Welcome to British Mensa The High IQ Society

The purpose of Mensa
- to provide a stimulating intellectual and social environment for its members
- to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity
- to encourage research into the nature, characteristics, and uses of intelligence
How do I find out my IQ?
- Mensa offers a range of IQ Tests and online psychometric tests
- Include your IQ score in CV or university applications
- Explore your personality, prepare for job interviews or make career choices
- Mensa's IQ Testing is suitable for those aged over 10 and a half
- Mensa accepts members via a Prior Evidence Application
- Gifted Children can be assessed by an educational psychologist to find their IQ score. Local health or education authorities can help you to find psychologists in your area
How can I exercise my brain?
- Solve the latest Mensa Brainteasers
- Follow the Mensa Puzzle tweets on Twitter
- Enter the latest free Mensa Prize Puzzle competition draw
International
Welcoming members from around the world
Overseas Mensans are able to join as guest members, and join British members at events
News

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| Did you make a resolution to try something new in 2010? Are you looking to expand your social network, or take up a new hobby? Why not begin the year with a Mensa IQ Test to see if you qualify for membership of the most unique society in the world. ... |
How to join Mensa
Anyone with an IQ in the top 2% can join Mensa
To join Mensa you can take a Mensa Supervised IQ Test or submit prior evidence of an IQ in the top 2% of the population from an officially recognised IQ test.
We also offer a Mensa Home Test for you to practice first, or why not warm up with some great Mensa Puzzles?
Gifted and Talented
News and advice for parents and teachers
- Gifted children and Mensa
- Gifted children - checklist for parents
- How to spot the class bright spark
The Gifted and Talented teachers' assistant in a box!
Ten ready-to-use lesson plans, perfect for a summer programme, or enrichment and extension classes.







