SEAMEO CELLL

seameo regional centre for lifelong learning

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SEAMEO Regional Centre for Lifelong Learning

The SEAMEO Regional Centre for Lifelong Learning ( SEAMEO CELLL) was established pursuant to Decision No. 1561/QĐ-BGDĐT on 23/04/2012 of the Minister of Education and Training Vietnam. SEAMEO CELLL was regionally and internationally recognized following the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Agreement between SEAMEO and the Government of Vietnam on 20/03/2013 at SEAMEC 47 in Hanoi.

The Centre aims to cater for the regional needs in promoting lifelong learning and provide opportunities for cooperation in the field of lifelong learning among SEAMEO Member Countries and Associate Member Countries, help strengthen the relationship and increase mutual understanding among educational researchers, practitioners, and policy makers of the region, in a spirit of mutual respect and partnership.

Vision

A regional centre of excellence in research and training on lifelong learning, a regional forum for educational policy development on lifelong learning and a focal point for linkage among Southeast Asian, Asian and European countries to promote cooperation in lifelong learning.

Functions

(a) to conduct research on lifelong learning;

(b) to act as an information centre and consultation/service provider on lifelong learning; and

(c) to conduct training for lifelong learning managers, researchers and adult education managers

Purposes

1. establishing and maintaining close cooperation with ministries/ departments in charge of lifelong learning policies, particularly with the ministries of education and ministries of labour in SEAMEO Members Countries;

2. promoting the concept and good practices of lifelong learning in SEAMEO Member Countries in order to widen participation in education and training in employment and civic life, and to combat exclusion and inequality in educational opportunities;

3. conducting joint research and comparative studies on lifelong learning, as well as research for policy making at national and regional levels;

4. disseminating knowledge by publishing books, international academic journals and operating a website in English;

5. organizing appropriate events serving the purpose of the Centre, including high profile conferences, seminars and workshops, flexible and tailor-made training courses, lifelong learning festivals and promotion of good practices;

6. facilitating, where necessary, policy learning among governments of SEAMEO Member Countries;

7. supplying, where necessary, expert consultancy, advice and support services on request;

8. maintaining close cooperation in the field of lifelong learning with relevant regional and international organizations; and

9. undertaking other activities as may be deemed necessary to realize the purpose of the Centre.

Location

Address: 33C Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh city, Việt Nam
Tel: 84 – 8 – 38246767
Fax: 84 – 8 – 38243304
Email: seameocelll@vnn.vn

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Organisational structure

Board Members

Dr Chin Wei Keh
Director of Technical Education/Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Brunei Technical Education
Ministry of Education
Jalan Pasar Baharu
Gadong BE1310
Brunei Darussalam
Tel: +673 2422300
Fax: +673 2422303
E-mail: weikeh.chin@moe.gov.bn

Mr Lor Chha Vanna
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
80 Preah Norodom, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang 1
Khan Champarmorn, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: +855(16)877375
Fax:
E-mail: lorcharvanna@gmail.com

Dr Ella Yulaelawati Rumindasari, MA, PhD
Director of Early Childhood Education Development
Directorate General of Early Childhood Education & Community Education
Ministry of Education and Culture
Kompleks Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan
E Building, 7th Floor
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan-Jakarta 10270
Indonesia
Tel: +62 - 812 -19585999
Fax: +62 - 21 - 5703157
E-mail: ella.yulaelawati@kemdikbud.go.id

Dr Ka Saleumsouk
Director General
Department of Non-Formal Education
Ministry of Education and Sports
P O Box 67,
Lanexang Avenue,
Vientiane
Lao PDR
Tel: +856 (20) 2288-9293
Fax: +856 (21) 213980
E-mail: kasaleumsouk@yahoo.com

Datuk Nik Ali Mat Yunus
Deputy Secretary General (Development)
Office of the Deputy Secretary General
Ministry of Higher Education
Level 16, No 2, Tower 2, P5/6 Avenu
Precinct 5, 62200, Putrajaya
Malaysia
Tel: +603 8870 5070
Fax: +603 8870 6808
E-mail: nikali@mohe.gov.my

Prof. Dr Aye Aye Myint
Rector
Yangon University of Education (YUOE)
317 Pyay Road
Kamayut, Yangon
Myanmar
Tel: +95-9-5157146
Fax: +95-1-504772
E-mail: aamyint15259@gmail.com

Dr Margarita Consolacion C Ballesteros
Director
External Partnerships Service
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue
Pasig City
Philippines
E-mail: margarita.ballesteros@deped.gov.ph

Ms Sim Soo Kheng
Director
Research and Innovation Division
Institute for Adult Learning
1 Kay Siang Road
Tower Block Level 6
Singapore 248922
Singapore
Tel: +65 6579 0304
Fax: +65 6579 0601
E-mail: sim_soo_kheng@ial.edu.sg

Ms Wilekha Leesuwan
Deputy Secretary-General
Office of the Non-formal and Informal Education
Ministry of Education
Ratchadanoen Nok Avenue,
Dusit, Bangkok 10300,
Thailand
E-mail: wilekha98@yahoo.co.in

Dr Cidálio Leite
Director-General, Basic Education
Ministry of Edcation
Villa Verde
Dili
Timor Leste
Tel: +670 78188392
E-mail: abat.suman@gmail.com

Dr Nguyen Hong Son
Deputy Director General
Department of Continuing Education
Ministry of Education and Training
35 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District,
Hanoi
Vietnam
Tel: +84 (4) 38694986
Fax: +84 (4) 38683724
E-mail: nhson@moet.edu.vn

SEAMEO CELLL Staff

Mr. Khấu Hữu Phước
Research and Training Manager
khauhuuphuoc@seameocelll.org

Mr. Mai Hồng Quân
Deputy Manager of Research and Training
maihongquan@seameocelll.org

Ms. Đỗ Huỳnh Bảo Ngọc
International Development Officer
baongoc@seameocelll.org

Mrs. Hồ Thị Kim Ngân
Temporary Leave without Pay

Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Ed.D
Acting Director
htmphuong@vnseameo.org

Mrs. Cao Thị Thu Hiền
Personnel and Administration Manager
caothithuhien@seameocelll.org

Ms. Trần Thị Thủy Tiên
Programme Officer
thuytien@seameocelll.org

Ms. Trịnh Thị Lan
Accountant

Core STAFF AND EXTERNAL STAFF (03.2017)

SEAMEO Regional Centre for Lifelong Learning, Vietnam

33C Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tel: 84 – 28 – 38246767

Fax: 84 – 28 – 38243304

Email: seameocelll@vnn.vn
info@seameocelll.org
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SEAMEO CELLL is proud to have teachers with strong educational and professional background. All have taken the IELTS with scores obtained ranging from 7.0 to 8.5 (mostly 7.5 and 8.0). With first hand experience in test taking, coupled with dynamism, and dedication, the teachers have proved to be a good easily-accessible resource of knowledge and skills for learners.