Education is emerging as one of the world's largest growth industries and EF is at the forefront. Throughout all our teaching programs - whether we are taking children abroad for the first time, teaching business English around the corner from an office block, or sharing the world with students online - our mission remains the same: to offer quality teaching and learning experiences to people all over the world. EF English First is a network of 200 language schools operating in 16 countries with the majority of schools in China and South-East Asia. Naturally, most ESL job vacancies are in this region, and EF English First is in the unique position of being able to offer year-round start dates. These regions are the most popular for newly qualified teachers and those seeking an adventure through spending a year in a culture entirely different to their own. ESL job contracts are for 12 months. The global network of EF English First schools allows students of all ages to learn English without leaving their own countries, as well as offering the best option for teachers wishing to see the world by teaching English Abroad. EF English First schools cater to students of all ages and occupations, and offer general English language teaching services, as well as specialized classes for student groups, businesses, and professionals. All EF English First schools are operationally synchronized and employ highly qualified English language teachers, a fact upon which we have built our reputation, and has led to EF English First becoming one of the leading English language teaching institutes worldwide. EF teachers work with custom-made, up to date materials. EF English First uses the EfektaT System, which combines traditional teacher led classes with online based tutorials. Teacher-led classes are enhanced by on-line tutorials at our innovative language labs (iLABS). Native teachers work on speaking and pronunciation skills in class and also supervise iLAB tutorials. This gives you targeted, flexible, faster tools to sharpen your students' English, for example: vocabulary drills, accent reduction sessions, movies and intensive grammar sessions. In addition, students can join any of our weekly Life Club activities including coffee clubs, distinguished speakers, conversation corners, dinners and parties. To learn more about English First products and methods, visit www.englishfirst.com