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.