Exhibit 99.1

(1)      Mr. Zalaznick is associated with Resolute Fund Partners, LLC and its
         affiliated companies. Shares of Common Stock (the "Common Stock") and
         Series A 12.0% Cumulative Senior Preferred Stock (the "Preferred
         Stock") of TAL International Group, Inc. are held directly by The
         Resolute Fund, L.P., The Resolute Fund Singapore PV, L.P., The Resolute
         Fund Netherlands PV I, L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV II, L.P.
         and The Resolute Fund NQP, L.P. (collectively, the "Resolute Funds").
         The Resolute Fund, L.P. is the direct holder of 5,334,693 shares of
         Common Stock and 119,785.41741 shares of Preferred Stock. The Resolute
         Fund Singapore PV, L.P. is the direct holder of 209,779 shares of
         Common Stock and 4,710.39778 shares of Preferred Stock. The Resolute
         Fund Netherlands PV I, L.P. is the direct holder of 251,734 shares of
         Common Stock and 5,652.47563 shares of Preferred Stock. The Resolute
         Fund Netherlands PV II, L.P. is the direct holder of 209,779 shares of
         Common Stock and 4,710.39778 shares of Preferred Stock. The Resolute
         Fund NQP, L.P. is the direct holder of 6,293 shares of Common Stock and
         141.31140 shares of Preferred Stock. Resolute Fund Partners, LLC is the
         sole general partner of each of the Resolute Funds, and, in such
         capacity, exercises investment discretion and control of the shares of
         Common Stock and Preferred Stock directly owned by each of the Resolute
         Funds.

         Pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Exchange
         Act of 1934, as amended, Mr. Zalaznick states that this filing shall
         not be deemed an admission that he is the beneficial owner of, or has
         any pecuniary interest in, any of the securities of TAL International
         Group, Inc. covered by this statement. Mr. Zalaznick disclaims
         beneficial ownership of the Common Stock and Preferred Stock that may
         be deemed beneficially owned by Resolute Fund Partners, LLC, any of the
         Resolute Funds and any of their affiliated companies.