MaP AS A2 APPLICATION FORM Jan 2023

APPLICATION MARU-A-PULA SCHOOL SIXTH FORM All applicants
FORM
FOR ENTRY Return completed form and any supporting documentation to:
IN The DIRECTOR OF A-LEVEL STUDIES, PRIVATE BAG 0045,GABORONE,BOTSWANA
e-mail: [email protected]
Jan 2023 Deadline October 31st 2022
Section 1 PERSONAL DETAILS

day month year years months
Male (M) Date of Birth Age on
1st January 2023 All applications
Female (F)
must be submitted
Surname/Family name with a recent
First/given name(s) Passport size
Postal Address photograph
in this space
Physical Address
Nationality & ID No.

Country of residence
Cell Phone number Home Phone number
Email
Do you wish to apply for Boarding at Maru-a-Pula School? YES NO 

ALL APPLICANTS
SHOULD ANSWER Are you only applying for one – year AS Levels? YES  NO 
THE QUESTIONS
Section 2 APPLICATION STATUS
To be eligible for admission to the Lower Six Form you must have either passed or intend sitting the following examinations:
Cambridge IGCSE or BGCSE or the IB MYP or the national equivalence of these examinations.
Please answer the following questions:
1. Are you currently or have been a student at Maru-a-Pula? YES  NO 

If you answered yes to the question above complete the details below.
If you answered no, please write down the name of your school: ………………………………………………………
month year
Date of entry to Maru-a-Pula Entry to Form
2 0
(or to your school)
month year
Date of completion or intended
2 0
completion of Form 5
Section 3 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ( For external applicants only; MaP students do not require these)
You are required to submit all the following documents in support of your application:
 Certified copy of birth certificate or a comparable document such as Omang or Identity Card / Passport.
 Results of IGCSE, BGCSE or equivalent examinations, if you have already sat these examinations.
 Results of MOCK IGCSE, BGCSE or equivalent examinations, if the finals of these examinations are to be sat in November.
 Predicted grades for IGCSE, BGCSE or equivalent from your School Administration, if these examinations are to be sat in November.
 Full School Transcript or termly progress reports for the IGCSE, BGCSE or equivalent course undertaken up to August.
 Reference 1: ACADEMIC REFERENCE- from your School Administration. This could be Principal or School Head; Deputy Principal or
Deputy Head; or Year Head.
 Reference 2: CHARACTER REFERENCE- this could be from your Form (registration) or class teacher or a subject teacher.
Please note the following:
- References from private tutors are not acceptable
- Failure to provide the documentation requested above may adversely affect your application. [ Please turn over
Section 4 FINANCING OF TUITION FEES

This section provides details about your parents and those responsible for financing your School Fees.
Father’s name Mobile number:

(ID No.)
Business/Company Position/responsibility
Business Address Business telephone number:
Postal Address Email address:
Home Address Home telephone number:
Mother’s name Mobile number:

(ID No).
Home Address Home telephone number:
Guardian ‘s Name and Mobile number:

ID No.
Section 5 CHOICE OF AS/A LEVEL SUBJECTS FOR STUDY – NOT APPLICABLE FOR JUNE STARTS
 All students are expected to select 4 AS subjects from the blocks below.
 We will do our best to ensure your choice is available given that entry requirements are met. However, very
occasionally we may ask a student to change subjects if the groupings are not possible.
 All subjects follow the two-stage assessment: the AS is externally assessed at the end of the first year of study, the A2
or
full A Level at the end of the second year of study. Students may drop down to 3 subjects in their second year.
Please tick as appropriate. Your combination of subject is limited to one subject from each of the blocks below.
Block A Block B Block C Block D

HIS ENG Lit Geo
Comp Sci Acc Eco Drama
Phys Maths Bus Chem
Maths Phys Physics Maths
Bio Chem Maths Bio
Art Chem
In the unlikely event of a change to the option blocks or oversubscription of a particular subject please nominate a standby
subject here:
_____________________________________________
Section 6 PERSONAL STATEMENT - (BLOCK CAPITALS, TYPE or PASTE)
THIS SECTION SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS (See back page for guidance notes on how to
complete this section).
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Section 7 DECLARATION
“We hereby confirm that the information given on this form is true, complete and accurate and no information requested
has been omitted.”
Please note that an omission of information will lead to a delay in processing of applications.
Applicant’s Signature …………………………………. Parent or Guardian’s Signature …………………………………………
Date Month Year 2 0
GUIDANCE NOTES ON HOW TO COMPLETE SECTION 6
This is your chance to tell us why you have chosen to apply to Maru a Pula School for A/AS Levels and why we
should want you as a student.
We will want to know why you are interested in the subjects you have applied for and what you hope to do after
your studies. A good personal statement is important – it could help to persuade us to offer you a place.
This is your chance to make the case for your admission.
You do not have to use all the space here but you must not continue on extra pages. Your statement must be clear
and your writing should not be too small. If you are using a word processor for your personal statement you may
copy it onto your application.
Consider carefully the information you give to support your application and the best way to present it effectively.
Remember, you must be truthful and accurate in what you write. It is up to you how you write your statement but
we suggest you include some or all of the following points.
Why you have chosen the subjects you have listed in section 5 and what interests you have about them.
You may include details of what you have read about the subject.
What career and future plans you have for when you have completed you’re A/AS Level course.
Your commitment to a community service or an extra-curricular activity and how these experiences have
shaped you as a person.
Have any of your parents or relatives studied at Maru-a-Pula School? ( Please include full name and year of
graduation)
You must mention any positive or negative issues during your secondary studies (academics & discipline).
APPLICANT CHECKLIST - ALL APPLICANTS
 Has the declaration in Section 6 been signed by you and your parent or guardian?
 Have you attached the BWP 385.00 application fee’s receipt?
 Have you filled all sections of the application form?
 Have you attached a current photograph of yourself?
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APPLICATION MARU-A-PULA SCHOOL SIXTH FORM All applicants

Section 1 PERSONAL DETAILS

First/given name(s) Passport size

Postal Address photograph

Nationality & ID No.

Do you wish to apply for Boarding at Maru-a-Pula School? YES NO 

Section 2 APPLICATION STATUS

Please answer the following questions:

1. Are you currently or have been a student at Maru-a-Pula? YES  NO 

Section 4 FINANCING OF TUITION FEES

Father’s name Mobile number:

Business Address Business telephone number:

Postal Address Email address:

Home Address Home telephone number:

Mother’s name Mobile number:

Business Address Business telephone number:

Postal Address Email address:

Home Address Home telephone number:

Guardian ‘s Name and Mobile number:

Business Address Business telephone number:

Postal Address Email address:

Block A Block B Block C Block D

Section 6 PERSONAL STATEMENT - (BLOCK CAPITALS, TYPE or PASTE)

Applicant’s Signature …………………………………. Parent or Guardian’s Signature …………………………………………

Date Month Year 2 0

GUIDANCE NOTES ON HOW TO COMPLETE SECTION 6

APPLICANT CHECKLIST - ALL APPLICANTS

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