Seameo Recsam

What Seameo Recsam does

SEAMEO RECSAM (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics) is an intergovernmental regional education centre founded in 1967 and headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, operating under the governance of SEAMEO with a mandate to strengthen science and mathematics education across its 11 Southeast Asian member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam. The centre's portfolio spans recurring international conferences (CoSMEd, currently in its 11th edition), student olympiads (SEASO, SSYS), in-service regular training courses, capacity-building programmes funded through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and Third Country Training Programme (TCTP), and peer-reviewed academic journals (JSMESEA, LSM). Its proprietary intellectual property includes the SEARS-ST and SEARS-MT regional teacher competency standards, the SEA-BES Common Core Regional Learning Standards (CCRLS) in Mathematics and Science, and the STEM Planning and Design Learning (PaDL) Framework, alongside physical infrastructure such as the RECSAM Makerspace, Library, and International House accommodations. Distribution is event-driven and institution-led, delivered through on-site training at the Penang campus, in-country programmes at partner ministries and universities, and increasingly online platforms (WebEx, YouTube, Telegram).

RECSAM's revenue model is hybrid and government-anchored: the Malaysian host government and SEAMEO member contributions constitute core funding, with earmarked programme funding (MTCP/TCTP scholarships for developing-country participants) and conference/training fees (e.g., CoSMEd XI 2025 registration) as secondary streams. It is not a commercially positioned entity; pricing is set to subsidise regional participation rather than to optimise margin. Customer segments are tiered — primary segments are science and mathematics teachers and teacher educators/administrators from member-country ministries of education, while secondary segments are secondary and vocational students reached via olympiads and science camps. Marketing channels are institutional (SEAMEO Secretariat coordination, direct ministry outreach, dedicated event websites) rather than commercial demand-generation.

Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward emerging-technology curriculum integration: three AI-themed workshops (generative AI in teaching, AI in mathematics teaching, AI/digital modelling in STEM) are scheduled for 2026, and a Space Science and AI Technology Education Camp has run since 2022. Leadership transitioned to Dr. Shah Jahan Bin Assanarkutty as Centre Director, with a refreshed deputy team across R&D, Training & Research, and Administration. No revenue, headcount, or financial-performance figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Seameo Recsam

Legal name

SEAMEO RECSAM (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics)

Website

https://recsam.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SEAMEO RECSAM is an intergovernmental regional education centre headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, serving 11 Southeast Asian member countries by delivering teacher training, regional learning standards, international conferences, and student olympiads in science and mathematics education.

Ownership category

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Product category

Education and Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM/Business/Discipline-Specific Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language & Cross-Cultural Training (BPACANAL)

Keywords

• Science education training
• Mathematics education
• Teacher professional development
• STEM pedagogical research
• Regional education standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Penang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: RECSAM generates revenue through registration fees for international conferences, training workshops, and professional development courses. Programs include Regular Courses, MTCP/TCTP training programmes, and specialized workshops for educators across Southeast Asia.
2. Scholarship Programs: Funded through Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and other government funding sources for capacity building in science and mathematics education across developing nations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SEAMEO RECSAM designs and delivers in-service training programmes, regional conferences, mathematics and science olympiads, and academic journals for teachers, teacher educators, and curriculum developers across Southeast Asia. It also develops regional standards and pedagogical frameworks (SEARS, SEA-BES, STEM PaDL) for mathematics and science education, targeting ministries of education and educators from 11 SEAMEO member countries.

Product overview

SEAMEO RECSAM (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics) is an inter-governmental organization that serves as a premier regional centre for science and mathematics education. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programmes including international conferences (CoSMEd), science olympiads (SEASO, SSYS), professional development courses (Regular Courses, MTCP/TCTP), and online learning resources in Mathematics, Science, and ICT. Research initiatives include the SEA-BES framework for regional education standards, STEM PaDL (Planning and Design Learning) model, and LeSMaT cross-border collaboration project. The centre also publishes academic journals (JSMESEA, LSM) and maintains facilities including a makerspace and library. CPRN (SEAMEO Centres Policy Research Network) is hosted at the centre to strengthen regional policy research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoSMEd: International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education
• SEASO
• SSYS
• SEA-BES
• LeSMaT
• MTCP
• TCTP
• JSMESEA
• LSM

Products and services

• Regular In-Service Training Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 591 educators and teachers trained per quarter during peak activity periods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southeast Asian Institute of Educational Training, Inc. (SEAIETI), PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2020MoA signed to foster mutual understanding on collaboration and cooperation in the field of training and development in Science, Mathematics and Technology. Includes joint research projects, training programmes, academic materials exchange, and use of training facilities.
• Society for Research Development (SRD), IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2020MoA signed for joint research and educational projects, publishing high impact journals, training programmes, exchange of publications and academic materials, and exchange of academic, researchers, technical and administrative staff. This partnership supports RECSAM's regional research collaboration objectives.
• Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2020MoU signed for joint research and educational projects, training programmes, exchange of publications and academic materials, exchange of academic, researchers, technical and administrative staff, and other cooperation of mutual interest.
• Korea National University of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2019MoU signed to collaborate on programmes and projects of mutual interest, formalizing sharing of expertise, best practices, and knowledge in science and mathematics education.
• Kanchanapisekwitthayalai Nakhonpathom (Pratumnang Suankulab Matthayom), ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2019MoU signed for joint educational-related research activities, training programmes, staff exchange programmes, partnership on implementation of joint programmes and activities, and other educational projects in areas of mutual interest.
• Politeknik Balik Pulau, Penang, MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourtesy visit to strengthen relations and discuss potential long-term and short-term collaboration between RECSAM and Politeknik Balik Pulau in science and mathematics education.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) courses, virtual meetings to review proposals for incoming TCTP courses in STEM education.
• Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology (MEXT), JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Japanese Inquiry-Based Science Activities colloquiums, Education 4.0 workshops, and exchange of best practices between Japan and SEAMEO member countries.
• Monash University, AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline meetings on STEM NIE Singapore, STEM MOE Malaysia, STEM PaDL, and BE-MTE Philippines with Monash University for collaborative STEM education research and development.
• University of Tsukuba, JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on APEC-Tsukuba Conferences, SEAMEO-Tsukuba Symposia, and Lecture Series on Mathematics Education. Partners in developing CCRLS and educational frameworks.
• SEAMEO SecretariatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing overall coordination for 11 SEAMEO regional centers. RECSAM serves as the Secretariat for SEAMEO Centres Policy Research Network (CPRN).
• Ministry of Education MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost country partnership including funding through Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), collaboration with Teacher Professionalism Division, and support from Malaysian education ministries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWZ8BfQjk-qssxq2fvB4TOg
• Xx.com/seameo_recsam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seameo-recsam

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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