How Do I Join Mensa?

To become a member of Mensa, you must demonstrate to us that you have an IQ higher than that of 98% of the world's population. There are two ways to join: pass our entrance examination, or submit evidence of prior qualification. Lapsed members click here.

1. The Mensa Supervised Entrance Examination: For candidates without prior evidence of their eligibility we offer a supervised qualifying test for a fee of $90. Group testing sessions are held regularly in every major city across Canada. We administer two different tests, and you will be invited to join Mensa if you qualify on either one. Tests can be given to anyone aged 14 or older.
2. Prior Evidence: If you have already written a qualifying IQ test, you may be eligible for membership without any further testing. The fee for this evaluation is $25 (NB, NS, NL: $26.86). Once it is verified that you are qualified, you will be invited to join our society. Any questions on Prior Evidence must be referred to the national office at mensa@eventsmgmt.com

Toronto Testing Sessions

When: The Mensa entrance examinations are held the second Monday of each month, except, maybe, October (check this one close to the date).

Testing dates in 2010

January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May10 
June 14
July 12
August 9 
September 12
October 11
November 8
December 13

 

Where: 668 Roselawn Ave. Main floor rec. room. N-W corner of Roselawn Ave and Chaplin Ave. Third light north of Eglinton Ave. then one block east of Bathurst St. 

Parking: The best try would be Chaplin Ave. and then you could come up the path near the hydrant.

By bus: #7 Bathurst to Roselawn Ave. (walk east) or #14 Glencairn to Chaplin Ave and Roselawn Ave.

Starting Time and Duration: The test starts promptly 7:00pm, and finishes at 8:30pm. Please be there no later than 6:45pm to register, pay and fill out some forms.

Cost: The cost of the entrance examination is $90 for adults and $70 for student (with valid ID). This cost includes the price of the balance  of the first year's membership (regularly $60), for successful applicants. Payment can be made by cash, American Express, Visa or MasterCard.

What Should I Bring?: Photo ID, and your brain. We will supply everything else

Age Requirements: The test is open to anyone 14 years of age and over.

Reservations: Please phone the Toronto Proctor at 416-783-0941 a day or two in advance to ensure that the test is still on. If you get the answering machine, please speak clearly, and state your telephone number slowly. The proctor can also be reached at proctor@TorontoMensa.com: The test is offered in English and French, Please state your preference to the Proctor when you arrive. If neither English nor French is your native language, we also offer a pictorial (non-language) version of the test.

Test Results: You will receive your test results by mail, in 4-5 weeks.

Reservations: Please phone the Toronto Proctor at 416-783-0941 a day or two in advance to ensure that the test is still on. If you get the answering machine, please speak clearly, and state your telephone number slowly. The proctor can also be reached at proctor@TorontoMensa.com

Prior Evidence

If you have already written a qualifying IQ test, you may be eligible for membership in Mensa Canada without having to write our entrance examination. Just follow these steps:

1. Go to the Mensa Canada website and look at the most recent list of recognized tests, and minimum acceptable scores. The list is located here.
   
   
2. If you have written one of these tests and have earned the minimum score or higher, then send your tests results, along with the required fee, to our supervisory psychologist. The fee is $25 (cheque or money order, payable to Mensa Canada).

Note: If the test was given by an individual psychologist, it must include the full name of the test, the score and percentile rank. This documentation must be on institution / agency / clinic letterhead and signed by the psychologist responsible for the testing, along with the psychologist's license / certification number issued by the province / state in which the psychologist practices.

Note: The name on the documentation must match the name on the application. If it is different for some reason, documentation must be included. For example, a notarized copy of a social insurance card, marriage license or court records to show a new married name.

Put your official test results, and the $25 evaluation fee (cheque or money order) into an envelope, along with your current mailing address, and send it to:

Mensa Canada
P.O. Box 1570
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 5C8

Once the verification is complete, you will be invited to join our society, and the first year's membership dues of $60 will be payable at that time.