In order to gain the Diploma from the Institute, students must pass six exams: Part 1 (A & B), Part 2 (A & B), and Part 3 (A & B). The exams are held annually from March until June and there is no time limit set between the three Parts. Following successful completion of all three stages, students will qualify for full membership and be entitled to use the letters MBIG (Dip).
Exam Dates 2023
Part 1A 8th April - 6th May 2023
Part 1B Friday 9th June 2023
Part 2A 25th March - 6th May 2023
Part 2B Friday 9th June 2023
Part 3A 25th March - 6th May 2023
Part 3B Friday 9th June 2023
LAST DATE for ENTRIES – Friday, 27th JANUARY 2023
Exam Application Form
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To access all the information, you will need to prepare for the exams, please click on the following links:
Student information Packs
These packs contain specific information as outlined below:
- General information about the Diploma
- Full syllabus for the part
- Reading list
- General information about the exams and how to apply
- Costs and venues
- Exam preparation guidance notes
BIG Worksheets
> Part 1 A Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 1 A Worksheets in word doc format
> Part 1 B Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 1 B Worksheets in word doc format
> Part 2 Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 2 Worksheets in word doc format
> Part 3 Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 3 Worksheets in word doc format
Hilliger Assessment Guidelines (HAG)
Hilliger Assessment Guidelines 2023
Free Tuition for Foreign Students
The independent U.K. Training Academy (UKTA), based in Sri Lanka, is offering free online English language classes for students wishing to practise and improve their English language proficiency in preparation for the exams.
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Please note that while you do not need to be a member of the B.I.G. to obtain information about the Diploma, the exams are only open to members of the Institute. Click here to see specially reduced Student Membership rate and benefits.
For help or advice on any education issues, enquiries should be directed to John Beck. Alternatively, our Education Officer (education@britishgraphology.org) or Exam Administrator (examadmin@britishgraphology.org) will be happy to help you.