In Singapore’s vibrant tech ecosystem, PREP Education stands out as a visionary EdTech company on a mission to make world-class learning accessible to every student, no matter where they live. From its inception, PREP focused on personalization, using AI-driven analytics to create tailored lesson plans and adaptive tests. But as the platform scaled internationally, a critical question loomed:
How do you keep students engaged in an increasingly digital-first, attention-starved world?
The Engagement Crisis
Online learning platforms skyrocketed during the pandemic, but engagement quickly became a universal challenge. Students tuned out prerecorded lectures, retention rates fell, and the magic of in-person interaction was lost.
PREP’s leadership realized they needed more than just adaptive algorithms; they needed a way to bring humanity back into online education. Students weren’t just craving information—they were craving connection.
Traditional solutions, however, weren’t practical:
- Hiring multilingual instructors for every market was expensive and time-consuming.
- Reshooting or updating courses took weeks of coordination and production.
- Scaling globally meant content localization bottlenecks at every step.
PREP’s mission was to provide affordable, high-quality education at scale, but their existing production model couldn’t support that vision.
Enter Akool: Making Learning Human Again
PREP discovered Akool’s AI avatar technology while searching for solutions to scale their video production. What started as an experiment quickly became a transformational shift.
With Akool, PREP was able to:
- Create lifelike digital teachers capable of speaking multiple languages fluently, with natural expressions and gestures.
- Update and roll out lessons in hours, not weeks, cutting production costs dramatically.
- Make students feel like they were learning from a real teacher rather than a static video.
For students, this wasn’t just another lesson—it felt like a classroom. Teachers smiled, reacted, and delivered lessons tailored to their needs, all powered by AI.
Scaling Education Globally
The integration of Akool allowed PREP to expand internationally at lightning speed. Within months, they launched fully localized courses for new markets across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Schools and parents took notice, and so did investors.
Suddenly, PREP was no longer just an EdTech company—it was building a global classroom without borders.
Results That Speak for Themselves
- 45% increase in student retention: Engaging, interactive video content kept students focused and motivated.
- Faster market expansion: PREP’s courses reached new countries and languages in record time.
- Industry leadership: PREP became one of the first companies to integrate AI-powered avatars into a scalable learning platform, setting a benchmark for competitors.
Redefining the Future of Learning
The magic of PREP’s success lies in the balance of technology and empathy. By using Akool’s lifelike avatars, they restored the sense of connection students were missing in digital learning. Parents reported happier, more motivated kids; schools embraced PREP as a partner in modern education; and the company solidified its reputation as an innovator.
What’s more, PREP’s model has made high-quality education affordable and scalable, giving students in underserved regions access to top-tier instruction in their native language.
Key Takeaway
PREP Education’s journey is a glimpse into the future of global learning. AI-powered avatars are not here to replace teachers—they’re here to make great teaching accessible to every student, anywhere in the world. With Akool, PREP has built a platform that’s not just educating students; it’s changing lives at scale.