60 years
Leading the world in language learning
50,000+
Employees
600+
Offices & schools
20 million+
Learners trained
3,000+
Global brands trust us
120
Countries
EF Corporate Learning is part of the Efekta Education Group, a world leader and innovator of online language education and wholly owned by EF Education First, one of the world’s leading education providers. EF Education First has been pioneering experiential language learning since 1965 through international language travel programs.
Today, our language learning approach has evolved for the digital age, bringing experiential, immersive learning online on a global scale.
In 1996, supported by Apple and Cambridge University, we launched the world’s first online English school for individuals and organizations.
Our obsession with excellence in education has made us the online industry leader for the past 30 years. With the largest dataset of language learners in the world, we harness insights from our learners, teachers, and platforms, using the power of our legacy to lead the world in language learning.
For a company with 50,000 employees in over 600 locations, the way we work matters.
We apply our ethical code and responsible standards to everything we do. From sustainability to DEIB, we are serious about making the world a better place beyond language learning, too.
Ongoing project with numerous charities providing access to education for thousands worldwide, including in China, Haiti, Japan, Nepal, and the US.
Supporting the 2023 Rugby World Cup initiative to use the event as an inclusion tool for discriminated communities.
Proud sponsor since 2023 of Doctors without Borders, helping provide emergency medical care across the world.
We also work with governments and NGOs to provide public access to education.
From multi-national corporations to governments, from beginners to advanced learners, EF Corporate Learning is the preferred long-term partner for 3,000+ organizations across multiple industries.
Our team is always growing.
Join us in driving the most impactful language projects in the world.
Learning languages is transformative both for businesses and individuals. Our purpose is to empower our clients and learners to reach their goals through the best language education in the world.
With 100% accessibility online to our immersive live classes and interactive self-study, we welcome learners of every level to build their confidence and – for businesses – enable innovation and growth.
Human, because great teachers are irreplaceable for building personal connections, and this is how learners stay motivated.
Technology, because it empowers our teachers to give hyper-detailed feedback and make premium, personalized corporate learning affordable.
Speaking from day one
We bring the concept of immersive, conversation-based language learning online.
Unique online learning technology
Our one-of-a-kind classroom Efekta Hyperclass™ immerses learners in real-life business scenarios.
Structured learning based on academic research
Each learner is given a personalized learning journey to maximize progress.
We only hire the best
With business-experienced teachers, relevant learning happens fast.
“Our research and dedication to transforming the language learning experience are at the core of our innovations. We gather learner data at an unprecedented scale, making our method more effective and engaging year on year.”
Dr Enio Ohmaye
Chief Experience Officer, EF Education First
Our work with the world’s leading organizations has earned global recognition for its impact, quality, and innovation. We also partner with the world’s top educational bodies to ensure continued research and growth as language educators, as well as innovation in pioneering learning technology.
Winners of the British Council’s prestigious ELTons Digital Innovation in Language Learning Award.
2x Gold awards in 2023 in the ‘Future of work’ and ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’ categories for our work with McDonalds.
2023 Gold award for the best project in the public sector for 10k+ learners in Rwanda’s tourism and hospitality industry.
Gold award for excellence in practice for professional development for our impactful work with ArcelorMittal.
Partnership with the Department of Linguistics, creating the EF Research Lab for Applied Language Learning.
Longest-held international quality assurance and security accreditations.
Check our FAQs or get in touch to learn what this means for your business.
Our headquarters are in Zurich, surrounded by the mountainous Alps. However, we have many offices across the planet. Since our programs are 100% online, learners can access our classes and study tools anywhere in the world. We have Efekta Teachers™ available to offer live online classes in every time zone. Our global offices also mean we provide you with dedicated local support in your language every step of the way.
Our legacy and scale mean that we are uniquely positioned to partner with the largest multinational organizations in the world. We typically provide solutions for large scale projects that span multiple global regions, achieving the maximum impact for both businesses and their people. We have decades of experience training language learners across industries, from the automotive, to the pharmaceutical, to the retail sector and beyond. The flexibility that we offer in our tailored services and the online learner experience means that our custom programs can be adapted to the needs of your business, no matter the scale or industry.
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