Editor’s Note
**Editor’s Note:** GIA expands its global footprint with a new London campus at Canary Wharf, opening this August. Enrollment is now open for gemology and jewelry art programs.
Press Release
Now Enrolling – New GIA London Campus Opens This Fall
June 3, 2026
The GIA Gemology and Jewelry Art™ Campus at Canary Wharf, London, will open in August 2026.
Carlsbad, California – June 3, 2026 – The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) London campus is now accepting students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA Gemology and Jewelry Art™ campus at Canary Wharf, London, places GIA students in one of the world’s most influential luxury and business hubs.
Located in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district, the new London campus will increase capacity and, for the first time in London, offer the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus is conveniently situated near transportation, cultural, and social attractions.
Historically, enrollment at GIA’s London campus has included students from unique and diverse backgrounds representing over 50 countries.
GIA’s London school was established in 2002, offering education in gemology and jewelry design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Open houses and a grand opening event will be held this fall. For updates, details, and enrollment information, visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/london/overview.
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is an independent nonprofit organization established in 1931, recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight and created the International Diamond Grading System™ in 1953, recognized as the global standard for diamond quality. Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, GIA is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism to ensure public trust in gems and jewelry.
