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Free IQ tests by age
| Child’s age | Test | Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | IQ test for 6 year olds | 36 |
| 7 | IQ test for 7 year olds | 36 |
| 8 | IQ test for 8 year olds | 36 |
| 9 | IQ test for 9 year olds | 36 |
| 10 | IQ test for 10 year olds | 36 |
| 11 | IQ test for 11 year olds | 36 |
| 12 | IQ test for 12 year olds | 36 |
| 13 | IQ test for 13 year olds | 36 |
| 14 | IQ test for 14 year olds | 36 |
| 15 | IQ test for 15 year olds | 36 (teen version) |
| 16 | IQ test for 16 year olds | 36 (teen version) |
| 17 | IQ test for 17 year olds | 36 (teen version) |
Pick the test for your child’s current age. The puzzles get harder from age to age, so a younger version will feel too easy and an older one too hard.
How the test works
Each puzzle shows a pattern with one piece missing and several pieces to choose from. Your child picks the piece that completes the pattern. The puzzles start easy and get harder as they go.
There is no reading, no arithmetic and no language in the puzzles. That is why this format works across countries and school systems. It follows the same idea as Raven’s Progressive Matrices, one of the most widely used non-verbal reasoning tests.
What you see at the end
As soon as the last answer is in, the screen shows how many of the 36 puzzles your child solved, with a short comment. This is a practice result, not an official IQ score.
To understand where a score sits for your child’s age, see our chart: What is a good IQ score for a child by age?
| IQ score | What it means | How common |
|---|---|---|
| 130 and above | Very high reasoning for the age | About 2 in 100 children |
| 115–129 | Above average | About 14 in 100 |
| 85–114 | Average range | About 68 in 100 |
| 70–84 | Below average | About 14 in 100 |
| Below 70 | Worth a professional assessment | About 2 in 100 |
IQ is always compared with children of the same age. A 7-year-old and a 14-year-old who both score 100 are both exactly average for their age.
What this test does not tell you
It measures one skill. Picture puzzles test non-verbal reasoning: seeing patterns and rules. They say nothing about vocabulary, reading, maths, memory or creativity.
One bad day moves the result. Tiredness, hunger or a noisy room can change the score noticeably. If the result surprises you, try again on another day.
It has no official weight. Schools, gifted programmes and psychologists do not accept online scores.
Online test or a psychologist: what is the difference?
| Our online test | Psychologist (WISC-V) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who gives it | Your child, in a browser | A licensed psychologist, one-to-one |
| What it measures | Non-verbal reasoning | Five areas of thinking |
| Time | 15–25 minutes | About an hour or longer |
| Result | Puzzles solved out of 36 | Full-scale IQ and five area scores |
| Cost | Free | Paid |
| Accepted by schools | No | Yes |
The WISC-V covers verbal comprehension, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory and processing speed, and is used for children aged 6 to 16. If you need a result for school placement, a gifted programme or a learning concern, ask the school psychologist or a private child psychologist.
Tips for a fair result
- Choose a quiet time when your child is rested and not hungry.
- Let them work alone. A parent leaning over the screen changes the result more than anything else.
- Use a tablet or computer if you can: small details are easier to see.
- Do not present it as an exam. “Let’s try some picture puzzles” works better.
- Talk about the result calmly. It is one snapshot, not a label.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Every test on the site is free, with no payment at any step and no paid unlock for the result.
No account is needed. Before the result you will see name and email fields: they are optional. Leave them empty and press See Result.
36 puzzles with no time limit. Most children finish in 15–25 minutes.
The one for their current age, from 6 to 14. Ages 15, 16 and 17 take the teen version.
Non-verbal reasoning: spotting patterns and rules in pictures. It does not measure vocabulary, reading, maths, memory or creativity.
How many of the 36 puzzles your child solved, with a short comment. It is a practice result, not an official IQ score.
No. Schools and gifted programmes need a supervised assessment, such as the WISC-V, given one-to-one by a licensed psychologist.
100 at every age. About 68 out of 100 children score between 85 and 115.
Yes, in any modern browser. A tablet or computer screen makes small details easier to see.
Yes, but wait a few weeks. Repeating the same puzzles soon after makes the result look better than it is.