Setting the Standard for Excellence
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Welcome to the Canadian Gemmological Association, Canada's professional organization for the practice of gemmology.
This website contains information about our organization,
including information on membership, products, meeting times, annual Gem Conferences and more.
Books, literature and a full range of gemmology equipment.
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CGA 50th Anniversary
Photographs of the 50th Anniversary
Gem Conference and Graduation are
available for purchase on the CGA
e-Store. CD's are and include your
choice of 2 high resolution electronic
reproductions.
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   General Interest
Courses for persons who want to learn more about gems without undertaking professional training.
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 Advanced Courses
The CGA's advanced courses are designed for trade professionals who have a professional gemmology diploma or are current gemmology students.
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 Professional Courses
The CGA offers the Gemmology Accelerated Program (daytime), and its part-time (evening) and distance education equivalents, all leading to the internationally recognized Diploma in Gemmology, and Fellowship (FCGmA) with the CGA.
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Trivia Night Teaser
Test your knowledge of gems and gem trivia by trying our interactive quiz.
Thank you to Gem Trivia Night Quizmaster and former Director of Education, Anita Beardwood for contributing the questions.
Go to Online Quiz
Please contact us by phone, fax or e-mail at:
Phone: 1-877-244-3090 (toll free) or 416-785-0962 -
Mon thru Fri, 9:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Time Zone
Fax: 416-785-9043
e-mail:
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Mailing Address:
Canadian Gemmological Association
1767 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario M5M 3Y8
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February 2010 - Monthly Meeting |
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When: Wednesday February 17, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.
Where: 1767 Avenue Rd. Toronto
Topic: Gemstone Enhancements
Presenter: Duncan Parker
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March 2010 - Monthly Meeting |
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When: Wednesday March 17, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.
Where: 1767 Avenue Rd. Toronto
Topic: Adventures at the Tucson Gem Shows
Presenter: Karen Fox
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CGA Gemmology Correspondence Program Approved under PCC Act |
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Approval for the Canadian Gemmological Association's Gemmology Distance Education program has now been received from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. At this point, all CGA Gemmology Programs providing vocational training in preparation for the CGA's Diploma in Gemmology and FCGmA Fellowship credentials have been fully approved.
Tutoring of currently enrolled correspondence students in both year 1 and year 2 will now recommence, and new applications for these distance education courses are being accepted. |
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CGA Gemmology Program Approved Under Ontario Private Career Colleges Act |
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The Canadian Gemmological Association is pleased to announce that the CGA’s Gemmology Accelerated Program (daytime) has been approved under Ontario’s Private Career Colleges Act. Although the CGA has been teaching gemmology for more than 50 years, and the CGA's FCGmA credentials for professional gemmologist status are recognized worldwide, new regulations in Ontario require that all organizations providing vocational training be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Furthermore, each program must be independently approved. Under the PCC Act, colleges must meet certain standards for their programs, as well as for their advertising, refund policies and instructor qualifications, all in the interests of protecting the student. Recognition by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, an organization independent of the gem trade, is a tribute to the high quality of education offered through our Professional Gemmology Program.
Classes will commence on Monday, February 8, 2010 and run until May 27, 2010. For further information, please see our Courses/Professional Courses/Daytime page.
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