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The UK's Cricket and Education specialists

UK Boarding Schools with Cricket for Families in Bengaluru

Bengaluru parents tend to be precise about outcomes: university destinations, coaching quality and value for money. We answer all three with school-by-school detail rather than prospectus language.

Fees in local currency

Expect £30,000–£50,000 a year all in for boarding — around ₹32 lakh to ₹53 lakh at an indicative ₹106 to the pound — with extras on top.

Travel from Bengaluru

Bengaluru (BLR) has direct London services of roughly ten and a half hours, so a single-leg journey at the start and end of term is realistic.

Cricket in Bengaluru

Karnataka State Cricket Association age-group cricket and the academies around the Chinnaswamy Stadium are a strong platform. We translate that into the references and footage a UK cricket scholarship panel will actually assess.

Schooling and entry points

ICSE, CBSE and IB pupils all transfer well. Sixth Form entry at 16+ suits students already targeting UK or US universities.

Questions families in Bengaluru ask

How much do UK boarding schools cost for families in Bengaluru?

Expect £30,000–£50,000 a year all in for boarding — around ₹32 lakh to ₹53 lakh at an indicative ₹106 to the pound — with extras on top.

Can a cricketer from Bengaluru win a UK school scholarship?

Yes — many UK independent schools award cricket, academic, music or all-rounder scholarships, usually as a percentage of fees rather than the whole amount. Assessment is normally by video, coach references and a performance record, followed by an online interview. We tell you which of your shortlisted schools genuinely award them to international pupils.

When should a family in Bengaluru start the application?

Plan 12 to 18 months ahead of the intended entry point. Most UK schools want registration by the autumn before entry, run assessments and scholarship trials between November and February, and confirm awards in the spring, leaving time for the Child Student visa and guardianship.

Next step for Bengaluru families

The India guide covers fees in local currency, the scholarship calendar, boarding life and the visa timeline in full.