Test your IQ with Mensa
FIND out how bright you really are at the next test for membership of Mensa, the high IQ society.
THE next test for membership of Mensa, the high IQ society, will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 09:45 near Pinetown.
Mensa International is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world. Founded in 1946, it is a non-profit organisation open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardised, supervised IQ or other approved intelligence test: that is, in the top 2% of the population.
The test is in multiple-choice format and comprises two sections.
The first one tests general reasoning, and the second tests visio-spatial abilities. You may join Mensa by passing either section. The test is conducted by a registered psychologist and takes about two hours.
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Results are confidential and simply comprise notification of whether you passed Mensa’s criteria for membership or not – you will not be given an ‘IQ score’. Candidates may leave with their results at the end of the session.
Mensa is in effect a social club for people who sometimes enjoy the company of others who think a little quicker or see a slightly bigger picture than the average. The word ‘Mensa’ is Latin for ‘Table’ and signifies that they are a round-table organisation, where all members’ values are equal.
There are branches in all four major centres in South Africa. Meetings vary between social gatherings and ones of a more mentally stimulating nature.
Should you write and pass the test, you will be offered membership, which currently costs R680 per year, with discounts for under 18 and over 65.
Contact kzn.testingofficer@mensa.org.za to book your place. It costs R130 (R100 for students and pensioners).
Candidates must be 16 years or older. Candidates need to book a place, and pay beforehand, by EFT.
They will need to bring their ID on the day, and there is safe parking at the venue.
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