EF (Education First) Teacher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 81 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at EF (Education First).
EF (Education First)
Teacher
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview process involved video and live interviews with either the Director of Academics or the Assistant Director of Studies. A possible lesson plan might also be requested, demonstrating your approach to a specific lesson, class, or level.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain how you would teach the present perfect tense?
EF (Education First)
Tutor
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was mostly about your availability for teaching hours and how the platform functions. It was a very informative session with a professional interviewer. They offered great support and professional onboarding assistance, providing links to numerous documents to help with teaching, student scoring, and the platforms you'll use.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your weekly teaching hour availability?
EF (Education First)
Teacher
Senior Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a really thorough process, with lots of info upfront before we got to the questions. They asked about my background and how I understood EF to work. It felt very professional overall.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle a last-minute teacher absence, needing to prepare a mixed-ability adult class in just 10 minutes?
EF (Education First) Teacher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from EF (Education First) interview reports.
“What would you do if a child in your class wouldn't stop crying?”
Read reports →“Could you suggest some activities for teaching 5-6 year olds?”
Read reports →“Would you be okay with a classroom that has mixed ages?”
Read reports →“How would you approach teaching phonics in a classroom with students of varying abilities?”
Read reports →“How would you manage a student who is silent in class, or one who talks excessively?”
Read report →“What actions would you take if you were waiting for a bus?”
Read report →“How would you manage a group of very quiet school children and get them involved in activities?”
Read report →“Can you give an example of a lesson outline, including the target language, age of students, and the overall achievement expected within that lesson?”
Read report →“Could you describe how you would teach students who have no prior English knowledge?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 81 EF (Education First) interview reports.