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Take your genealogy knowledge to the next level

Special offer 10% discount on all our distance learning courses until the end of May. See our course details

Before you purchase your IHGS distance learning course

you may wish to sample the format and quality of our courses. For a limited period, we are making Module 1 of our Elementary course available to you as a taster. Click to access the module

Welcome to the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, an independent charitable trust dedicated to family history and heraldry education and research.

Affordable, Accessible and Accredited courses for all levels.

The Institute runs a range of courses including the successful 24-module Correspondence Course in Genealogy with qualifications including the industry recognised Diploma in Genealogy. Day courses on a range of family history and heraldry themes are held at our base in Canterbury, Kent or at our hub in Petersfield.

Upcoming Course Dates

Following Government guidelines we regret to announce that we are cancelling all day courses and workshops until Easter 2020. We will continue to review the situation.

Our distance learning courses are continuing as normal.

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Family History Courses

Family History Courses

An extensive range of courses for all levels, provided by our expert tutors.

Awaken Your Ancestors

Awaken Your Ancestors

An all new correspondence course provides an excellent introduction to genealogy research.

IHGS Shop

IHGS Shop

Our stock includes family history books as well as our world-renowned registration district maps.

Citterns

Family History Research

Our professional researchers undertake family history and heraldry research commissions.