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As an American college preparatory and IB World School, KAS is dedicated to educational excellence and to preparing its students for challenging university study in the U.S. and throughout the world. Our experienced College Counseling team supports students in navigating their future path and in aligning the college decision and admissions process with each individual’s strengths and goals.

Recognizing the important role that parents play in supporting their child’s journey after KAS, we invite them to meet with us individually and to be a part of the process. This team approach extends to colleges and universities. KAS hosts visits from admissions representatives from across the world throughout the school year.. The strong partnership between our counselors, students, parents, and colleges and universities is the foundation of our students’ success in achieving their higher education goals.

Meet our College Counselors

Noah Dvorak Director of College Counseling Program

Noah Dvorak Director of College Counseling Program

Noah Dvorak (he/him/his) is Director of College Counseling Programs. Noah has served as a college counselor, as IBDP Coordinator and AP Coordinator, and as a teacher of DP Economics and TOK. His career has taken him to British, American, and IB international schools in Bangladesh, Brazil, China, and Indonesia.
Noah is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and the Education University of Hong Kong, where he completed an M.A. in international educational leadership. He holds a Specialized Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, San Diego, and an IB Certificate in Leadership Practice. In his free time, he enjoys discovering the beautiful island of Taiwan, improving his Chinese skills, and eating Taiwanese food.

Dwayne Okpaise Co-Director of College Counseling

Dwayne Okpaise Co-Director of College Counseling

Prior to joining KAS, Dwayne spent 9 years in college admissions, including time at Pitzer College, ArtCenter College of Design (ACCD) and St. John’s College. He has been involved with international admissions recruitment for 5 years, working primarily with students from East Asia. Dwayne graduated from Reed College in Portland, Oregon with a degree in art history. Outside of work, he enjoys printmaking and exploring foods from around the world. Dwayne lives in Taiwan with his husband, Brice.

Jackie Su Co-Director of College Counseling

Jackie Su Co-Director of College Counseling

Jackie Su has worked in higher education for ten years in Maine, Connecticut, and Singapore in a variety of roles, with the last seven years in college admissions. With experience in both international and American higher education and admissions, she is passionate about college access and advising students as they plan their next steps. Jackie obtained her Master’s in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine.
Jackie was born and raised in New York and has family here in Taiwan, where her parents emigrated from. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, exploring the outdoors, and traveling.

Thank you for a successful Southern Taiwan University Fair!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 75+ higher education institutions and InitialView for their valuable participation in the Southern Taiwan University Fair. The event provided insightful opportunities for hundreds of students to explore their future academic paths.

For more details and highlights from the fair read our latest news post.

ATTENDING UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

University and College Visitors

An increasing number of admissions representatives visit KAS each year to meet our students and share important information about their university and programs. KAS actively prepares students and communicates the importance of your visit to the college admissions cycle. Our students are ready with questions, topics to discuss, and are interested in learning about your university. We understand that a strong partnership between students, colleges, and KAS is the foundation to a successful experience and we are excited to welcome you to our campus!

Request a Visit

You can also request a visit by directly contacting Dwayne Okpaise, our Co-Director of College Counseling at dokpaise@kas.tw.

2024 - 2025 High School Profile

University matriculations 2021–2023

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Stony Brook University

Syracuse University

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Iowa

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

University of Notre Dame

University of Pittsburgh

University of San Francisco

University of South Dakota

University of Southern California

University of Washington–Seattle

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest University

Wellesley College

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Canada

Brock University

Brock University

Fraser International College

Langara College

LaSalle College Vancouver

McGill University

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

University of Toronto

University of Victoria

University of Waterloo

Western University

York University

Class of '23 at a Glance

67 Senior Class Students
77% matriculated to U.S. colleges
23% bilingual diploma recipients
32 average DP score
44 highest DP score
1263 average SAT score

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