Gemology Academy

Rigorous education, from foundation to practice.

The EGP™ Academy trains gemologists through a structured curriculum built on classical mineralogy, laboratory science, and contemporary methodology.

Foundation12 weeks

Introduction to Modern Gemology

Crystal systems, optical fundamentals, the ten most-encountered gem species, and introductory instrumentation. Designed for jewellers, students, and collectors entering the discipline.

  • Mineralogical basis
  • Refractive index & birefringence
  • Loupe & microscope work
  • Species identification I
Practitioner20 weeks

Laboratory Gemology

Full instrumentation practice — spectroscopy, polariscope, dichroscope, and photomicrography — combined with structured casework in inclusion analysis and treatment detection.

  • Spectroscopy
  • Photomicrography
  • Treatment signatures
  • Report writing to EGP standard
Advanced16 weeks

Origin & Synthetic Determination

For the working gemologist — advanced study of geographic origin indicators, distinguishing modern synthetics, and building defensible identification reports.

  • Trace element evidence
  • Growth structures
  • Flux, hydrothermal & CVD
  • Case defense

Enrolment

Applications for the inaugural cohorts open through the Contact department. Bilingual instruction — Arabic and English.