Test Events 2026

We have public admission testing events scheduled around the country, throughout the year.

October

Christchurch - Saturday, 10th October, at 10:30am (Tūranga Library)

Auckland - Sunday, 18th October, at 10:15am (Birkenhead Library)

November

Christchurch - Saturday, 14th November, at 10:30am (Tūranga Library)

Auckland - Thursday, 19th November, at 7:15pm (Te Manawa [Westgate Library])

Wellington - Saturday, 28th November, at 10:30am (Thistle Hall Community Venue)

December

Hamilton - Thursday, 10th December, at 6:00 pm (Fraser High School)

Christchurch - Saturday, 12th December, at 10:30am (Tūranga Library)

Auckland - Saturday, 19th December, at 10:15am (Birkenhead Library)

In some of our other usual testing cities, test dates have not yet been scheduled; dates will be posted here as soon as they are available. Sessions in other locations (e.g., Nelson, Taupō) can be arranged as needed.  Contact our National Testing Coordinator (national.testing@mensa.org.nz) for more information.

Registration

If you wish to register for a test and be placed in contact with the appropriate people, please complete this fillable form and send to national.testing@mensa.org.nz

• The fee to sit the test is $60 and for students or unwaged $45 (with appropriate ID). Please include a copy of your payment confirmation when you submit your Application to Sit Entry Test form.
• If the listed dates and times in your area are not suitable, please apply for the test and let the National Testing Coordinator know. We will work with our local Testing Officer to arrange a suitable time and date.
• NOTE: This test is given for the purpose of entry to Mensa. Your IQ score will not be given, only whether or not your performance on the test has qualified you for membership (i.e., your score placed you in the 98^th or 99^th percentile).