We have a long legacy
Our journey began in 1965 when entrepreneur Bertil Hult brought Swedish students to Brighton, England, blending language learning with travel. This innovative approach proved highly effective and inspired Bertil to establish EF Education First. Over the decades, EF Education First evolved into a global leader in English language instruction.
As the world embraced globalization in the 1990s, we expanded into Asia, setting up English First language centres in China and Indonesia. Today, as EF, we proudly continue this legacy with over 300 centres across China and Indonesia, dedicated to transforming lives through expert teaching and immersive cultural experiences.
We take pride in our students.
EF has been a notable force in education and development for 30 years with schools and offices in major cities in China and Indonesia.
Our culture
The first thing everyone notices when they join EF, is our company culture. We share the same love for fun, adventure, and teaching. It’s our people who make our organisation such a dynamic and fun place to work.
We believe the world is better when people try to understand one another. Everyone deserves a fair opportunity to learn and thrive no matter where you are from, who you love, or the color of your skin.
About EF
With many training centers in all major cities across China and Indonesia, along with offices across China, Indonesia and Switzerland, EF focuses on offering the best language journey for kids.
At EF, we take huge pride in our students. Once you meet them, you will too. Our schools offer dynamic and fun environments, while our curriculum combines digital media with traditional classroom resources. We are also committed to the development and safety of our students.
Everything we do is designed not only to nurture a love for the English language, but also to help our young learners become more well-rounded individuals as they engage with lessons, develop, and grow. Our expertise and skills delivered by our teachers are what make us a passionate and successful company.
DEIB
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB) team here at EF is committed to promoting a workplace that is not only diverse, but equitable, inclusive, healthy and a safe place where our staff feel they belong. Through proactive recruitment and talent retention, training, shared educational resources and development opportunities, we are creating a company where we can each bring our unique, authentic selves, while working together to create innovative developments.
Learn more about us
How it works
What we offer, teaching requirements, our process, TEFL certification & how to become a teacher
Life at EF
We offer training, professional development, and annual flight allowance
Explore our locations
With over 300 schools across 50 cities in China and 100+ centres in 30+ cities in Indonesia, we’re certain you’ll find the right place for you.