Vetted international talent
We scout and pre-screen players across the world, presenting only candidates who match your academic entry standards and cricketing profile.
For UK independent schools
International Pupil Recruitment for UK Independent Schools
Criced connects UK independent schools with high-performing young cricketers from across the world — academically capable, properly referenced and ready to contribute on and off the field.
Verified academic profiles
Every candidate arrives with school reports, references and English language evidence collated and checked before it reaches your admissions team.
Trials and assessment days
We coordinate video footage, remote assessments and in-person trial visits, handling scheduling and family communication end to end.
Guardianship and pastoral support
We help families arrange AEGIS-standard guardians, travel and holiday arrangements so pupils settle quickly and stay well supported.
Visa and enrolment guidance
Practical support for families through CAS/visa paperwork, deposits and pre-arrival logistics, reducing admin load on your registrar.
Immersion programmes
Short-stay experiences that let prospective pupils sample your academic life and cricket programme before committing to a full placement.
Immersion programmes
Experience UK school life before you commit
Short-term placements that let pupils sample academic lessons, cricket coaching and boarding culture before a full placement.
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Taster term
Spend a term embedded in a UK independent school, attending lessons and training alongside current pupils.
Cricket camps
Intensive coaching weeks led by qualified coaches at schools with outstanding cricket facilities.
Boarding experience
Live in school boarding houses, build friendships and understand the routines before a full placement.
Holiday revenue
Festivals, formats and boarding revenue
Turn quiet holiday weeks into income with curated cricket festivals, bespoke tournament formats and organised visiting teams filling your boarding houses.
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Festival arrangement
End-to-end planning of cricket festivals and tournaments on your grounds, from fixtures and officiating to hospitality and transport.
Format design
Bespoke match formats that suit your facilities, calendar and audience — from T20 evenings to multi-day age-group events.
Boarding revenue
Fill unused boarding accommodation during holidays with organised visiting teams, turning empty beds into predictable income.
UK boarding school admissions for Indian students
Common questions from families in India about entry points, scholarships, visas and fees.
At what age can my child start at a UK boarding school?
Most pupils join at 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) or 16+ (Year 12 for Sixth Form). Cricket scholarships are most commonly awarded at 13+ and 16+, but we also advise on 11+ preparatory routes.
Can Indian students apply for cricket scholarships?
Yes. We help families prepare scholarship applications, collate school reports, cricket references and match footage, and coordinate trials and assessments with UK independent schools.
What entrance tests are required from India?
Schools typically ask for the ISEB Common Pre-Tests or school-specific entrance papers, plus an English language assessment. We guide families through registration dates, preparation and interview expectations.
How does the Child Student visa work?
Once a school issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), the pupil can apply for a Child Student visa. We help families understand the documents, financial evidence and guardian arrangements required.
What are the fees for UK boarding schools?
Full boarding fees typically range from £30,000 to £45,000 per year. Scholarships and bursaries can reduce costs. We help families understand fee structures and identify financial support where available.
Does Criced support families throughout the whole process?
Yes. From first conversation and school shortlisting to application, scholarship trials, visa paperwork and pre-arrival planning, we stay with families until the pupil is settled at school.
Talk to us about your intake
Tell us what you are looking for in terms of year groups, scholarships and cricketing standard, and we will come back with suitable candidates.