of business. One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important. We’re in the business of understanding. For 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world.  You’ll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities—each one filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day.  And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team.  But it’s what we do with it—building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world that makes all the difference.   A notice on recruitment scams Education First (EF) accepts job applicant applications, reviews resumes and will contact you directly if there is an interest in your resume. Only submit your resume through our official website, careers.ef.com. We never ask our applicants to pay a fee for any service whatsoever.

Want to try something new? Iris , President of Sales for EF Language Abroad , encourages you to step forward and ask! #WeAreEF

The secret's out. After traveling the world, the top secret envelope has reached its final destination... The 2025 EF Pro Cycling Tour de France team is HERE. Good luck from all the colleagues around the world!

EF has quite literally changed the trajectory of my life–I traveled with EF as a college student in 2009. I started planning my first EF tour my first year teaching and led that trip in 2017 to England and France, then I did the SAME itinerary with my students that I did as a college student to Italy & Greece in 2019, and took a whooping 76 students with me to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland in 2022. Earlier in 2022, I accepted a position at EF as a Tour Consultant for schools in Virginia, and now I get to help teachers in my community start travel programs in their schools! It's an absolute blast! 💬 Alicia 💡Senior Tour Consultant, EF Educational Tours 📍Boston office #WeAreEF #EFEverywhere

Celebrating Pride with our EF community around the world 🌎 While International Pride Month may be coming to close, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community year-round! Stay tuned for more stories celebrating our amazing colleagues throughout 2025 and beyond. Check out how some of our offices celebrated together this month: ❤️ Colleagues in Thailand celebrating at the Bangkok Pride Parade 🧡 Our EF London office's karaoke night 💛 A Pride-themed bookclub with the EF Toronto office 💚 Our North American headquarters marching in the Boston Pride for the People parade 💙 More fun from Bangkok Pride 💜 EF Denver (including LGBTQ+ @ EF co-captain, Peter!) celebrating together 🖤 Our Zürich office marching in their local Pride parade 🤎 Colleagues shared what Pride means to them in London 🩵 Our EF Panama office with a booth at Panama Pride 🩷 Even rain can't stop our pride in Boston! 🤍 Colleagues from Zürich posing as the parade marches past our global headquarters #WeAreEF #EFEducationFirst #PrideMonth #Pride

Meet Ross : Lead Content Writer at EF. Ross spends his day bringing stories to life on our ef.com/impact site—and he thinks he has the coolest job ever. Here him talk about one of the recent stories he covered and what makes it so special. #WeAreEF #EFImpact #impact #coolestjob

Last week, Efekta Education Group CEO Stephen Hodges and Chief Product Officer Lee Schuneman hosted a roundtable for journalists to introduce its next-generation AI-powered learning platform designed to work alongside human teachers, delivering personal tutoring and teaching assistance with meaningful results at scale for students, governments and companies worldwide.  At the event, Efekta also announced the world’s largest AI education pilot: more than four million students across Latin America are now learning English with Efekta and Addi, its award-winning AI tutor, which was recently honored with the Apple Cultural Impact Award. We were proud to see the gathering covered in Forbes . #WeAreEF #EfektaEducation #AI

Very nice mention of Efekta's AI technology in this Forbes article. If we are successful in our ambition of reaching 100 million students by 2030, we will have a massively positive contribution on learning outcomes. Starting with English. But not stopping with English. #AI #EdTech #EducationTransformation https://lnkd.in/eEKb_n8u

We asked you all what everyday moments have helped you grow the most, and 47% of responders said it's working across teams. What's the best part about collaborating across teams? Let us know in the comments ⤵️

60 stories for 60 years    The Hult family’s relocation to Santa Barbara, California, marked a significant step for EF’s expansion. “We were about to close on a house in Zurich,” recalled Bertil, “when Lisbeth said, ‘Are we sure we’re doing the right thing? Shouldn’t we move to California instead?’” The decision aligned perfectly with Bertil’s growing focus on Latin America and Japan, positioning EF to expand its reach in these markets.  In Santa Barbara, EF thrived. The new headquarters became a hub of activity, and Bertil began researching a program to send American students to Europe to experience culture and history. California’s relaxed environment provided a unique vantage point for building EF’s global footprint while maintaining proximity to key markets.  The Hult family settled into the Californian lifestyle, with the young boys enjoying outdoor activities and the spacious Hope Ranch property. Bertil and Lisbeth were easy going, supportive, and believed in giving their sons freedom. “I always felt they were lenient, compared to other parents,” Bertil’s son, Alex, says. “They never pushed us. They empowered us to make our own decisions.”  The Hults celebrated holidays and birthdays with EF friends. “The company was always an integral part of our early life, and my childhood,” said Alex. “I remember loving the dinners that my parents hosted for office friends. I never wanted to leave, preferring to fall asleep in some corner or sofa as I listened to the murmur of voices around the table.”  After five years of success in Santa Barbara, Bertil began considering EF’s next move. “California was far away from Europe,” he reflected. “And Boston so much closer.”  (Amended from the original version published in “Our Story” in 2014 to celebrate EF’s 50th anniversary) #WeAreEF #EF60

What happens when teams around the world collaborate on one project? Last year, Kenzie (Senior Market Development & Customized Specialist for EF Go Ahead Tours ) shared the story behind their divison's new Pride tours. With World Pride in Amsterdam coming up next year, we asked them to recognize the colleagues ( Daniel , Maeve , Maria , Yeray , Amanda , Stu , Tom , and Sevda ) who helped them make this idea become a reality. #WeAreEF #Pride #teamwork