About EF

EF Education First was founded in 1965 with the mission of breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography. EF's educational programs have helped people of all nationalities become global citizens.

Today, EF is the world's largest private education company, with a group of 14 subsidiaries and nonprofit organizations centered on educational travel, language learning, cultural exchange and academic programs. EF has over 29,000 employees, teachers and volunteers, and operates hundreds of offices and schools in more than 50 countries.