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Making it to Mensa – Britain’s Brightest Brains

A growing number of children are getting into Mensa - in 5 years, the number of 11 and unders has increased by more than 50% and many of the new members are from Asian backgrounds.

A growing number of children are getting into Mensa - in 5 years, the number of 11 and unders has increased by more than 50% and many of the new members are from Asian backgrounds.

But what is it about getting into the high IQ society which appeals to so many kids – and their parents?

Anisa Kadri speaks to the young Asian kids who’ve got into Mensa. She also hears from the parents who’ve booked their children into Mensa tests without telling them and asks what it’s like to have an IQ which places you in the top 2% of the population.

27 minutes

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Tue 26 Nov 2019 11:03

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  • Tue 26 Nov 2019 11:03