Our mission: opening the world through education
For 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world.
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EF Language & Schools
Here you will find modern language campuses in 50 of the world’s greatest cities, online learning, and international boarding schools designed to help students around the world build real-world skills.
EF Language Abroad
EF English Live
EF Local English Language Centers
EF Academy
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EF Educational Travel
We design and deliver group travel experiences that combine education with real-world exploration. Working with schools, institutions, and partners around the world, we work with North American teachers and students to explore new destinations.
EF Explore America
EF Educational Tours
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EF World Journeys
EF World Journeys is a leader in guided, experiential travel for North American adults. Teams work across planning itineraries, logistics, partnerships, and traveler support to deliver programs that operate smoothly around the world.
EF Adventures
EF Go Ahead Tours
EF Ultimate Break
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EF Cultural Exchange
We connect students from around the world to US families and communities through government regulated exchange programs. These experiences rely on strong global networks, long-term partnerships, and local support systems to create meaningful cultural immersion at scale.
EF High School Exchange Year
Cultural Care Au Pair
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EF Corporate Education
We work with leading organizations from Fortune 500 companies to emerging global enterprises to develop language, communication, and leadership skills across their workforce. These programs are designed in partnership with companies and delivered globally to support international collaboration and business growth.
EF Corporate Learning
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
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Efekta Education
Our AI-powered teaching platform has taught over 24 million people in 179 countries and is currently used by more than 4.5 million active students, 200,000 teachers, 3,000 corporate clients, and government partners worldwide.
EF Public School Solutions
EF Language School Solutions
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Associated Organizations
EF is associated with Hult International Business School which offers bachelor's, master's, MBA, and doctorate-level programs across global campuses.
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Central teams
Each EF division has its own in‑house teams covering everything from technology and marketing to customer service and sales. In addition, we have some central teams such as legal, finance, payroll, HR, office life, and creative that work across our global business. These teams partner closely with divisions and regions worldwide to build the systems and tools that enable EF to operate effectively and grow at scale.
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