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
UniSA Study Tour of the University of South Australia at SEAMEO RETRAC
From December 10 to 17, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted a delegation of 15 undergraduate students and 3 lecturers from Australia’s University of South Australia on their UniSA Study Tour in Vietnam. During their time at SEAMEO RETRAC, UniSA student participants had the opportunity to observe English language classes, as well as prepare and teach
13th International Conference on TESOL: “Breakthroughs in English Language Teaching in the Post-Pandemic”
On November 17-18, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC held the 13th International Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) “Breakthroughs in English Language Teaching in the Post-Pandemic” at SEAMEO RETRAC’s premises, in cooperation with Curtin University, Australia. This annual international conference serves as a platform
ELT Workshops and Alumni Reception for the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program
SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with Curtin University, hosted two ELT Workshops and a reception for Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics alumni on November 15, 2022. The ELT workshops focused on two main topics: (1) Peer Interaction by Professor Rhonda Oliver from Curtin University, Australia, and (2) Becoming ESL Qualitative Researchers by Dr.
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Graduation Ceremony for Intakes 17, 18, and 19
On November 15, 86 students of three intakes 17, 18 & 19 of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly organized by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, celebrated their graduation. So far, the program has enrolled over 800 students in 21 intakes with the 21st intake just commencing in October 2022. The 22nd intake will
Meeting of the SEAMEO Council President and the Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam with SEAMEO Centers in Vietnam
On the afternoon of October 13, 2022, Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam Nguyen Kim Son and Minister of Education of Singapore, SEAMEO Council President Chan Chun Sing worked with SEAMEO RETRAC and SEAMEO CELLL, two SEAMEO Regional Centers in Vietnam, on the occasion of the 12th ASEAN Education Ministers and Senior Officials Meeting
Upcoming Events
Wenhui Award 2022 Call for Applications and Nominations: “Educational Innovations for Learning Recovery”
The Coronavirus has disrupted education all over the world, with more than 1.6 billion learners affected by school closures, and Asia-Pacific is one of the most hit regions. Learning poverty rate –
Regional Training Course on “Capacity Building in Higher Education Leadership and Management” for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam
Regional Training Course on “Capacity Building in Higher Education Leadership and Management” for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam From December 15-23, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC
Training Course on “Interactive Teaching Methods in Higher Education”
Training Course on “Interactive Teaching Methods in Higher Education” On November 27-28, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC will organize a training course on “Innovative Teaching Methods in Higher
Training Course on “Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Applications in Student Assessment and Evaluation”
Training Course on “Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Applications in Student Assessment and Evaluation” In order to equip participants with knowledge of ICT applications used for test
Modular Online Training Program on Educational Leadership and Management and Soft Skills for Southeast Asia Series 2022-2023
Responding to the mission of assisting SEAMEO Member Countries amidst the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic in Southeast Asian countries, SEAMEO RETRAC designed the first series of the Modular Online

SEAMEO RETRAC’s Partner
SEAMEO RETRAC is currently a reliable partner of many popular universities, international as well as domestic educational institutions and organizations.