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Prospective families can start at the Admissions section of maruapula.org, which sits under the site's Academics & Admissions menu. From there, the school separates its entry points by age: Lower School (12–16 yrs) and Upper School (16–19 yrs). A Downloads section provides related materials, and the school's contact details are listed for questions the website does not answer. The site describes MaP as a co-educational, independent day and boarding secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana, founded in 1972 as a non-profit trust.
Where the admissions information lives
The site's navigation groups admissions with academics rather than as a standalone top-level item. The relevant pages are:
- Admissions Overview — the main entry page for prospective families
- Lower School (12–16 yrs) — the younger secondary division
- Upper School (16–19 yrs) — the senior division
- Downloads — linked from the homepage and the About area
- Contact Us — phone and address details
The homepage also surfaces About Us, Admissions, Mission, Vision & Values, and Downloads as quick links, so a family landing on the homepage does not need to hunt through menus to reach admissions.
Matching your child to a division
The site's own age bands are the clearest guide to which division applies:
| Division | Ages listed | Use this page when |
|---|---|---|
| Lower School | 12–16 yrs | Your child is in the younger secondary range |
| Upper School | 16–19 yrs | Your child is in the senior secondary range, including A-level years |
The homepage reports 94.4% A–A A level results*, which indicates the Upper School prepares students for A levels. If your child's age falls near a boundary, confirm placement with the school directly rather than assuming from the band alone.
What to gather before you inquire
The website does not publish a step-by-step application checklist in the material available, so treat the following as preparation rather than a confirmed requirement list:
- Your child's current age and the division you believe applies
- Whether you are considering day or boarding entry — the school is described as both a day and boarding school
- Any questions about the Downloads documents you have already reviewed
Because the school is described as independent, fees should be expected; however, no fee figures appear in the available site material, so ask the school for current costs rather than relying on assumptions.
Contacting the school
The site lists direct contact details for follow-up questions:
- Address: Plot 4725 Maruapula Way, Gaborone, Botswana
- Telephone: +267 391 2953
Use these for questions about application timing, required documents, boarding availability, and anything the Downloads section leaves unclear. The site also notes a Shop and checkout area, but the available material does not indicate that admissions applications are processed through it — confirm the correct channel with the school.
A practical sequence
- Open the Admissions Overview page to understand the school's approach.
- Read the division page matching your child's age (Lower or Upper School).
- Check Downloads for any forms or information sheets.
- Note your remaining questions, then call +267 391 2953 or visit the Gaborone address.
- Confirm fees, deadlines, and boarding arrangements directly, since these are not detailed in the site material reviewed.
This approach lets a family build a clear picture from the school's own pages before making contact, and reserves the details the website does not cover for a direct conversation with admissions staff.