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EF (Education First)

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Financially struggling, unstable organisation - Data Science Engineer EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
28 Nov 2025
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Pros

EF as a brand is appealing. Sometimes there is a trip to the Zurich office, with all expenses paid

Cons

Most of the company's employees in the EF Language Abroad division have been made redundant in 2025 due to financial difficulties and serve long notice periods. This makes collaboration on project success harder as people are busy looking for other jobs or using tactics to extend notice period. The company doesnt hire new replacements and overburdens existing employees, when people leave. The projects are managed adhoc and knowledge of existing/new leadership about modern tech is outdated so they feel uncertain when supporting innovation or new tech/Ai.. The company has had major failed projects, due to which the uncertainty is heightened. There is no work life balance. The data quality is quite poor - signal is lost in sales data due to lack of tracking, poor architecture and large non digital business component where data entry is done manually and only during certain periods - there is no dedicated architecture team to hanfle challenges - the business is struggling financially already and employees complain about job stability. Overall it doesnt feel like a Swiss or Nordic company.

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EF (Education First) Response
6mo
Hi thanks for sharing all this. We have shared it with leadership. The points you’ve raised are serious and therefore we want to learn more. We’d appreciate hearing from you directly at hr@ef.com so we can properly address your concerns and make any changes. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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5.0
27 Feb 2026
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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
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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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