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EF (Education First)

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Chicago school: infighting, unprofessional, lack of clear goals - Anonymous employee EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
3 Aug 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

location in the heart of the Loop, meeting students from around the world

Cons

there was lots of unnecessary workplace gossiping and passive aggression, everyone was vastly underpaid for what they were doing, and the management from the Boston office was intent on squeezing every last cent out of the staff and students no matter what kinds of negative effects it caused

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5.0
4 Feb 2026
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Pros

good community and positive work culture

Cons

pay can be a little low

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EF (Education First) Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the community and positive work culture at EF. The Coop experience is a great way to get to know EF. We appreciate your feedback on pay, and input like yours is helpful as we continue to review our compensation practices.
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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