School Director

School Director

Vancouver Campus

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment?

As a School Director, you oversee all campus operations and staff, ensuring students have a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality experience abroad.

Leading the Vancouver Campus team, you manage daily operations, staff development, and student welfare while maintaining EF’s standards of excellence. The role also involves budget and facility oversight, close collaboration with global sales offices, and strong partnerships with external suppliers. The School Director reports directly into the Director of Operations for Canada.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Compliance & Policy: Ensure best practices are followed at all times in line with EF policy, local accreditation standards, and criteria.
• Leadership: Act as an inspirational, forward-thinking, and dynamic leader; empowering staff in their roles; and ensuring effective management and professional development.
• Performance Management: Set clear team and individual goals / KPIs, track progress, and drive results through strong team engagement and accountability.
• Financial & Operational Management: Analyze cost drivers to maintain profitability; manage budgets and capacity effectively; and grow revenue and service areas across campus.
• Safeguarding & Welfare: Take responsibility for the health, safety, and duty of care of all students and staff, ensuring policies are followed.
• Customer Service: Deliver exemplary service, meet student feedback targets, and ensure timely resolution of issues, complaints, and disciplinary matters.
• Accommodation & Facilities: Monitor residential and homestay capacity for seasonal and long-term growth and maintain facilities and residences to a high standard.
• Supplier & Partner Relations: Negotiate effectively with suppliers and collaborate with external partners to meet agreed service standards.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Liaise with EF’s global sales network to support objectives; oversee in-school sales to maximize opportunities and exceed targets.
• Flexibility & Additional Duties: Be available for some weekend work during peak times and share responsibility for the emergency phone duties.

What We’re Looking For:

• Full fluency in English (reading, writing speaking)
• Previous experience in School Leadership and Campus management
• A Bachelor’s Degree in: Teaching, Education Management, or other related field
• Someone who is approachable, friendly, and handles challenges with positivity!
• Detail-oriented with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus!
• Full working rights in Canada
• A Team Leader who will empower an motivate our amazing campus teams
• All additional languages are a plus!

What EF offers:

• Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
• Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education
• Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
• And much more…
• Compensation: The salary range for this role is $85k to $100k based on experience.

At EF Language Abroad we are dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now!

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than hundreds of schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.