1. GEMMOLOGY TRAINING CERTIFIED WITH AN INTERNATIONAL FGA DIPLOMA

Objectives: in-depth study of gemstones. The training is made up of a basic course, a diploma course and practical work. Here are the topics raised during the training:

• optical and physical properties of gemstones;
• natural inorganic gems;
• artificial and synthetic gems;
• imitations ;
• organic gems;
• treated gems

Certification : Diploma of Gemmology FGA (FELLOW of the GEMMOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION) issued by Gem-A of London

This is a world-recognized diploma

Duration:¶6 months (18 hours per week) from December to June  
Schedule: Monday to Friday - 9am to 4pm
Qualifications: holder of baccalaureate, no age limit  
Number of participants : limited to 20  
Teaching Language : French and English

2. GEMMOLOGY TRAINING CERTIFIED WITH AN IGM DIPLOMA

Distance course

Objectives: distance learning certified with a gemmology diploma issued by IGM, composed of thorough theoretical courses on the properties of common gemstones existing in the gem-market of the stones in Madagascar. This course allows those who do not have much time to follow the FGA -training course and the in-depth gemmology training course.

Certification : Diploma of Gemmology

Duration: 2 years 
Schedule: 5 days of regrouping every three months (one week blocked) 
Qualifications required: holder of baccalaureate, no age limit 
Number of participants : limited to 10  
Teaching Language and course materials: French

On campus training course

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3. GEMMOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Objectives: study centred on the practical aspect of gemmology, including the study of the stones (natural, artificial, synthetic, and treated) frequently met in the local and international markets. This course also deals with the rare gems existing in Madagascar. It includes five modules:

• module 1: PRACTICAL GEMMOLOGY - 2 weeks
• module 2: ADVANCED PRACTICAL GEMMOLOGY - 2 weeks
• module 3: GRADATION OF ROUGH STONES AND CABOCHON - 1 week
• module 4: GRADATION AND VALUATION OF FACETED STONES - 1 week
• module 5: PRACTICAL IN LABORATORY

Certification : Diploma of Technician in Gemmology

Duration: 3 months 
Qualifications required: holder of baccalaureate, no age limit 
Number of participants : limited to 18 
Teaching Language : French

4. PRACTICAL GEMMOLOGY

Objectives: study centred on the practical aspect of gemmology

• To understand the principles of gemmology;
• To learn the techniques of the identification of rough and cut gems using adequate materials;
• To familiarize with the gems met in the local markets.

Certification : Certificate in practical gemmology

Duration: Daytime course - 2 weeks (6 hours per day)
Evening course - 6 weeks (2 hours per day) 
Qualifications required: knowledge of French or English  
Number of participants : limited to 20  
Teaching Language: French, English (once per annum in July)

5. SPECIALISED PRACTICAL GEMMOLOGY

Objectives: study underlining a family of gemstones, such as corundum, while approaching

• The characteristics of the family;
• The imitations ;
• The treatments;
• The synthetics

or on one or more specific properties of gems such as "INCLUSION"

Certification: Certificate of participation

Duration: 3 days (6 hours per day)  
Qualifications required: kknowledge of French  
Number of participants :limited to 20  
Teaching Language: French

6. GEMMOLOGY JUNIOR

Objectives: 
- to make young people aware and stimulate them to have a flair and appreciation for the gems;
- discovery of the diversity, origins, and possibilities of transformation of gemstones;
- observation of various optical characteristics of the gems (lustre, colour, transparency) familiarisation with the techniques of identification.

- initiation into lapidary 
Certification: Certificate of participation

Duration: 3 half days over 3 days  
Qualifications required: from 10 to 15 years old  
Number of participants : limited to 18  
Teaching Language: French