Advice on a Jewelry Program

Hello! I am an International individual looking out for a jewelry program or a jewelry school that offers classes. I wanted to find one that is hands on the work, nothing theorical.

I have been doing some research and the most ineresting ones i have found for me are the following:

LONG TERM:

  • TIJT in Texas
  • NBSS in Massachussets
  • Jewelry Design and Repair 1 and 2 at Pinellas Technical College in Florida

SHORT TERM COURSES

  • Revere Academy in San Francisco
  • New Approach in Tenessee
  • American School of Jewelers Florida
  • Miami Jewelry Institute in Florida

If anyone knows or has experience with any of these programs and could give me some advice which you consider is the best, i would be so grateful. Personally i would prefer a program that gives me a certificate or associates degree, i have looked for programs around but the most famous i found is the TIJT and i really like it but for personal reasons i am unsure of moving to Paris,TX. If anyone knows of a one year or two year program that is also recommended like TIJT i would highly appreciate it.