The IQ range used to identify gifted children varies from country to country and is generally rated on a sliding scale from mildly gifted (starting at about 115) to profoundly gifted (at 180). IQ testing is not an exact science and is increasingly considered just one method of determining giftedness. But the current consensus among experts is generally that children with an IQ starting at 130 are considered suitable for entry into special programs geared toward gifted kids.