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
Professionalism
Integrity
Collaboration and Partnership
Why choose SEAMEO RETRAC?
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.
Recent Events
Training course on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Designing Creative Teaching”
On December 18-19, 2025, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a training course on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Designing Creative Teaching” to enhance teaching creativity and instructional effectiveness through the pedagogical integration of AI tools. The course focused on emerging trends, principles, and best practices in AI-driven
Enhancing Capacity in Course Syllabus Development
On December 11–12, 2025, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course entitled “Course Outline Design” to strengthen participants’ capacity to develop effective, course syllabi aligned with program objectives. The course content focused on key academic inputs, including an overview of major learning theories and curriculum models, as well as
SEAMEO RETRAC and Thailand’s Teachers’ Council Explore Strategic Collaboration to Enhance English Proficiency and Teacher Development
On November 20, 2025, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a working visit to the Teachers’ Council of Thailand (TCT) – the Ministry of Education of Thailand, to explore potential collaboration in teacher professional development, with a particular emphasis on strengthening English proficiency among primary school Thai teachers. During the meeting, TCT
SEAMEO RETRAC Honors Teachers and Teaching Assistants on Vietnamese Teachers’ Day 2025
On the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (20 November 2025), SEAMEO RETRAC hosted a Teacher and Teaching Assistant Appreciation Gathering to express sincere gratitude for the dedication and contributions of its teaching team. The event brought together over 120 teachers, teaching assistants, and staff members, creating a warm and collegial
48th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting
As SEAMEO’s premier annual platform for regional policy dialogue, the 48th High Officials Meeting hosted by the SEAMEO Secretariat facilitated dialogue and joint planning among SEAMEO member countries and centres, advancing initiatives in education, science, and cultural development across the region. The meeting convened the 11 High Officials
Upcoming Events
Training Workshops: Exploring America: 250 Years and Beyond
Admission Announcement for the Training Workshops – Exploring America: 250 Years and Beyond The program is implemented by SEAMEO RETRAC with support from the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi
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,
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
SEAMEO RETRAC is a trusted partner of universities, educational institutions, SEAMEO Regional Centres, and other organizations.
