About us
The world leader in international education
EF has developed its own innovative teaching method, the EF Efekta Learning System, based on rapid progress through personalized study. EF guarantees that students will advance one language level every six weeks thanks to our blend of classrooms lessons, interactive tools and cultural immersions. Our high standards for education are recognized worldwide with accreditations from organizations including the British Council, EAQUALS and ACCET.
Our research network
EF collaborates with top universities to fundamentally improve the way students learn languages. Network scholars explore advances in linguistics, teaching, technology, testing and cultural immersion. Together, we are committed to research and innovation that will shape the future of the language learning.
Members of the EF Research Network include :
University of Cambridge
Peking University
Harvard University
University of Tokyo
EF learning labs
EF and the Olympics
EF has been appointed the Official Education Services Sponsor of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. The appointment represents the fifth occasion that EF has teamed up with The Olympics following the Games in Seoul, Beijing, Sochi and Rio de Janeiro. EF will help Pyeongchang welcome the world by providing our innovative Winter Games Curriculum to over 200,000 students and teachers across South Korea. EF has also been named the Official Partner for Language Training Services at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
"Both organizations are trying to break down cultural barriers, and through my work with EF, I have seen just how powerful learning a language and sport are bringing people together."
DeeDee Trotter
EF Olympic Ambassador and 3 x Olympian