Academic operations · Quality · Care

The team students know by name.

At DSTI, the Direction of Studies is present from the very beginning: admissions assessment, scholarship decisions, preparation guidance, academic operations, quality management, progression and student support. They keep standards clear, follow questions through, and make sure students are not left alone when the programme becomes demanding.

Rigorous with students and faculty, they are also known for the human side of DSTI: regular check-ins, practical help, pastoral care and someone to listen when students or families need it.

Admissions Academic calendar Meet the team

AdmissionsAcademic assessment before the programme begins.

ProgressionRegular check-ins so academic life keeps moving.

SupportAcademic, technical, personal and practical help.

QualityFeedback loops, operations and day-to-day standards.

CareA team that knows students and listens when it matters.

01 — A school built around students

Rigorous, attentive and close to the ground.

The Direction of Studies connects admissions assessment, the academic calendar, professors, support requests, progression meetings, quality monitoring and the daily situations that shape a student’s experience.

Progression

Regular one-to-one meetings

Students are followed throughout the programme so that questions, difficulties and delays can be addressed early.

Teaching support

Links to professors

When a student needs academic clarification, the team can connect them to the right professor or organise targeted support.

Operations

Day-to-day reliability

Schedules, exams, requests, attendance and practical questions are handled by people who know the students.

Care

Someone to listen

Sometimes students and families need a person who will listen, understand and help identify the next step.

02 — From admissions onward

Support begins before day one.

The Direction of Studies works alongside the Admissions Team from the start. Together, they review the academic value of each application, check eligibility for the chosen programme and assess scholarship opportunities.

The team decides when a DSTI entry examination is needed, including the specific Year 2 direct-entry route for eligible Bachelor and MSc applicants. They also guide admitted applicants towards preparatory materials before classes begin.

Academic fitReviewing transcripts, background and programme readiness.

ScholarshipsContributing to merit-based scholarship decisions.

Entry examinationsDeciding when an MSc entry examination is required.

Direct entryAssessing direct entry into Year 2 for eligible Bachelor and MSc applicants.

PreparationGuiding admitted applicants towards preparatory materials.

Committee workRunning the weekly admissions and scholarships committee with Admissions.

03 — Support that stays personal

High expectations, with real care.

DSTI students are expected to work seriously. The Direction of Studies makes that possible by combining clear standards with practical, humane and attentive support.

Academic

Staying on track

Progression meetings help students understand where they stand and what needs attention before small issues become larger ones.

Technical

Finding the right help

The team helps students reach the right professor, support session or internal contact when a technical point needs deeper work.

Pastoral

Care beyond grades

Studying abroad or online can be demanding. The team pays attention to the person, not only the transcript.

DSTI Direction of Studies one-to-one student meeting

DSTI Direction of Studies information session with students

DSTI Direction of Studies international student support meeting

04 — Operations and quality management

Behind the warmth, a serious quality system.

The Direction of Studies also carries the operational discipline that keeps DSTI’s teaching model consistent: admissions committee work, student feedback, professor communication, support requests, progression monitoring and continuous improvement.

Feedback loopsClass surveys and student feedback feed into concrete improvements.

Faculty coordinationThe team helps translate student experience and admissions insight into academic action.

Support follow-upRequests are followed so students know who is handling the issue.

05 — Meet the team

The people students actually know.

Many students affectionately refer to them as “the girls”. Behind that familiarity is a demanding team responsible for admissions assessment, progression, support, operations and quality for On-Campus, Live Streamed and Online students.

Jennifer Hyslop, Director of Studies at DSTI

Jennifer Hyslop

Director of Studies – French Riviera Campus

Executive Committee Member

French Riviera

Kelly Borst, Deputy Director of Studies at DSTI

Kelly Borst

Deputy Director of Studies – French Riviera Campus

French Riviera

Kathleen Gauthier, Direction of Studies Officer at DSTI

Kathleen Gauthier

Direction of Studies Officer – French Riviera Campus

French Riviera

Laura Leclere, Direction of Studies Officer at DSTI

Laura Leclere

Direction of Studies Officer – Paris Campus

Paris

Clémence Parichon, Direction of Studies Officer at DSTI

Clémence Parichon

Direction of Studies Officer – Paris Campus

Paris

Charlotte Rochard, Direction of Studies Officer at DSTI

Charlotte Rochard

Direction of Studies Officer – Paris Campus

Paris

06 — Student voices

What students remember most.

The words are different from one student to another, but the same idea returns again and again: DSTI asks a lot, and the Direction of Studies helps students keep going.

“DSTI’s Direction of Studies will always have my heart. They always try to set up a meeting with the student to understand the state of studies, exams, internship or job. I got a lot of help before and during my internship.”

Deepanwita Saha

“The courses were very useful and interesting, and the teachers were just super. The acquired knowledge and skills opened up many new opportunities for me. Thank you very much for your support and help.”

Gali Aydaraliev

“I was able to get where I am today because of all the help you guys have been giving me.”

Litifu Paruke

“Your willingness to go the extra mile, answer my questions, and provide guidance has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals.”

Javed Imran

“Words can’t adequately express my gratitude for all of your support. I appreciate DSTI for believing in me. Thank you again so much for everything that you have done for me.”

Fardil Bhugaloo

“I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have been able to succeed without your patience and understanding. I am so extremely grateful.”

Yasmin Al-Azad

“Thank you and everyone at DSTI for the awesome support throughout the programme.”

Marlon Thompson

“I have experienced nothing but kindness, support and encouragement from everyone. Thank you for always believing in me and for providing me with endless opportunities.”

Isaac Pina Luna

“DSTI is not just an educational establishment, but a place that truly cares about its students’ success. Your staff has consistently gone above and beyond to help me and other students like me.”

Isaac Tepatyl

A serious school that stays human

Standards, progression and care in one place.

For prospective students and families, the Direction of Studies is one of the clearest signs of DSTI’s model: a selective engineering school where academic judgement, progression and care are connected from admission to graduation.

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