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Welcome to EF Education First

EF Education First is the world leader in international education. For more than four decades, we have worked toward our mission to break down barriers of language, culture and geography.

EF started in 1965 with the simple idea to bring Swedish high school students to England for on-site language studies. Today, with offices in more than 50 countries, the EF family of subsidiaries includes educational tours, high school cultural exchange, language schools and a one-year MBA program. Our global reach extends to our role as the Official Language Training Provider for both the Beijing 2008 Olympics and the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

All together, our programs have helped more than 15 million students learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree.

Educational travel

Discover the world on domestic and international group tours for teachers and students of all ages.

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Language programs

Learn a language at home, abroad or online.

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Cultural exchange

Host an international exchange student or welcome an au pair.

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Academic degrees

Earn an MBA from a top-ranked international business school or attend an international academy.

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Social networks

EF is on many of your favorite social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube »

"This trip was amazing! Learning occurred that could never have happened in the classroom. This experience is one that my students will carry with them for the rest of their lives and has inspired them to learn more about the world in which they live. Thank you, EF, for making this an affordable, extraordinary opportunity!"

Sabrina A.
High School Teacher
Bluff City, TN