Schedule Tuition Fees
On Campus
Study full-time at the GIA Hong Kong campus to gain the knowledge and practical skills to translate your love for gems and jewelry into a rewarding career.
Immerse yourself in a world of brilliant colors and become qualified to seize a spectrum of opportunities.
Select program dates offered on standby basis.
2020 Schedule
- Jan 02 - Jun 19
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Jul 16 - Dec 18
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$80,500.00
- Books - HK$6,500.00
- Materials - HK$11,000.00
Total - HK$98,000.00
Learn to speak the language of diamonds and embark on an exciting career path.
Select program dates offered on standby basis.
2020 Schedule
- Jan 02 - Mar 13
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - May 21 - Jul 17
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Oct 22 - Dec 18
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$54,500.00
- Books - HK$3,000.00
- Materials - HK$1,000.00
Total - HK$58,500.00
Earn the industry’s most prestigious credential to show the world your knowledge and professional commitment to gems and jewelry.
Select program dates offered on standby basis.
2020 Schedule
- May 21, 2020 - Dec 18, 2020
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Oct 22, 2020 - Jun 18, 2021
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$135,000.00
- Books - HK$9,500.00
- Materials - HK$12,000.00
Total - HK$156,500.00
Learn to translate your ideas into stunning gem and jewelry illustrations.
Select program dates offered on standby basis.
2020 Schedule
- Apr 20 - Jun 26
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Jun 26 - Aug 28
Language: Cantonese
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Aug 27 - Nov 6
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$35,200.00
- Books - HK$1,300.00
- Materials - HK$2,000.00
Total - HK$38,500.00
Lab Classes
Acquire the skills to determine the color, clarity, and cut for a range of colored stones.
2020 Schedule
- Jan 06 - Jan 20
Language: Cantonese
Monday – Wednesday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - Aug 31 - Sept 02
Language: English
Monday – Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Nov 23 - Nov 25
Language: Mandarin
Monday – Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$8,600.00
- Books - HK$700.00
- Materials - HK$200.00
Total - HK$9,500.00
Learn how to judge and grade clarity, colour, and cut quality factors of round brilliant diamonds.
2020 Schedule
- May 18 - May 22
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Apr 20 - Apr 24
Language: Mandarin
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Aug 03 - Aug 27
Language: Cantonese
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - Sept 21 - Sep 25
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Dec 07 - Dec 11
Language: Mandarin
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$12,600.00
- Books - HK$1,200.00
- Materials - HK$200.00
Total - HK$14,000.00
Learn the time-tested procedures and identification skills used by the Institute’s renowned experts.
Note: Effective January 1, 2020, students will be required to complete the Gem Identification Lab class (GEM240L) before enrolling in the Gem Identification eLearning course (GEM240).
2020 Schedule
- May 12 - Jun 8
Language: Cantonese
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - Sep 07 - Sep 11
Language: English
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Nov 30 - Dec 04
Language: Mandarin
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$12,800.00
- Books - HK$1,000.00
- Materials - HK$200.00
Total - HK$14,000.00
Discover how experts determine the quality of Akoya, freshwater, South Sea, and Tahitian pearls using GIA’s 7 Pearl Value Factors™.
2020 Schedule
- Jun 17 & Jun 19
Language: Cantonese
Wednesday, Friday
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Jun 22
Language: English
Monday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Sep 03
Language: English
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Oct 28 & Oct 30
Language: Cantonese
Wednesday, Friday
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$2,600.00
- Books - HK$300.00
- Materials - HK$100.00
Total - HK$3,000.00
Accelerated Programs
A blend of correspondence courses and lab classes, accelerated programs are instructor-led and offered as 3-hour classes, day or night, over an extended period of time.
Learn to speak the language of diamonds and embark on an exciting career path. Contact campus admission for program details.
2020 Schedule
- Jun 11 - Nov 17
Language: Cantonese
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$71,500.00
- Books - HK$6,500.00
- Materials - HK$11,000.00
Total - HK$89,000.00
Learn to speak the language of diamonds and embark on an exciting career path. Contact campus admission for program details.
2020 Schedule
- Jan 07 - Mar 19
Language: Cantonese
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - Mar 09 - May 12
Language: Cantonese
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - May 14 - Jul 14
Language: Cantonese
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - May 26 - Aug 27
Language: Cantonese
Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Jul 16 - Sept 14
Language: English
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - Oct 08 - Dec 08
Language: Cantonese
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - HK$42,500.00
- Books - HK$3,000.00
- Materials - HK$1,000.00
Total - HK$46,500.00