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Gemological Institute of America English Requirements

New York, United States

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is an independent nonprofit organization established in 1931, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with a branch campus in New York City. It is a world-renowned authority in gemology education, diamond grading, and gemological research, offering diploma programs in gemology, jewelry design, and jewelry manufacturing arts. GIA also operates gem laboratories that provide grading and identification services to the global gem and jewelry trade.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

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Gemological Institute of America accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English for international admission.

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Requirements are read from Gemological Institute of America's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.