What is Ernest & Celestine's IQ Score?

Ernest & Celestine has an IQ Score of 140/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 32/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 30/50 Educational Value, and 44/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Ernest & Celestine educational?

Ernest & Celestine is moderate on educational value, 30/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Ernest & Celestine , IQ Score 140/200

Ernest & Celestine has an IQ Score of 140/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-05-21·Methodology

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140/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 4-8SEL 36/50

Ernest & Celestine poster, IQ Score 140/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,282 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

A bear and a mouse form an unlikely friendship across their societies' divide. Watercolor animation style is gorgeous and distinctive.

Cognitive demands from the social allegory about prejudice and conformity. Low direct educational value but rich thematic content about friendship across difference. French animation at its most charming.

Where to Watch

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