EF Education First Teachers Risk Report

⚖️ Legal & Regulatory

EF Education First Teachers has faced multiple legal and regulatory challenges, particularly related to compliance issues. These challenges include incidents involving staff and foreign teachers entangled in legal breaches overseas. This poses significant risks to their operations and reputation, necessitating increased compliance measures. Repeated entanglements—in drugs and misconduct—underline systemic oversight challenges.

• On 🗓 October 23, 2020, EF faced scrutiny when a former teacher admitted to sexual blackmail.
• Reports on 🗓 July 11, 2019, revealed that some EF teachers were detained for drug offenses in China.
• Another detention involving foreign teachers on drug charges happened on 🗓 July 10, 2019, according to South China Morning Post.
• Chinese authorities took action against foreign teachers, as reported on 🗓 August 20, 2019.
• On 🗓 August 12, 2019, there was a surge in arrests of foreign teachers in China.

👥 Labor & Workforce

The labor force at EF has shown signs of unrest concerning employment conditions and negotiations for collective agreements. Proactive measures are advised to maintain employee satisfaction and continuity.

• EF teachers were involved in a union contract vote on 🗓 January 8, 2018, highlighting collective bargaining activities in the company.

📜 Innovation & R&D

EF Education First has been involved in driving innovation through its educational ventures. Launching innovative programs and engaging new markets showcase EF's commitment to expanding its educational reach.

• On 🗓 May 22, 2024, EF launched Englishtown in Indonesia, marking a significant move in educational innovation.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

EF Education First has earned accolades for its employers and employees, underpinning its standing as a merit-recognizing institution. These recognitions bolster its employment brand and affirm its operational excellence.

• A teacher received the Prime Minister's Award, as announced on 🗓 May 7, 2018, by Victoria News.
• On 🗓 January 25, 2025, a national award was given to a middle school teacher in Frankenmuth.
• In December 2020, a 'Teacher of the Year Award' was granted, reinforcing the company's employer reputation.