The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has inaugurated a new School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in Taiwan, marking an expansion of its education network in Asia. The campus officially opened on March 29, 2026.
The facility is the only GIA location worldwide to offer the full Graduate Gemologist diploma programme in Chinese. The institute stated that the initiative is aimed at improving access to gemological education for Chinese-speaking students and supporting the industry’s evolving workforce requirements.
Situated within walking distance of Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT station in Taipei, the campus provides connectivity to key commercial districts, including Taipei Main Station, Xinyi District and Zhongshan. The school will also offer weekend and evening classes to accommodate both working professionals and new entrants to the trade.
GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel said the new campus supports the institute’s objective of preparing future generations of gem and jewellery professionals with relevant education, skills and experience. He added that the Taiwan facility will expand GIA’s education services at both regional and global levels.
GIA Chief Learning Officer Cathryn Ramirez stated that the Taiwan school is unique within GIA’s global network due to its full Chinese-language delivery of the Graduate Gemologist programme, alongside planned expansions in London and New York.
The opening ceremony was attended by Vivian Po-Yun Wang, Director of the GIA Taiwan Campus; Jing-Wen Tian, President of the GIA Alumni Association Taiwan Chapter; and Chien-Min Tseng, Chairman of the Jewelry & Gold Association of the Republic of China.
The event included guest remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, campus tours and cultural performances. A GIA Taiwan Alumni Chapter seminar and meeting was also held, with remarks by Nicole Garcia, Executive Director of Alumni Development and Alumni Relations, followed by a closing banquet.
GIA first established its presence in Taiwan in 1991. The new campus builds on this foundation, continuing its focus on gemological education for both local and international students.
