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2022 Education Catalog BANGKOK CAMPUS Effective January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 Published December 15, 2020 Vol. 1.4 Bangkok Campus U Chu Liang Building, 2nd Floor 968 Rama IV Road Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500 Thailand T +66 2 7796100 giabkkedu@gia.edu Bangkok.GIA.edu
Welcome As a GIA graduate, I can tell you firsthand how earning a Graduate Gemologist diploma changed the course of my life. After I completed the program, I had a new set of invaluable skills I could use to shape my future. I started at Borsheims as a sales associate and appraiser, and worked my way up to president and CEO. Now I have the privilege and honor of being the president and CEO of GIA. Many parts of my story are unique, yet it has one element in common with that of many GIA alumni. A GIA education empowered me to achieve my most cherished dream and, in many ways, took me even further than I could have imagined. It is no exaggeration to say that a GIA education is the best investment I made for my future, and I'm confident that this will prove true for you, too. From gemology to jewelry design, you'll find a variety of programs at GIA, each tailored to give you the expertise you need to get ahead in your field of choice. The knowledge you gain here can equip you for diverse careers, such as sales, manufacturing, designing, appraisal, auctioning and more. Our alumni hold influential positions all along the gem and jewelry industry pipeline, and with a GIA diploma, you can take your place among them. With over 155,000 active alumni in 45 chapters globally, the GIA Alumni Association continues to offer support and expertise even after you graduate. This invaluable network will provide you with lifelong friendships, industry knowledge and career connections. Take some time to explore the Education Catalog and find the program that is right for you. Then get ready to dive into gem and jewelry brilliance and a world of opportunity. We look forward to accompanying you on your professional journey and helping you to follow your passion. Susan M. Jacques, GIA GG President and CEO GIA GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 2
Table of Contents
Welcome ....................................................................................................................... 2
About GIA
Mission and History............................................................................................. 4
Accreditation and Licensing.............................................................................. 5
Governance and Executive Management...................................................... 6
Education Management and Faculty ............................................................. 7
GIA Education Advisory Boards ....................................................................... 8
Campus Information
Bangkok Campus ................................................................................................. 9
School Calendar and Hours of Operation ..................................................... 10
Programs, Courses and Classes
Graduate Gemologist®......................................................................................... 11
Graduate Diamonds............................................................................................. 12
Graduate Colored Stones.................................................................................... 13
Applied Jewelry Professional™........................................................................ 14
Jewelry Design ..................................................................................................... 15
Lab Class Descriptions........................................................................................ 16
Continuing Education........................................................................................... 17
Enrollment Services
Admissions Policies and Procedures .............................................................. 18
Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................... 21
Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policies ............................................. 22
Student Services ......................................................................................................... 23
Policies and Procedures
Academic Polices and Procedures .................................................................. 25
Administrative Policies ....................................................................................... 33
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Mission and History
Mission History
GIA’s mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by On February 15, 1931, former retail jeweler Robert M. Shipley and his
upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science and wife, Beatrice, cashed in their savings to establish their long-held dream –
professionalism through education, research, laboratory services and the Gemological Institute of America.
instrument development.
When most jewelers knew little about the gems they traded, Shipley
wanted to professionalize the industry through education, research and
Educational Philosophy gemological instrumentation.
GIA education ensures the public’s trust by delivering the highest-quality
The Institute, initially based out of their home, offered mimeographed
gem and jewelry education in the world. At the heart of GIA education are
mail-order courses and provided gem-testing services using borrowed
the following guiding principles:
microscopes and other equipment. From these modest beginnings, GIA
has become an institution that has educated more than 365,000
Research professionals worldwide, a prestigious laboratory grading the world’s
We design our educational programs based on the latest research and most important diamonds, the leading gemological research center, and
leading technology. the creator of the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System™ –
the worldwide standard for evaluating diamond quality.
Relevance
We teach the necessary balance of theoretical knowledge and practical To learn more about GIA history, visit GIA.edu
skills.
Leadership
We empower our graduates to become industry leaders who act ethically
and honestly, meeting the occupational demands of the global gem and
jewelry industry.
Accessibility
Our curriculum meets the various needs of all students by offering
programs and courses across several learning methodologies without
compromising quality.
Sustainability
Through ongoing support, our graduates are encouraged to grow
continuously as confident, skilled and successful professionals. They are
GIA’s partners in ensuring the public’s trust in gems and jewelry.
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Accreditation and Licensing GIA is a nonprofit, private, postsecondary educational institution incorporated for the purpose of promoting education and research in gemology, jewelry arts and related subjects. GIA's Bangkok office is registered with the Office of the Private Education Commission, Ministry of Education in Thailand. GIA’s Distance Education eLearning courses offered through GIA's headquarters in Carlsbad, California and lab classes offered through offered through the Bangkok campus are accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Office of the Private Education Commission, Ministry of Education in Thailand 319 Chankasem Palace, Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand +66 2282 1000 opec.go.th DEAC 1101 17th Street NW, Ste. 808 Washington, DC 20036 USA +1 202 234 5100 deac.org GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 5
Governance and Executive Management
Board of Governors Executive Management
The GIA Board of Governors is the steward of the public interest. The board GIA’s executive staff constitutes a diverse group of highly experienced
helps direct the strategy of the Institute to ensure that the mission and professionals from both inside and outside of the gem and jewelry
vision of GIA are followed in all decisions; that the reputation of GIA is industry. Responsible for carrying out the Institute’s mission to protect
preserved and continues to grow globally; and that the financial goals of and ensure the public trust globally, the executive team follows a strict
the Institute are met. All governors offer a unique perspective, based on code of ethics and seeks to infuse each initiative GIA undertakes with
their professional experience in retail, research, education, finance, law, dedication and value-driven purpose. Executive staff maintains daily
manufacturing and other areas; several have extensive international operations for all areas of the Institute and promotes and continues the
experience. growth of GIA.
Chair
Dione D. Kenyon Senior Executives
Retired Financial Services Executive Susan M. Jacques
Past President and CEO, The Jewelers Board of Trade President and Chief Executive Officer
Dave Bindra Thomas M. Moses
Vice President of Operations and Head of Acquisitions, B&B Fine Gems Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer
Barbara Lee Dutrow, Ph.D. Mark Buntz
Gerald Cire and Lena Grand Williams Alumni Professor in the Department Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University
Anna Martin
Marcus ter Haar Senior Vice President of Global Development
Diamond Industry Executive
Pritesh Patel
Kiko Harvey Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Associate Senior Vice President of Audit Services
University of Southern California (USC) Duncan Pay
Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Thomas H. Insley
Senior Vice President and CFO, Dermata Therapeutics David J. Tearle
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Susan M. Jacques
President and CEO, GIA Jennifer Wilson
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Robert Andrew ‘Andy’ Johnson
CEO, Diamond Cellar Holdings, LLC Lisa Garris
Vice President of Human Resources
Stephen F. Kahler
Jewelry Industry Executive John W. Hall
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Lisa A. Locklear
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Avanir Pharmaceuticals Elizabeth Keating
Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Lawrence Ma
Chief Executive, Lee Heng Diamond Group
Founding President of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong Executives
Thomas M. Moses Lisa Biggs
Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, GIA Vice President and Corporate Controller
Jeffrey E. Post, Ph.D. Jared Giangiulio
Curator-in-charge, National Gem and Mineral Collection, Smithsonian Vice President of Global Real Estate, Security and Business Systems
National Museum of Natural History
Matt Hall
Samantha F. Ravich, Ph.D. Vice President of Laboratory Operations for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Chair of the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab
Managing partner of A2 Partners, LLC David Lin
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Barbara A. Sawrey, Ph.D.
Dean Emerita of Undergraduate Education, Distinguished Professor Sriram Natarajan
Emerita Chemistry and Biochemistry Managing Director of GIA India
University of California, San Diego Sabra Norris
Tammy Storino Vice President of Project Management and Business Systems
Experienced global operations and finance leader Wuyi Wang
Elliot Tannenbaum Vice President of Research and Development
Senior Principal, Leo Schachter Diamond Group Lucy Xia
John W. Valley, Ph.D. Vice President of Global Laboratory Planning
Charles R. Van Hise Professor, Department of Geoscience University of Kelly Yantzer
Wisconsin – Madison Vice President of Student Affairs
Phillip M. Yantzer
Vice President of U.S. Laboratory Operations
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Education Management and Faculty Education Management Claudia D’Andrea Director, Operations, Thailand Pitchaya Lopiti Manager, Instruction, Thailand Nattaya Sirisuttarom Supervisor, Administration, Thailand Duncan Pay Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Sam Kong Senior Director, Global Instruction For a complete listing of education management for GIA's world headquarters, see the GIA Education Catalog found at GIA.edu Bangkok Faculty GIA faculty meet or exceed the accreditation standards and state requirements for experience and education (as they pertain to the specific students they serve). See qualifications for instructors on GIA.edu/gem- education/bangkok/faculty All information is correct as of December 2021. Thasanee Khanijou Panissara Navasamakkarn Ninnate Davis GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 7
GIA Education Advisory Boards
The GIA Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Education Committee
of the Governing Board are comprised of appropriately qualified
GIA Program Advisory Committee
representatives from the global gem and jewelry industry. The committee Robert C. Aretz
members provide valuable input, feedback, ideas, and multiple President, Gem Appraisers & Consultants
perspectives which are vital components to GIA’s success, growth, and New York, NY
improvement as a career school. Committee members also review the Barry S. Block
established curricula, course materials, equipment and facilities and President, The Jewelry Judge
student achievement outcomes as a means to provide an external review of Carle Place, NY
our programs. Their valuable input supports GIA’s mission, helps to Alan Bronstein
identify resources to address current occupational trends and practices, Owner, Aurora Gems, Inc.
New York, NY
and further develops GIA’s efforts to ensure its courses and programs keep
pace with the global gem and jewelry industry. Shant Dakessian
Co-Owner, Simone and Son
Huntington Beach, CA
GIA Education Committee of the Governing Alexander Eblen
Board Senior Specialist, Vice President, Sotheby's
New York, NY
Chair Rita Famulare
Barbara A. Sawrey, Ph.D. Owner, Famulare Jewelers
Dean Emerita of Undergraduate Education, Distinguished Professor Carlsbad, CA
Emerita Chemistry and Biochemistry Alexandra Hart
University of California, San Diego Owner, Alexandra Hart
Dione D. Kenyon San Diego, CA
Retired Financial Services Executive Malcolm Koll
Past President and CEO, The Jewelers Board of Trade Owner, Charles Koll Jewelers
Barbara Lee Dutrow, Ph.D. San Diego, CA
Gerald Cire and Lena Grand Williams Alumni Professor in the Department Gail Brett Levine
of Geology and Geophysics Executive Director, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Louisiana State University Rego Park, NY
Susan M. Jacques Mary Todd McGinnis
President and CEO, GIA Vice President, Ben Bridge Jeweler
Robert Andrew Johnson Seattle, WA
CEO, Diamond Cellar Holdings, LLC Edward C. Petersen
Lawrence Ma Vice President Product Development & Production, Kwiat
Chief Executive, Lee Heng Diamond Group New York, NY
Founding President of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong Karen Sampieri
Jeffrey E. Post, Ph.D. Senior Valuation Manager, The RealReal
Mineralogist and Curator-in-Charge of Gems and Minerals, Smithsonian New York, NY
National Museum of Natural History Thom Underwood
John W. Valley, Ph.D. Owner, San Diego Gemological Laboratory
Charles R. Van Hise Professor, Department of Geoscience San Diego, CA
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Bangkok Campus
GIA's Bangkok campus is located at U Chu Liang Building, 2nd Floor, 968
Rama IV Road, Silom, Bangrak Bangkok, 10500 Thailand. All On Campus
Contact Information
and Lab class offerings are held at this facility unless otherwise noted in Contact GIA in Bangkok by phone, email or visit us at Bangkok.GIA.edu
the course schedule and the student's enrollment agreement.
Phone: +66 2 7796100
Email: giabkkedu@gia.edu
Facility
GIA's Bangkok location occupies nearly 570 square feet including four
classrooms, a student workroom, reception and student lounge, Internet
cafe and administrative offices. Classrooms are equipped with the
instruments and tools routinely used in each subject area.
The Bangkok facility has been designed and constructed in compliance
with any applicable laws and codes in effect at the time of design.
Classrooms and Equipment
Gemology classrooms can accommodate up to 24 students and jewelry
design classrooms up to 12 students. The student workroom can
accommodate up to 4 students. Each classroom is amply equipped with
the instruments and tools used in each subject area. Classroom equipment
is detailed within each program description in this catalog.
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School Calendar and Hours of Operation
2022 Scheduled Bangkok Campus Class Schedules and Classroom Hours
Closures Visit GIA.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date schedules.
Date Holiday For full-time, On Campus programs, normal classroom hours are Monday
through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class hours will be extended to
Monday, January 03 New Year's Day Observed 5:30 p.m. to accommodate for GIA-observed holidays or special events.
Wednesday, February 16 Makha Bucha Day Students should expect to spend several hours each day outside of class
on homework and other assigned projects.
Wednesday, April 06 Chakri Memorial Day
Wednesday, April 13 For On Campus programs, orientation is scheduled prior to the class start
Songkran Festival
through Friday, April 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monday, May 02 Substitution of National Labour Day
For Lab classes and accelerated programs, normal classroom hours are
Wednesday, May 04 Coronation Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 16 Substitution of Visakha Bucha Day
There is a scheduled lunch break every day. Other breaks are given at
Friday, June 03 Observed
H.M. the Queen's Birthday each instructor’s discretion. Classrooms are secured and students are
Wednesday, July 13 Asahlha Bucha Day required to leave the classroom during these breaks, unless otherwise
directed by the instructor.
Thursday, July 28 H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
Friday, August 12 National Mother's Day Contact us at giabkkedu@gia.edu for more information.
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadel Memorial
Thursday, October 13
Day
Monday, October 24 Substitution of Chulalongkorn Day
Monday, December 05 National Father's Day
Hours of Operation
The Bangkok facility is open to students from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
The campus is closed on weekends and holidays, unless specifically noted
otherwise. Only students enrolled in classes with evening hours, or who
have special permission, may be in the building during these hours.
There is a scheduled lunch break every day. Other breaks are given at
each instructor’s discretion. Classrooms are secured and students are
required to leave the classroom during these breaks, unless otherwise
directed by the instructor.
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 10Graduate Gemologist®
Program Description Program Details
The GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma program delivers a comprehensive Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
gemology education on diamonds and colored stones. Using the latest
gemological equipment, you will work with real diamonds and gemstones Program Details
under the trained eyes of GIA instructors. Through extensive lab work, you
will practice identifying and grading diamonds and colored stones in an Program Number GEM 2500
efficient, accurate and consistent manner. Skills taught include evaluating Program Title Graduate Gemologist
a diamond’s proportions; distinguishing natural, treated and laboratory-
Clock Hours / 780 clock hours /
grown gemstones; and using the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to
Instructional Weeks 26 instructional weeks
determine gemstone quality.
Program Length 28+ calendar weeks (program length may vary
(Calendar Duration) based on holidays or other scheduled breaks)
What You Will Learn
l Develop in-depth, hands-on experience with the GIA International Total Charges* 555,000 THB
Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat
weight) *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 21
l Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z color range Schedules and Class Hours
l Build a knowledge base about colored stones and the colored stone Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
market schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
l Use gemological equipment effectively to identify gemstones hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
l Use the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate gemstone
quality Equipment and Materials
l Identify gemstone characteristics, simulants and treatments, Each classroom is equipped with an electronic balance with hydrostatic
laboratory-grown gemstones and recognize when advanced testing is unit, a GIA DiamondDock™, GIA iD100®, a UV lamp with viewing cabinet, a
required table model prism spectroscope, a color filter and a fiber-optic light unit.
l Understand how gems are mined, fashioned and brought to the Each student workstation has a binocular microscope with an overhead
marketplace light source, a diffuser plate and monochromatic light source. As part of
your course materials, you will receive and keep a 10x loupe, tweezers, a
l Recognize how quality, rarity and color affect value
gem cloth, a pointer probe, plotting pens, a table gauge, a crown angle
l Determine how market factors affect gem value
card, a color grading card, the GIA pad folio, a refractometer with
polarizing filter and removable magnifying eyepiece, refractive index (RI)
What You Earn liquid, a polariscope, a dichroscope, a handheld spectroscope, a pinpoint
GIA Graduate Gemologist Diploma incandescent light source, lab manuals and printed course materials.
GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma
GIA Graduate Colored Stones Diploma
Occupations May Include
Appraiser, Auction House Jewelry Specialist, Colored Stone Buyer,
Diamond Buyer, Diamond Sorter/Grader, Estate Jewelry Dealer, Gemologist,
Inventory Control Specialist, Jewelry Business Owner, Jewelry Buyer,
Jewelry Sales Professional, Lab and Research Professional, Merchandiser,
Pawnbroker, Retailer, Sales Associate, Wholesaler
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 11Graduate Diamonds
Program Description Program Details
The Graduate Diamonds diploma program examines the technical Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a
seasoned professional. This diploma program explores the GIA diamond Program Details
grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut and carat weight
– and how they affect diamond value. Students use professional diamond Program Number GEM 2200
grading equipment for the purposes of examining a diamond’s quality Program Title Graduate Diamonds
characteristics to grade and identify diamonds. Coursework also includes
Clock Hours / 210 clock hours /
creating plotting diagrams; determining fluorescence; and detecting Instructional Weeks 7 instructional weeks
treated diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds and diamond simulants.
Other topics covered include the effect of fluorescence on diamond body Program Length 8+ calendar weeks (program length may vary
color, and the role cut plays in the marketplace and important sectors of (Calendar Duration) based on holidays or other scheduled breaks)
the diamond industry, including dealers, cutters and manufacturers. Total Charges* 200,000 THB
What You Will Learn *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 21
l Develop in-depth, hands-on experience with the GIA International Schedules and Class Hours
Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
weight); appreciate how they affect diamond value schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
l Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z color range hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
l Detect diamonds treatments, simulants and laboratory-grown
diamonds. Equipment and Materials
l Recognize when advanced testing is required Each classroom is equipped with an electronic balance with hydrostatic
unit, a GIA DiamondDock™, GIA iD100, a UV lamp with viewing cabinet.
Each student workstation has a binocular microscope with an overhead
What You Earn light source. As part of your course materials, you will receive and keep a
GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma
10x loupe, tweezers, a gem cloth, a pointer probe, plotting pens, a table
gauge, a crown angle card, a color grading card, the GIA pad folio, a lab
Occupations May Include manual and printed course materials.
Auction House Jewelry Specialist, Diamond Buyer, Diamond Grader,
Diamond Assorter, Jewelry Business Owner, Jewelry Sales Professional,
Retailer, Wholesaler
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Program Description Program Details
The Graduate Colored Stones diploma program explores more than 60 Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
species of common and collector gemstones found in the marketplace.
Subjects covered include the GIA Colored Stone Grading System, gemstone Program Details
formation, composition, sources and how to distinguish natural, treated
and laboratory-grown gemstones. The program examines which gems are Program Number GEM 2300
commercially important, shifting supply patterns, and how these factors Program Title Graduate Colored Stones
affect gem prices and availability.
Clock Hours / 570 clock hours /
Instructions Weeks 19 instructional weeks
What You Will Learn
l Build a knowledge base about colored stones and the colored stone Program Length 20+ calendar weeks (program length may vary
(Calendar Duration) based on holidays or other scheduled breaks)
market
l Use gemological equipment effectively to identify gemstones Total Charges* 355,000 THB
l Use the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate gemstone
quality *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 21
l Recognize how quality, rarity and color affect value Schedules and Class Hours
l Determine how market factors affect gem value Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
l Understand how gems are mined, fashioned and brought to the schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
marketplace hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
Equipment and Materials
What You Earn Each classroom is equipped with an electronic balance with hydrostatic
GIA Graduate Colored Stones Diploma
unit, a UV lamp with viewing cabinet, a table model prism spectroscope, a
color filter and a fiber-optic light unit. Each student workstation has a
Occupations May Include binocular microscope with an overhead light source, a diffuser plate and
Colored Stone Grader, Colored Stone Assorter, Appraiser, Auction House monochromatic light source. As part of your course materials, you will
Jewelry Specialist, Colored Stone Buyer, Estate Jewelry Dealer, Jewelry receive and keep a refractometer with polarizing filter and removable
Business Owner, Jewelry Buyer, Jewelry Sales Professional, Pawnbroker, magnifying eyepiece, refractive index (RI) liquid, a polariscope, a
Retailer, Wholesaler dichroscope, a handheld spectroscope, a pinpoint incandescent light
source, lab manuals and printed course materials.
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 13Applied Jewelry Professional™
Program Description Program Details
The Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP®) diploma program covers topics Applied Jewlery Professional (Intensive) is offered as an instructor-led,
including jewelry designs, setting styles, jewelry care and other content accelerated program at the Bangkok campus.
that will support the product knowledge of current industry professionals.
The AJP program also introduces basic information about diamonds, Program Details
rubies, emeralds, sapphires and the GIA clarity grading system. Other
subjects of study include how modern technology is changing the way Program Number GEM 1000A
diamonds are cut, the qualities of precious metals, major jewelry Applied Jewelry Professional
manufacturing methods and the important activities involved in the Program Title
(Intensive)
operation of a retail jewelry store. To enable effective product
Program Length (Calendar Duration) 5 Days (35 hours)
conversations, examples are provided on how to translate jewelry features
into benefits and how to communicate the 4Cs of diamond value to Total Charges* 32,000 THB
customers. The AJP program provides clear and concise information that
can be immediately implemented on the job. *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 21
Schedules and Class Hours
What You Will Learn Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
l Describe how the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat weight) affect a schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
diamond’s value
l Recognize the relationship between size and weight of diamonds Applied Jewlery Professional™ taught via Distance Education eLearning is
l Explain the differences between treated, laboratory-grown and offered only by GIA's campus in Carlsbad. For more information about
imitation stones to sell with full disclosure eLearning classes taught in English, visit GIA.edu
l Understand the steps of the jewelry sales process
l Translate jewelry design, style and manufacturing features into
benefits
l Convey the romance, lore and characteristics of the most popular
colored gemstones
What You Earn
GIA Applied Jewelry Professional Diploma
Occupations May Include
Jewelry Sales Professional, Jewelry Assistant Manager, Jewelry Consultant,
Jewelry Service Advisor, Assistant Inventory Manager, Television Shopping
Host, Pawnbroker
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Program Description Program Details
In this intensive nine-week course, instructors teach creative and technical Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
hand-rendering skills needed to begin a career as a custom jewelry
designer. Jewelry design theory helps students acquire a working Program Details
knowledge of jewelry artistry. Skills covered include: illustrating the
shape, form and texture of metal; working with drafting tools; and Program Number JMA 370
rendering yellow and white metals as well as a range of faceted and
Program Title Jewelry Design
cabochon gemstones and pearls. Instructors show how to illustrate rings
in five different views and how to keep design ideas flowing. At the 270 clock hours /
Clock Hours / Instructions Weeks
completion of this course, you will have a hand-developed portfolio of your 9 instructional weeks
work and a digital copy to show prospective employers and clients. 9+ calendar weeks (program length
Program Length (Calendar
may vary based on holidays or other
Duration)
scheduled breaks)
What You Will Learn
l Develop sources of inspiration Total Charges* 151,000 THB
l Understand jewelry design theory and artistry
l Illustrate shape, form, and texture of metal *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees
l Render faceted gems, pearls, colored metals, etc. on page 21
l Learn traditional drafting techniques
Schedules and Class Hours
l Develop motifs to create sketches of jewelry objects Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
l Create a portfolio of class projects and custom designs that is ready schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
for presentation to potential clients and employers hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
What You Earn Equipment and Materials
GIA Jewelry Design Certificate Each student workstation is equipped with a drafting board. As part of
your course materials, you will receive and keep a design toolkit, which
contains a variety of paints, pencils, brushes, templates, papers and
Occupations May Include vellum, other art tools and printed course materials.
Jewelry Designer, Custom Designer, Hand Renderer, Jewelry Business
Owner, Sales Associate, Technical Designer
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GIA offers Distance Education programs comprised of eLearning courses
and Lab classes. eLearning courses are offered by GIA's campus in
GEM 240L Gem Identification Lab
Carlsbad, California while lab classes may be taken at GIA Bangkok and In this lab, students practice the same time-tested procedures and
other campuses worldwide. See GIA.edu for more information. identification skills used by the Institute’s renowned gemological experts.
Students use gemological instruments to practice identifying natural and
GEM 230L Diamond Grading Lab laboratory-grown gemstones, imitations and assembled stones. Along with
this hands-on training, your instructors will carefully demonstrate key
Through a unique combination of hands-on training, one-on-one coaching tests and coach you in quick, effective testing procedures. (See Student
and multimedia, the Diamond Grading Lab class explores how to grade Notification of Classroom Chemical Usage) Students must pass an
diamonds consistently and accurately using a modern gem microscope instrumentation exam to complete the class successfully. Classrooms
and a loupe. Students study GIA’s International Diamond Grading contain a table model prism spectroscope, a color filter, a fiber optic light,
System™, explore time-saving shortcuts to determine a variety of grading a UV lamp with viewing cabinet and a utility lamp. Each student
factors, and are introduced to methods for reading a GIA Diamond Grading workstation has a binocular microscope with overhead light source, a
Report. You will spend more than 16 hours practicing grading techniques handheld spectroscope, a dichroscope, a refractometer with polarizing
on diamonds that were carefully selected and graded by GIA. In the filter and removable magnifying eyepiece and refractive index (RI) liquid,
process, you will study how to recognize the most common diamond a diffuser plate, an optic figure sphere, a polariscope and tweezers. As part
features. Students must pass a two-stone practical exam to complete the of your course materials, you will receive and keep a lab manual, a gem
class successfully. Classrooms contain a GIA DiamondDock™ and UV lamp cloth, a pinpoint incandescent light source and a color grading card.
with viewing cabinet. Each student workstation has a binocular
microscope with an overhead light source, a loupe, tweezers, an LED light, Class duration: 5 days (35 clock hours)
a calculator and a diamond grading tray. As part of your course materials, What you earn: Letter of Completion
you will receive and keep a lab manual, a pointer probe, a gem cloth, a
plotting pen set, a table gauge, a crown angle card and a color grading GEM 149L Pearl Grading Lab
card.
Discover how the world’s foremost experts determine the quality of akoya,
Class duration: 5 days (35 clock hours) freshwater, South Sea, and Tahitian pearls. Explore GIA’s 7 Pearl Value
What you earn: Letter of Completion Factors™. Key topics include how to evaluate cultured pearls in order to
promote the relationship between beauty, value and quality in
GEM 220L Colored Stone Grading Lab merchandise. Students must pass a two-stone assessment to complete the
class successfully. Classrooms contain a pearl gauge and other instruction
Through extensive hands-on practice using gemstones, you will explore aids. Each student workstation includes either a binocular microscope or a
grading the color, clarity and cut quality of a wide range of colored stones. daylight equivalent light source, and a pearl grading master set with an
Coursework includes the study of the GIA Colored Stone Grading System; informational keycard. As part of your course materials, you will receive
how to describe color by hue, tone and saturation; and how to judge gem and keep a gem cloth and a lab manual.
quality factors. Topics also include the relationship between light and
color and developing color memory. Study of this content can improve the Class duration: 1 day (7 clock hours)
consistency and accuracy of colored stone grading skills. Students must What you earn: Letter of Completion
pass a two-stone practical exam to complete the class successfully. Each
student workstation includes either a binocular microscope or daylight
equivalent light source, tweezers and a 10x loupe. As part of your course
materials, you will receive and keep a lab manual, a gem cloth, a pinpoint
incandescent light source and a color grading card.
Class duration: 3 days (21 clock hours)
What you earn: Letter of Completion
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 16Continuing Education GIA’s continuing education offerings deliver skills and knowledge on topics, research and trends that are relevant to today’s industry. Designed for gem and jewelry professionals who wish to further their knowledge or aficionados looking to explore their passion, professional development offerings are a fast way to become familiar with a target topic or issue and stay current with industry research and trends.* The classes listed here are offered by the Bangkok campus. The GIA Alumni Association LLC also offers continuing education offerings on a variety of gem and jewelry topics. Learn more at GIA.edu/gia-alumni/continuing-education JMA 330L Quick Design Increase your professionalism by quickly and efficiently learning the basic skills in jewelry design presentations. Through this hands-on, practical class, you learn to communicate designs effectively with bench jewelers, colleagues and customers. You are guided how to make realistic presentations with colored pencils, stencils and equipment which are yours to keep. These professional design illustration techniques help you translate ideas into reality. Class duration: 5 days (30 hours) What you earn: Letter of Attendance *GIA’s continuing education offerings are considered avocational or recreational in nature and are not intended to prepare individuals for entry-level employment. They are non-credit bearing and do not lead to a GIA academic credential. They are not eligible for state or federal student financial aid programs and do not fall under the approval of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 17
Admissions Policies and Procedures
Admissions Requirements Lab Classes and Accelerated Prorgams
Applications for Lab classes and accelerated programs must be received
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school by GIA no later than one week before the class start date. Lab classes
diploma or equivalent to be admitted into GIA courses and programs. typically reach capacity at least two to three months in advance, so
students are encouraged to apply early. Students are enrolled on a first-
All classes are taught in English. GIA does not offer English as a second come, first-served basis. If a class reaches capacity, students are placed on
language (ESL) instruction. An applicant who is not a native English a waitlist and notified if a seat becomes available.
speaker must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting GIA's English
language proficiency requirement. English-Language Proficiency
In addition to your completed application and deposit, the GIA campus in Requirements
Bangkok requires the following documents:
An On Campus applicant who is not a native English speaker must
1. Valid government-issued photo ID demonstrate English proficiency by meeting one of these requirements:
l Thai residents: Copy of your Thai Identity Card and a copy of your
Thai Resident Certificate l Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®)*: Obtain a minimum
l International students: Copy of your passport (all pages that have score of 61 on the Internet-based next generation TOEFL or 500 on
been used) the paper-based TOEFL test. Please note that the Institutional TOEFL
2. Copy of high school, high school equivalency, college or university (ITP) test does not meet GIA’s requirements. ets.org/toefl
diploma or an official transcript showing the graduation date. l International English Language Testing System (IELTS™)* exam:
3. Color photo, passport size, not older than six months. Photo must have Achieve an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the Academic IELTS
a white background, the individual must look straight ahead, and the test. ielts.org
face must be 3/4 size of the photo area. l International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP Academic-Plus)*:
l Thai residents and lab class applicants: One photo required Achieve iTEP Level 4 or higher on the iTEP Academic-Plus test.
l International students (On Campus only): Ten photos required iTEPexam.com
4. On Campus students only: Documentation of your English language l Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)*: Achieve a score of 50 or
proficiency (see English Proficiency Requirements) higher on the PTE Academic test. pearsonpte.com
5. International On Campus students only: "Purpose of Attending the l Cambridge English Exams: Earn an overall Cambridge English Scale
Course" and "Personal History" forms. Contact giabkkedu@gia.edu for score of 173 or higher on the B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
these forms; original must be submitted to GIA by mail or in person. cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/
l ELS Language Centers: Successfully complete the level 109 or higher
All documents sent to GIA admissions must be in English or accompanied course. Submit your official ELS academic record to GIA; certificates
by a certified copy of English-language translation. GIA accepts copies, but are not accepted. Please request your ELS academic record from the
may request original documentation. Academic Director of the ELS campus you attended. els.edu
l English as the medium of instruction:
If your legal name has changed, and your required documents reflect a – If you graduated from a school in a country where English is the
previous name, please also submit a legal name change document, such official language, submit a copy of your diploma or an official
as a marriage certificate. transcript. See Admissions Policies and Procedures on page 18
– If you graduated from a school in a country where English is not
How to Apply and Related Deadlines the official language, submit an official letter specifying English
was the medium of instruction. This letter must be on the
Apply online at GIA.edu/gem-education/admissions. school’s letterhead, signed and dated by the dean, director or
headmaster, stating years of study, diploma or degree earned.
Your admission is not confirmed until GIA has received a completed – If you attended but did not graduate, you must have completed a
application, any required documents, payment, and you have received minimum of three years at a school where English was the
confirmation from GIA. GIA will notify you of your acceptance or denial of medium instruction. Submit supporting documentation on the
admission. school’s letterhead, signed and dated by the dean, director, or
headmaster, stating years of study, diploma or degree earned.
On Campus Programs *TOEFL®, IELTS™, iTEP and PTE academic scores are valid for two years
Applications for On Campus programs must be received no later than two from the date of the examination. Request the testing center to send your
weeks before the class start date . On Campus programs typically reach official results directly to GIA. GIA does not accept results submitted by the
capacity three to four months in advance, so students are encouraged to student.
apply early. Students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. If a
class reaches capacity, students are placed on a waitlist and notified if a
seat becomes available.
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 18Admissions Policies and Procedures (cont.)
Payment Methods / Student Accounts Prior Criminal Offenses
All payments must be in Thai baht drawn on a Thai bank. GIA cannot be GIA is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning
responsible for any bank charges that result from payments through a community for all students. Certain prior criminal convictions may result
non-Thai bank. All payments should be made payable to: "GIA in challenges for securing employment. All applicants are asked to provide
(International) Co., Ltd." general information regarding prior convictions. Any falsification or
omission of data may result in denial of admission or disciplinary action,
Our staff members are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to up to and including dismissal. An affirmative response to being convicted
6:00 p.m. to accept payments and to discuss your account. of a felony will not automatically prevent admission but will require that
the applicant submit the following documents to be reviewed by the
Please note the following information regarding payment methods: Admissions Committee:
l Credit Card: You must make payment in person at GIA. Only VISA and l A detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the felony
Mastercard are accepted. A 3% bank surcharge is added. Applicants and how a GIA education will support the applicant’s career goals
are responsible for paying any surcharges. l A copy of court documents stating the judgment, sentence,
l Cash or Check: Cash or checks are not accepted; however, a direct disposition, and any terms of parole or probation
deposit may be made to HSBC bank under GIA's account. Checks are l At least one character reference letter from a non-relative, written on
payable to GIA (International) Co., Ltd.; drawn on a Thai bank only. appropriate letterhead
– HSBC bank (in the U Chu Liang Building) is located in the same
building as GIA, and is open from 09:30 a.m. to 03:30 p.m., In the process of reviewing the applicant’s request for admission, multiple
Monday through Friday. considerations are made. GIA reserves the right to deny an applicant’s
– Send payment slip with your application for reference. request for admission if, for example, a prior felony conviction may be a
– Contact giabkkedu@gia.edu for more information. safety concern, or could prevent the applicant from successfully securing
l Wire Transfer: Please contact us at +66 2 7796100 or employment within the industry or completing the program. GIA will
giabkkedu@gia.edu for details. Applicants are responsible for any respond to the student within 10 business days upon receiving the
wire transfer fees. application.
Students who owe GIA past due monies may not enroll in future courses or
programs until they have reimbursed GIA. Nonimmigrant Visa Requirements
International students who enroll in an On Campus program have to
Scholarships request a Non-Immigrant Student Education Visa ("ED" Visa) when visiting
GIA-administered scholarships are available for On Campus and Distance the Thai Royal Embassy or Thai Consulate in your country.
Education (eLearning and Lab class) students. Applicants will be
International students must have valid student visas allowing them to
considered for all available scholarships for the program they indicate on
attend GIA to complete the program. The entry visa must be obtained prior
their application.
to entering Thailand. Lab class applicants do not require a visa. For
Details on eligibility, how to apply, and required documents are available details, please contact our education assistant at giabkkedu@gia.edu.
at GIA.edu/scholarships
Once we receive all your required documents, you will receive a letter of
Scholarship recipients are responsible for all non-course related expenses, acceptance (issued by Thailand Ministry of Education) which you can use
including but not limited to visa application, travel, housing, food and to apply for your visa ("ED" Visa). A student whose visa application is
other expenses. unsuccessful will be refunded the full deposit fee amount; GIA will
withhold the registration visa processing fee of 5,000 baht.
Third-Party Payer Information
If someone other than the student is paying any part of a student’s tuition
and fees, such persons will be required to provide their full name and
country of residence at the time of payment. If a student’s employer is
paying any part of a student’s tuition and fees, the student or student's
employer will be required to provide the full company name and address
or other identifying information at GIA’s request.
Applicant Screening
All applicants are screened against global watch lists. Because GIA is a
U.S.-based corporation, all GIA schools must comply with U.S. Office of
Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and other applicable laws and
regulations. Additional information may be requested.
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 19Admissions Policies and Procedures (cont.)
Nondiscrimination Policy GIA Transfer Credit Policy
It is GIA’s policy not to engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, GIA does not accept transfer credit from other institutions. GIA does not
any student enrolled in or seeking enrollment in GIA on the basis of race, currently have an articulation or transfer agreement with any other
color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, creed, gender, age, institution. GIA does not accept transfer credit for experiential or equivalent
disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, learning, challenge examinations or achievement tests.
sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, caste, union
membership, political affiliation, physical appearance, HIV status, or any Credit for Lab classes successfully completed at any GIA location will be
other classification protected by applicable federal and state accepted toward applicable Distance Education programs. Credit for
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity laws, orders and regulations. This coursework successfully completed through an On Campus program will
policy on non-discrimination applies to admissions, enrollment, be accepted towards Distance Education courses or Lab classes as
scholarships, loan programs, employment, and access to participation in applicable. Students should contact the school director for more
all GIA programs and activities. information.
Notice Concerning Transferability of Transferability of GIA Coursework to other
Credits and Credentials Earned at Our GIA Programs or Affiliated Entities
Institution Graduate Diamonds or Graduate Colored Stones diplomas earned at any
GIA location, affiliated entity or through Distance Education will be
The transferability of credits you earn at the Gemological Institute of accepted towards the Graduate Gemologist diploma program.
America is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may
seek to transfer. Acceptance of the diploma or certificate you earn in the Lab classes successfully completed at any GIA location or affiliated entity
educational program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to will be accepted toward applicable Distance Education diploma programs.
which you may seek to transfer. If the diploma or certificate that you earn
at this institution is not accepted at the institution to which you seek to Coursework successfully completed through an On Campus program will
transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at be accepted towards Distance Education courses or Lab classes as
that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your applicable. Students should contact the office of the school director for
attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may more information.
include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after
attending the Gemological Institute of America to determine if your GIA Distance Education eLearning courses or Lab classes are not
diploma or certificate will transfer. transferable into full-time, On Campus programs.
Licensed private career schools offer curricula measured in clock hours,
not credit hours. Certificates of completion, i.e., school diplomas, are issued
to students who meet clock hour requirements. The granting of any
college credit to students who participated in and/or completed a program
at a licensed private career school is solely at the discretion of the
institution of higher education that the student may opt to subsequently
attend.
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 20Tuition and Fees
Total charges are valid for programs, courses and classes from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, and are subject to change. Amounts shown
are in Thai baht (THB).
On Campus Programs
Program Tuition Fees Total Charges* First Payment** Final Payment**
42,000 (Books)
GEM 2500 Graduate Gemologist 465,000 555,000 277,500 277,500
48,000 (Materials)
12,000 (Books)
GEM 2200 Graduate Diamonds 185,000 200,000 100,000 100,000
3,000 (Materials)
30,000 (Books)
GEM 2300 Graduate Colored Stones 280,000 355,000 177,500 177,500
45,000 (Materials)
5,000 (Books)
JMA 370 Jewelry Design 138,000 151,000 75,500 75,500
8,000 (Materials)
* Total Charges include tuition, books and materials. Books and materials are required.
** First Payment due with the application includes 50% of the Total Charges.
*** Final Payment is due before the first day of class.
Lab Classes, Accelerated Programs, and Continuing Education
Class Tuition Fees Total Charges*
5,000 (Books)
GEM 230L Diamond Grading Lab 47,000 53,000
1,000 (Materials)
3,000 (Books)
GEM 220L Colored Stone Grading Lab 34,000 38,000
1,000 (Materials)
5,000 (Books)
GEM 240L Gem Identification Lab 47,000 53,000
1,000 (Materials)
GEM 149L Pearl Grading Lab 9,500 1,000 (Books) 11,000
500 (Materials)
GEM 1000A Applied Jewelry Professional
24,000 8,000 (Books) 32,000
(Intensive)
1,200 (Books)
JMA 330L Quick Design 23,000 30,000
5,800 (Materials)
* Total Charges due at the time of enrollment include tuition, books and materials. Books and materials are required.
Total Charges Do Not Include:
l Non-refundable visa processing fee of 5,000 THB for On Campus international applicants. International applicants must submit the application, all
required documents, the Visa Processing Fee and the First Payment Due at least 60 days before the first day of class.
l Housing, food, insurance, transportation, entertainment and other living expenses
l Fees for lost or damaged equipment, precious metals and stones
l Wire transfer fees that the student incurs
l Fees for replacement or optional books and materials
l Transportation fee for optional field trips
Additional Student Fees May Include:
l 1,500 THB half day or 2,500 THB full day for the use of Student Workroom
l 1,000 THB for replacement ID or badge
l 50 THB for replacement keys
l 100 THB for replacement Letter of Completion
l 2,000 THB for diploma replacement fee
l 1,500 THB for certificate replacement fee
l Academic transcripts may be purchased centrally from the Carlsbad campus for 10 U.S. dollars.
GIA 2022 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 21Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policies
GIA’s cancellation, withdrawal and refund policies for the Bangkok campus
are explained in detail in this section and in your enrollment agreement. If
Pro Rata Refund Schedule
you have questions, please contact GIA Bangkok at +66 2 7796100 or
email giabkkedu@gia.edu Percentage Completed by
GIA Retains Refunded to Student
Student
Cancellation or Withdrawal of Enrollment Up through 10% of the class
hours
10% of tuition 90% of tuition
Students may cancel their enrollment at any time before the end date After 10% and up through
25% of tuition 75% of tuition
specified in their enrollment agreement by notifying GIA admissions by 25% of the class hours
mail or in person at U Chu Liang Building, 2nd Floor 968 Rama IV Road, After 25% and up through
Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500 Thailand; by email at giabkkedu@gia.edu 50% of tuition 50% of tuition
50% of the class hours
or by phone at +66 2 7796100
After 50% of the class hours 100% of tuition No refund
Students who wish to withdraw after the class has started should notify
the school director. Sample Refund Calculation
Students will be withdrawn from class if they fail to return from a leave of A student paid a total tuition of 50,000 THB for a class with a total of 35
absence, do not maintain satisfactory academic progress or are otherwise class hours, completed 7 hours and then withdrew prior to the end date
dismissed due to lack of attendance or violation of GIA policy. of the course. GIA retains 12,500 THB, calculated as follows:
In all cases where a student’s enrollment is terminated (cancellation or Total Tuition Paid by Student = 50,000 THB
withdrawal), refunds are calculated based on the Refund Policy below. Class Hours = 35; Class Hours Completed = 7
Percentage Completed = 20% (7 / 35 Class Hours)
Students who withdraw and wish to continue their studies at a later date
will be required to re-enroll into the program, course or class from the Refund Percentage = 75% of Tuition
beginning at current tuition and fees. On Campus international students Refund Amount = 37,500 THB (50,000 THB x .75)
who cancel, withdraw or who are otherwise dismissed will not be able to
GIA Retains = 12,500 THB (50,000 THB x .25)
re-enroll into the same program or course at the Bangkok campus. In this
case, the Thailand Ministry of Education will not approve a second Non-
Immigrant Student Education Visa.
Refund Policy
Students will receive a full refund of all monies paid if the class is
canceled by GIA. Students receive a refund of all monies paid if they
cancel before the first day of class less any nonrefundable visa processing
fee. Thereafter, a pro rata refund of tuition is calculated based on the
percentage of class hours completed by the student.
Unused books and materials, that are undamaged, are eligible for full
refund upon inspection by GIA. Books and materials that are used or not
returned in salable condition are not subject to refund.
Students are responsible for any wire fees that they incur.
If a student has obtained a loan to pay for an educational program, the
student has the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan, plus
interest. Students who have received a scholarship are subject to the
refund policy described in their scholarship acceptance letter.
Processing Refunds
If a refund is due, it will be processed within 30 calendar days of the date
GIA received the notice of cancellation or withdrawal, or the last date of
attendance, whichever is later.
The failure of a student to provide accurate and complete payment and
banking information may delay a refund of tuition to the student.
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