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      Rewarding and incredibly fun job but tiring - Activity Leader EF (Education First) Employee Review

      4.0
      20 Nov 2025
      Activity leader
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The job is for someone who loves communicating with people, have proactive attitude and can quickly resolve problems. One day you are doing sports in the park, another day you are going punting or walking around Oxford with 30 kids behind you. Everyday is different and filled with adventure. It is enjoyable and fun job and can be really rewarding if you get good students and see that you positively impacted their experience or language skills.

      Cons

      Some days it can exhausting as you are constantly on the go and have to make really quick decisions and solve problems on the spot. It is really dynamic work so you have to adapt a lot to the situation which can be stressful. Also, something no-one talks about is how as you change groups every few weeks, it can be emotionally overwhelming when the kids leave and new ones come to replace them but that obviously depends on the type of person you are and how much you are able to bond with the group allocated to you.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      6mo
      Hello! Thanks for writing about your time working as an Activity Leader in our Oxford school—you have captured the role really well for other job seekers who might be considering it. Great to hear that you enjoyed the dynamic nature of activities, the support from management, and the positive impact you felt on the groups you were working with. Thank you for being part of the team and for the work you did to make the experience amazing for all the students visiting Oxford!

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      5.0
      27 Feb 2026
      Housing manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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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      Business outlook

      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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