12-Year-Old Boy With IQ Same as Einstein Joins Mensa To Gain Championship and Friends

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By Jackelyn Cornejo , Parent Herald Feb 03, 12:02 pm

A young immigrant in the UK joined Mensa, an international group for high-IQ individuals established in 1947, after obtaining the same IQ score as Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

This organization caters to individuals in the 98th percentile of global IQs, fostering idea exchange and aiding them in reaching their full potential.

12-Year-Old Child Got Einstein's High IQ

A 12-year-old learner, Cyrus Leung, with an IQ equivalent to that of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, has been admitted to Mensa. Hailing from Sheffield, Cyrus scored 160 in the entrance test, only two points away from the highest achievable result of 162.

His father, Frank Leung, a 42-year-old IT manager, recommended Cyrus for the test to provide him with the opportunity to join with like-minded friends who share similar interests.

Regardless, English is not his first language, having immigrated from Hong Kong to Sheffield in 2019, he performed well in the test.

Frank considered that joining Mensa would contribute to Cyrus's development by allowing him to form friendships with peers who share similar interests, aiding in the enhancement of his skills.

Cyrus, a Year 7 student, is a skillful pianist aspiring to become a mathematician or scientist in the future. Though nervous before the exam and forgetting his watch, Cyrus was pleasantly surprised by his high score.

Frank expressed pride in his son's accomplishment, emphasizing the significance of this achievement in Cyrus's life.

Math is Cyrus's favorite subject at school, and he demonstrated exceptional numerical skills at a remarkably young age, mastering all his times tables at the age of three.

Frank commended Cyrus's remarkable achievement, acknowledging the challenges of accomplishing such feats at such a young age

Cyrus, with a penchant for playing the piano and a strong interest in science and math, demonstrated his intellectual prowess with a 160 IQ.

Despite forgetting his watch during the test and feeling nervous, Cyrus expressed pride in his accomplishment, unexpected due to the high score.

Frank emphasized Cyrus's excitement and the memorable nature of this achievement, foreseeing it as a significant milestone in his son's life.

Mensa, deriving its name from the Latin word for 'table,' symbolizes the idea of individuals coming together as equals.

With chapters in over 100 countries, including prominent ones in Germany, the UK, and the US, Mensa is not an exclusive society but rather an inclusive organization focusing on academic activities, such as writing for publications and organizing workshops and events.

High-IQ Boy Joins Mensa International

Mensa International is an organization comprised of individuals with high IQs who are dedicated to identifying, understanding, and supporting intelligence.

Founded in England in 1946 by attorney Roland Berrill and scientist Lance Ware, the society strives to encourage intelligence research and foster both social and intellectual experiences for its members.

The choice of the name "mensa" is rooted in Latin, meaning "table," and symbolizes the gathering of great minds around a table during monthly meetings.

Members vary widely in education, income, and occupation, including adults and children.

Becoming a Mensan requires reporting a score at the 98th percentile on an approved intelligence test, surpassing that achieved by 98 percent of the general population.

Mensa also conducts its intelligence tests. Membership offers benefits like involvement in discussion groups, social events, and annual meetings.

Mensa International boasts around 200 special interest groups (SIGs) covering various scholarly disciplines and recreational pursuits. Local chapters organize workshops and special events, publish newsletters and magazines, and host annual conferences.

American Mensa, established in 1960 by Peter Sturgeon, has its national office in Arlington, Texas, with chapters in major cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, as well as regional groups across the United States.

The Mensa Education & Research Foundation (MERF), founded in 1971, supports Mensa's mission by granting awards and scholarships and publishing the Mensa Research Journal.