From Punjab to Wolverhampton: The Single Mother Building a UK Education Consultancy Against the Odds, Prabhjot Kaur Saini has lived two very different lives.
One began in a small city in Punjab, shaped by domestic conflict and instability.
The other is unfolding in Wolverhampton, where the 38-year-old single mother of two now runs her own education and immigration consultancy. Her journey is driven by discipline, resilience and a belief in the power of education to transform a future.
Speaking to Pukaar News, Saini reflects on a childhood marked by violence between her parents. The emotional impact was significant, but it strengthened her resolve to break the cycle. “I always knew education would be my way out,” she says.
At 17, she left home for Chandigarh, supporting herself with full-time work while completing a bachelor’s degree at Panjab University. She describes this as the point where her life truly began.
In 2013, she arrived in the UK as an international student, studying Business Management at the University of Sunderland’s London campus.
Adjusting to a new culture and pace of life was challenging, but her guiding principle remained unchanged: work hard, stay disciplined, be consistent. “Success doesn’t come when you wait for it,” she says.
Saini built her professional foundations in Wolverhampton, where she spent 11 years working for the City Council. The role taught her the value of public service and deepened her connection to Britain. “Punjab gave me roots, but Britain gave me wings,” she says. “I am Punjabi by heritage, British by journey and spiritual at heart.”
Motherhood pushed her towards entrepreneurship. In 2023, she founded UKEIC (UK Education and Immigration Consultancy), which focuses on supporting international families with education choices and helping British boarding schools maintain immigration compliance.
Education sits at the centre of her mission. Having once navigated the UK system alone as a young international student, she now guides families through the British boarding school landscape.
With UK education exports valued at more than £32 billion a year, she believes international students play a vital role. “They contribute not just through tuition fees but through accommodation, cultural exchange and long-term global connections,” she explains.
She is also keen to clarify that UKEIC’s immigration work is often misunderstood. The consultancy does not bring migrants into the country. Instead, it ensures that children who already have school places receive correct visa guidance.
UKEIC also helps schools comply with strict immigration requirements, something she describes as increasingly important.
Balancing a growing business with raising two children requires careful planning. Her work includes overseas travel, such as a recent trip to Istanbul for school meetings and conferences. She says her children motivate her every step of the way. “They see me working, and they are proud. That is what matters.”
Saini’s commitment to public service continues. She recently stood as a council candidate in Graiseley Ward, Wolverhampton.
Although she did not win, she says the experience was invaluable, giving her the chance to represent the British Punjabi community and teach her children the importance of perseverance.
Her message to young women is simple but firm: “Keep going. Do not let noise or doubt stop you. Build a strong mindset, trust yourself and keep learning.”
Saini’s journey is far from over. As UKEIC grows, she hopes her story shows that resilience, identity and ambition are not obstacles but the driving force behind meaningful change.
