SEAMEO RETRAC

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Training Center in Vietnam (SEAMEO RETRAC) is an intergovernmental organization committed to assisting SEAMEO Member Countries in identifying and addressing issues of education, leadership, and management.

Core value

Excellence

Strive to be a center of excellence through creativity and innovation.

Professionalism

Strive to achieve the highest standards of professionalism through ethical behavior, collaboration, self-education and respect for all.

Integrity

Be committed to academic and intellectual honesty.

Collaboration and Partnership

Value teamwork, promote partnerships and maximize our collective impact by inspiring, challenging, and supporting each other.

Why choose SEAMEO RETRAC?

The international training center is under the Ministry of Education and Training

Advanced and diverse training programs that meet each learners’ needs

Enthusiastic, highly qualified, experienced local and international teaching staff

An international, professional and friendly education environment

Great location in the heart of the city center with up-to- date facilities and modern learning resources

Small class sizes ensure a high quality learning experience

Division of Education

SEAMEO RETRAC frequently conducts a variety of training and research projects on educational leadership and management for Vietnamese and regional school administrators and lecturers. Training modalities include: seminars, forums, courses, workshops, school visits and conferences.

SEAMEO RETRAC English Programs

SEAMEO RETRAC is one of the leading centers with more than 20 years of experience in English Language Teaching in Vietnam. The Center offers high-quality English language programs for different learning needs.

Transforming Education through Problem-Based Learning in the Era of AI and Data Sciences

To provide valuable insights into how PBL can drive transformation in the era of AI and Data Sciences, the SEAMEO Secretariat and the University of Tsukuba, Japan, with support from Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), organized the 13th SEAMEO-University of Tsukuba Symposium in February 2025, under the

Professional Developemt in Scientific Research Capacity

Access to credible information and strong research skills are fundamental to academic and professional success, particularly in an era of digital transformation. Recognizing that, SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with U.S. Consulate General in HCMC and American Spaces, launched the “Access to American Academia: Information Literacy and Research

Closing Ceremony of STEM-Focused EnglishWorks! 2024

Representatives from SEAMEO RETRAC and Regional English Language Office (RELO) – U.S. Embassy Hanoi attended the Closing Ceremony of STEM-Focused EnglishWorks! 2024 program at Dong Thap Community College and the Center for Foreign Languages, Can Tho University on January 10-11, 2025. This scholarship program is designed to equip students

Training course on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Designing Creative Teaching”

On November 28-29, 2024, SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted a training course on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Designing Creative Teaching.” Led by distinguished trainers with extensive expertise in AI, the course aimed to foster creativity and enhance teaching effectiveness by providing participants with insights into

47th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting

On 26-28 November 2024, SEAMEO RETRAC participated in the 47th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM), held in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting brought together high-ranking officials, SEAMEO Centre Directors, and key stakeholders from across the region to discuss and strategize on advancing SEAMEO’s education agenda. In addition to the main

16th International Conference on TESOL – August 2025

16th International Conference on TESOL – August 2025 Theme: English-Medium Education: Global Perspectives and Local Applications We are pleased to announce that the 16th International Conference

SEAMEO Affiliate Members

SEAMEO RETRAC is currently a reliable partner of many popular universities, international as well as domestic educational institutions and organizations.