EF Education First

EF Education First was founded by Bertil Hult at the age of 23, in the basement of his university dormitory in Lund, Sweden. Having struggled with dyslexia as a child, Bertil Hult founded EF on the principle that cultural immersion was a superior way to study a language.

EF's innovative, flexible-length courses start every Monday and can be personalized to your goals and interests.

Study when, where and how you like with EF's flexible-length courses. You choose the length and intensity of your studies, then personalize your course with subjects that further your personal, academic and professional goals.

With EF, you’ll advance one language level every six weeks – guaranteed. EF's exclusive teaching method, the EF Efekta™ Learning System, combines communication-based classroom learning with interactive lessons and real-world practice with native speakers. Watch the video about the EF Efekta™ methodology.