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.

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

Reflecting on the Future of English Language Education at the 15th TESOL International Conference

In an era where advanced technology and global integration are transforming education, educators and researchers in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) strive to adapt and innovate to meet the needs of diverse learners. To explore and promote innovative pedagogical practices, future directions, and research findings, SEAMEO RETRAC, in

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program

Graduation Day Highlights Achievements of Intake 21 The morning commenced with a joyous Graduation Ceremony honoring 34 students from Intake 21. The event celebrated the graduates’ academic achievements and was attended by distinguished guests, including Ms. Rebecca Ball, Deputy Consul-General for Commercial of the Australian Consulate-General

SEAMEO RETRAC Equips Higher Education Leaders with Global Strategies for Leadership and Management

To address challenges and obstacles in implementing and innovating leadership and management paradigms within higher education institutions across Southeast Asia, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a regional training course via Zoom on “Leadership and Management for Higher Education in the Global Context” from November 12-14, 2024. This training

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.