About EF

Celebrating 40 years of success

When Bertil Hult started the first EF school in 1965, he could not have imagined that one day it would become the world's leading language training organization with over 400 schools and offices in 53 countries. That is why it was with great pride that we introduced the Efekta™ System forty years later in 2005. The Efekta™ System makes learning faster and more personalized. Used by thousands of students, hundreds of corporations and several governments in EF language schools and exchange programs, the Efekta™ System is the culmination of over forty years of teaching students how to learn a language. The formula behind the Efekta™ System is simple: better teachers plus the latest technology equals faster and more personalized learning.

We’re continuing our 40th anniversary celebrations with the introduction of our new and improved online Teacher Zone. It features our popular Online Teacher Lecture series on the latest topics in English language teaching. The 100% online events are hosted by EF experts and guest speakers from well-known organizations, such as Oxford University Press. Throughout the EF Teacher Lounge you will find practical teaching ideas and insights into current best practice, along with free resources, professional development opportunities, and exciting job opportunities.

Regardless of where you’re teaching, you can always rely on the quality of support that only we can bring – quality based on over 40 years educating students, training teachers, conducting research, and leading in innovation and investment in technology. After all, there’s a reason why we’ve become the world’s largest private educational organization. Whether you are an experienced teacher or training to be one, we wish you all the best in the rewarding field of language education.