Education

GIA’s GemKit brings gem science to classrooms worldwide

Published

1 year ago

May 13, 2025

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched GemKit™ by GemKids®, a free digital learning program that brings the fascinating world of gems and minerals into classrooms and homeschools across the globe. Designed for students in grades 4–6, GemKit includes flexible, standards-aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and an animated video series that fits seamlessly into earth science curriculums.

Building on over 20 years of educational outreach through its in-person GemKids programme in Carlsbad, California, GIA’s new digital offering provides educators with easy online access to engaging, expert-reviewed resources anytime, anywhere. The curriculum supports the U.S. Next Generation Science Standards and is suitable for both classroom and homeschool environments.

By bringing the wonder of gems and minerals into the digital classroom, GIA is helping students connect science with real-world fascination. GemKit represents a powerful step forward in making gemology education accessible, inspiring and fun for young learners everywhere.”

Teachers are already lauding the program’s quality and versatility. Melissa Muché, a fourth-grade teacher at Tri-City Christian School in California, said, “I am amazed at how it integrates subject matter and covers many fourth-grade standards across the board.”

GIA encourages educators, parents, and gem enthusiasts to explore GemKit and unlock the sparkling science of gems for students of all ages.

Education

GIA To Open London Campus In August, Enrolling Students For Classes Beginning In August 2026

Campus in London’s Canary Wharf Will Place GIA Students In One Of The World’s Most Influential Centers For Luxury and Business.

Published

1 month ago

June 4, 2026

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The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) campus in London is now enrolling students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in London’s Canary Wharf will place GIA students in one of the world’s most influential centers for luxury and business.

The new London campus in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district will offer increased capacity and, for the first time in London, the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus will be conveniently located near transport, cultural and social attractions. Historically, enrolment at GIA’s London campus has included students from more than 50 countries with unique and diverse backgrounds.

GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel said:

“GIA takes great pride in providing premier education through our programs. Our new London campus will allow us to further advance our mission to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by making education more globally accessible and offering the highest quality gem and jewelry education.”

GIA’s London school was established in 2002, providing education in gemmology and jewellery design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).