Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization RELC

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Language Centre (RELC)

Centre of Choice

We are a unique centre within this region. At SEAMEO RELC, we do not just design and develop courses, we also provide hosting facilities to our partners, clients and course participants. Our premises are equipped with interactive learning rooms that are fit for courses, workshops and conducive learning and training. With our resource centre which is also known to be the worlds top applied linguistics library in the world, our course participants are assured to have quality research and learning.

We work closely with our hotel arm to provide a pleasant stay with the comforts of home in addition to the courses that we provide. Our hotel provides rooms with the unique amenities and hospitable team. Give us an opportunity to host you and enhance your learning journey at our Centre of Choice.

Our Role with the Region

The Regional Language Centre, an educational project of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, is located in Singapore. Since it began operations in July 1968, SEAMEO RELC has worked to develop and support language education in the countries of Southeast Asia. The members of SEAMEO are: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. Associate members are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Kingdom of Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and United Kingdom.

Philosophy

We believe that language education will lead to an improved quality of life for people in the region and to greater international cooperation.

Mission and Vision

Mission

We are dedicated to the development of language education in the region and the promotion of international cooperation among language professionals.

Vision

To be the Centre of Excellence in Language Education and research in the region and beyond.

Our Leadership

The Centre is a not-for-profit regional institution administered by a Centre Director under the overall policy direction of the Governing Board. The Board is composed of one representative from each member country appointed by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Education of each country.