Laurent Simons from Amsterdam, who is currently studying for a degree in electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology, is set to graduate next month after completing his studies in just nine months. He has an IQ of at least 145.
He told The Telegraph that he wants to travel to California to continue his studies because the weather is good there, but his father Alexander is also keen to consider moving to the UK. Laurent, who was born in Belgium, has been labelled a child genius and compared to Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. He can also speak four languages.
The parents thought they were just championing the youngster like all proud grandparents, but Laurent turned out to be uniquely gifted. A Dean of Academics at the American University in Switzerland, John studied at Jesus College at the historic institution.“I really would recommend Oxford for him.