THE next test for membership of Mensa, the high IQ society, will be held on Saturday, March 14 in the Highway area. It costs R130 (R100 for students and pensioners), and candidates may leave with their results. Candidates must be 16 years or older.

The test is in multiple-choice format, and comprises two sections. You may join Mensa by passing either section. The first one tests general reasoning, and the second tests visio-spatial abilities. The test is conducted by a registered psychologist and takes about two hours. 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”.

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Mensa is an international organisation for people who score at or above the 98th percentile on a standard IQ test; that is, in the top 2% of the population. It 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 we 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.

Contact kzn.testingofficer@mensa.org.za to book your place.

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