FREE RESOURCEMeet your first selective-entry challenge. Try the Mini Mock.

AMBITION, IN EVERY DIRECTION

Build confidence.
Go beyond.

Stronger in the classroom. More confident beyond it.

Personalised academic tutoring for Years 3–9, plus violin, piano and running for all ages. There’s more than one way to grow.

5+ years of tutoring experiencePersonal attention. Purposeful progress.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Find your focus.

ADifferent goals. The same personal care.
ACADEMICSMUSICSPORTRoom to become more.

MORE THAN ACADEMICS

Big goals.
Personal pathways.

From understanding a tricky concept to mastering a piece or finding your stride. Choose the support that meets you where you are.

AIMING FOR SELECTIVE ENTRY?

Meet the challenge.
Make the next step count.

Thoughtfully designed Victorian Selective Entry resources. Start with a short practice paper or take on the complete mock.

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YOUR FIRST STEPFree Mini Mock cover
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Free Mini Mock

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The free PDF includes 16 questions, two bonus writing prompts, answers and explanations.

VICTORIAN SELECTIVE ENTRY

The free Mini Mock

A focused first look at selective-entry practice. Try 16 questions and discover what to work on next.

Around 20 minutesAnswers included
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Mock Exam 01

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The complete pack contains six timed sections, an answer sheet and worked solutions.

VICTORIAN SELECTIVE ENTRY

Mock Exam 01

Six timed sections. One complete practice experience. Review every answer with worked solutions.

61-page complete PDF6 timed sections
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THE AMBISTELLE APPROACH

Good support makes
a real difference.

Whatever you’re learning, the starting point is the same: a person, a goal, and the right guidance.

UNDERSTAND

Start with you

Your goals, your starting point, your way of learning. A useful plan begins with understanding all three.

A BROADER KIND OF CONFIDENCE

Great learning doesn’t
stop at the classroom.

We believe in making room for the whole person. Academic understanding, musical expression and physical progress can each open a different door.

Our story

STUDENT STORIES

Progress looks different
for everyone.

A faster run. Enjoyment in an instrument. A more confident step towards an exam.

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ONLINE RUNNING COACHING

From 14th to 2nd.

Adiel, a UK junior national-level runner, worked with Ryan online, improving his 1,500 m and 2 km times and moving up the field in a competitive running program.

14th2nd

Placing in a competitive running program

Read the story
The starting point
Already competing at junior national level in the UK, Adiel was looking to improve his performances over 1,500 m and 2 km.
The support
Ryan coached Adiel online, supporting his development as he worked towards his running goals.
The progress
His times over both distances improved, and his placing in a competitive running program moved from 14th to 2nd.
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Adiel · Running student

MUSIC LESSONS

From a first instrument to real enjoyment.

Student Ryan started as a complete beginner and discovered that playing an instrument could be something to enjoy.

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The starting point
Student Ryan began as a complete beginner, with an instrument and a new skill to get to know.
The support
Student Ryan learnt with Ryan, his music teacher, taking his first steps into playing music.
The progress
He came to enjoy playing. His story is a reminder that musical progress can be personal: a connection with the instrument matters too.
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Student Ryan · Music student

SELECTIVE-ENTRY PREPARATION

Purposeful practice. A result to celebrate.

Sarah’s daughter improved through her preparation, with challenging practice material and specific feedback. Her family were thrilled with her selective-entry result.

Read the story
The starting point
Sarah’s daughter was preparing for selective entry and needed support through the preparation period.
The support
Her preparation included challenging practice material and specific feedback, as described in Sarah’s review.
The progress
Sarah reported substantial improvement and said the family were thrilled with the selective-entry result.
“She improved a lot over the preparation period and we were thrilled with her selective entry result.”
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Sarah · Parent review

Individual experiences, shared by Ryan and families. Every learner’s starting point and progress are different.

THEIR WORDS, NOT OURS

Confidence you
can hear.

Real feedback from people who have learnt with Ambistelle.

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Academic tutoring
“Ambistelle Academy has been excellent for my daughter. The team was very responsive and took the time to understand what she needed help with before matching her with a tutor. The lessons have been structured and professional and she is much more confident now.”

MichelleAmbistelle review

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before we
get started.

Ask us something else
Who is academic tutoring for?

We support students in Years 3–9 with Mathematics, English, Science and exam preparation. Tell us the year level and goals so we can discuss a suitable starting point.

Are music and running only for school students?

No. Violin, piano and running are open to all ages, including adults. Whether you’re starting, returning or working towards a goal, you can enquire about support.

Where should selective-entry preparation begin?

The free Victorian Selective Entry Mini Mock is a useful first step. It takes around 20 minutes and includes answers and explanations, so you can review the questions after trying them.

How do I find out about lessons and availability?

Send an enquiry with the subject or activity you’re interested in and a little about your goals. We’ll discuss availability, lesson arrangements and pricing with you.

A LITTLE AMBITION. A CLEAR NEXT STEP.

Your next chapter starts with a conversation.

Tell us what you’re working towards. We’ll help you find the right place to begin.