Cricket

Experience cricket like never before with Surrey Cricket Foundation

Wicket keeper reaches to catch ball behind batsman

Charterhouse Summer School is proud to partner with Surrey Cricket Foundation to deliver a flagship Cricket Elective Programme. This programme is designed to go beyond traditional coaching. It combines elite cricket coaching, competition, and once-in-a-lifetime access to the professional game, providing students with the opportunity to train, compete, and be inspired as athletes.

About The Cricket Programme

During their afternoon elective sessions, students will train in small coaching groups with Surrey Cricket Foundation coaches. All coaches have extensive experience from ECB talent pathways and county age group programmes, giving students an insight into life as an elite athlete.

The coaching programme includes:

  • Technical skills development during sessions at Charterhouse School

  • High-intensity indoor training at Surrey Sports Park

  • Competitive fixtures against local opposition teams

The Kia Oval Experience

The Kia Oval during a summer cricket match

The highlight of the programme is an immersive all-day experience at the Kia Oval in London, one of the most iconic venues in global cricket. Days at the Oval are designed to ignite ambition, connect learning to the elite game, and offer students an unforgettable experience alongside their studies.

Every Kia Oval Experience includes:

  • Corporate box hospitality for participants and staff

  • Premium match tickets for double header fixtures and in-box catering

  • Guided behind-the-scenes stadium tour

  • Live attendance at elite professional fixtures

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Player Outcomes

  • Train and perform with sharper, more refined batting, bowling, and fielding skills

  • Compete with confidence, in high-quality cricket environments

  • Receive insight into the life of a professional cricketer through an understanding of their environments

  • Leave energised, inspired, and ambitious through an unforgettable experience

Book Your Spot

The Cricket Elective and Kia Oval Experience is available to students attending Charterhouse Summer School for an additional cost of £500 on top of their standard course. Students wishing to take part must complete both the standard Charterhouse Summer School booking and the Cricket Elective booking to confirm their place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The programme is designed for students with a strong interest in cricket who want to train, compete, and experience the elite game in a high-performance environment.

  • Students are coached in small groups by Surrey Cricket Foundation coaches with experience in ECB talent pathways and county age groups.

  • Afternoon sessions include technical skills coaching at Charterhouse, high-intensity training at Surrey Sports Park, and competitive fixtures against local teams.

  • An all-day immersive visit to the Kia Oval, including corporate box hospitality, premium match tickets, behind-the-scenes stadium tour, and live professional cricket.

  • Students leave with sharper cricket skills, greater confidence in competition, insight into elite cricket environments, and lasting inspiration.