Family History Courses
An extensive range of courses for all levels, provided by our expert tutors.
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 768664 Email: enquiries@ihgs.ac.uk
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.
Have questions about the courses and qualifications we offer? We'll be happy to arrange a Zoom chat to help you.
IHGS offices in Canterbury are now open and staff are on hand to help with queries regarding family history education and research. Meetings are by appointment only with all the usual safety measures in place.
The library is now open to visitors on Monday and Tuesday 10am to 4pm by appointment only.
Our Distance Learning Courses, Zoom Tutorials and other services continue as normal. Please contact us admin@ihgs.ac.uk or by telephone 01227 768664.
An extensive range of courses for all levels, provided by our expert tutors.
An all new correspondence course provides an excellent introduction to genealogy research.
Our stock includes family history books as well as our world-renowned registration district maps.
Our professional researchers undertake family history and heraldry research commissions.