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.

Teaching Assistant Training for the Children’s English Program 2026

To enhance teaching quality and ensure consistency in classroom support, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training workshop for Teaching Assistants of the Children’s English Program in late March 2026. The workshop focused on strengthening classroom support skills, student management, coordination with teachers, as well as professional conduct,

Innovative Teaching Methods in Higher Education

On March 26–27, 2026, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course titled “Innovative Teaching Approach in Higher Education” with the aim of supporting university lecturers in enhancing their capacity to design and implement active teaching approaches in higher education. The course introduced participants to the design and implementation of

Celebrating International Women’s Day

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a series of meaningful activities for young learners in the Kiddy Programs, aiming to honor the beloved women in their lives and promote the values of love and gratitude. The activities were thoughtfully tailored to different age groups. Kindergarten students engaged in

SEAMEO RETRAC Expands International Partnerships at APAIE 2026

SEAMEO RETRAC participated in the “Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (APAIE) 2026 Conference and Exhibition,” one of the Asia-Pacific’s leading platforms for international higher education collaboration. At the event, SEAMEO RETRAC representatives attended plenary sessions, thematic workshops, and panel

Advancing MEL and Policy Research Capacity at SEAMEO Workshops

The SEAMEO RETRAC participated in the 5th Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Strategic Workshop and the 3rd SEAMEO Policy Research Capacity Building Workshop, held on 9–10 February 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The events were organised by the SEAMEO Secretariat with support from the ASEAN-UK SAGE Programme. At the Strategic Workshop,

17th International Conference on TESOL – August 2026

Theme: Shaping the Future of TESOL in the Digital Age We are pleased to announce that the 17th International Conference on TESOL, co-organized by SEAMEO RETRAC and Curtin University, Australia,