Forms and Documentation
Vocational Courses
Vocational courses are post-secondary programs approved under Ontario Career Colleges Act 2005. Enrolment contracts, refund policies, admission requirements and documentation are regulated under the Act.
Accelerated Gemmology Program (both levels of the Canadian Professional Gemmology program in 4 months)
Download CGA-Accelerated Professional Gemmology, February – June 2025 Enrollment Form
Gemmology Basics – Year 1(preliminary-level of the Canadian Professional Gemmology program: part-time evening in 8 months)
Download CGA- Gemmology Basics – Year 1 – 2024 – 2025 – New Registration Form Coming Soon.
Professional Gemmology – Year 2 (professional-level of the Canadian Professional Gemmology program: part-time evening in 8 months)
Download CGA Professional Gemmology – Year 2 – 2024 – 2025
All – vocational program students must acknowledge receipt of the Career College Student Rights document
Download Career College Student Rights-new
All – vocational program students must acknowledge receipt of the Student Complaint Policy and the Student Expulsion Policy.
Download Student Complaint Policy
Download Student Expulsion Policy
All-vocational program students must acknowledge receipt of the CGA Sexual Harassment Policy- 2 parts
Download CGA Sexual Harassment Policy
Download CGA Sexual Harassment Policy Info
CGA Policy Sexual Misconduct By CGA Employees In Relation To A Student
Download CGA Sexual Misconduct By A CGA Employee Policy
- All applicants are requested to contact the office or attend an open house session before submitting payment.
- Download the applicable registration form and complete. Sign in all places indicated.
This is an Adobe filable form and can be completed on your computer and saved under a new name using the free Adobe Reader application. “Typewritten” signatures are not accepted, even if embedded in an Adobe digital signature. - Download the Career College Student Rights and the Student Complaint & Expulsion policy, and Sexual Harassment policy documentation from the table above. Read, and acknowledge receipt by ticking the boxes on your enrolment form. The Fee Refund Policy is imbeded in the enrolment contract.
- Attach proof of Ontario high school graduation or equivalent in any of the following forms:
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the superintendent OR Provide
- A copy of your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or official transcript
- Documentation demonstrating a post-secondary degree in Canada or the USA
- Secondary school diplomas from other Canadian provinces and from high schools in the USA are accepted as equivalent to the OSSD. (These can be considered as an OSSD equivalent: A General Education Development (GED) certificate issued by a Canadian province or territory or from the United States that was issued on or before May 02, 2024. A Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) certificate issued by a Canadian province or territory that has been issued on or after May 03, 2024).
- Prospective students who have completed high school outside Canada or the US should contact the CGA office. Credentials issued in languages other than English require an official translation into English.
- Candidates who do not meet the OSSD or equivalent criteria may be required to pass a separate admission test.
- Submit forms by any of the following methods:
- email forms that have been completed on the computer and digitally signed,
- scan or take a photo and email forms completed manually
- fax forms to the fax number on the form
- print and mail the form to the address indicated on the enrolment form
- Submit payment. (Call or email the office to notify when it should be expected).
- Acceptable forms are VISA, Mastercard or PayPal through the CGA online store, or personal cheque, bank draft or money order.
- Cash is NOT accepted for payments greater than $250.
- If paying by cheque and the cheque is returned NSF you will be charged a $50.00 NSF charge.
Short Courses
These offerings are classed as non-vocational and include two types of instruction:
1. Short introductory “general interest” courses covering various aspects of gems and jewellery; there are no prerequisites.
2. Please note that all the current prices for classes and tools are on the current registration forms. Please download a current registration form if you wish to register in any of General Interest Courses. Old forms will no longer be accepted.
3. Professional-development courses for those who already have recognized gemmological credentials, or are already working in the gem and jewellery sector.
General Interest
Please note price increase in some of the tools as of July 1, 2022.
Old forms with old prices will not be accepted beyond this date. All current registration forms will only be accepted with the current date and prices on them.
Gem Appreciation
Download – Toronto
Download – BC
Intro to Gem ID
Download- Toronto
Download – BC
Talking Diamonds
Download – Toronto
Download – BC
Understanding Diamond Imitations
Download – Toronto
Download -BC
Professional Development
Diamond Grading
Prerequisite: Recognized gemmological credentials or work experience in the business.
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Gemmology Basics Level 1 – Theory Zoom & In-person Lab Course – BC
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Gemmology Intermediate Level 2 – Theory Zoom & In-person Lab Course – BC
Download
Diploma Level Gemmology Level 3 – Theory Zoom & In-person Lab Course – BC
Download
Exam Prep Level 4 – Theory Zoom & In-person Lab course – BC
Download
Practical Gemmology Lab Course
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Gemmology Basics Theory Course – EST Courses
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Gemmology Basics Theory Course – PST Courses
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Gemmology Basics Instrument Lab Course – Toronto
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Gemmology Basics Intensive Instrument Lab Course – Toronto
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Gemmology Basics Instrument Lab Course – Vancouver
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Gemmology Basics Intensive Instrument Lab Course – Vancouver
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Professional Gemmology (Diploma Year) – Vancouver
Download
Instructions
- Download the applicable registration form and complete. Sign in all places indicated.
This is an Adobe fill-able form and can be completed on your computer and saved under a new name using the free Adobe Reader application. A digital signature is accepted provided it incorporates an image of the applicant’s hand-written signature. “Typewritten” signatures are not accepted, even if embedded in an Adobe digital signature. - For professional development courses, review prerequisites and attach the following:
- evidence of recognized gemmological credentials OR
- a reference letter demonstrating at least two years work experience in the gem and jewellery business
- Submit forms by any of the following methods:
- email the form completed on the computer and digitally signed,
- scan or take a photo and email forms completed manually
- fax forms to the fax number on the form
- print and mail the form to the address indicated on the enrolment form
- Submit payment. (Call or email the office to notify of pending payment).
- Acceptable forms of payment are VISA, Mastercard or PayPal through the CGA online store, or personal cheque, bank draft or money order.
- Cash is NOT accepted for payments greater than $250.
- If paying by cheque and the cheque is returned NSF you will be charged a $50.00 NSF charge.
Fellowship Examinations
Please click on your school to download your form for your fellowship exam.
Contact the office if you encounter any problems: info@canadiangemmological.com
Canadian Gemmological Association-Toronto Campus
George Brown College – Toronto Campus
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
OTHERS – Those wanting to challenge the exams
Instructions
- Download the applicable registration form and complete. Sign in all places indicated.
This is an Adobe fill-able form and can be completed on your computer and saved under a new name using the free Adobe Reader application. A digital signature is accepted provided it incorporates an image of the applicant’s hand-written signature. “Typewritten” signatures are not accepted, even if embedded in an Adobe digital signature. - Submit forms by any of the following methods:
- email the form completed on the computer and digitally signed,
- scan or take a photo and email forms completed manually
- fax forms to the fax number on the form
- print and mail the form to the address indicated on the enrolment form
- Submit payment. (Call or email the office to notify of pending payment).
- Acceptable forms of payment are VISA, Mastercard, personal cheque, bank draft or money order.
- Cash is NOT accepted for payments greater than $250.
- If paying by cheque and the cheque is returned NSF you will be charged a $50.00 NSF charge.
Fellowship Examinations – Students Taking Exam(s) In Home Community
For students wishing to write your exams in your home community and needing to find your own invigilator – here are the instructions
Contact the office if you encounter any problems: info@canadiangemmological.com
Student Instructions For Finding A Proctor
Preliminary Registration Form To Write With A Proctor
Professional Theory Registration Form To Write With A Proctor
Additional Forms
Request Change of Contact Information
Request for Duplicate Credentials
Request For Duplicate Career College Certificate
Transcript Request
Request for new Membership Card
Job Posting / Items For Sale Form
Instructions
- Download the applicable registration form and complete. Sign in all places indicated.
This is an Adobe fill-able form and can be completed on your computer and saved under a new name using the free Adobe Reader application. A digital signature is accepted provided it incorporates an image of the applicant’s hand-written signature. “Typewritten” signatures are not accepted, even if embedded in an Adobe digital signature. - Submit forms by any of the following methods:
- email the form completed on the computer and digitally signed,
- scan or take a photo and email forms completed manually
- fax forms to the fax number on the form
- print and mail the form to the address indicated on the enrolment form
- Submit payment. (Call or email the office to notify of pending payment).
- Acceptable forms of payment are VISA, Mastercard, personal cheque, bank draft or money order.
- Cash is NOT accepted for payments greater than $250.
- If paying by cheque and the cheque is returned NSF you will be charged a $50.00 NSF charge.