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 WORKSHOP – SciConnect: Building Teachers’ Capacity in Science Communication
From June 22 to 23, 2026, the SEAMEO Regional Training Center in Vietnam (SEAMEO RETRAC), in collaboration with the SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics in Malaysia (SEAMEO RECSAM), successfully organized a training workshop entitled “SciConnect: Building Teachers’ Capacity in Science Communication” for English,
Participants of “Exploring America: 250 Years and Beyond” Visit MILWAUKEE Vietnam Factory
On June 16, 2026, university students from the “Exploring America: 250 Years and Beyond” training course visited one of Techtronic Industries (TTI) manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, the MILWAUKEE factory at Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP). This visit is part of the training program, which is organized by SEAMEO RETRAC with support from the U.S.
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
Upcoming Events
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.
