# Martin English School — GSkills (北九州市)

> English language school in Kitakyushu (北九州市小倉南区), Japan. Native-level English instruction for children and adults, taught by Martin RONDOT — a French national with a master's degree in English from an American university. Free trial lessons available. French and Spanish courses also offered.

## About the School

- [Martin English School Homepage](https://gskills.jp/): School founded in April 2018 in Kitakyushu, Japan
- Teacher: Martin RONDOT — born in Besançon, France; studied at Maryville College (USA) and Université de Franche-Comté; master's degree in English & Spanish
- School address: 〒802-0986 北九州市小倉南区志井鷹羽台13-10 (5-min walk from Shii-Shako bus stop; near JR Shii Station; free parking available)
- Business hours: 10:00–21:00 (last lesson starts 20:00) / Closed Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
- Languages taught: English (primary), French, Spanish

## Kids Courses (キッズコース)

- Age range: Kindergarten (幼稚園) through high school (高校生)
- Group lessons: 8,000 JPY/month + tax — 45 lessons/year (Apr–Mar), 50 min per lesson, fixed day & time
- Private lessons: 15,000–20,000 JPY/month + tax — 48 lessons/year (4/month), flexible scheduling
- Free trial lesson available
- Phonics and communicative approach emphasized
- Some courses currently full; contact school for availability

## Adult Courses (大人コース)

- Private lessons only (group adult classes currently suspended)
- Flexible ticket system for busy professionals:
  - 4-lesson ticket: 16,000 JPY + tax (valid 2 months)
  - 12-lesson ticket: 46,000 JPY + tax — saves 2,000 JPY (valid 6 months)
- Small group lessons for 2–3 friends/family available at discounted rate
- Specializations: Business English, medical/nursing English, presentations, TOEIC, TOEFL, Eiken exam prep
- Lessons can include coffee in a relaxed atmosphere

## Fees

- Enrollment fee: 8,000 JPY + tax (sibling discount available)
- Textbook fees: billed separately
- Free trial lesson for all new students

## Study Abroad Program (留学)

- Partnership with Maryville College, Tennessee, USA (Martin's alma mater)
- Free counseling available for students considering studying abroad
- Teacher provides personal experience, tips, and preparation support

## Contact

- [Contact form](https://gskills.jp/#contact): Messages accepted in Japanese or English
- Free trial lesson bookings available via the contact form
- Response within 2 business days (if no reply, please resend)