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      High Effort, Low Pay - Online English Teacher EF (Education First) Employee Review

      1.0
      16 Feb 2026
      Online english teacher
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      Pros

      There is nothing positive to say.

      Cons

      South African teachers are undervalued with the starting rate for a full-time teacher being $3 per hour. Monthly incentives are deducted if you fall ill and take sick leave. Management is clueless and the working environment is toxic. Warnings are dished out for everything without prior consultation. The cherry on top is they expect you to maintain a 4.9/5 rating, which is virtually impossible and unwarranted ratings will not be reviewed for removal. You put in a lot of work for no reward.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      4mo
      Thank you for sharing your perspective. We regularly review our compensation packages to ensure they are benchmarked with industry standards. While we set high expectations for our teachers, there is no official policy or requirement to maintain a certain rating. If teachers feel there is an unwarranted rating, they can reach out to their support team as there are some specific scenarios in which we review and consider for removal. We do not tolerate toxic culture within our workplace, and encourage you to reach out to online.support@ef.com so we can learn more about your experience and address your concerns properly.

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      5.0
      27 Feb 2026
      Housing manager
      Recommend
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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
      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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