VOYAGES

TRAVEL

WITH EIG MONACO

L’EIG Monaco organises one or more educational trips each year to essential countries for the gemstone trade.

BUDGET

Depending on the country, the EIG supports learners from their arrival at the airport until their departure from the airport, or from their arrival at the Gem Show.

On-site courses are conducted with an expert gemologist.

In Asia, the budget for EIG students includes local transport by private EIG van (including airport – guesthouse – airport return), accommodation for the entire stay in guesthouses and hotels, and half-board. Depending on the country, this ranges from €750 to €950. For GemShow events in the USA, Switzerland, France, Canada, etc., EIG organises the trip and allows students to choose their accommodation and internal transport according to their budget.

Duration

According to Asian countries, the length of stay on site is 5 to 7 days. For GemShows (USA, Canada, Switzerland, France etc.), the length of visits varies from 1 to 5 days depending on the country.

ACCOMMODATION AND HALF BOARD CONDITIONS

In Sri Lanka, in order to facilitate on-site courses, accommodation is in a communal lodging house (or hotel depending on the geographical areas) bringing all the students together. Breakfast on-site and local lunches are covered by the EIG. Visits are mainly in the morning to mines and local markets. Lunch is taken on-site according to local possibilities or nearby. For GemShows in European or North American countries, the EIG provides a shortlist of nearby accommodation and does not cover accommodation or catering. Visits take place all day.

As an integral part of the Gemmologist Bachelor programme, trips are a supportive approach to defining your professional goals. They allow for a better understanding of the choice of actions to prioritise on the ground.

The EIG is one of the only schools in the world to offer this type of educational supplement.

This operational approach provides future gemologists with initial guidance regarding how to behave abroad, both in terms of intercultural communication and the development of their personal network, as well as problem-solving.

...travel allows the practice of gemmology in real-life situations, directly within major international gem trading hubs.

Excursions

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS & INTERNATIONAL FAIRS

The EIG has become the benchmark for organising educational and immersive field trips. Guided by gemmology experts, EIG trips allow you to discover iconic gemstone trading locations such as Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar.

Example Programme:

Trip to Thailand
- Discovery of the globally recognised market revolving platform in Bangkok
- Visits to unmissable jewellery marketplaces (Jewelry Trade Center), major international trade fairs (such as the «Bangkok Gems Fair»), and local markets
- Visit to a craft mine in the Chanthaburi region.

Depending on the geopolitical context and local opportunities, one or more trips are implemented by the EIG each year.

Asian Journey (Sri Lanka – India – Burma – Thailand)
Journey to Africa (Madagascar – DRC – Angola – South Africa)
International GemShows (Tucson, Geneva, Montreal, Sainte Marie aux Mines)

Field experience

Travel Objectives

Travel objectives

Start building your professional network with local stakeholders
Training future jewellers-gemologists in real-life purchasing expertise techniques in local markets
To discover and perfect one's knowledge in the field through the discovery of new gems.

Our philosophy: Travel allows you to practise the profession of Jeweller-Gemologist in real-life situations, combining expertise and valuation, directly with the major international centres for gemstone trade.

Logistical support Travel agencies and local professionals

Educational support Gemology experts and professors

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