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EF English First

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

EF English First Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Education & Training

We are opening the world through education. In fact, that's our mission.

Since 1965, we've grown into a successful global company with over 52,000 employees, over 600 schools and offices in 50 countries.

EF Education First was founded in 1965 by Bertil Hult, an entrepreneur with a penchant for success and a passion for international education. Over the next 30 years, EF continued to expand globally and in 1997, EF opened a local English language training centre branch in Shanghai, China.

Since then, EF has expanded to over 60 cities in China, opened over 300 schools, and employed thousands of English language teachers.

Recruitment Process

Step 1

Fill out our application to find out if you qualify. It takes less than five minutes.

Interview & job offer

Step 2

Our recruiters will be in touch to set up an interview and extend offers to successful applicants.

Visa process

Step 3

Our expert visa team will help you navigate the Chinese visa application process.

Arrive in China

Step 4

We'll pick you up at the airport and arrange the hotel: while you explore the city and meet new friends.

Onboarding & orientation

Step 5

You'll learn about how to find housing, open a bank account, navigate your new city, and get a tour of your new school.

Start teaching!

Step 6

After shadowing a teacher and going through the curriculum, you'll start teaching your own lessons.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.4
Overall score based on 7 reviews
They Score Best in…
9.7
Management
9.3
Culture
9.2
Career Prospects
9.2
Office Work Environment
What Graduates Say About Them
  • I love the diversity and openness of the company and its employees!
  • Best thing about EF is the support I got when I first arrived. I had two weeks of hotel paid for, help with setting up a bank account, and was given a Chinese SIM card to help keep in touch with my family. Definitely made it easier to adjust!
  • The support during the Visa process and in training.
  • Adventure, travel - loads of support and career development. Everyone is looking out for you!
  • Community, meeting other people from around the world, teaching the kids also very rewarding
  • During the busy seasons, the teaching hours are a bit longer but the bonuses we receive are nice.
  • Sometimes it’s a bit tough working away from home.
  • Some expectations can be difficult to meet due to the current global climate
  • Salary
  • Haven’t been able to visit my family back home because it is hard for me to re-enter China. But community here is great, so not necessarily a bad thing because everyone is in the same position during COVID

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing and 46 more...
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Teaching & Education

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories

Anthony Balce

Senior International Teacher at EF English First

Bachelor of Arts at The University of British Columbia

  • Graduate stories

Blake Andrew Evans

International Teacher at EF English First

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at Lakehead University

A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Patrick Constable

Lead International Teacher at EF English First

Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University

Videos


Working Overseas: EF Teacher Interview

Looking for something new? EF English First is looking for amazing English teachers to teach English in China. We have vacancies all year round, no experience is necessary (but experience is valued and rewarded). We will support you from interview to arrival in our schools providing all the correct legal paperwork.

A Day in The Life of an English Teacher in China

A day in a life of an English teacher in China follows Cassandra on her journey to work. Cassandra has been teaching English in China for over two years in Shanghai.