1. What does SEAMEO RETRAC stand for? Is it an international organization or a governmental agency?

SEAMEO RETRAC stands for Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Training Center. It is an international organization, and, at the same time, closely participate in various national projects directed and funded by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam. For more details, please click here.

2. What is the mission of SEAMEO RETRAC? What are its main activities?

The mission of SEAMEO RETRAC is to assist SEAMEO member countries to identify and address issues of educational leadership and management. Its main activities focus on research, training, consultancy, information dissemination, community service, and networking and partnership.
For more information related to Educational Leadership and Management, please click this link; and for English Language Training, please click this link.

3. Where is SEAMEO RETRAC located? Does it have any branches?

SEAMEO RETRAC is located at 35 Le Thanh Ton Street, Dist 1, HCMC, Viet Nam.  Currently, it has only this campus, but in the near future, it will establish its branches outside.

4. Is SEAMEO RETRAC only an English language center?

No. English language training is only one of its services. SEAMEO RETRAC also provides different kinds of training and services in education including educational leadership and management, ICT, educational assessment and testing, quality assurance and accreditation, innovations in teaching and learning and so on.

5. Does SEAMEO RETRAC provide consultancy for overseas study? If yes, who should I contact?

Yes, it does provide educational consultancy for overseas study. You may contact Overseas Study Department (OSD) at osd@vnseameo.org. OSD provides necessary information about international institutions, relevant advice and guidance, and application procedures. In particular, you will receive up-to-date information about tuition fees, admission requirements, accommodations, and visa application. Schools introduced are qualified, prestigious, and academically accredited. Our experience will bring success  in your future study abroad.

6. Does SEAMEO RETRAC conduct any other special programs?

Yes, it also conducts pre-departure academic programs like for MOET-322, Tra-Vinh-100 and pre-doctorate programs. Please follow this link for more details.