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GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT CLOSE TO 150,000

UNDERPRIVILEGE CHILDREN WITH JNRLINK PROGRAM
WITH A VISION TO GIVE EVERY CHILD A LIFE-LONG
FOUNDATION IN LEARNING

Our unique partnership with China Development Research Foundation (CDRF) for the
- project gives us the opportunity to impact the lives of more than
150,000 under-privileged children in the rural regions of China with our Jnrlink Learning
Program. Education plays a pivotal role in the progress of developing countries, as well
as the alleviation of poverty in our world. Our Jnrlink Brain-based language program
(delevoped based on a University of Camrbdige award-winning curriculum) is an
effective and sustainable learning solution that currently reaches out to young children
and pre-schools across China and Asia. Through the use of technology, our product has
proven to be effective in both urban and rural areas, it is highly scalable and with
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measurable quality learning outcomes. In partnership with CDRF and Guizhou Education
Bureau, we have successfully completed training of close to 300 teachers in Guizhou to
prepare us for the program roll out in schools. CDRF - project in
Guizhou is centered on Qixinguan District which is the Administrative District of Bijie City
with over 600 Kindergartens and to 30,000 under-privileged children in the rural regions
of Guizhou to enjoy the benefits of our program once all phases are complete.

Through our award winning program and brain-based learning approach, children will
enjoy long term benefits such as improvements in focus, memory acquisition and
retention and they will also display greater interest and enthusiasm in studying. Teachers
will also benefit through our teachers guide and training, they will enjoy reductions in
workloads, enjoyment in learning and increased confidence in teaching as they are free
to better concentrate on the learning progress of the students. From Dec 2016 to April
2017, Jnrlink underwent trials at two state-owned kindergartens in Xinjiang, China where
students had no prior foundation in English and have proven to garnered successful
results. Our trail sought to demonstrate two capabilities: for students, improved learning
abilities and English language skills, and for teachers, reduced workload and stress while
maintaining teaching quality. With the success of our Jnrlink English Language Learning
Program, our Jnrlink Chinese Language Learning Program is set to launch by the end of
this year, targeting to reach markets that are seeking to teach children Chinese as a
second language.

Formed by a few like-minded Singaporeans, ALLiN Technologies is a Singapore EduTech

company led by a passionate team with a vision to give every child a life-long foundation
for learning. Having successfully set up operations in China Zhuhai, Wuhan, Beijing as
well as in Indonesia, and some parts of South-East Asia, 2017 proves to be off to an
exciting start as we have also signed up more than 2,000 schools in GuangDong province
through our local partners and are expanding into Wuhan and other parts of China. We
are also making significant progress in Indonesia, having just conducted our first round
of training for a leading training institution in July 2017. Holding fast to the Chinese
Proverb, that if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day but if you teach a man to
fish, you will feed him for a lifetime. With this philosophy at the underbelly of everything
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we do, we hope to continue expansions throughout the region as ultimately the best gift
you can give to a child is an opportunity for learning.

For more enquiries, please contact:

ALLiN Technologies: Tel: (+65) 3157 6088 OR 400-969-0936
Michael Neo michaelneo@allintecs.com
Jason Ng jasonng@allintecs.com
KC Yoon kcyoon@allintecs.com
Cathy Fei cathyfei@allintecs.com

About Jnrlink
Jnrlink is the one stop solution to help build lifelong foundational learning for children
and to bridge the ever growing gaps in pre-school. We offer the following:

Learning Language (English or Chinese) Effectively with Existing Local Teachers

Self-Contained Curriculum without Need for Internet
Scalable process with Scripted Lessons and Technology
Effective Learning with Quality Management and Measurable Outcomes

We apply unique pedagogies and technology for effective learning outcomes.

About ALLiN Technologies

Founded in 2012, ALLiN Technologies is a Singapore-based edutech company led by a
team deeply passionate in giving every child the opportunity to realize their fullest
potential. We do this by providing effective, scalable and sustainable Brain-based
programs and solutions through our edutech platform to help children build a life-long
foundation for learning.

Over the past few years, we have expanded from our Singapore HQ to offices in Zhuhai,
Wuhan and Beijing in China, enabling us to work closely with key stakeholders such as
renowned global academia, local education institutions and authorities as well as
schools, teachers and parents to ensure that our programs and solutions are best-in-
class.
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JNRLINK PROGRAM WHAT WE OFFER

Jnrlink Program R-I-S-E Benefits

RECOGNIZED - Internationally Recognized Program

Foundation of Jnrlink is based on a curriculum* that uses Brain-based Learning

Techniques. Jnrlink builds upon an award-winning programme (University of
Cambridges Best Teacher Support Tool 2014) whose students have consistently
topped the University of Cambridges Young Learners Assessments. In 2014, out of
52,000 candidates, the Curriculum won the prestigious Cambridge Universitys Best
Teacher Support Award. *In partnership with LPC

We have also established strong global partnerships with leading educational

institutions, such as the China Development Research Foundation (CDRF), China Good
Student competition, the National Centre for Sustainable Development (NCSD), and
more.

INNOVATIVE - Science of Learning to support the Art of Teaching

Jnrlink has been designed using established scientific research to ensure efforts are
targeted to yield the greatest returns. Research shows that investment in Early Childhood
Education yields the highest Return on Investment (ROI) for both students and the
economy.At the same time, joint neurology research by McGill and Oxford Universities
suggests that the task of acquiring a second language after infancy stimulates new
neural growth and connections among neurons. The learning process further seeks to
strengthen childrens long term memory, which is essential in the learning and retention
of knowledge

Our programs ESP approach results in multiple learning outcomes.

E: Engaging the Mind we use language as one of the tools to actively, creatively, and
socially engage the mind to result in enhanced working memory.
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S: Stimulating the Senses multi-sensory learning inputs engage the senses of touch,
hearing, and sight as well, fully stimulating the mind and strengthening ability to focus.

P: Practicing Multiple Learning Styles usage of multiple learning styles (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic, and tactile) varies the learning experience, leading to the success in reading,
writing, listening to, and speaking English.

SCALABLE & SUSTAINABLE Using Technology to Transform Learning

Our holistic solution comprises three key parts. Firstly, our standardized scripted
teaching system ensures that lessons are consistent, and reduces the dependency on
English speaking teachers. This also means that the training time can be relatively short
teachers are prepared to conduct lessons with just 3-5 days of training, allowing a large
number of teachers to train in a short period of time.

Our robust data-based quality management system provides teacher support and quality
control, student progress and outcome tracking.

EFFECTIVE - Quantifiable and observable results Case Study in Xinjiang

Trials successfully completed from Dec 2016 to April 201. Jnrlink underwent trials at two
state-owned kindergartens in Xinjiang, China where students had no prior foundation in
English. Our trail sought to demonstrate two capabilities: for students, improved learning
abilities and English language skills, and for teachers, reduced workload and stress while
maintaining teaching quality.

Results showed that students were able to identify pictures with their English names,
pronounce words clearly and accurately, and subsequent tests showed gradual
improvement in vocabulary acquisition. Additionally, students displayed an increased
ability to focus, better memory acquisition and retention, and greater interest and
enthusiasm in studying. For teachers, Jnrlink saved them time on coming up with
curriculum and teaching materials, providing them easy to use tools which reduced
stress, allowing them to focus more on their students. This additional focus helped
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improve learning outcomes, even where teachers were not proficient in English, thereby
increasing the confidence of both student and teacher alike.
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CDRF PROJECT IN GUIZHOU

Centered on Qixinguan District () which is the administrative district
of BijieCity (), Guizhou Education Burea oversees over 600 kindergartens and
close to 30,000 children under the program

Guizhou Project Overview District 1 District 2

Villages 28 32
Number of Students 15400 13400
Number of Teacher 711 715
Number of Schools 290 289
Average Students per School 43 39
Average Teacher per School 2 2

Phased Roll-out: Our Phase 1 roll-out will be targeting 111 kindergartens, 5929
children and 285 teachers in September 2017.

Roll-out Planning: CDRF will work with the local education authorities to identify and
organize the teachers from the respective kindergartens for training and deployment of
our learning program in the proposed plan below:

Timeline Q3-Q4 2017

Action Steps
Roll-out Planning and Briefing
Identify and select Master
Trainers
Conduct Master Trainer /Teacher
Training
Master Trainers train Teachers
Setup of Learning system into
schools
Remarks
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
ALLIN/CDRF joint planning to
X detail timelines and tasks
ALLIN provide criterion for
selection; CDRF +Local education
X
bureau to identify potential
candidates
CDRF+ Local education bureau
X organize venue and gather
teachers for training
ALLIN provides Quality
Management system to monitor &
X
track Master Trainer training
quality
Trained teachers kick-off learning
X X X X
program in schools
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CHINA DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Introduction

The China Development Research Foundation (www.cdrf.org.cn) is a public foundation

initiated by the Development Research Center of the State Council; with a charter to
advance good governance and public policy to promote Chinas economic development
and social progress.

The Foundation fulfils its mandate in several ways, including support for evidence-based
policy research, leadership training, high-level forums and symposiums to promote
economic cooperation and development, and the promotion of responsible public
policy. On the ground, the Foundation also implements various programmes to target
less developed areas such as China REACH and the Village Early Education Centers
which deal with the problems of nutrition, health and education for children in rural
areas.

Registered in 1997, the Foundation is a relatively young institution but is already

recognized on the world stage as a think-tank on public policy issues. Under leadership
of the DRC, the Foundation works in partnership with leading universities, institutions,
private enterprises, and government agencies. It also works with international partners in
undertaking distinguished programs, such as the China Development Forum and
executive training programs.

Financial support for the Foundation is provided by donations from Chinese and
international patrons. Funding is used to support policy research, publications,
leadership training, development forums, and academic exchanges.

As China continues to move steadily ahead with policy reforms and investments for more
inclusive development, the demands for research, transparent and accountable
processes, and citizenship engagement are expanding. The Foundation is striving to
meet these challenges and to coordinate policy research work which supports the work
of government, civil society and enterprises in furthering equitable development in
China.
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Programmes:

CHINA REACH
Launched in July 2015 in Huachi County, Gansu Province, the China Rural Education and
Child Health (China REACH) program is the countrys first integrated early childhood
development program targeting children in low-income rural areas. Elements of the
program include nutrition and parenting interventions, randomized controlled trials and
follow-up assessments.

In July 2016, the CDRF conducted the first follow-up assessment of children participating
in the randomized controlled trial to assess the mid-term impact of the pilot program.
The assessment was organized by the CDRF and supervised by the National Survey
Research Center at Renmin University of China, the Chinese Center for Disease Control
and Prevention and the Health Bureau of Huachi County. Experts from the Huachi
Maternal and Child Health Center and the Shanghai Maternal and Child Health Center
provided health check services and conducted early childhood development screening.
College volunteers from Longdong College conducted surveys and home interviews.

Village Early Education Center

Early childhood is a developmental window for the body, language, cognition, and social
awareness. Offering high-quality preschool education in this period, especially focusing
on disadvantaged children from poverty-stricken areas and minority groups, has
extensive and profound meaning for establishing the foundation of long term
development of the children, promoting equity at start point, and cutting off the
intergenerational transmission of poverty.

According to the National long-term plan for reform and development of education, in
2020, coverage of 3 years preschool education should reach 70%. It can be assumed that
the majority of the remaining 30% who are not covered are those residing in remote
areas in mid-west China. How to extend education coverage to these children is a major
obstacle to preschool education in China. To explore ways to expand preschool
education coverage in the mountainous Midwest, CDRF began early childhood
development programs in Sept 2009 based on findings from field studies and experts
analysis.
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The programs include nutritional improvements and early education for 3-6 year olds.
The preschool education activities were implemented by having teachers attending
multiple schools in a single area. Qualified early education volunteers are recruited and
unused housing in villages is used as venues. After two years of exploration, the program
has achieved positive outcome and was well received by the public. In 2012 the early
education part of the program was officially renamed VEEC, and began public
fundraising for expansion in the Midwest. As of Jan 2016, in cooperation with local
governments, CDRF has established over 800 VEECs in 11 counties in 7 provinces, with
over 27000 children enrolled.

E-Learning Program in Rural Primary Schools

Poor rural primary schools in west China are generally facing the problems of shortage of
teachers, laggard infrastructure and low teaching quality. There is also a chasm between
rural children in poverty and urban children in terms of digital coverage. Targeting the
problems above, CDRF initiated the E-Learning Program in West China Rural Primary
Schools and piloted the program in Ledu, Qinghai Province and Songtao, Guizhou
Province. Eight primary schools, with a total number of 500 teachers and students
participated in this program. This pilot project is composed of two parts: virtual
classrooms and after-school study using tablets.

Each participating teacher and student will receive a tablet for after-school review and
homework. Key primary schools in nearby towns will provide the participating schools in
villages with teaching resources. Students from participating schools in villages share
classrooms with students in key primary schools online via the simultaneous virtual
classrooms, and participated in class discussions from the other end of the cable. The
tablets distributed to the participating students will help them preview and review the
classes using study applications pre-installed in the devices. The tablets will also help
them develop individual interests and potential, and facilitate communications among
classmates and teachers. The piloting period of the program is three years, with a goal to
fill the digital coverage and teaching quality gaps between students in urban and rural
China.

Win the Future

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From 2013 to 2014, China Development Research Foundation was commissioned by the
Department of Vocational and Adult Education, Ministry of Education to conduct an
independent third-party assessment on the state financial aid policies for and
development conditions of the secondary vocational education. The assessment results
show that the Chinese government is paying more and more attention to the
development of vocational education, and has made great achievements in improving
education quality, developing the connotations of vocational education and advancing
the enrollment of economically disadvantaged students.

However, there are still various prominent problems with secondary vocational
education, such as unbalanced development of school capacity, uneven education
quality, low social recognition for the students and indifference to the mental
development of the students. The secondary vocational school students are subject to
different extents of prejudice and discrimination as their families are mostly economically
disadvantaged, their academic performance is poor, and they have some bad habits. We
argue that secondary vocational school students are underachievers in the exam-
oriented education, but they are not losers; they need respects and recognition.

Regarding the aforementioned prominent problems, CDRF established the "Win the
Future" Initiative, which will carry out a series of social experiment projects including
"New Channel": training of secondary vocational principals, senior technicians' lectures,
campus culture activities, Win the Future Scholarship and Outstanding Teacher Award;
"Win Chances": start-up training for secondary vocational school students, and
developing an online training and service system for secondary vocational education.

The Initiative will conduct experiments in changing the school management philosophy
of secondary vocational principals, bringing in advanced vocational education
knowledge and techniques, advocating a positive campus culture, reinforcing the soft
power of vocational schools, and boosting the self-respect and self-confidence of
secondary vocational school students. It will also conduct scientific and objective third-
party monitoring and evaluation on the experiment process and results.
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By introducing these activities, the project aims to explore the orientation and
approaches for the development and reform on secondary vocational education, and to
improve the personnel training capability, enhance the technical and skill level of
secondary vocational school graduates, and nurture a batch of sunny, hopeful, positive
skilled talents.
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RESEARCH PROJECT TO OBSERVE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Project stretches over a period of 12 months across 111 schools and engaging close to
6,000 children.

Objective: To validate the impact and learning outcomes of children from

underprivileged communities under CDRFs Village Early Education Center
project who are participating in our Jnrlink learning program

Research Lead: Dr. Chensi

Education Postdoctoral Fellow, Havard Graduate School of Education
Ph.D. (Education) , East China Normal University (Joint Program with Harvard University)
M.A. (Education), East China Normal University
Awards Joint Training Doctoral Student Scholarship , Harvard University, 2012-2013
Young Scholar of Distinction Fellowship, MOE China 2012
Winner-Shanghai Graduate Student Excellent Dissertation Award, 2016
Winner China Early Education Dissertation Prize, 2010
Research & Publications Multiple funded research projects ; Invited for talks at renowned global
academia and education conferences

Project Scope:
To understand challenges faced by the rural communities and underprivileged children
in the areas of early childhood education and bilingual language learning. Study the key
parameters impacting the quality of early education and language learning and observe
the key drivers of Jnrlinks Learning Program and their impact on the childrens language
learning and overall quality of early education learning outcomes.

Project Plan: Project will be over 12 months in the following phases:

Phase I (Aug-Sep 2017) Research Preparation

Phase II (Sep) 1st Baseline Assessment
Phase III (Sep-Dec) Jnrlink Implementation in Schools
Phase IV (Dec-Jan 2018) 2nd Assessment & Survey Round
Phase V (June 2018) 3rd Assessment & Survey Round
Phase VI (July-Aug 2018) Consolidation and Analysis of Results
Phase VII (Sep-Oct 2018)
2019 - Presentation of Results and Report
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To be published and/or presented in leading Chinese and Global early education and
childhood development research, publications and conferences