• The only qualification for membership of Mensa is a high IQ. The original aims of Mensa were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions.

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To become a Mensan, all you need to do is demonstrate you have an IQ in the top two per cent. There is no other criterion.

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Gifted & Talented

Does your child prefer Charles Dickens to Cbeebies, or do they find school boring and unchallenging? You could have a bright spark on your hands!

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Mensa at Cambridge 2019

Thu Sep 05 2019

40th Anniversary of Mensa at Cambridge 5th – 8th September 2019 Queens' College, Cambridge The theme will be Gifted Adults Brilliant innovation and extraordinary contributions. “There are many confusing notions about what giftedness is and is not. Indeed, in several respects, the life experience of...

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Season's greetings!

01st Jan 2019

A Merrry Christmas and a happy New Year from everyone at British Mensa. The Mensa office will be closed from December 24 to January 1 inclusive. All...

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Smart families sought for new quiz show

29th Nov 2018

The makers of a new BBC family quiz show are seeking bright contestants to take part. Production company Label 1 has created a new show which will test all...

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Awards for those who go Above and Beyond for bright sparks

15th Nov 2018

Children and young people who are bright beyond their years do not always receive the support they need or appropriate recognition for their achievements in...

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