Are you bright enough for Mensa? Put yourself to the test

The next test for membership of Mensa, the high IQ society, will be held on Saturday 2 December, in Westville. The committee has decided to waive the test fee for this testing session, so any interested participants will not have to pay to write the test. The test is optimised for 16 years and older. It is not suitable for younger people.

The test is in multiple-choice format and consists of two sections. A candidate may join Mensa by passing either section. The first one tests general reasoning and the second one 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 the candidate passed Mensa’s criteria for membership or not.

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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 two percent of the population. It is, in effect, a social club for people who sometimes enjoy the company of others who think a little more quickly or see a slightly bigger picture than the average. The word ‘Mensa’ is Latin for ‘table’ and signifies that it is a round-table organisation, where all members’ values are equal.

There are branches in all four major centres in South Africa and the local KZN branch is active with about one meeting per month. The meetings vary between social gatherings and ones of a more mentally stimulating nature.

Should you wish to write the test, it is essential that you book your place, either by email to kzn.testingofficer@mensa.org.za or else phone Shaun at 083-974-3500.

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