At EF, we understand the journey of learning a new language. It's about the best teachers, inspiring classroom environments, cutting-edge methodology, and constant innovation through research honed over 50 years of experience in the industry. With us, students won't don't just learn English - they learn how to talk to the world.
WHY EF ENGLISH FIRST OFFERS BETTER ENGLISH COURSES
The worlds largest English language training school EF English First is part of EF Education First, the world's largest private language training school, established in 1965 with the mission to break down barriers of language, culture, and geography that divide us. Within the EF network of 450 schools and offices in 54 countries, EF English First has helped more than fifteen million students learn English.
GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADER In 1994, EF English First was the first foreign English training school to be granted a license to operate in China. In the 20 years since that event, EF English First has helped more Chinese students learn English and improve their English than any other foreign language school. With nearly 120 schools across China, we help to change lives every day
ADVANCED LEARNING SYSTEM Designed by EF's Academic Research and Development Team, the Efekta learning system represents the most significant advancement in the English language learning from the past 20 years. Through a combination of traditional English teaching and innovative technologies, the Efekta system is a targeted, flexible and personalized approach to learning English.
Our learning English guarantee
If a student achieves 95% attendance and finishes all iLab homework on time, but fails to pass the end-of-level test, that student may repeat the course (of the same level) for free.
Better Learning Through Research
EF's Research Network has brought together top universitiesCambridge, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Peking University, Lomonosov Moscow State Universityto explore the future of language learning.
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At Cambridge University's Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, EF's Research Unit is working with big data to explore personalized learning and second language acquistion amongst children.
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By sharing students learning database, EF provide the original data for University of Harvard education research scholars to sum up new method of English learning and help students all over the world to learn English more efficiently.
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EF and Peking University (Beida) are working together to discover how to make English teaching more effective for millions of Chinese learners.
GLOBAL EXPERTS IN EDUCATION SINCE 1965
EF's mission is to break the barriers of language, culture and geography that divide us. EF is the world's leading private international education organization, offering programs in language learning, educational travel, academic degrees and cultural exchange.
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