Recent Events
Training Workshop on Understanding Research And Academic Writing
SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the U.S Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, has successfully conducted the training workshop on Understanding Research and Academic Writing for 38 lecturers from 18 universities, colleges and language centers southern provinces of Vietnam from August 15 to 19, 2022. The training workshop was delivered by Dr.
Visit of the SEAMEO Secretariat Delegation to SEAMEO RETRAC for the SEAMEO Benchmarking Program in Vietnam
On August 22, 2022, under the SEAMEO Benchmarking Program to strengthen educational, cultural, and social bonds as well as broaden perspectives and build up knowledge about SEAMEO Regional Centers, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted a group of the SEAMEO Secretariat’s staff in their mission visit to Vietnam in August 2022. Representatives from the SEAMEO Secretariat, including program officers, administrative assistants, human resources
English Clubs at SEAMEO RETRAC
From July to September 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC successfully organized 6 English clubs for all English learners inside and outside the Center. The clubs aim to create an English-speaking environment for the participants as well as provide them with useful knowledge to improve their English language skills. The clubs provided a variety of topics, such as “Talking about people you know
SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting 2022
The SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting (CDM) 2022 was convened on 26-27 July 2022 in Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok. The annual SEAMEO CDM serves as a platform for the Center Directors and senior officers of 26 SEAMEO Regional Centers/Network to share and discuss regional development programs and work plans for improving education, science, and culture for the Southeast Asian region,
International Conference 2022 on “Innovative Leadership and Management in Higher Education: Global Trends and Practices in the Post COVID-19 Pandemic”
On July 07-08, 2022, in collaboration with the British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE, Canada), under the sponsor of Capilano University, Canada, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the virtual International Conference 2022 on “Innovative Leadership and Management in Higher Education: Global Trends and Practices in the Post COVID-19 Pandemic” via the Zoom platform. The Conference aimed at creating a global platform
Special Program for Young Learners: Summer Discovery 2022
From July 4 to August 12, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the special English program “Summer Discovery 2022” for children from six to fifteen years old. The full-time course was aimed at immersing young learners in an English-speaking environment with the content and language-integrated learning approach. During six weeks, learners studied English and other subjects including Science, Technology, Arts & Crafts,
Orientation Ceremony of the Training Course on “Teaching Content in English” for School Teachers in Tay Ninh Province
To provide 20 Math and Science school teachers of the Department of Education and Training in Tay Ninh province with the essential information about the training course on “Teaching Content in English”, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted the Orientation Ceremony via Zoom platform on June 29, 2022. The training course is funded by the grant from the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi
Workshop on “U.S. High School Study Abroad – Cost-saving Program of 18,000 USD/year”
On June 25, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with Educational Development Global (EDG), organized the workshop on “American High School Study Abroad – Cost-saving Program of 18,000 USD/year” at SEAMEO RETRAC. The workshop aims at providing participants with an overview of the U.S. High School Education System, options for international students, and especially the Cost-saving Program of 18,000 USD/year. During
Modular Online Training Program on Educational Leadership and Management for Southeast Asia Series 2021-2022
Responding to the mission of assisting SEAMEO Member Countries, SEAMEO RETRAC has been conducting the Online Training Program on Educational Leadership and Management and Soft Skills for Southeast Asia, covering monthly from May 2021 to June 2022. The training program aims to advance the participants’ competencies and skills to perform their tasks and expand participants’ networks among school educators in
Online Learning Phase of the Virtual Training Course on “Disability-Inclusive Teaching in Emergencies”
After the orientation of the online course on “Disability-Inclusive Teaching in Emergencies” organized by the SEAMEO RETRAC in Vietnam on March 22, 2022, over 100 participants started learning on the course’s online learning management system (LMS) from March 22 to June 15, 2022. The learners of the course included teachers from elementary to high school levels, officials of the provincial/district
SEAMEO RETRAC directs its efforts on educational issues by undertaking innovative, relevant programs through research, training, consultancy, and staff exchanges; fostering regional and international partnerships; and engaging in other related activities within and outside the region.
