EF Education First is a private organization offering language learning programs, academic and university preparation programs, and cultural exchange programs. Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF Education First has fifteen subsidiaries, over 29,000 employees, teachers and volunteers, with offices and schools in over 50 countries. EF Education First, Australia has its headquarters in Sydney. The company’s offerings include: EF language travel; EF international language schools; EF academic year abroad; EF English first local language schools; online language training; corporate language training; academic and degree programs; educational tours; cultural exchange; and au pair programs.